It's Pancake Day (AKA Shrove Tuesday), so let's explore Our Whimsical World of pancakes! What is Pancake Day, and who celebrates it? Shrove Tuesday is a Christian tradition marking the eve of lent. On this day, before beginning 40 days of fasting, Christians would use up all of their eggs, milk and butter (amongst other… Continue reading Pancakes Of The World
Discover what there is to see and do in Olden as a Norwegian Fjords cruise passenger. From hiking and sightseeing, to pre-booking excursions from the port of Olden, we'll explore what you can do with a day in this picturesque village in the heart of the Nordfjord. Let us start by saying we LOVE cruising… Continue reading A Day in Olden: Tourist Guide
Every little farmer's dream come true - a great day out for toddlers and kids, close to the Norfolk Broads! There is a lot to discover at Wroxham Barns, so let's explore each area one at a time... All-weather animal interaction at the Junior Farm - what's not to love?! Junior Farm The main draw… Continue reading A Perfect Day at Wroxham Barns
The ultimate tourist guide on what to see & do when visiting San Francisco, California for just 24 hours. We visited San Francisco during our 3-week coach tour through the 'Golden West', and our itinerary included a whole day of free time in the city. Of course you can't see everything in just one day,… Continue reading One Day In San Francisco
Sometimes a weekend away is just what you need, but when time is of the essence, you need to know how to make every minute count! Here are our 5 top tips for getting the most out of your next city break. 1 - Book Ahead In my experience, you can save so much time… Continue reading Maximise Your Mini Break!
Fun for families with young ones in Wiltshire - a perfect pit-stop when visiting Stone Henge too! We were recommended to visit Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm by a friend at our local toddler group, and I'm so glad we decided to give it a try. As it's situated just a couple of miles from Stone… Continue reading Visiting Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
If you're cruising to Norway from the UK or Europe, chances are your Norwegian Fjords cruise will include a visit to the charming port city of Stavanger. We've visited on both of our cruises to the region so far, and are scheduled to stop here again in September. So what is there to do in… Continue reading A Day in Stavanger, Norway
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