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If you are planning a round the world trip with children then you’ve come to the right place. I have a guest post from Michelle – a compulsive explorer, translator and English teacher who moved to Abruzzo in Italy in 2012. In 2018 she and her family embarked on a…
Read moreOne of the brilliant things about cruising is that you know you’ll never go hungry. And, having sailed with three cruise lines, I know that it’s very rare to be served a bad dish. However, one thing I always wonder before joining a cruise is whether to buy the all…
Read moreI do love a packing list. And when it came to organising what to pack for our Caribbean cruise, I realised I needed to start planning early. If you’re considering a holiday in the Caribbean you’ll already know that the best time to go is in the UK’s winter. This…
Read moreIf you are full of wanderlust like me, then the blank calendar of a new year beings with it the excitement of a whole host of new travel opportunities. That, and the dilemma of deciding which adventures you can squeeze into the coming twelve months. If you are looking for…
Read moreIf 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 moreIf you are planning on grabbing some autumn or winter sun then you’ll need to refresh your wash bag. Out go the creams for dry, chapped skin and in go the Factor 50+ holiday toiletries that you will need for a gloriously warmer climate. *Advertisement feature* I wrote this post…
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