The London Dungeon with a 9yr old? | Merlin Annual Pass
Way back when our gurt big hulking teens were just little boys, we were on holiday camping in Yorkshire. We planned to spend a day exploring in York, and while there we had the grand plan to visit the York Dungeons – I mean, how scary could it really be? I had roughty-toughty-non-scarable boys, it’d be fun. Hmmmm. Within ten minutes (after ignoring the dubious warnings at the ticket desk) I had to beat...
Three Perfect Family Days Out in London
London is a beautiful city, we all know that. But it can get a little hectic. And by “a little hectic” of course we mean “hide in a corner and wait for it all to stop hectic”. This is especially true during the summer. Whether you’re catching the tube, buying a sandwich, or simply walking down Oxford Street hoping to buy some clothes, you’re part of a mass of people, all of whom have their own plans and seem to be really keen to...
Top Six Essentials for a Caravan Trip
As regular readers are well aware, we headed off a couple of years ago courtesy of Bailey of Bristol on our #ItalyRoadTrip – 4,000 miles in the lovely Margot (not her official title), a Bailey Approach Autograph Motorhome. We had never even been in a motorhome before, let alone taken the family on a month-long trip in one, so it was a completely new experience for us! Needless to say we had an absolute blast, and are planning...
3 Tips for Planning a Summer Holiday with Teens
For parents of teens, you know all too well just how difficult it can be to please them. Getting them to smile and have fun can feel like the toughest challenge out there. That’s why you want to take extra care when planning your summer holiday, as you want to be sure it also appeals to them. If you have a happy and entertained teen on your hands, then you know the trip will be a huge success. With that said, we’ve got some essential...
Home-preparation when leaving for holidays
Traveling is a unique way to discover the world and your place in it. People enjoy traveling because it’s a way to broaden their minds, shake off some dust from the everyday routine, and just feel free from all the obligations and duties. Those who have a full-time office job tend to take time off once or twice a year, while more flexible workers can enjoy trips over a more extended period of time. Emmily Shutterstock When planning a...
How to start planning for long travels
Whether you are fresh out of school or have been working and living for a number of years, there may come a point where you want to leave the UK behind and see more of the world. Should this be the case right now, it could be a good idea to put some plans into place, rather than simply jetting off. Doing so could allow you to have more peace of mind, and even make the holiday that much more enjoyable. You could opt to go away for a...