Visiting the Spanish port of A Coruña by cruise ship blew our expectations out of the water! This is your go-to guide for the best sights to see, the most affordable way to travel and how to keep the kids happy along the way! Getting Around Public transport around A Coruña is easy to use,… Continue reading A Day in La Coruña: Tourist Guide
A fun-filled family-friendly itinerary - this is how we planned the perfect port day in Cherbourg, France when visiting by cruise. The moment you disembark your ship, you will be reminded that Cherbourg is an industrial ferry port at heart, with the added novelty of being a place where cruise ship passengers visit for the… Continue reading A Day in Cherbourg… With Kids!
Our guide to exploring the best of Bilbao when visiting by cruise ship, including how to get to the city centre from Getxo port, top tips and all the must-see sights. The views from atop Mount Artxanda are spectacular, even on a cloudy day! The Bay of Biscay is widely renowned for its tumultuous waters… Continue reading A Day in Bilbao: Tourist Guide
We sailed on Azura at the end of August 2025, so towards the end of the summer season. She was based in the Mediterranean during this time, completing 7-night round-trip voyages from Valletta, Malta. As we sailed in to the first week of September, there were not many families on board as technically the school… Continue reading P&O Fly-Cruise Experience Review
Cabin C522 on P&O Azura is a standard balcony cabin. Neutral, nautical and practical in design, it had all of the amenities we had come to expect from P&O as standard. Despite its age, the cabin felt well maintained and facilities worked as they should, most likely thanks to a multi-million pound refit of the… Continue reading P&O Azura Cabin Review – C522
We're sharing some of our favourite ways to enjoy quality time with a loved one at sea. Although we typically travel as a multi-generational family in one cabin, Joe and I usually find a way to spend time together on board. We're more than just ship mates you know! Say it with flowers Did you… Continue reading All Aboard The Love Boat! 10 ways to say “I love you” on your next cruise.
Mykonos is synonymous with picturesque partying and luxurious libations, however if you visit during the day, you might be surprised to find something a little more serene. As the highlight port on our 'Greek Islands' cruise itinerary, we discovered why Mykonos is a considered a jewel of the Med, and why it is best explored… Continue reading A Day in Mykonos: Tourist Guide
When visiting the port of Piraeus in Greece, a visit to Athens is a must-do. Here's our guide on how to spend your time wisely, visiting all of the sights in just a few hours at your own pace. Before we get in to the details, it is worth noting that we visited as a… Continue reading A Day in Athens: Tourist Guide
A.A. Milne wrote "you can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes", and I think he was right about that. So off we went, on our adventure to the real Hundred Acre Wood - Ashdown Forest. Anyone who knows us personally… Continue reading Exploring the world of Winnie The Pooh in East Sussex
Where is Sunnyside Pop-up Campsite? On the outskirts of East Grinstead, technically in West Sussex (England), but practically on the border of East Sussex, Surrey and Kent. It is also less than 30 miles south of London and conveniently close to the original 'Hundred Acre Wood', more commonly known as Ashdown Forest. It is easy… Continue reading Sunnyside Pop-Up Camping – the perfect eco weekender with a Scandi twist!
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