France is a destination I introduced my girls to as pre-schoolers and, at that point it was my most-visited country. The first time when I was not much older than my two during their first French adventure. But what is it that keeps drawing me back? I’ve strolled the streets of Paris, kayaked down the…
Travelling as a family can be challenging and rewarding in equal measures. When it’s all going well, it’s the kind of blissful experience that creates memories for a lifetime. When it goes wrong…well, it ends up being the kind of saga you’d probably rather forget! The problem being that even when you’ve picked the perfect…
One of the highlights of our recent holiday in France with friends was an afternoon at Le Grand Defi – an outdoor activity centre offering tree top trails, paint balling and pony rides in the Vendée region. It was also a great opportunity to bring out the shorts and t-shirts we’d been sent by the outdoor…
If you’re undecided about booking a caravan holiday in France or looking for reviews of Yelloh! Village Le Pin Parasol let me tell you about our experience of this medium sized family-friendly campsite in the Vendée region. We we invited to stay here as part of a press trip one May half term. The thought…
A few years back I flew off to France with the Tin Box girls. It was the first time I’ve gone abroad with them on my own as Mr Tin Box couldn’t get the time off work – boo hiss to the Royal Navy! However, the chance of a bit of sun, French wine and…
Last summer we spent a day in Marseille as part of a Mediterranean cruise. This all too short stop off got me thinking back to some of my childhood holidays in the country. And also more recent visits with Mr Tin Box before we had kids. It’s surprising how just a quick trip across the…
If you are visiting France’s second city with kids then one of the best ways to see the sights is on Le Petit Train Marseille. We visited Marseille during our Mediterranean cruise in June. It was an extremely hot day so we wanted to look around with minimal effort. The fun train was the perfect answer….
Planning a Europe road trip with your family? Here’s an itinerary we have put together based on an adventure we did pre-kids with some family-friendly add ons