I’ve done my usual trick of skipping my regular monthly round up in December while Christmas madness took over. Sorry! But I did have the extra excuse of Mr Tin Box being away over the whole festive period. Blogging took a back seat while the girls and I focussed on having as much fun as…
The beginning of the year was super slow when it comes to travel, but very quickly things have warmed up! With 2019 well underway here’s some of the things we have already done and more jaunts I’ve been piecing together to fill out our 2019 travel plans. Keep popping back for more updates and reviews…
I’m a sucker for history. Throw in a romantic twist or an unsolved mystery and I’m hooked. This is why I love visiting places with a great story to tell. If you’re equally intrigued by myth and legend then why not update your travel plans to include these extraordinary places to visit in England? *Advertisement…
Itching for a winter family getaway? Here’s our top ideas for where to go on holiday in February including destinations in the UK and Europe that you and your kids will love. *This post may contain compensated links* If you would like some ideas for places to go and things to do then check out…
We’ve discovered a truly versatile piece of hand luggage that’s already been with us to Rome, Barcelona, Tuscany, Lake Garda, multiple UK trips, and even on a European cruise! All credit goes to Mr Tin Box for researching and purchasing the Osprey Farpoint 40 backpack. I have to admit to thinking: ‘no, not another bag’….
Back in the autumn the girls and I went on a road trip around England covering more than 700 miles in just over a week. By the final weekend I was exhausted from all the driving and solo parenting while Mr Tin Box was busy at work. This is when we turned off the A35…
If you’re looking for a dog-friendly campsite for self-catering holidays or glamping in North Devon then check out this review of Strawfields by Katie de Pelet. You can also read about Katie’s stay at The Point at Polzeath in Cornwall. After a three day drive back from camping in the Dordogne, I only had 48 hours to…
2018 is nearly wrap! What adventures did you get up to this year? Back in January we had few things in the diary – I wasn’t in the mood to plan much as Mr Tin Box was due to be working away lots. As it turned out we got to see him a lot more…
Don’t let shorter days and duller skies put you off making the most of the winter months. There’s plenty of amazing things to do in Europe in winter. From family breaks and weekend getaways to festive events close to home, here’s inspiration for wintery adventures all within a few hours of the UK or your…
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Christmas with family or friends before the big day we can recommend Santa’s Carvery & Grotto at China Fleet Country Club in Cornwall. We were invited to this Christmas party for families and I wanted to share our experience because we had such a good time….