Family and Lifestyle Blog
Travel and days out throughout the world, days out and hotel stays in the uk and France. Ideas of where to visit with children throughout the world
France is such a beautiful and varied country. We are very lucky to live in the South West in the Dordogne where we are surrounded by countryside wherever we go. Although it is stunning, I do want to try and visit other places in France too. With easy access from Germany, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, […] Read more…
Since we moved to a rural area in France, I have been wanting to get a bike. I know it is very stereotypical but I would love to bike down the lanes to the patisserie. I would love one of those retro looking bikes with a basket on the front, with Lucas cycling beside […] Read more…
Corfu is a picturesque Greek resort. Many tourists appreciate not only the beauty of the island but also the quality of service in hotels. There are no ancient antique temples and theatres. However, there are a large number of monuments of Byzantine architecture, Orthodox monasteries, and palaces. Corfu has incredibly picturesque landscapes. On the […] Read more…
Skiing is a lot of fun. There is something in the fresh mountain air that recharges your batteries and creates an overall sense of calmness and well being. These basic things are considered a pure luxury as they are missing from our day to day chaotic lives. When deciding on a holiday, most families think […] Read more…
A family day out that your children will never forget, the theatre is a fun-filled and educational experience which captures children’s imaginations and opens their minds in new, innovative ways. While London is bursting with exciting family shows, there is also a variety of family shows visiting Northern cities, such as Liverpool and Manchester, […] Read more…
One of the first places we visited in the summer was the beautiful village of Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne. It is classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France which means it is extraordinary as most of the villages in France are like picture postcards. It has been listed as a “Petites Cités de Caractère” […] Read more…
We went to Bergerac over Christmas and New Year, house sitting. It was so lovely to have a base somewhere to explore some new places but my favourite part of it was looking after the dogs. I really enjoyed getting out walking with them and Lucas’ confidence grew so much playing ball with them […] Read more…
We are fortunate with regard to beautiful scenery where we have moved to on the Charente/Dordogne border. Nearly every village is surrounded by rolling countryside and breath-taking views. One of our favourite places is Des Tourbieres de Vendoire which translates as The Boglands of Vendoire. It doesn’t sound very appealing, but this place […] Read more…
We live in such a beautiful part of the world but that doesn’t stop me wanting to show Lucas different places and experience various cultures. To travel without spending a fortune is an achievement. With the skyrocketing prices of everything, it seems that a cheap travel experience can happen once in a blue moon, […] Read more…
Italians are known for their love of families and children. Italy is also awash with beautiful sights, culture, history and incredible food. There are obviously the well known attractions such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Roman forts and the Colosseum. Here are some other ideas to keep the children occupied. Gardaland There […] Read more…