We’re so excited to be flying to the Netherlands at the end of January to experience Efteling. What’s Efteling I hear you say? Well, let me tell you. Eeeek, I can’t wait! I already know that Efteling will be a magical fairytale, having spent hours perusing their site in advance of our trip. Efteling is a theme park, but a theme …
Be travel savvy: Travelling with kids hacks
Travelling with kids can seem like a stressful experience and there’s no doubt that at times it can be just that. However, the feeling you get from showing your children new places and being with them while they experience different cultures, seeing things for the first time is totally priceless. There are certain hacks that can help to reduce any possible travel anxiety and make …
Our Barcelona Adventure with TravelSupermarket – Part 2
Yesterday I shared the first part of our Barcelona adventure with TravelSupermarket. Today, I am back with the second instalment sharing the fun activities that TravelSupermarket arranged for us. Saturday We woke up on Saturday morning and after a quick Google we headed to Federal, hailed as the best place in Barcelona for breakfast. We weren’t disappointed. Run by hipsters, we did …
Our Barcelona Adventure with Travelsupermarket.com – Part One
When we were asked by TravelSupermarket if we wanted to go to Barcelona for the weekend as part of their #SuperCityBreaks campaign, it didn’t take us long to respond with a big ‘YES PLEASE!’. Being a blogger is amazing, but still opportunities like this don’t come along that often and we were so thrilled to be asked to go and …
Planning a family trip to Barcelona
In just over two weeks we are off to Barcelona for the weekend and we are so excited! It will be Baby’s first time on a plane, which fills me with just as much trepidation as it does excitement, but I am sure she will be a little superstar. Fingers firmly crossed. The lovely people at Travel Supermarket are sending us to …
Brittany Family Days Out
At the start of September we spent a lovely week in Brittany. While we were there we enjoyed some lovely days out and I wanted to share them with you, in case you plan to holiday there. This post is VERY photo heavy, oops. Dinan Dinan is a walled Breton town in the Côtes-d’Armor in northwestern France. It is totally stunning! …
Our eurocamp Holiday – Domaine des Ormes, Dol-de-Bretagne
At the beginning of the month we headed to France for Baby’s first holiday abroad. We had been invited by eurocamp to stay at one of their sites in Europe and we picked France. Knowing we would be driving to the ferry, then again once in France, we decided on Domaines des Ormes in Dol-de-Bretagne (Brittany). We got the ferry to …
The Magic Of Trains and Games
There is something about train journeys that is so exciting for children (and maybe still a little bit for me too). I remember when Baby first went on a train and she stood on the seat with her nose pressed against the window watching the world rush by, in awe. Since then she has had many trips, mainly to London …
Our Isle Of Wight Weekend With Park Resorts
Last weekend we were invited to Park Resorts in Nodes Point on the Isle of Wight to have a little break. Mr Hubby and I have been to the Isle of Wight for a weekend before, so we knew it was a good place for children. Travel We travelled by Red Funnel Ferry from Southampton to Cowes, which takes an hour …
Our Cornish Adventure
This time last week we were on our way to Treworgey Cottages in Cornwall for a little holiday. We had a lovely dinner at Bill’s in Exeter and saw this incredible street art, which I wanted to share with you. It has been created by chipping the plaster off the wall! So amazing. Baby trying to scare us with her roaring …
Baby’s First Hotel Stay – The Rougemont, Exeter
A few months ago I won a blogging competition and the prize was a break at Treworgey Cottages in Cornwall. We live around four hours from Cornwall, so to break the journey up for Baby, we decided to go a day early and stay over night in Exeter. The Rougemont, Thistle Hotel kindly offered us a complimentary stay. The hotel, which is …
The perfect family trip to Rome
Rome is more than just a beautiful city, it is also a giant adventure playground for inquisitive kids (and adults!). With ancient Roman ruins, the sites of gory gladiator battles, the best pizza and pasta in the world and a wide range of museums and art galleries, it is the perfect place for families. If you are looking for a holiday that’s …












