Two things my family love? Disneyland and Star Wars. Our travel plans this summer involve our annual road trip across France (with the surf boards strapped to the roof of the car) and we were planning on spending a day at Disneyland Paris on the way. So I was really excited to read the news…
If you’ve looked at the price of a Universal Studios Japan Express Pass and immediately wondered whether it’s really necessary….you’re definitely not alone! We’ve visited Universal Studios Japan with an Express Pass and we’ve visiting Universal Studios Japan without any Express Pass. When we first visited, we simply couldn’t justify spending hundreds on top of…
Tokyo Joypolis, an indoor SEGA amusement park, offers diverse rides and arcade games. It’s ideal for gamers but features height restrictions. Affordable tickets via Klook enhance the experience for families visiting Odaiba.
Meeting the characters is the best part of visiting any Disney park, including Disneyland Paris. After all, it’s not Disneyland Paris without Mickey Mouse! The boys love to meet the characters, counting how many they see during their trip (something we love even more than counting rides) If you love character meets too then you’ll…
If you’re lucky enough to be spending time in Tokyo then you really have to visit the city’s two Disney parks. I think they’re the best Disney Parks in the world, and DisneySea in particular is completely unique: unlike any other theme park in the world in all of the best ways. I’ve written a…
The school holidays can be expensive. It doesn’t matter whether it’s half term, the Easter break, or the dreaded six week summer holiday. Those long days stretching out in front of you can be daunting, especially if you don’t want to break the bank with pricey paid activities every day (and who has the money…
Daddy’s taking us to the zoo tomorrow? It’s the thing of song, of rhymes, of legend! There’s no better classic family day out than a trip to the zoo! And that’s what today’s post is going to be all about: visiting our local zoo. Our closest local zoo is Banham Zoo, which is a 50-acre…
Tokyo DisneySea is the most beautiful theme park I’ve ever had the privilege of visiting. There’s a reason why it’s regularly chosen as the best theme park in the world! The Disney parks in Tokyo aren’t actually owned by the Walt Disney Corporation but by the Oriental Land Company, which is explains why there are…
I will start this post with a disclaimer: we won’t actually be in Norwich this Easter! We’re going to be away travelling for the whole of the long Easter holidays. But if we weren’t travelling then there’s nowhere we’d rather be than Norwich, which always has such a fun and festive atmosphere at Easter and…
I knew I wanted to write a post about Legoland Billund before we’d even visited. Why? Because when we were planning our trip, I Googled to find information and pictures of Legoland Billund (particularly at Christmas) and it was slim pickings: there just wasn’t a lot of English speaking information available! This is a real…
We took a road trip through France with planned stops in Paris, Rouen, and St John De Monts where we spent the week surfing and barely left the beach. But one of the most memorable stops on our trip wasn’t one we’d planned at all. We were driving from St John De Monts to Rouen…
The Pokemon European Championships 2026 will be held in London from February 13-15, featuring spectator tickets available for purchase. The event includes tournaments, activities, meet and greets, and a pop-up Pokemon store, promising excitement for fans and families.
Not only is Tokyo Disneyland considered one of the best Disney theme parks in the world, but it’s also the most affordable. The cost of entry tickets, food, and merchandise is considerably lower in Tokyo Disneyland than in the Paris or American Parks. We were so pleasantly surprised! If you only visit one theme park…
We explored Harajuku with two young kids – here’s what we loved, what we didn’t expect, and why we think its worth a visit.
Biggest boy recently turned 12, and for his birthday he asked if we could visit Billund instead of the usual party/presents. He’s a huge Lego fan, and has seen so many videos of the Lego House. It’s been his dream to visit since it first opened. So that’s what we did! I’m not a huge…
By far one of the cheapest ‘big attraction’ activities that we did during our time in Osaka was to ride the Hep Five ferris wheel. If you’re not familiar, this big red ferris wheel is considered one of the icons of the city. It sits on the very top level of the Hep Five mall…
The Scottish Deer Centre is a wildlife park featuring various animals, especially deer. The ‘pay what you can’ entry allows affordability, with many engaging activities for children, making it a highly recommended visit.
Looking for gifts for kids who travel? This is the definitive gift guide, with gifts for every type of travelling kid!
Are there any kids that don’t go through a phase of being absolutely crazy for Harry Potter? Our youngest is deep in his Harry Potter phase. Books, films, toys, and most of our conversations revolve around the Wizarding World. So when we were in Edinburgh this week, officially the birthplace of Harry Potter, we knew…
Want to visit the Pokemon Center Tokyo DX? Here’s my top tips, Pokemon Cafe booking hints, and photos from 2025