A family travel bloghttps://mediohippie.com/https://mediohippie.com/en/charco-los-chochos-los-silos/https://mediohippie.com/en/charco-los-chochos-los-silos/Charco Los Chochos, a small natural rock pool in Los Silos, north Tenerife: how to get there, parking, tides, whether it suits kids and what's nearby.https://mediohippie.com/en/teide-smoking-ban-fines/https://mediohippie.com/en/teide-smoking-ban-fines/Smoking has been banned across Teide National Park since 19 June 2026. What the rule covers, the fines from €100, and what it means for your visit.https://mediohippie.com/en/casa-morera-la-palma/https://mediohippie.com/en/casa-morera-la-palma/When we visited La Palma we stayed in two different parts of the island. The place we had our eye on, Apartamento Chaxiraxi, did not have space for the…Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-in-la-palma/https://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-in-la-palma/When I was looking for somewhere to stay for our holiday in La Palma, I found so many places I liked that choosing just one turned out to be hard. That was…Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/riad-dar-ben-slimane-review/https://mediohippie.com/en/riad-dar-ben-slimane-review/We spent two nights at Riad Dar Ben Slimane, deep in the Marrakech medina. What it’s really like, what we paid, and what we didn’t like.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/zold-peter-playground-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/zold-peter-playground-budapest/The Zöld Péter playground in Millenáris, Budapest: a fairy-tale playground inspired by Hungarian folk tales and my daughters' favourite. What's there, where it is, hours and tips.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:10:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/moon-budapest-giant-moon/https://mediohippie.com/en/moon-budapest-giant-moon/MOON Budapest is a 7-metre giant moon hanging in a city-centre alley. Where to find it, what it costs, the best time to go and how to photograph it.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/10-things-you-cant-miss-in-lanzarote-first-visit/https://mediohippie.com/en/10-things-you-cant-miss-in-lanzarote-first-visit/What to see and do in Lanzarote on your first visit: from Timanfaya and Jameos del Agua to La Geria, the beaches of Papagayo, Teguise and La Graciosa.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/la-pulperia-corralejo/https://mediohippie.com/en/la-pulperia-corralejo/La Pulpería in Corralejo is a Fuerteventura must for tapas, octopus, tuna and homemade desserts. What we ordered, what it cost and what to know first.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/best-esim-for-morocco/https://mediohippie.com/en/best-esim-for-morocco/Which eSIM to choose in Morocco: we paid €17.15 for unlimited data for one week.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:30:41 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/punta-de-teno-tenerife-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do/https://mediohippie.com/en/punta-de-teno-tenerife-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do/How to get to Punta de Teno in 2026 — cars are banned, so it's the 369 bus or a taxi — what to see and do there, and why it's my favourite corner of Tenerife.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/jungle-beach-club-agadir/https://mediohippie.com/en/jungle-beach-club-agadir/The Jungle Beach Club in Anza, near Agadir: a gorgeous setting, healthy breakfasts and surf on your doorstep, but pricey for Morocco. My honest take.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:39:33 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/vienna-pass-included-and-price/https://mediohippie.com/en/vienna-pass-included-and-price/What the Vienna Pass includes, how much it costs (1, 2, 3 and 6 days), how to use it, where to buy it and whether it's worth it for Vienna's attractions.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/meininger-hotel-vienna-downtown-franz/https://mediohippie.com/en/meininger-hotel-vienna-downtown-franz/Our stay at the Meininger Hotel Vienna Downtown Franz: rooms, communal areas, breakfast, prices and why it's ideal for families in Vienna.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/restaurant-joseph-ii-schonbrunn-vienna/https://mediohippie.com/en/restaurant-joseph-ii-schonbrunn-vienna/We ate at Restaurant Joseph II, inside Schönbrunn Palace: what to order (Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn…), prices and whether it's worth it. Our review.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/rafael-kaiser-premium-apartments-vienna/https://mediohippie.com/en/rafael-kaiser-premium-apartments-vienna/We stayed in the VIVID apartment at Rafael Kaiser Premium Apartments in Vienna: a penthouse with a terrace and outdoor bath, 24h check-in and more.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/hundertwasserhaus-vienna/https://mediohippie.com/en/hundertwasserhaus-vienna/A guide to visiting Vienna's Hundertwasserhaus: history, how to get there, opening hours, what to see nearby and tips for avoiding the crowds.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/lobos-island-permit-and-ferry/https://mediohippie.com/en/lobos-island-permit-and-ferry/You need a free permit to set foot on Lobos Island, and places go fast. How to apply on the official site, plus the ferry from Corralejo that includes it.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:21:53 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/surprising-facts-about-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/surprising-facts-about-tenerife/I live in Tenerife and it still surprises me: Mount Teide measured from the seabed, the port a volcano buried, the nine Guanche kingdoms… 10 real facts.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:29:11 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/museum-of-illusions-madrid/https://mediohippie.com/en/museum-of-illusions-madrid/We visited the Museum of Illusions in Madrid: what to see in its rooms, up-to-date prices and hours, how to get there and why it's a great family plan.