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In this article At a glance Cologne Christmas markets 2026: dates The markets we visited What else to do in Cologne at Christmas What to try Our tips FAQ In December 2019 I went to Cologne with a friend, just for the Christmas markets. Live choirs at the cathedral door, mulled wine in souvenir mugs […]
Five days in Palma de Mallorca in October: all-inclusive in Palmanova, a day by car around the southern coves, Palma and a swim in the rain.
Two girls’ trips to Agadir, in October and all-inclusive: the hotels, the nightlife, a little culture, Taghazout and how much it costs.
Christmas markets in Portugal in 2026, from Valença to Vila Real de Santo António: 49 towns and cities with dates, locations and tips, region by region.
We visited Wondersense, Porto’s immersive five-senses museum, in October 2026: magic beans, the sound floor, the ball pit, the balloon dance floor, tickets, opening hours and tips.
We went back to Livraria Lello in October 2026: queues, tickets, the LL book discount, the one-way staircase, what’s left of Harry Potter and whether it’s still worth it.
Three days and two nights at Disneyland Paris with an 8-year-old: Sequoia Lodge, the parade, the characters, Tower of Terror, tickets and tips.
An afternoon and evening at Tokyo Disneyland with an 8-year-old: the After 5 ticket, how Premier Access works, Beauty and the Beast, Toontown, prices and tips.
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka with an 8-year-old: Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, Flight of the Hippogriff, the Express Pass I didn’t buy, tickets and tips.
A day and a half at Tokyo DisneySea: Fantasy Springs with Frozen and Tangled, how we got in with Premier Access, Raging Spirits, tickets, prices and tips with kids.