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9 entries in the journal so far

The kids walking through a stone archway in Valencia’s old town — Valencia

Valencia, Spain

Top Five things to do with Kids in Valencia

Our family-friendly, three-day Valencia itinerary.

23 October 2026

A sunny Spanish motorway seen through the car windscreen

Musings

The Wonders of Travel

How learning why I love travelling helped me gain self-awareness

21 October 2026

The white cliffs seen from the deck of a cross-Channel ferry

France

Cars, Cabins, and Calm Seas: The Joy of Travelling by Ferry with Kids

Why our family of five takes the ferry to France: cheaper than five plane seats, the car comes too, a cabin for the crossing, and what if you miss the boat.

21 October 2026

Walking along Charmouth beach at low tide after a day of fossil hunting — West Bexington

Dorset, England

Fossil Hunting at the Jurassic Coast

Mini break with kids world schooling on our shores

16 October 2026

Our family outside the red-gabled market square buildings at Center Parcs Le Lac d’Ailette — Le Lac d’Ailette

Aisne, France

The Perfect Family Summer Break: Centre Parcs Le Lac d’Ailette

From cycling everywhere to a waterpark we couldn’t get enough of, here's why we're already planning our next trip to a European Centre Parcs.

26 September 2025

Valencia’s old town, our hotel entrance and the Oceanogràfic — Valencia

Valencia, Spain

27 Hours in Valencia...

Our family mini-break to the vibrant Spanish city.

30 May 2025

Model houses and flower beds at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway — Bekonscot

Buckinghamshire, England

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway - Day Trip Review

Why Bekonscot, the world's oldest model village, is one of our favourite family day trips: 200+ tiny buildings, puns to spot, a ride-on train and booking tips.

20 May 2025

A wooden cabin among tall trees at Forest Holidays Forest of Dean — Forest of Dean

Gloucestershire, England

Forest Holidays - Forest of Dean Treehouse getaway

A beautiful getaway in the Forest of Dean, courtesy of a "cabin" in the woods.

19 March 2025

The outdoor pool at Martinhal Sagres — Martinhal, Sagres

Algarve, Portugal

Martinhal Sagres Resort Review

Our honest review of Martinhal Sagres after two winter stays as a family of five: the 2-bedroom Bay House, breakfast buffet, pools, spa and kids' activities.

7 February 2025