We awoke to a very frosty -5°C this weekend, but undeterred we layered up and headed off for a day out at The Vyne, a National Trust property in Hampshire. The property itself, a building with a varied and interesting history dating back to earlier than 1500, is currently undergoing renovations to its roof and … Continue reading A Family Day Out at The Vyne, a National Trust Property in Hampshire
I was delighted to read that Lonely Planet have declared Bordeaux as the Number 1 city to visit in their Best in Travel 2017 guide. We love Bordeaux and couldn't agree more with their verdict. Mr DaisLikeThese spent a year in Bordeaux on a university placement and so for him it holds a special place in … Continue reading A Weekend in Bordeaux with Kids
With the promise of pretty buildings, picturesque waterways, beer, chocolate and plenty of Christmas cheer, I was super excited at the prospect of heading for a weekend in Bruges. The booking was all very last minute, which despite adding to the excitement, caused a few problems with finding accommodation - it would seem we were … Continue reading Bruges at Christmas with Kids
January sees the two year anniversary of when we first brought Buddy home from the Dogs Trust. During that time he has been on many of our family travel adventures, but has also had to sit a few out, staying with family and friends. He has proved to not only be a great traveller, but … Continue reading A Reward for Our Travelling Pooch – The Pawsome Box
2015 saw the arrivals of both our crazy greyhound puppy and baby number three to our family. You can't really blame me for thinking that travel might not be entirely possible with such a big family brood, but 2016 has truly proved me wrong and as well as an abundance of family day trips and … Continue reading 2016 in Review – A Year of Family Travel
Do you long to travel to exotic destinations but don't have the time or budget? Or perhaps you want to experience the European culture but aren't ready to give up your exotic summer holiday? Luckily, France is home to some stunning locations, that are sure to make you feel more like you're in the Caribbean than … Continue reading Finding Exotic Destinations in France
As we travel through France quite regularly to visit family, we love to break up our long journeys with fun stopovers. At around 2.5 hours from Calais, Reims is a perfect town to stop at - either if you've had a a long pre-ferry/Eurotunnel journey already and can't face another long drive, or if you … Continue reading 24 Hours in Reims with Kids
With award winning sandy beaches and beautiful unspoilt countryside , coupled with the adventure of smugglers coves and shipwrecks, the Gower Peninsula in South Wales is a perfect choice for a family holiday full of adventure.
New York doesn't always spring to mind when you think of baby friendly holiday destinations, but after my trip earlier this year I've put together my top 5 tips for visiting New York City with a baby. 1. See if your airline offer infant friendly seats Flying with an infant can be a daunting experience. To ease some of … Continue reading 5 Tips for Visiting New York City with a Baby
This weekend saw us taking a flying visit to Milan with kids, and what a lovely weekend we had. Mr DaisLikeThese was attending a conference out there and so the kids and I joined him. It meant that I had to travel alone with the children but it was definitely worth it! We stayed in … Continue reading A Flying Visit to Milan with Kids
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