Last summer we embarked on a fantastic Interrailing adventure across Europe, hoping to tick off as many countries as we could before Brexit made it difficult (we’re still not sure if it will but better to be safe than sorry!). The trip was exciting and hugely educational for our 7 year old but being restricted to
I’ll be honest, Gdansk surprised me. There have always been other European cities higher on my bucket list that seemed to tick off the sights For water – Amsterdam, for historic relevance – Prague, for proximity to beaches – Barcelona. But Gdansk has all this and more! I’m so glad Mr AWTYKs job gave us
We’ve recently booked our summer holiday to Thailand and Vietnam and I couldn’t be more excited. Weeks and weeks of sun, sand, exploring, experiencing cultures totally alien to our own. Plus spending quality time together away from the day to day distractions of everyday life. We really do thrive on long haul travel with kids.
Things to do with kids in Amsterdam Think Amsterdam is all stag dos and rowdy tourists? Think again, Amsterdam is a great city to explore with kids. Still not convinced? Read on….. 1.Vondelpark Home to a beautiful rose garden, many cafes and restaurants and even an open air theatre which often holds free concerts over
Our Asia Hotel Reviews Asia is my absolute favourite place for super luxurious family friendly hotels at mega affordable prices. We’ve traveled Asia with kids far and wide and have stumbled upon some amazing hotels and resorts I’d happily revisit again and again. Here are our favourites. Family Friendly hotels in Vietnam Vietnam is an
When considering where to stay in Miami with kids, your first priority should be deciding on the area. Miami is such a busy tourist destination, the city centre is packed with hotels and apartments but it can feel a little overwhelming, especially if you’re travelling with children. I recommend looking slightly out of town at
Being a child of the eighties I still remember that excitement of the latest Harry Potter book being released, of buying it on launch days and gobbling it up in one sitting. Piper is more interested in the films than the books right now although we have started the first couple together and I think
After our epic bus trip down the East coast of the USA we were all in need of some rest and relaxation. We’d followed the Freedom Trail in Boston, got totally lost in Philly and visited pretty much every monument in DC, our culture boxes were well and truly ticked so it was time to
If you’re looking for family friendly accommodation in Key West, Florida then keep reading for our kid focused review of the Gates Hotel Key West. An upscale motel-style hotel with a pool, food truck and family sized rooms. All showcasing the very best the Keys have to offer. It really is one of the best
The UK with kids – a family friendly destination guide All our very best blogs, places to visit, things to do and where to stay in The UK with the kids. London An insider’s guide to family friendly London In and around London – things to do with kids on a rainy day Things to do
If you’re looking for brilliant family days out in Warwickshire read on. The British Motor Museum has recently risen to the top of my list of fun days out in the Midlands. Read on to discover why it’s definitely not just for speed freaks or classic car enthusiasts – my daughter and I are neither
This time of year is expensive, there’s no denying it, not only are there the pressies to buy but then there’s the mountains of food we all feel the need to buy (no down branding in December!) and the constant kids activities, parties and plays, scouring charity shops for second hand shepherd’s costumes. It all
My brilliant friend has been kind enough to write me a Lapland UK review blog. It’s somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for ages. Reading about all the happy memories she’s made with her family has made me shed a tiny tear. And convinced me to book for next year. Read on to find out everything
When thinking of family holidays in Netherlands I’m sure Amsterdam is top of most people’s list. But there’s so much more to do in this beautiful country. And if you’re travelling with the family then there are loads of things to do in Utrecht with kids. A Utrecht holiday is in fact one of the
The windy city (not named for the reason you might expect!) that feels like you’re on the beach whilst showcasing some of the best architecture in the USA. I’ve put together this quick family friendly Chicago destination guide to make your next trip as fun as possible. Make sure you don’t miss these great things