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As a travel blogger I’m often creating content on the go. Here’s the travel blogging essentials I take with me on holidays and days out

It’s been several years since Mr Tin Box and I had a double sleeping bag as we opted for a duvet and sheets when we were caravanning. This always felt a bit more homely. But when we went camping before kids we had a sleeping bag because it was much more practical – it saved …

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 …

Six months into the year and I’m finally starting to catch up with myself after a hectic first half. If you caught my May travel round up the you’ll know that I wasn’t home much. Thankfully I got to sleep in my own bed quite a bit more in June but still fitted in a …

One month; 20 nights away; six cities; three hotels; two countries; two flights; one cruise; one solo trip; another holiday with the girls; and shed loads of amazing memories. That about sums up an exceptional May of travel and family fun. Family travel blog life is treating us well and I hope you’ve got plenty …

April marked a new beginning for me as I went freelance as a full time writer and blogger. It was exciting, scary and busy all in one. In hindsight starting a freelance career in the same week as your kids begin a two week holiday is probably not the best way to establish your business …

Oh March, you are my favourite month of 2018 so far! January was loooong and grey. February dragged a little but picked up towards the end with a trip to Cornwall and some snow. But March, you have been a joy! A weekend in Italy and a day trip to the Isle of Wight back …

The girls and I had a few great foreign trips in 2018 including a European cruise and week in the Italian Lakes with Al Fresco Holidays. I’ve been keen that, at the age of five and three, the kids start packing and carrying some of their own belongings, especially as Mr Tin Box couldn’t join …

Confession item: I can’t remember the last time I read a book for myself. For someone who spent their entire teenage years with their head buried in a novel this is huge. If I told my pre-mum self that I no longer had time to live and breathe the adventures of my favourite fictional heroines …