We recently experienced our first camping trip as a family. Here's a list of what we took, what we learned and what we will be doing differently next time! Having been a Brownie and a Girl Guide as a child, I've had some experience of the great outdoors, and I still cherish fond memories of… Continue reading Camping Essentials for First Timers (like us)!
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
This garden centre & farm shop near Wisbech really does know how to diversify! Worzal's Christmas event has taken social media by storm in recent years, and much like Father Christmas, it seems the Easter Bunny also knows how to deliver! Scavenger Hunt When you first enter the experience, you are given a wrist band,… Continue reading Worzals – A Blooming Good Easter Event that kids will love!
A majestic Medieval castle or a marvellous manor house steeped in family history? Join us as we visit Oxburgh Hall and explore the wider estate with our wildly imaginative pre-schooler! Oxburgh Hall First Impressions Even though we visited on a drizzly day in February, the sheer grandeur of Oxburgh Hall's exterior had Teddy (our 4… Continue reading Visiting Oxburgh Estate, Norfolk
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)
...and what a year it's been!
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
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
It's no secret that we love to travel, but we want to travel light whilst keeping the kids entertained, so here are our top 5 must-have holiday toys for under 3's. Things to consider... Ultimately, when deciding on what to pack, there are 4 basic things to think about. Size - is it difficult to… Continue reading Top Travel Toys For Tots
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