At the end of last month we spent just 48 hours in Naples as a family of four with two boys aged 12 and 8. We were short on time, and we wanted to cram in as much into our time as we possibly could, so I had done extensive research and planned what I…
Tomorrow we’re flying off to Italy to spend a couple of days in Naples. The plan is to eat too much pizza, visit Pompeii, and soak up the atmosphere of Italy’s infamously most chaotic city! Visiting Italy in the summer can be expensive, but not so if you visit in the off-season! By visiting in…
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…
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…
Have you heard of extreme day tripping? Neither had I, until my friend convinced me to try one! It’s a new trend that sees you fly to another country for just one day (via budget airline, of course). All the fun of experiencing a new destination without the expense or time constraints of an overnight…
We had been to Portaventura when the boys were toddlers and wanted to go back now they were old enough to really enjoy the theme park (and were tall enough for some of the rides). So we chose to visit the Portaventura Caribe Hotel. We chose this for 2 main reasons: its proximity to the…
UPDATED for 2025 with new event information and new seasonal packages. Disneyland Paris is a magical place no matter what time of year you visit. But by far the most magical time of year to in Disneyland Paris is at Christmas! Snow on Main Street, Christmas music piped everywhere you go, and characters dressed in…
Before I turned 40 last year, I created a list of 40 things I wanted to do. And one of them was to ride a hot air balloon. So before we went to Disneyland Paris for Christmas, Mike got me tickets to ride the Panoramagique hot air balloon in the Disney Village in Disneyland Paris….
This post was last updated on 28/06/2025 to include the most recent prices and the most up to date hotel information. I consider myself something of an accidental expert when it comes to the hotels of Disneyland Paris. Why? Because over the last 10 years, we’ve stayed in all of them! And the focus of…
As part of our summer road trip to France, we spend a day in Disneyland Paris. The kids had been nagging for a return trip, but having just got back from Mexico, a full trip to Disneyland Paris just wasn’t in our budget. So I worked out a way to get them a trip to…
Updated for 2026 to reflect updated Eurocamp Le Domaine du Clarys prices and facilities Thinking about taking a Eurocamp holiday? It’s a great way to travel abroad with kids while avoiding the wildly inflated flight prices if you dare to have a holiday in August. Because flights for 1 might be achievable but for a…
If you’re looking for a family friendly travel adventure on your next trip to France (and one that’s friendly on the wallet) then I really recommend that you visit Nantes for a chance to see the giant mechanical elephant. We decided to stop and visit on a whim as we had a couple of hours…
Updated for 2026 to reflect the latest prices and updated facilities for Eurocamp La Cote D’Argent If you’re looking for an affordable holiday with kids you really can’t go too far wrong with Eurocamp. I talk alot about Eurocamp, and truly believe they’re great holidays on a budget, especially if you book outside of peak…
Every year my sister and I carve out time for a weekend away together, leaving the kids (and the husbands) at home. Our last pre-Covid tripGoing was to Paris, which is my favourite city in the world. I have seen the Eiffel Tower so many times that I’ve lost count, but I still feel in…
Winter Efteling provides a magical alternative to Disneyland Paris during Christmas, prioritizing nostalgia and storytelling over commercialization. It’s affordable, family-friendly, and offers unique winter experiences, making it an excellent festive theme park choice.