If you are looking for places to visit within easy reach of London then Salisbury must be on your destination list. But rather than do the standard day trip why not put down roots for a few days and really get to know the city? This is what we did in Salisbury with kids over…
Back in September NCL’s Breakaway visited Southampton and we were invited onboard to see what the ship has to offer families cruising with kids. With Mr Tin Box off on his own Royal Navy ‘cruise’ and me stranded in Devon with the kids I tasked my friend Lorraine from My Secret Mum Blog with tackling the Norwegian…
So October was an exciting and busy month: I won an award, road tripped 700 miles around England and was interviewed about blogging on BBC Radio Devon! On top of that we spent a weekend in Hampshire seeing family and friends. If that sounds non-stop I can tell you it felt like it too. Mr…
Dad’s gone to Iceland! While the girls and I were road tripping in the UK during October half term Mr Tin Box was floating around the Arctic Circle. How did he get away with leaving us behind I hear you ask? Well, this trip was actually a work one with the Royal Navy rather than a…
First, my best advice if you are thinking of booking a weekend break in Hebden Bridge is: reassess your dates and book for longer! Visit Calderdale invited us to stay in Hebden Bridge and explore some of West Yorkshire’s family-friendly attractions over a weekend at the beginning of October half term. We packed a lot…
As far as top European city breaks go Paris is high up there. Aside from the romance, art and historic landmarks, a Paris weekend break is an obvious choice for parents seeking a quick escape thanks to flights from regional airports across the UK. You can even hop on the train in London and arrive…
If the thought of a ‘fly and flop’ holiday fills you with dread then we’ve got some inspiration for your next adventure. In this post I’ve shared some active family holidays we fancy trying with the girls when they get a bit older. Not all activity holidays for families are suitable for all ages. So…
Ah, military life; it comes with plenty of ups and downs. One up that we’ve been considering recently is that it might soon give us a chance for some travel beyond Europe. Specifically the USA road trip itinerary that has, so far, been an unachievable goal on our bucket list. *Advertisement feature* Now, the planets…
When October 1 comes around there’s really no getting away from the fact that summer is over. But before we fully immerse ourselves in the colours of autumn and our woolly pullies I feel the need to recap on our summer which passed by in a flash. Usually I write monthly travel diaries but I’ve…
There is no end of tips out there on the World Wide Web telling us that travelling the world doesn’t have to be super expensive, and that we can have great experiences on a shoestring budget. It’s all absolutely true – this age of budget flights and Airbnb has presented incredible opportunities to see the…