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Meow Cats Cafe in Aix-en-Provence

by Bea Cińska 19 comments

I am sitting at a table in Meow Cats Cafe in Aix-en-Provence, a tiny coffee shop tucked away in one of the narrow streets of this town in the south …

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We are a Third Culture Family (and why I hate labels)

by Bea Cińska 10 comments

Recently I came upon the term “third culture”. I was reading a blog by someone who had grown up in several countries and they were referring to themselves as a …

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How to do French Alps with Kids on a Budget

by Bea Cińska 2 comments

Winter is a great time to enjoy the outdoors as a family. That’s a given. Who does not like snow? (Whom am I kidding, if you’re Canadian like us and …

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Aix-en-Provence Epiphany Parade: a Complete 2026 Guide

by Bea Cińska 19 comments

Aix-en-Provence Epiphany Parade or La Marche des Rois in French is one of our favourite street events in Provence. We like it for several reasons. For one, it extends the …

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Five Reasons We Love Barcelona

by Bea Cińska 13 comments

Once in a while, a place will wow you in such a way that it stays with you forever. We have a few places in the world that we are …

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10 Reasons Traveling with Kids is Awesome

by Bea Cińska 16 comments

Let me tell you why traveling with kids is awesome. We’ve been traveling with our son since he’s been a bun in the oven and we can’t imagine our adventures …

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    These Travel Photos Will Inspire You To Visit Malta

    by Bea Cińska August 13, 2021
    August 13, 2021
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    30 Photos That Will Inspire You To Visit Iceland

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021

    Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes, seems to be on everyone’s bucket list. It has been on ours for quite some time and we were finally able to cross it off …

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    Geothermal Hot Pool Options in Iceland (with Kids)

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021

    What would Iceland be without the geothermal pool experience? As compared to most other countries, Iceland is cold, wet and cloudy most of the year, even during the period of …

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    Five Great Mallorca Beaches You Should Visit

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021
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    The Colourful Houses of Reykjavik: Photo Essay

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021

    The Colourful Houses of Reykjavik If you’ve ever been to the capital of Iceland, you will have noticed the colourful houses of Reykjavik in its downtown core. This kaleidoscope of …

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    Top Hikes on Tenerife With (or Without) Kids

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021

    Tenerife took our breath away with its amazing volcanic landscapes and hiking trails. Our family’s perfect holiday must have plenty of hiking opportunities and this island did not disappoint. We …

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    Tenerife Landscapes: Photo Essay

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021
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    12 Reasons Why We Love Canada

    by Bea Cińska November 7, 2021
    November 7, 2021

    12 Reasons Why We Love Canada Even though we have spent the last few years away from Canada, our love for this country has not diminished. In fact, it may …

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    Gran Canaria Landscapes: Photo Essay

    by Bea Cińska August 15, 2021
    August 15, 2021

    I’ve written several posts about Canary Islands and we think it’s time to put my pen down and let the photos do the talking. So without further ado, scroll down …

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    Palais Longchamp in Marseille – Two Museums in One

    by Bea Cińska August 20, 2021
    August 20, 2021
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Welcome to Pack Your Bags! We are a little family that could. Years ago, when our son was still a bun in the oven, we knew that life didn’t need to be ordinary. Life could be a grand adventure. We believed in our dreams and neither the naysayers nor our serious inner voices could have stopped us. And today, we live in the south of France, work online, travel often and, like in the photo above, occasionally even find ourselves skiing in Africa. We can’t imagine living a “regular” nine-to-five life ever again. In this blog, we write about our passions - travel, living abroad and working as digital nomads. For more about us and what you’ll find on our blog, click here.

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