Why we loved Copenhagen with kids City breaks and kids don’t always mix: lots of walking, busy streets, confusing transport, too much culture and not enough play time. Not so in Denmark’s capital. Copenhagen has…
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Towers in Italy to climb for a great view There’s nothing quite like climbing bell towers or castles in Italy for a great view. And if the structures lean at an alarming angle or were…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #10 So, we’re on the countdown now to the long summer holidays! Have you booked a trip away for the school holidays or are you planning a last minute panic…
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What do you look for in a family hotel? Maybe a heated pool or access to a sandy beach? Are separate sleeping areas for adults and kids an essential requirement? Perhaps you like to self…
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Why take an Italy driving holiday with kids? Over the last 20 years I’ve lived, worked and holidayed in the Italian regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche. As people often ask me about Italy…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #9 I hope everyone had a brilliant break over Easter. We spent a week in Denmark, taking in Copenhagen, Roskilde, Odense and a few fun packed days in Billund: the…
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On our trip to Denmark, we spent four nights at the Generator Hostel Copenhagen. Prior to the trip, I did quite a bit of research on where to stay in Copenhagen and which type of…
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How do you retell the story of London? It’s such a big topic and it’s been retold countless times, but the Museum of London has managed to give us a fresh take on the subject…
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With cheap airfares allowing us to jet off to anywhere in Europe for a family short break, it’s easy to forget that we have an endless selection of places to visit in the UK. Despite…
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For two February half terms in a row, we have explored the High Weald area of south east England which straddles East Sussex and Kent. Even in winter, there is a great range of family-friendly…
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