Things to do in Funchal, Madeira
Funchal is the charming, capital city on the island of Madeira. The majority of the population of this volcanic island live in sprawling Funchal, which stretches from the Atlantic shoreline into the steep hills behind the city. There are lots…
Things To do In Belfast With Kids
The thriving city of Belfast, Northern Ireland is a great destination for a short family trip. It is two hours by road and rail from the Irish capital Dublin and a short flight from any regional airport in the U.K.…
Things To Do In Northern Ireland With Kids
When researching things to do in Northern Ireland with kids, we quickly realised that we would not be able to see and do everything in one trip. So we decided to focus on things to do in Antrim. We…
One Day In Durham, U.K
Durham is a historic city in the northeast of England just south of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is a lively and compact city and all the principal sights are easily covered on foot. If you are making the long journey…
Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica
Playa Junquillal is one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems. Located in the northern Guanacaste province, coastal Junquillal offers a visitor the very best of Costa Rica – pristine beaches, lush tropical flora, varied fauna and friendly people. The…
Visiting Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is one of Croatia’s most visited tourist attractions and regularly tops Croatia’s ‘must see‘ list. Located in the northern central part of the country, away from the sunny coast, you do not ‘go past’…
One Day In Dubrovnik
Founded in the 7th Century, Dubrovnik has been attracting visitors for centuries, principally to its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Justifiably named ‘the jewel of the Adriatic’ by George Bernard Shaw, Dubrovnik is packed with ornate buildings interspersed with narrow…
Lumbarda
Lumbarda is a small, picturesque village on Korcula island, Croatia and is truly a hidden gem in Croatias’ tourist attractions. Reputed to be the oldest settlement on Korcula island, the pretty village is built around a sweeping, sheltered bay and…
Tips For Preparing To Travel – Decluttering Your Home and Storage
When people ask what was the hardest, most challenging part of our year-long family trip, I answer without hesitation – preparing to travel and leaving home. A big part of this was the challenge of decluttering our home. The months…
Day Trip From Reykjavik To The South Coast Of Iceland
Reynisfjara, commonly known as ‘The Black Sand Beach’ is only 112 miles south of Reykjavik but a return trip along Route 1 from Icelands’ capital city is a long, full day drive due to the multiple stops you will want…