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-lanzarote-with-kids/https://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-lanzarote-with-kids/The best areas to stay in Lanzarote with kids —Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife and the north— plus family hotels in each.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/parque-el-curato-hermigua-la-gomera/https://mediohippie.com/en/parque-el-curato-hermigua-la-gomera/Parque de El Curato in Hermigua (La Gomera): a free park with ducks, geese and swans, a playground and a café. What to see, with kids and how to get there.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/budapest-card-included-and-price/https://mediohippie.com/en/budapest-card-included-and-price/All about the Budapest Card: what's included (transport, museums, Lukács baths, cruise), prices by duration, where to buy it and whether it's worth it.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/cinema-mystica-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/cinema-mystica-budapest/Cinema Mystica, the immersive digital-art exhibition in Budapest's Párisi Udvar: what it is, hours, location and whether it's worth it (with kids).Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/how-to-visit-roque-nublo-gran-canaria/https://mediohippie.com/en/how-to-visit-roque-nublo-gran-canaria/Since 2025 you must book (free) to hike up Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria. How to book, opening hours, parking and shuttle buses, and going with kids.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/essential-flamenco-madrid/https://mediohippie.com/en/essential-flamenco-madrid/My experience at Essential Flamenco, an intimate tablao in Madrid: what the show is like, times and prices, what the ticket includes and going with kids.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/interesting-facts-about-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/interesting-facts-about-budapest/10 surprising facts about Budapest: from Europe's oldest metro to the Rubik's Cube, the Parliament's 365 turrets and why they don't clink beer.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/villas-morera-la-palma/https://mediohippie.com/en/villas-morera-la-palma/Our stay at Villas Morera, rural houses with a heated pool in Breña Baja (La Palma): the 3 houses, the location and why we'd go back.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-eat-la-palma/https://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-eat-la-palma/8 places to eat in La Palma, tried in person: grilled meat in a cave (Bodegón Tamanca), fresh fish (Casa Goyo) and the Bib Gourmand El Jardín de la Sal.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/el-charco-azul-la-palma/https://mediohippie.com/en/el-charco-azul-la-palma/El Charco Azul, in San Andrés y Sauces (La Palma): free volcanic natural pools with a kids' pool. How to get there, facilities and what to bring.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/buggy-off-road-tour-gran-canaria/https://mediohippie.com/en/buggy-off-road-tour-gran-canaria/We did the off-road buggy tour in southern Gran Canaria: what the route's like, what's included, the price, the requirements and where to book it.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/ecoalpispa-beekeeping-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/ecoalpispa-beekeeping-tenerife/We visited Ecoalpispa, a bee farm in Icod, Tenerife: dress as a beekeeper, meet the hives and taste local honeys. A fun, educational family plan.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/things-to-do-in-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/things-to-do-in-tenerife/What to see and do in Tenerife on your first visit: from Mount Teide and La Laguna to whale watching, Garachico, the guachinches and Los Gigantes.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/artlandya-doll-museum-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/artlandya-doll-museum-tenerife/ARTlandya, the doll and teddy bear museum in Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife: what to see, the porcelain workshop, prices and opening hours.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/best-free-walking-tours-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/best-free-walking-tours-budapest/The 7 best free walking tours in Budapest: general, imperial, historic, food, Jewish Quarter, night and Buda Castle. Duration, language and booking.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/retiro-park-boats-madrid/https://mediohippie.com/en/retiro-park-boats-madrid/Prices, opening hours and how to book (also online) the rowing boats in Madrid's Retiro Park, plus tips for a trip on the Estanque Grande with kids.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/best-hotels-with-water-slides-in-tenerife-for-families/https://mediohippie.com/en/best-hotels-with-water-slides-in-tenerife-for-families/The best hotels with water slides and a water park in Tenerife for families: GF Victoria, Bahía Príncipe Fantasia, H10 Costa Adeje Palace and more.Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:38:01 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/our-stay-at-city-nest-apartments-in-prague/https://mediohippie.com/en/our-stay-at-city-nest-apartments-in-prague/During our stay in Prague, we spent four days at one of the most recommended accommodations in the city: City Nest Apartments by Adrez Living. A…Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:37:26 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-in-tenerife-with-kids-best-areas-and-hotels/https://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-in-tenerife-with-kids-best-areas-and-hotels/The best areas to stay in Tenerife with kids — Costa Adeje, Playa del Duque, Puerto de la Cruz, El Médano — plus a hand-picked selection of family hotels.