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If you’re planning a holiday in Europe between February and May then you may be wandering what to pack. Will it be warm enough for swimming outdoors or should you plan for rain? Based on our city, cruise, lake and seaside breaks in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece, here’s…
Read moreWhen you are travelling abroad as a family the cost of flights can make a huge dent in your holiday budget. Here are some easy ways to save money on flights including where to search for cheap flights, when to book, how to hear about airline deals, and how to…
Read moreI’m a great believer in experiences over stuff when it comes to presents. Practical gifts also trump toys that will be played with for five minutes and then hidden away at the bottom of a cupboard. Even better are gifts for the whole family. This Christmas why not give your…
Read morePuy du Fou is a must if you are staying in The Vendée in France. It’s the type of place that will change the way you think about French history, theatre and theme parks. If you are visiting Puy du Fou with kids in 2020, here are my top tips…
Read moreIf you are in the market to buy a pre-built camper van you need to make sure you are asking the right questions when you find one that takes your fancy. In this post we’re sharing some of the questions we asked before choosing our VW T5 to convert into a…
Read moreWith Christmas just around the corner you may be wondering what to buy the outdoor-loving people in your life. Gifts for campers can be difficult to find, especially if they seem to already have a lot of the camping equipment they need for trips away with their tent, motorhome, caravan…
Read moreScooters have become a holiday must-have for our girls who would much prefer swopping their feet for wheels when we are out exploring. If you are looking for a birthday or Christmas present that will encourage your kids to cover miles without complaint then why not check out the cool…
Read moreIf you are buying a camper van then the good news is that finding a van to convert is not difficult. In fact the main issue comes from the huge choice available! If you’re asking yourself ‘how do you find a camper van or van to convert?’, this post covers the…
Read moreIf you are thinking of buying a camper van or a day van and are wondering where to start, you have come to the right place. We are now the proud owners of a VW Transporter T5, which we are having converted into a day van right now. Read on for…
Read moreWe’ve now been on three wonderful Al Fresco Holidays mobile home holidays in Europe – one in France and two in Italy. The great thing about staying with the same company in different places is that you know exactly what to expect from their accommodation. Here’s what we pack for…
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