A magical, snowy landscape greeted us when we landed at Rovaniemi. We were in for an epic arctic adventure filled with the magic of Christmas and the thrill of winter adventures. We chose to spend our time in Lapland based in Rovaniemi as there were child friendly options for all the activities we wanted to… Continue reading Rovaniemi, Lapland with kids
Visiting Swansea Bay for a long weekend in Autumn was a perfect getaway to relax and reconnect. We headed along the M4 into Wales arriving in Swansea Bay a few hours later. The Horseshoe Cottage at the beautiful Clyne Farm Centre would be our home for the weekend. We were greeted with a welcome basket… Continue reading Swansea Bay, Wales with kids
The magical land of Ice and Fire instantly captivated us all. The boys were fascinated by the mythological tales of night trolls and stories of vikings which swirled around us. The forces of nature in Iceland mixed with the history and folklore created the most enchanting experience with endless opportunities for the boys to learn about our planet and the world around them.
The Dolomites. A rugged and dramatic area of northern Italy with an abundance of lush forests, towering mountains and turquoise lakes. German and Austrian influences are all around with Bavarian style houses scattering the landscape and cowbells ringing out in the morning. Its the perfect natural playground for children of all ages to run wild.… Continue reading Dolomites, Italy with kids
Rocky and other-worldly, Fuerteventura is a geological dream with a huge range of natural features for little explorers. We went off the beaten track to explore this beautiful island with our two young children. Situated off the west coast of Africa, Fuerteventura enjoys a warm climate year-round. Officially part of Spain, the main language is… Continue reading Fuerteventura, Canary Islands with kids
With it’s endless rugged hills and countless cascading waterfalls, the Brecon Beacons National Park is an idyllic location to reconnect with nature and let little explorers run wild. The Brecon Beacons had been calling us for years so we were thrilled to finally spend a long weekend camping in this gorgeous corner of the world.… Continue reading Brecon Beacons, Wales with kids
Turquoise waters, rugged mountains and abundant beaches make Kefalonia an exciting place to explore with children. This beautiful Greek island is much more relaxed and quiet than its neighbours but that might be just what you’re looking for.
Tallinn may not be ranked as the biggest European Christmas destinations, but it certainly ranks among the best. The authentic Christmas market, historical old town and state of the art museums make it a perfect destination to get your fill of Christmas magic with the kids. Tallinn makes a fabulous first impression with its dramatic… Continue reading Christmas in Tallinn, Estonia with kids
The Azores is a group of wild and rugged volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean. We stayed on the largest island of Sao Miguel and indulged in the natural beauty of the ‘green island’. If you enjoy being outdoors and exploring off the beaten track then the Azores are for you! We found the absence… Continue reading The Azores with Children
Our very first family camping trip took us to Wales. After much research we chose the gorgeous area of Bala, an historic market town in Snowdonia National Park. It was the perfect mix of adventure and comfort for our first attempt at family camping! CampsiteWe camped on the lakeside at Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping… Continue reading Camping in Bala, Wales with Kids
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