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:59:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/best-water-parks-in-tenerife-for-families/https://mediohippie.com/en/best-water-parks-in-tenerife-for-families/The best water parks in Tenerife for families: from Siam Park and Aqualand to calmer pool complexes, with tips and where to buy tickets.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:28:54 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/10-things-you-cant-miss-in-krakow/https://mediohippie.com/en/10-things-you-cant-miss-in-krakow/From the Rynek square and Wawel Castle to Kazimierz, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and proper pierogi: the 10 things you can't miss in Krakow.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:52:53 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-in-bermuda/https://mediohippie.com/en/where-to-stay-in-bermuda/Hamilton, Southampton, Dockyard or St. George's? I share the best areas to stay in Bermuda and my recommended hotels for every kind of traveller.Wed, 07 May 2025 09:37:49 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/10-mistakes-to-avoid-if-you-travel-to-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/10-mistakes-to-avoid-if-you-travel-to-budapest/The 10 most common mistakes travellers make in Budapest and how to avoid them: changing money, validating your ticket, taxis, the funicular, the baths and more.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:09:19 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/10-things-you-cant-miss-in-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/10-things-you-cant-miss-in-budapest/The 10 must-sees in Budapest: the Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, Széchenyi Baths, Buda Castle and more.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:10:54 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/da-long-yi-hotpot-bilbao/https://mediohippie.com/en/da-long-yi-hotpot-bilbao/We ate at Da Long Yi, Bilbao's first hot pot: how it works, what to order, prices (~€30–35 per person), opening hours and whether it's good with kids.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:17:09 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/tenerife-north-or-tenerife-south-guide-to-choose-the-best-area-to-stay-in-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/tenerife-north-or-tenerife-south-guide-to-choose-the-best-area-to-stay-in-tenerife/Staying in the north or south of Tenerife? We compare the weather, beaches, vibe and hotels in each area so you can choose the best base for your trip.Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:17:12 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/16-best-things-to-do-in-bilbao/https://mediohippie.com/en/16-best-things-to-do-in-bilbao/The 16 best things to do in Bilbao: the Guggenheim, Puppy, the Artxanda viewpoint, a pintxo crawl, the Old Town and more, with tips for visiting with kids.Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:14:13 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/guide-to-visiting-la-giganta-de-santa-ursula-in-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/guide-to-visiting-la-giganta-de-santa-ursula-in-tenerife/La Giganta presides over a free park in Santa Úrsula, Tenerife. How to get there, where to park, the opening hours and when Teide appears behind her.Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:18:15 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/whale-and-dolphin-watching-catamaran-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/whale-and-dolphin-watching-catamaran-tenerife/Our experience on the whale- and dolphin-watching catamaran in Tenerife: what you see, what’s included, prices and times, and what the trip is like with kids.Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:02:09 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/we-visited-the-cat-cafe-in-budapest/https://mediohippie.com/en/we-visited-the-cat-cafe-in-budapest/We visited the Budapest Cat Café: what it's like, what to order, prices and hours — and why (honestly) the Cat Museum might be more worth your time.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:05:37 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/5-restaurants-where-to-eat-in-vienna-that-we-have-tried/https://mediohippie.com/en/5-restaurants-where-to-eat-in-vienna-that-we-have-tried/Vienna is known for its cultural history, impressive architecture and classical music. But beyond its monuments and palaces, this European city is also a…Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:19:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/7-restaurants-where-to-eat-in-budapest-that-we-have-tried/https://mediohippie.com/en/7-restaurants-where-to-eat-in-budapest-that-we-have-tried/The 7 restaurants where we ate in Budapest as a family: themed spots (Harry Potter, pirates), the world's most beautiful McDonald's and more.Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:50:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/paragliding-in-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/paragliding-in-tenerife/I went paragliding over Adeje, in Tenerife. I tell you what the experience is like, how long it lasts, what to wear and my tips for your first flight.Tue, 23 May 2023 14:00:38 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/el-tilo-de-mami-lou-charming-cafe-bilbao/https://mediohippie.com/en/el-tilo-de-mami-lou-charming-cafe-bilbao/A cupcake café with soul, opposite the Arriaga Theatre in Bilbao. I share its story, what to order and why kids love it too.Sun, 21 May 2023 21:06:14 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/9-essentials-for-a-water-park-with-kids/https://mediohippie.com/en/9-essentials-for-a-water-park-with-kids/The 9 essentials to take to a water park with kids: sun cream, life jacket, water shoes, waterproof bags, towels and more — for a fun, worry-free day.Mon, 08 May 2023 17:20:32 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/drago-milenario-icod-de-los-vinos/https://mediohippie.com/en/drago-milenario-icod-de-los-vinos/Everything about the Parque del Drago Milenario in Icod de los Vinos: what it is, its legend, how old it really is, price and hours, and how to see it for free.