
As a parent, it’s always a joy to take your children to a playground where they can have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime. One of the playgrounds that my son always remembers, even from when he was smaller, is the “park with the slides” in Sant Cugat del Vallés. This beautiful […]

Recently I went again to the Flea market at the German School where they open its doors twice a year to the public where one can find everything from second-hand clothes for babies and toddlers (some adult clothes as well), books and all kinds of toys for children and few other things. Usually, the quality […]

Last time my son had a day off from school we went with a group of parents and their kids to “Baby Fun” for some quality playtime. We looked for a nice place to have lunch with the little ones afterwards. As we all know having lunch with small children can be tricky. Especially if […]

If you are looking for a nice and family-friendly plan with the kids on a Saturday or Sunday morning, I recommend joining the Pony Riding Class at “Poni Club Catalunya” in Sant Just Desvern (10-15 minutes drive from Barcelona). Last Sunday we went pony riding for the third time and my son attended a class […]

Some of this advice might seem a little obvious to anyone who has children. At this point we are all probably used to leaving the house with a bag full of snacks! I wanted to give a few pointers to those who are weary of braving a day outdoors with the kids. My husband and […]

If you’re looking for an exciting and educational activity for your little ones on a Saturday. I highly recommend joining the “Patacutxi” cooking workshop. My son is currently participating and he loves it! The workshop takes place every Saturday at midday during the school year at Restaurant Semproniana. It is the perfect opportunity for kids […]

Baby Fun is a great place to visit with your little ones in Barcelona. Co-owner and co-founder Annie is always a pleasure to be around, and the kids will have a blast too. My son has celebrated his birthday there twice and already wants to go back this year. The centre offers a unique family […]

Being surrounded by water and swimming is natural for babies. Starting to learn these skills at an early age is very beneficial to them. It is also a very nice activity for mum or dad to enjoy with their little one. So I was very happy to find this brand new place in town, which, […]

I recently took my kids to El Cau, a new play centre in Barcelona’s L’Eixample district. Designed exclusively for children, it’s a play paradise. Created for enjoyment, fun and creativity. It’s an ideal place to go on a rainy day, or when the kids need to burn off some excess energy. Whether you live in […]

Hi, I’m Ilonka Schäfer, mother of two young children and founder of The Little Voyager. I launched The Little Voyager in 2015 when I realised there was a gap in the market for a travel business. I hoped I could offer parents in a similar situation a reliable choice of genuinely family-friendly holiday options. Drawing […]