HELLO! I’m Amber.
Publisher of Roam the Gnome – Adventures in Shopping, Souvenirs and Foodies Travel.
My kids and I have been travelling the world in short stints since 2014, taking a friendly Gnome in tow.
Roam the Gnome Travel with Kids Video (3 min extended intro)
This video shows just 3 minutes of the fun things you can do on vacation with kids around the world.
This is a little homage to some of the best places we visited – the world is a phenomenal adventure for kids just as much as it is for adults.
These days, now the kids have grown and playgrounds are no longer so central to our days, we focus most of our efforts on our THREE FAVOURITE THINGS – shopping, souvenirs and foodies travel.
We travel to eat and shop!
Check out our site for all the best round ups of the UNIQUE handmade, hand-crafted, design-friendly goods, products, and souvenirs made by locals, in the towns we visit, as well as some very cool souvenirs you never knew you needed!
Thanks for stopping by!
Not to worry though – I’ve streamlined the most awesome family travel adventures to do with your kids into one snapshot page that features all the best things to do in each city.
We’ve visited some AMAZING places you’ll have never heard of, but should have!
Do yourself a favour and take a look at these guides, EVEN IF you travel without kids.
I guarantee that many adults love these quirky, unique and super dooper fun places just as much, if not more, than the kids!
(Case in point – there were hundreds more adult couples WITHOUT kids, than families in Santa Claus Holiday Village!)
Here’s a few of our highlights from over the years!
VISITING SANTA IN LAPLAND
THIS is the ultimate family travel adventure.
It’s where you can meet the REAL Santa AND Santa’s Elves in person!
Yes. He’s real 😉
Read all about it here, and here.
If there’s ONE place I’d recommend to anyone, young or old, with or without kids, it is this place.
Magical. Enchanting. Spellbinding. Awe and Wonder.
Go with no expectations and make all your childhood dreams come true.
Bonus: if you are lucky, and the skies are clear during your visit, you may even see the Northern Lights come to life!
PS: Stop for a few days in Helsinki on your way. Divine city!
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN SINGAPORE
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore airport is the best in the world.
Don’t miss checking out all the things you can do at JEWEL Changi airport.
The SKY NETS are magnificent.
Take a look at the blog post to see a video of all the fun stuff.
BEST DISNEY PARK ADVENTURES
Disneyland Paris
Don’t miss the Paris Disney Parks.
The rides are awesome, but the SHOPPING is out of this world!
Hot tip: Check out our Paris Disneyland Souvenirs Guide.
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN PARIS
Parc de la Villette Playground Paris
This Paris playground area is a fun spot to take kids in Paris, walking distance from the magnificent Science des Cites museum with its’ TWO children’s museums.
Make a day of it.
Check our big list of things to do in Paris with kids too!
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN ROME
Rome features these outstanding experiences for kids.
Villa Borghese Bike Rental in Rome (Electric Pedal Cars)
Take a ride on the electric pedal cars in the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens in Rome
Gladiator Tour Rome
The Gladiator School tour in Rome is the ultimate hands-on experience for kids and families, anywhere in the world.
Colosseum with Kids
Who says you can’t take the kids to the Colosseum?
You can, and if you do it right, they will love it.
Find all the details of visiting the Colosseum for kids on the Rome link above.
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN NEW YORK FAMILY TRAVEL VLOG
Check out our New York family travel vlog to find info on these attractions.
Billy Johnson Playground Granite Slide New York
Read our comprehensive guide to Billy Johnson playground New York
The granite slide is an iconic NYC landmark.
FAO Schwarz Toy Store New York
Where is the BIG piano in New York?
Yes, the one the kids were dancing on.
It’s at FAO Schwarz Toy Shop in NYC.
You can dance on it too!
Then shop till you drop for NYC souvenirs and toys.
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN BALI
Check out our family travel vlog on Bali for these magical places and more.
Bali Butterfly Park
Bali Sea Turtle Society
Bali Monkey Forest
Fun but don’t touch the monkeys!
Bali Rice Terraces – Jatiluwih rice terraces or Tegalalang rice terrace
Bali Zoo with kids
Bali Safari and Marine Park
Staying overnight here was one of the best things ever.
Wow.
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN TOKYO
There’s plenty of info on our family travel vlog about Tokyo as it’s top of our favorite destinations for kids.
Tokyo Reptile Cafe
Enjoying a cup of tea and snacks with a friendly snake was not my favourite adventure but it was Ned’s!
Tokyo Harajuku Fairy Floss
Looking for Rainbow Cotton Candy Japan style?
You’ll find it on Takeshita street in Harajuku Tokyo.
Ride Studio Tokyo Mega Web
Head to Tokyo Mega Web in Odaiba to find the Ride Studio, plus hundreds of cars on display.
Odaiba is one of the best days out for kids in Tokyo.
Our ‘things to do in Tokyo with kids’ blog post includes 46 things to do in Odaiba with kids!
Kodomonokuni Yokohama (Kodomo no Kuni)
Our favourite park for families in Tokyo, full of awesome Japanese adventures for kids, like this super-long roller slide!
Kidzania Tokyo
DO NOT MISS.
That is all.
Genki Sushi Shibuya (Conveyor Belt Sushi Tokyo)
This Japanese restaurant with conveyer belt is great fun for kids.
Tokyo Toy Museum
The Toy Museum in Tokyo is THE ultimate museum for kids in Tokyo who love nature play, or natural play toys.
The Tokyo Toy museum gift shop is a must-visit too.
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN COPENHAGEN FAMILY TRAVEL VLOG
Copenhagen Mimersparken playground
Find this brightly colored Copenhagen playground at 2400 København, Denmark, near the A&O Hostel København Nørrebro
Copenhagen Experimentarium
Looking for an amazing modern, hands-on science & technology museum with learning games for kids?
Head to Tuborg Havnevej 7, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark
Experimentarium been voted one of the best children’s museums in the world, and having been to many around the world, we can vouch for that!
Copenhagen Changing of the Guard
This happens at Amalienborg, the Queen’s Winter residence.
Find this royal ceremony happening at Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, 1257 København K, Denmark
If you are lucky and time it right, you can walk with the marching band through the streets of Copenhagen, like we did!
BEST PLACES FOR KIDS IN LONDON
London Hamleys Toy Store
Hamleys London toy shop is 7 floors of toys and dolls, with activity stations on every floor.
It’s an experience – not just a shop!
Check out the Harry Potter shop downstairs.
London Jubilee Gardens playground near London Eye
Jubilee Gardens playground is within view of the magnificent London Eye, and very close to the Shrek Adventure experience too.
Stop by on your way to these fun London tourist attractions. ‘
Legoland Hotel Windsor
A definite must do for kids under 10.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (The Harry Potter Studio Tour Experience)
Yes! You too can taste butter beer here.
The studios are located at Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford, about an hour out of London by bus.