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Planning on hitting the big smoke with your kids? Hurrah! You’re going to have a blast. But before you leave for this great adventure you might want to take some tips from us. We’ve been on several city breaks with toddlers – some amazing and some mildly hairy. The difference…
Read moreFor me, city breaks with kids are an explosion of the senses. All the sights, sounds and in-your-face experiences crammed into a closer than close space can be overwhelming. Especially when you’re trying to keep track of little people and discourage them from touching whatever ‘that brown goo’ is. Yep,…
Read more*Advertisement feature* Ah Paris; the city of lights and love. If you buy into these traditional ideas of what Paris is all about you might think it’s not a destination that screams: FAMILY CITY BREAK!!! But you’d be wrong my lovely reader, because it is possible to do Paris with…
Read moreA visit to Siena is a must when you are in the Tuscan region of Italy. I set foot in this beautiful Italian city for the first time in March and was wowed by the medieval architecture, its incredible yet unfinished Cathedral and the symbology on every street corner which…
Read moreCity breaks with kids can be an amazing cultural experience but also a bit overwhelming if you bite off more than you can chew. We had a rather testing first trip to London with our girls when they were very young. Since then we have learnt from our mistakes and…
Read moreThis is a collaborative post Just over a year ago my mum and dad returned from an epic adventure in the southern hemisphere. They joined a Princess cruise in Singapore and travelled south to Australia and New Zealand. Yes, I’m still a bit green about this adventure too. One of…
Read moreBristol and I have unfinished business. During the past four years I’ve made four visits to this fabulous city of industrial history and apples. But none for more than 24 hours. My fleeting stays have been for an annual work event and each year I kick myself that I haven’t…
Read moreSomething I got to appreciate a lot during my last trip to London was the incredible views of the city skyline, the quirky architecture and vibrant street art. If you have the luxury of a few days in the capital it’s a feast for your eyes. However, if you’re short…
Read more“Look up!” – it’s simple, but superb advice whether you’re walking down your local high street or exploring somewhere completely new. By adopting a slightly different perspective you’ll see so much more of the world than a passing glance can reveal. This was one of the techniques I was encouraged…
Read moreWe know from experience that city breaks with children can be crazy exhausting. But they’re also an amazing cultural experience if planned at the right pace and with the right activities. Letting kids run off steam is a must if you’re also going to expect them to navigate city streets…
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