Best villas in Madeira for families
Villas in Madeira are surprisingly affordable for families travelling on a budget, especially when compared to other sunny European destinations. Self catering villas and apartments are a fantastic, value for money option for a Madeira family holiday. Staying independently is…
Practical tips for a Madeira family holiday
We loved our two week Madeira family holiday. We discovered that Madeira is a beautiful island with stunning landscapes, packed with diverse attractions for all ages. Until recently, Madeira had a reputation as a destination for older travellers but things…
22 Essential Tips for Madeira hiking
Whether you are a novice or an experienced hiker, our essential tips for Madeira hiking will prove useful. It does not matter if you are hiking in Madeira with kids or a solo adventurer, these tips will help you to…
Things to do in Arenal, Costa Rica
There are so many once in a lifetime things to do in Arenal that it should feature on every visitors’ Costa Rica itinerary. This dramatic, tropical landscape offers fantastic wildlife and flora, adrenaline pumping activities as well as relaxing hot…
10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
This 10 days in Costa Rica itinerary includes the very best that Costa Rica has to offer. It follows part of the route we used to explore magical Costa Rica with kids. However, like us, you will quickly discover that…
Yorkshire Coast
The Yorkshire coast is, in my opinion, an underrated U.K holiday destination. Tourists flock to the Cornwall and Devon coastlines but the Yorkshire coast is less visited and yet it offers incredible diversity for visitors. The Yorkshire coastline offers something…
Essential Airbnb Packing List
A self catering or Airbnb packing list is different to the usual holiday packing list. Knowing what to pack for an Airbnb can be the difference between a comfortable, safe stay and one that is not. We have used Airbnb…
Gifts For Mums Who Travel
Updated 03/12/21 Buying travel themed gifts for mums who travel (gifts for moms who travel for my U.S readers) shows that you have put extra thought and care into the gift. Travel themed gifts need to be practical, durable…
When Is The Best Time To Travel The World?
Anyone who has ever dreamed of a round the world trip will have asked themselves the same question – when is the best time to travel the world? Embarking on a round the world trip is normally dictated by how…
Our Family Gap Year Frequently Asked Questions – And Answers!
When people discover that we completed a year long, round the world trip on a budget with three kids in tow, they are keen to ask questions about our trip. The same questions pop up every time. Why did…
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