`Planning a trip abroad is always exciting but the more people you have on the trip, the busier and more expensive it becomes. If you are thinking about a large family holiday, here are some tips and tricks to help you get back a little extra money at the airport. Sign
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Learning through art – guest post
Maria Tecla Artemesia Montessori turned modern education on its head when, at the dawn of the 20th century, she realised that by engaging with kids physically, creatively, and out of doors it did more for their learning processes, growth, focus and retention than those endless hours sitting at a school
Becoming vegan and helping animals in need – Victoria’s story
Victoria Bryceson is passionate about advocating a cruelty free, environmentally-friendly lifestyle and helping animals in need around the world. She is vegan and organises a series of Vegan Events UK festivals up and down the country. She is also founder of animal welfare and education charity Miracle's Mission. Here she
5 Indian states I would love to visit
India is one of those countries that my friends always rave about when they visit. It is also a country that is very much on my bucket list of places to see. I need to make a plan as I would want to spend several weeks there so that I
Book a trip to Sydney and beat those January blues
In the cold heart of January, when New Year’s resolutions have passed in a flash and the winter chill refuses to cease, a healthy dose of TLC is exactly what the doctor ordered. For many, that self-care will involve a Netflix binge and mass consumption of Tim Tams. For others, the
3 days out to beat the winter blues
Even though the days are technically getting longer, it can be hard to force yourself to get out and see the world when the weather is frosty and hostile. We tend to skip walks to work for taking the car instead and even cancel evenings out to the pub with
How to find a “Brexit-proof” holiday
With Brexit in the news on a daily basis, one thing to consider for next year is the impact of Brexit on your holiday hopes. How are you feeling about holidays abroad? I was interested to discover that leading online travel agency loveholidays has conducted a survey of 2,000 people in the
5 places I would like to visit next year
With my milestone birthday celebrated last week, I have promised myself to have a really positive year ahead. Although I travelled overseas a lot when I was younger, there was a real gap when I did not do so. Blogging came along and off I headed to the United States of
Preparing your car for Christmas
What are you most looking forward to about Christmas? For many of us, it is all about seeing family and friends including those that we struggle to catch up with at any other time of year. Travelling by car is often the best option as you may be delivering lots
How to get away from the tourist traps in Spain
Spain is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Packed with famous landmarks, stunning scenery, rich history and a vibrant culture - why wouldn’t you want to visit? Well, you're not alone. With more than 82 million visitors a year, tourism in Spain is big business – and
Money-saving Road Trip Hacks from Professional Hackers
There’s nothing quite like a road trip when it comes to feeling the wind in your hair and the thrill of the open road. Road trips are a cheap way to truly get down to some proper exploring, and they can be physically and mentally rewarding too. Far cheaper than
The Skinflints’ Guide To London (How To Do The Big Smoke Without Breaking The Bank)
Anyone that has ever set foot inside zone 6 will know that London is famous for being much more expensive than anywhere else in the UK. Of course, the folks that live there just seem to put up with it, but for someone travelling from another city or country, it
Looking after your health when travelling in Europe
Looking after your health when travelling is essential whether the purpose of your trip if for business or pleasure. It is never nice to be poorly but when you are overseas, everything can seem that much more daunting and scary particularly if there are language barriers to contend with. Let's
Extreme adventure sports for fearless families
The end of the summer holidays does not mean the end of family adventures. Are you ooking for something different to do with your family that will get you all active and enjoying quality time together? Let's face it both adults and children are spending far too much time attached to
Best UK days out with the kids
It can be tricky at times to work out the best places to take the kids in the UK. The combination of distance and cost always needs to be assessed, especially if you’re taking a full car-load of excited children. The good news, however, is that you don’t have to