Since becoming a mum one of my must-have family travel essentials has been a stroller. At the airport, during sightseeing and days out, we wouldn’t have been without one for those times when Tin Box Baby or Tot couldn’t walk or needed to rest. However, we’ve never actually bought one that really fits the bill…
Earlier this month we were invited to stay in a beautiful holiday cottage in Mumbles on Swansea Bay. Bryn Parc is one of 250 properties that can be rented through Home from Home – a holiday letting agent that specialises in luxury self-catering properties which make perfect bases for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty….
The Gower Peninsular is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for its breathtaking coastline. I’m glad to say that during our long weekend in South Wales we were able to fit in walks on some awesome Gower beaches. However three days was not nearly enough time to see them all or even a fraction of those recommended…
We’re big fans of Wales and have been lucky enough to spend a few short breaks in the South of the country. Swansea Bay, Mumbles and nearby Gower tick all the right boxes when it comes to family holidays. They have award-winning beaches, historic castles and a rich heritage. So what are the best things…
Some days you just need to get outdoors and breathe. With the winter just around the corner I’m becoming more conscious of the fact there will be less opportunities to do this as shorter, wetter and windier days set in. In an attempt to soak up every last drop of sunshine I’ve been doing lots…
October is such a fun month. By now I’ve gotten over the end of the summer and can allow myself to enjoy everything that autumn brings here in the UK: the vibrant colours in nature, harvest inspired events and spooky half term fun. We’ve been taking in all of these things both in our on…
We made our first family trip to London when the girls were 11-months and three-years-old. As anyone travelling with young kids will relate to, our city break with a baby and toddler was a wonderful and testing experience. Alongside every iconic site seen there was an avoidable tantrum involving the kids or me. It was shattering. We…
Do you know that warm, achy feeling you get when you’re totally pooped but have had the most wonderful time? We had that in buckets and spades as we drove home from our recent trip to Cornwall. This post includes some of the outdoor family attractions in Cornwall that we visited over an autumn weekend….
When we visited Barcelona with kids for the first time we aimed to see as much of the city as we could on a budget. We spent most of our 48 hours in the city enjoying the free sights and soaking up the atmosphere of the beautiful Catalan capital by doing a lot of walking. However, we…
Do you remember the time when the only thing that ran through your mind as you left the house was ‘do these shoes match my handbag?’. For me, those carefree, pre-parent days seem a lifetime ago. Now every time we go somewhere, whether it’s for a day trip or a family holiday, my mind goes into overdrive trying to remember…