“It’s like a mini adventure” my eight year chirruped excitedly. Last weekend saw us heading out into one of our local towns and following our first Treasure Trail, which we were kindly gifted by the company to try out. This themed, self-guided trail booklet turned our daily exercise into a great experience, combining detective skills, team work, and a few … Read More
My Travel Plans for 2021
It became apparent shortly after their arrival this year that our shiny new passports would not be needed. 2020 was the year that our bucket list was going to take us on our first foreign family holiday, giving the boys a taste of life abroad, a new language to learn and their first trip on an aeroplane. Unsurprisingly, that did … Read More
The Ultimate Packing Checklist For Your Next Family Road Trip
This year has not been the year for multiple holidays, and as we face lockdown the second it feels as though those much needed breaks are even more elusive. When things are relaxed again though, and especially around the festive season, it might be time to pack a bag or two and go on a road trip instead. According to … Read More
Name a baby lemur at Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom!
A zoo in Shropshire is asking the nation for help in naming a baby lemur. The competition is part of the activities the zoo has organised to celebrate the 6th World Lemur Festival running this month. Partner and Head Hoo Keeper Will Dorrell said “We’ve launched a competition to find a name for our baby lemur who is now out … Read More
Weekending in Lyme Regis
Last year in late October, at the end of what had been a pretty wet and windy half term week, we set off for a mini break to Lyme Regis. 2020 has not been the year that any of us expected it to be, but mini breaks are (local rules permitting) still possible, so I wanted to share our highlights … Read More
Lockdown with the National Marine Aquarium
Positioned next to Sutton Harbour in Plymouth, the National Marine Aquarium is a fascinating place to visit. It is not only the largest aquarium in the UK, but it is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust with money going towards their Ocean Conservation initiatives. There are over 4000 creatures large and small housed at the aquarium, which takes you on … Read More
Big Little Tent Festival
Are you missing the festival scene this year? Then this is is the event for you! Created by The Caravan and Motorhome Club, the Big Little Tent Festival is set to inspire families to get camping on Wednesday 15th April 2020. Whether camping outdoors in your garden or creating a living room den, there are plenty of ways to join … Read More
Navigating To Your Next Adventure
You might recall that I recently shared this post about seeking inspiration for adventure at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show. After a thrilling and exhausting day I’m delighted to bring you our review and top tips! Set across five halls at the NEC in Birmingham, the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show (organised by the Caravan and Motorhome Club) is … Read More
All Ready For Take Off?
We have spoken so many times about our dreams of taking our boys abroad, and this year it is finally happening. We are so excited but also a little nervous about our first experience of taking the boys away on an aeroplane. Previous holidays have involved a boot full of suitcases, crates of food, bags of books and boxes of … Read More
Unleashing Your Fun Factor at Adventure Sports in Warwick
Before the boys came along Jacob and I made time for fun. Always. We’d live by the old “work hard play hard” phrase. Jacob found his adrenaline fixes in parascending and high-speed rollercoasters, whilst I was more likely to be found galloping along the beaches of Turkey on holiday or abseiling down cliffs. Becoming parents curbed us somewhat. I’m not … Read More