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First Time Visiting London: 28 Best Things To See + Food, Tours & Neighbourhoods

London is one of my favourite cities in the world. But it wasn’t always that way. The first time I immersed myself in Britain’s capital as a naïve, bright-eyed 20-year-old, it was intensely overwhelming. Nothing like I had experienced before. But over sub…

United Kingdom Sep 20, 2022

The Ultimate Scotland Road Trip Itinerary: 9 Days in Isle of Skye, Edinburgh, Loch Ness & More.

Scotland has long lingered on my travel bucket list. Its grassy carpet-like fields, uncounted cascading waterfalls, stirring mountains, and craggy coastlines are pure fantasy for the landscape lover. My circular 9-day Scotland road trip itinerary involves…

United Kingdom Oct 24, 2019

5 Days in London: Best Museums, City Icons & Discount Attractions Pass

Planning a short vacation to the UK’s mega metropolis, London, will inflict decision anxiety even on the most ruthless traveller. How do you trim down a mammoth wish list of attractions into a mere 5-day itinerary? I’ve expertly crafted these 5 days in Lo…

United Kingdom Aug 25, 2019

6 Best Walking Tours in London

Most international tourists choose to book a London walking tour to discover the city through the eyes of a savvy local. But choosing the right walking tour is harder than it sounds. I’ve narrowed down hundreds of potentials to 6 of the best walking tours…

United Kingdom Aug 21, 2019

3 Days In York: Long Weekend Itinerary For English History, Culture & Ghost Stories

York’s backstory had no shortage of drama, and the modern city celebrates its past, warts and all, creating a charming fusion of classical and quirky that’s ripe for exploring. My itinerary for 3 days in York feels like a living history book filled with t…

United Kingdom Aug 4, 2019

17 Tips To Plan The Ultimate UK Road Trip

The United Kingdom is a road tripping paradise - windy roads, scenic vistas, rolling hills, majestic mountains, meandering rivers, quaint towns, castles and history galore. Every great travel adventure starts with an equally great plan. So, I’ve put toget…

United Kingdom Jul 24, 2018

5 Things To Do With Kids In Mid Wales

Find out where we stayed in Machynlleth, as well as 5 fun places to take your kids on your next holiday to Mid Wales. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as we did.

United Kingdom Feb 8, 2015

Facing My Fears Deep Inside The Earth At Bounce Below, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Bounce Below is the world’s first subterranean playground and luckily for us, it is located in north Wales within the Llechwedd Slate Caverns not far from where we were staying. Consisting of massive bouncy nets, chutes and passageways, this is an undergr…

United Kingdom Feb 5, 2015

Drayton Manor: Theme Park Treat & A Presidential Suite

It’s difficult to find birthday treats for people like us who travel permanently. But I knew my energetic 6-year-old would love nothing more than celebrating their birthday at a theme park like Drayton Manor. And I also received a “suite” surprise when we…

United Kingdom Feb 4, 2015

I Didn’t Know Holiday Cottages In Pembrokeshire Looked Like This!

Living in the big city had worn us down. While we love London we were eager to get away. So eager in fact, we made the 6-hour drive to west Wales in one trip. Now we were in the heart of Pembrokeshire, and ready for our luxury cottage… I mean “barn”.

United Kingdom Jan 30, 2015

Don’t Read This Post About Wolfscastle Country Hotel In Wales (Unless You Want To Ruin Your Keyboard)

Little did I know but we were about to visit one of the best restaurants we’ve dined at in the last 3 years. We’ve eaten at close to 1000 restaurants across 50+ countries in recent years and this one ranks in my favourite 5. So when I heap praise on this …

United Kingdom Jan 29, 2015

How To Spend 24 Hours In Liverpool With Kids (In Winter!)

With only 2 nights and 1 day up our sleeves, find out our favourite winter-friendly attractions in the centre of Liverpool, UK.

United Kingdom Jan 24, 2015

Photography Tour Around Cardiff Bay, Wales

Cardiff Bay provides everything a family needs for a fun day out. Take a walk around this modern urban re-development in the centre of Cardiff and feel the vibe of the Welsh capital.

United Kingdom Jan 22, 2015

The Ultimate Welsh Road Trip: How To See Wales In 30 Days (PLUS a bit of England)

If you’re thinking about a road trip in the United Kingdom, follow our driving adventure around Wales and I’m sure you’ll be inspired. Just jump in your car and discover the food, history and natural beauty of this enchanted country within a country.

United Kingdom Jan 21, 2015

London Pass: Best Way To See Tower Bridge & Tower Of London

We picked up the London Pass and found that it included a walk on the new glass-floored overpass of Tower Bridge. And since we were in the neighbourhood we figured we should couple it with a visit to the Tower of London. Also find out more about the apart…

United Kingdom Jan 17, 2015

The Tower Of London Poppies: History In The Making

We almost discovered the magnificent display of poppies at The Tower of London by accident, but we were glad we did. 888,246 handmade ceramic flowers symbolised British individuals who had fallen in World War I. My 5-year-old daughter gazed over the sea o…

United Kingdom Nov 23, 2014

Athenaeum Hotel: Family-Friendly Luxury AND Social Media Savvy-ness

During our stay at the Athenaeum in London, we received a surprised knock on the door at 8:45pm on a Saturday night. What happened next shocked us.

United Kingdom Aug 15, 2014

Everything Is Awesome: Legoland Windsor

When the kids heard we were going to meet Emmet at Legoland Windsor, well, everything was awesome. Tips and tricks to spending a day at Legoland Windsor.

United Kingdom Aug 14, 2014

Paultons Park & Peppa Pig World: The Most Sacred Place For Any Toddler

The most sacred place in the world for any toddler, without a doubt, is Peppa Pig’s house. And when Peppa and George come to visit you have a recipe for frenzied screams loud enough to rival any One Direction hormone-laden teenage crowd.

United Kingdom Aug 13, 2014

Getting from London to Amsterdam with Eurostar

We looked at different options for getting from London to Amsterdam – air, rail and sea. When we weighed up the benefits and disadvantages, rail came out on top. It was faster (total journey time), more convenient and a much more all-round pleasant experi…

United Kingdom Aug 11, 2014

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