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:49:43 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/la-casa-del-platano-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/la-casa-del-platano-tenerife/La Casa del Plátano is a banana farm-museum in Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife. What you'll see, prices (from €5), opening hours and why it's great with kids.Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/things-to-know-before-visiting-siam-park-in-2026/https://mediohippie.com/en/things-to-know-before-visiting-siam-park-in-2026/Guide to visiting Siam Park (Tenerife) in 2026: prices, opening hours, ride height limits, how to get there free by shuttle and tips for visiting with kids.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:43:53 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/tips-for-visiting-the-poema-del-mar-aquarium-in-2026/https://mediohippie.com/en/tips-for-visiting-the-poema-del-mar-aquarium-in-2026/2026 prices, opening hours, parking and what to see at the Poema del Mar Aquarium (Gran Canaria). Family tips and how to buy tickets without queues.Sat, 11 Jun 2022 20:29:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/11-things-to-do-with-kids-in-icod-de-los-vinos-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/11-things-to-do-with-kids-in-icod-de-los-vinos-tenerife/In Tenerife, there are endless activities to do with children and I tell you that I have been living here for some years. But today I want to focus on a…Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:42:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/angry-birds-activity-park-gran-canaria/https://mediohippie.com/en/angry-birds-activity-park-gran-canaria/Everything about the Angry Birds Activity Park in Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria): what it is, attractions, updated prices, hours, how to get there and tips for visiting with kids.Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:58:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/twin-ticket-siam-park-loro-parque-how-it-works/https://mediohippie.com/en/twin-ticket-siam-park-loro-parque-how-it-works/What the Siam Park & Loro Parque Twin Ticket is, how much it costs in 2026, how much you save vs buying separately, and how the combined ticket works.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:16:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/ragnarok-viking-ship-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/ragnarok-viking-ship-tenerife/We boarded the Ragnarok, Tenerife’s Viking ship: whale watching, a Viking show and a swim in the sea. What the family trip is like, what’s included and prices.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:06:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/teide-summit-permit-how-to-book/https://mediohippie.com/en/teide-summit-permit-how-to-book/How to get the permit to climb the summit of the Teide in 2026: price, where to book it, places, requirements and alternatives.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:38:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/rural-houses-with-pool-gran-canaria/https://mediohippie.com/en/rural-houses-with-pool-gran-canaria/6 rural houses with a pool in Gran Canaria, across Mogán, Agaete, Santa Lucía, Moya and San Mateo: capacity, area and which to choose for your trip.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:15:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/things-to-know-before-going-up-mount-teide/https://mediohippie.com/en/things-to-know-before-going-up-mount-teide/Everything you need to know before going up Mount Teide: how to get the summit permit, the cable car, how to get there, what to bring and visit tips.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:20:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/parque-el-montillo-tenerife/https://mediohippie.com/en/parque-el-montillo-tenerife/Parque El Montillo in La Matanza is one of Tenerife's best free parks: a huge playground, dog park, café and lots of greenery. A great family day out.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:49:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/visiting-loro-parque-tenerife-tickets-prices-and-tips/https://mediohippie.com/en/visiting-loro-parque-tenerife-tickets-prices-and-tips/Guide to visiting Loro Parque (Tenerife) in 2026: ticket prices, show times, how to get there free by train and tips for visiting with kids.Sat, 20 Oct 2018 19:41:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/guachinche-el-miradero-icod-de-los-vinos/https://mediohippie.com/en/guachinche-el-miradero-icod-de-los-vinos/Guachinche El Miradero, high above Icod, is a grill among the vineyards with Teide views and a kids’ area. What to eat, prices and how to get there.Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:44:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/guachinche-el-romance-la-orotava/https://mediohippie.com/en/guachinche-el-romance-la-orotava/Guachinche El Romance, in La Orotava, is a mountain guachinche with chargrilled meat, home-grown wine and a terrace with views. Here’s what it’s like.Sat, 26 May 2018 18:59:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/10-must-do-things-to-do-in-bermuda/https://mediohippie.com/en/10-must-do-things-to-do-in-bermuda/Snorkelling in turquoise waters, the Crystal Caves, pink-sand beaches and the Gombey: these are the 10 essential things to do in Bermuda.Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:53:00 GMThttps://mediohippie.com/en/17-things-about-bermuda-nobody-knows/https://mediohippie.com/en/17-things-about-bermuda-nobody-knows/Did you know the beaches are pink, the buses are too and you can't rent a car? 17 things about Bermuda that (almost) nobody knows.Sat, 23 Jan 2016 23:15:00 GMT