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Dive into Lake Bled: A 3-Day Itinerary
Tucked away in the Julian Alps of Slovenia is the stunning Lake Bled. It’s got everything—beautiful scenery, fun outdoor activities, and delicious food and drink. The lake has become my favourite thanks to its crystal-clear, cool water, and the blissful lack of weeds (my irrational fear!) —making it perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or simply soaking…
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Six days in Iceland
Iceland has been on our bucket list for years. We decided that 2024 would be our year to visit, but with reports of reoccurring volcanic activity we weren’t sure it was the best time. After reviewing official advice, we decided we would go over May half term and booked our flights with EasyJet in March…
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A week on Lake Iseo, Italy
We spent a week in August on Lake Iseo, a picturesque lake located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Far less crowded than its more famous neighbours, Lake Como and Lake Garda, it’s the perfect destination for those seeking a more authentic Italian experience. It is the fourth largest lake in Lombardy and fed…
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Rhodes family friendly beaches
Tsampika Beach This is arguably the best beach on the island. Soft sand gently shelves into turquoise water making it ideal for kids. The beach is lined with sunbeds, umbrellas and beach shacks serving cocktails, snacks, soft drinks and ice creams. We loved No Name cafe which is surrounded by banana plants, and has a…
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Travelling during a pandemic
With hopes set high in late 2020 that we would get to have a summer holiday in 2021 we booked two weeks to Lake Como, Italy. Fast forward to a week before departure and international travel seemed as uncertain as ever since the pandemic started and Italy had a five day quarantine requirement for all…
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Things to do in Sydney – For free!
Travelling in Australia doesn’t come cheap. And Sydney is reputed to be the most expensive city in the country. However, there are plenty of things to do which don’t cost a cent. Being married to a true blue Aussie, living in Sydney during the ‘noughties’, and now regularly holidaying to the city with our two…
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Low-cost family outings for the Christmas holidays
We all know that Christmas is a notoriously expensive time of year. From presents, parties, food and drink, the Bank of England estimates that on average families spend an extra £800 during December. With kids off school for at least two weeks keeping them entertained can add to that expense. We have highlighted some of…
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Family friendly week in Dubai
You may think of Dubai as somewhere affluent singles or couples go to relax at private beach clubs, dine in swanky restaurants, and party the night away. This is all true, but there is another side to Dubai which makes it the ideal place for a family holiday. This is our family blog detailing where…
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May half term in Croatia
May half term seems to be the first holiday of the year where everyone wants to get away. The weather is warming up, sea temperatures are rising and the sun is (mostly) shining throughout the Northern Hemisphere. It is the shoulder season before peak season prices kick in and a great time to find a…
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Stockholm and the Swedish Archipelago
We spent four days exploring the city of Stockholm and the surrounding archipelago. When researching the trip we wanted to stay somewhere accessible to the city centre but also to boats out to the island. We decided to stay in Nynashamn at Nordic Camping. This turned out to be a perfect seaside base which was…
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Family ski holiday in La Rosiere
Since having the boys we have been very lucky and managed to ski every year. Initially we booked a holiday independently, as we had done before starting our family. This was great until it came to wanting to ski together, when we had to rope in my parents and sister to take turns babysitting. In…
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Ski Weekend in Saint Gervais
We have just returned from a long weekend skiing in the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area where resorts Megeve and Saint Gervais are located. We stayed in Saint Gervais, which is quieter and less expensive than it’s sister resort, Megeve. Flights We flew from London Heathrow Terminal 5 to Geneva with British Airways. Flights cost…
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Two weeks in Le Marche, Italy
Le Marche is an area on the East of Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and Apennine mountains. It borders Umbria and Tuscany but is a more affordable, less crowded, and just as beautiful area to visit. When we were planning this holiday we wanted somewhere off the beaten track, with mountain scenery and lakes that we could swim…
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Ibiza for October Half Term
If you are looking to extend the summer a little longer and fancy some autumn sun, we highly recommend visiting Ibiza. While the Canary Islands are approaching their high season due to the certainty of autumn/winter sun, the Balearics are often overlooked as a destination for October Half Term. We were concerned that the weather…
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Saving money on car rental
Having a rental car on holiday gives you freedom and flexibility to explore the region you are travelling to, and gets you off the beaten track. The cost of renting a car can be very reasonable, however we have learnt a few valuable, and expensive, lessons regarding renting a holiday car over the years which I will share…
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Save money at the airport
Time spent in the departure lounge can begin to drain the holiday budget before you have even boarded the plane. Below are some tips to save some money for that extra sangria / ouzo / schnapps when you arrive at your destination. Check for discount codes Look for discount codes before booking car parking. There…
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Holiday highlights around Lake Como’s Lecco and Northern Branches
During the summer holidays we spent a week on Lake Como, staying in Mandello del Lario. We explored both the Lecco and Northern branches and were constantly impressed by the beauty of the lake and the scale of the surrounding mountains. Below are five of our highlights and how much they cost to visit. Varenna…
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A week in the Aosta Valley
During the summer holidays we spent a week exploring the Aosta Valley and absolutely loved what we found. Below are five of our highlights and how much they cost us to visit. Chamois and Lago di Lod Chamois is a beautiful, traffic free, mountain village which can only be accessed by cable car from Buisson.…
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Tips for keeping flights within your budget
Searching for flights can be a trying task. With so many airlines flying to thousands of destinations it can be difficult to find good value options, at reasonable times, and without being stung for additional extras. Below are a few tips that I use to find the best deals when booking our family’s holidays. Use…
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Welcome to my first post
This blog has been born out of my love of all things travel and how we can continue to travel now that we have school age children. Our eldest has just started in Year 1 so we have completed a full year of navigating our way through school holidays and faced the ‘big one’ the…
Inspiring Adventure 