The Lake District in Autumn, are you mad you might say? Yes, the weather can be challenging and it’s not the best time to indulge in watersports on the Lakes or enjoy an ice cream whilst taking in the epic scenery (the cloak of mist often makes that tricky!) but I really think it’s one … Read more
Just because it’s summer and it’s warm in London, it doesn’t mean the city is weatherproof. Whether we like it or not, rain is always in the forecast. There are lots of fun, exciting activities you can still do with the kids. London is packed with amazing indoor attractions and playground centres. Home to some … Read more
A visit to the Lokha Ubud hotel on the outskirts of Ubud was just what we needed after a busy few days exploring Jimbaran, Seminyak and Uluwatu, the hotel almost forces you to slow down and relax. Located just a 20 min walk from the craziness of Ubud the hotel is surrounded by jungle and reached … Read more
Having headed out to Seminyak the day before (phew!) we spent another day in Jimbaran just messing about in the pool and taking advantage of happy hour at the bar. Jimbaran Beach Club In the evening we made our way to Jimbaran beach again. I love this place for the atmosphere, food and the fact … Read more
Everything you need to know about visiting the Smithsonian National Zoo with kids. We’re not big ones for zoos on our travels, once you’ve seen one group of caged animals, you’ve pretty much seen them all but on researching our trip family holiday to Washington DC I kept hearing such great things about the conservation … Read more
By the time we made it to Penang we were all looking forward to a relax by the pool and some time on the beach but if you are heading to the Island for some R and R, it’s not really the best place to come. We had 3 days in Penang and really wanted … Read more
Singapore has never been particularly high on my “must visit” destinations bucket list. But Mr AWTYK wanted to try it so I added it to our Malaysian itinerary. And I’m so glad I did! Here are the highlights of our whirlwind visit to Singapore with kids. Spoiler alert – two and a half days was … Read more
During our recent trip to Singapore we managed to squeeze in a day at Universal Studios, the huge theme park on Sentosa Isand. Here’s the breakdown of how we spent our day there. Experiencing the best Universal Studios Singapore rides for kids and meeting the wonderful characters. We absolutely love Universal in the States but … Read more
Now we’re are back from our three week Malaysian adventure I wanted to share some of the amazing things this beautiful country has to offer. Over the next few weeks I’ll cover off all the brilliant (and not so brilliant) things we got up to. Which will hopefully help you plan your next trip. Here’s … Read more
City breaks are not just for grownups. They’re also excellent for kids and toddlers who want to relax, learn new things, and at the same time have fun with their loved ones. The world packs a myriad of thrilling family-friendly destinations. Adventure breaks and beach breaks offer the most memorable experiences. Let’s focus on Europe … Read more