by Karen, Aug 05 2018 Brussels is famous for many things, its beer, the Manneken Pis and a square practically covered in Gold but a sure winner for kids is the gorgeous silky Belgium chocolate which somehow manages to taste even better in it’s home country. If you are visiting Brussels with kids a trip
by Karen, Aug 02 2018 Comic strip art is a huge part of Brussels Culture, you’ll see it everywhere in the city and Belgium is home to more comic strip artists per square mile than any other country in the world so where better to visit a museum dedicated to this fun way of reading.
by Karen, Jul 11 2018 THE Sunshine city in THE Sunshine state, St Petersburg, Florida makes a perfect place for a day trip with kids, or if you can spare the time, even longer! We recently visited, mainly to check out the Dali Museum but ended up exploring the area as well. Here’s my guide on
by Karen, Jul 05 2018 I think we’ve found the perfect place to spend a fun day with kids in Tampa! The Glazer Childrens Museum in Tampa is one of the best we have visited (and we’ve done a few!) It’s relatively new, built in 2010 so everything still works perfectly, is relevant and totally
Many of us have had some great times at festivals pre-children, but they can also be great places to introduce kids to music, culture and camping. We’ve been taking our daughter to various festivals since she was 3 and have learnt a lot about how to ensure it’s stress free and everyone has fun. These are
One of my absolutely favourite places to explore in the UK with kids is the Cotswolds, a beautiful area in the middle of England full of chocolate box villages, plenty of places to get outside and play and some of the most delightful cafes we’ve visited. We like it so much we got married there
by Karen, Jun 23 2018 Washington DC, the capitol of the USA, home to political wheelings and dealings, journalistic power plays and the stunning setting for House of Cards, not so child friendly so far but rest assured, it really does make a fantastic place to take the kids. We absolutely loved our recent visit,
by Karen, Jun 11 2018 I must admit, visiting the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum wasn’t high on my list of must dos on our trip to Washington DC, even though my daughter is a massive science geek and I grew up wanting to be an astronaut, I just thought there were so many
by Karen, Jun 05 2018 There was only one place I wanted to stay in Washington DC, The legendary Watergate Hotel in Georgetown, home to the biggest American political scandal of the 70s which ended Richard Nixon’s presidency, but is it family friendly? I was visiting with my seven year old daughter and made sure
Smithsonian National Zoo Fabulous and free zoo in Washington DC. Home to many animals including lions, elephants and pandas with a focus on conservation. Smithsonian National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008 202-633-4888 Closest metro stations are Cleveland Park and Woodley Park Opening hours Grounds: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last admittance 6 p.m.) |