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Why Get On A Plane When You Can Enjoy The UK?!

28/06/2018

If you’re thinking about going on holiday, then we know you’re going to be thinking of jumping on a plane, and going to one of the jet set sunny destinations that people love to go to. But if you’ve been on a holiday before, you know that it’s going to cost you an absolute fortune just to go away for a week. So, why don’t you think about staying in the UK for your next holiday. It can be just as much fun, and with weather like we’re having now, it can feel just like you’ve stepped off a plane in sunny Spain. It’s going to be so much cheaper for you, and there’s a wide range of destinations ... read more

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9 Tips for Family Travel by Moms who Blog

15/05/2018

Most people think that being a parent means you can no longer have a travel life. However, this should not be the case. You can easily make your family trip into one of the best experiences you have as a family. You need to find a balance between fun, work, and rest while paying attention to the needs of your children. One thing all moms can agree whether blogger or not is that when children get bored and tired, they become cranky. Over the years, some working moms who have tried finding ways for family travel but ones who blog and travel have been at the forefront of this quest. So that, ... read more

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Fun & Educational: These Family Activities Tick Both Boxes!

08/05/2018

It’s nice to take the kids out and have a fun time, but it's also great to feel that the experiences that you are giving them are worthwhile in term of their education and development. After all, you want to give your little ones the best start in life that you possibly can. Luckily, these two things are not mutually exclusive, and you can even find some specific examples disused in the post below. Country parks Country parks have a lot going for them, especially as the whether improves. They are usually free to enter, with just a small fee for parking, and they often have mapped out ... read more

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The Cold Tour: 3 Places To Visit In Russia

03/05/2018

Moscow Russia

Russia seems to be in the news pretty much every day as of late. It’s a country that gets a lot of negative press, but if you speak to any Russian, they’ll tell you it’s a magnificent country. It’s a massive place - regarding actual land mass - and is home to a lot of iconic cities. There also happens to be a football world cup there this year, so tourism is expected to boom. If you’re interested in going somewhere that you may have never been before, then Russia is a great little trip to go on. To help anyone that may be planning to go there, here are my top places to visit and ... read more

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Western Australia Hotspots for Picky Wanderers

30/04/2018

Western Australia – the land of extreme adventure and fantastic city life. WA occupies a third of the continent’s total area. It’s also the largest of the Australian states that have less than 10 percent of Australia’s total population. Here you’ll find endless stretches of white-sand beaches, rugged gorges, weird rock formations, natural assets and indomitable city life. If it’s your first time here, you’ll want destinations that will fulfil your expectations – and while there are many to speak of, we’ll just highlight a couple for your quick perusal. There’s no city in Australia ... read more

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Tips for Planning a Family Vacation

16/04/2018

As summer draws near, many families start thinking about how they’d like to spend it. The warm weather gets mom, dad, and the kids itching to go outside and soak up the sun. This summer, consider breaking away from the beach or backyard and take a family vacation! Family trips are essential for strengthening bonds and creating memories, not to mention having a ton of fun. Whether you go for a week or weekend, there are a few tips you’ll want to keep in mind as you plan your vacation. We’ve laid them out below to help you make the most out of your meaningful time with each other. Choose ... read more

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How to enjoy a break away on a budget

28/03/2018

Photo by Porapak Apichodilok, CC BY With spring officially here, it’s “Hello, longer days!” and “Hello, sunshine!” (we hope). And with bank holidays looming, many of us will be planning to use our time off work to get away from it all and plan a break away. Whether you are travelling with friends, as a couple or on your own, there are many different options available to you. So, a holiday can still be possible, even if you are having to adhere to a strict budget. If you are planning to travel by train to your staycation, try to book your train fare in advance to attain the best possible ... read more

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Make 2018’s Summer The Best Your Family Remembers

09/03/2018

Pexels Maintaining a family can be a difficult process. Not only must you worry about a vast array of daily responsibilities, but ensuring the health and ability of your children can be a difficult one among the bunch. That being said, when viewed as a laundry list of responsibilities, your family can often seem like a drag. However, if this last statement made you cringe a little inside, you are of the right mindset. Having and being part of a family is truly a blessed situation, and no matter the daily difficulty, strange little idiosyncrasies or even temporary internal arguments you deal ... read more

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Off to the races

28/02/2018

Off to the races

When I was a child horse racing was one of those things that I seem to recall always being on the telly, but yet I don't recall watching it. The same goes for wrestling. I was watching Back in Time for Tea the other day and they were showing clips of the old World of Sport featuring people like Big Daddy. I instantly recognised him and knew who he was, but knew nothing about wrestling as a whole and no recollection of watching the programme. The same goes for horse racing. I knew who John McCririck was, but don't think I ever watched racing. The first time I ever felt a desire to go to ... read more

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Ladybird Tuesday: Flight Four: India

28/02/2018

Ladybird Travel Adventures Flight Four India

This post has now moved over to Penny Reads, the new home for all my book related blog posts. Click here to read the post in full.   If you, like me, have a fascination for old Ladybird books then please take a look at all the books I have featured here on Ladybird Tuesday over the years. There’s a list of the titles I have and links to when I covered them on Ladybird Tuesday here, but I will warn you that it’s rather in need of an update. If you have any old Ladybird books that you no longer want, photos of books in your collection that you want to share, or are trying to track ... read more

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