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!
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
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
Lincolnshire's finest family attraction. We love a National Trust property, but Belton House & Gardens is top of the list when it comes to impressing the whole family. Why? It has everything you need for the perfect day out. Flora and fauna is in abundance here. There is of course the gorgeous house and perfectly… Continue reading The Perfect Summers Day at Belton Estate
Everything you need to know about visiting Mont St. Michel on a cruise excursion from Cherbourg, France. Why visit Mont Saint Michel? A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, this sacred island is something of a historical and engineering marvel. Nowadays it would simply never be built! The island is said to have been occupied by… Continue reading A Day in Mont-Saint-Michel: Cruise Excursion from Cherbourg, France
Visiting Skagen in Denmark as a cruise ship passenger? This visitor guide is just for you! What is Skagen famous for? Skagen is situated at the most Northerly point of Denmark, and is the town closest to Grenen - a naturally occurring sandbar which is the point where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea… Continue reading A Day In Skagen: Tourist Guide
Discovering the rugged wonder of the secluded mountain pool in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Wild Swimming The main draw for my husband was to experience some of the best wild swimming in a relatively safe environment. Unlike a river or pool at the bottom of a waterfall, the water here is… Continue reading The Beauty of Blea Tarn
Once home to a bustling sea trade, the port city of Haugesund is becoming increasingly popular on Norwegian Fjords cruise itineraries. In the past, the majority of fjords cruises visited Bergen, however the port is increasingly busy and less accommodating to the larger ships, so many now dock in Haugesund instead. But what does Haugesund… Continue reading A Day in Haugesund: Tourist Guide
If the port of Olden is on your Norwegian Fjords cruise itinerary, you simply must make time to scale the heights of Mount Hoven (even if your mobility is limited)! Let's explore what it is, how to get there and why it is an absolute must-do excursion! What Is Loen Skylift? Exactly what it says… Continue reading Visiting Loen Skylift (from Olden)
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