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The Wild Silence

The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn book review

November 14, 2021
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, England, UK

If you’re looking for a book to get cosy with this autumn, may I recommend The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn. Following on from The…

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Corfe Castle

Camping near Corfe Castle, Dorset

September 28, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, camping, UK travel

When it comes to camping near Corfe Castle in Dorset, there are lots of good options. It’s an ideal location to base yourself in to…

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VW campervan in a field

Lessons from a grown-up gap year

September 20, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Coming Home, family travel, grownupgapyear

Lessons from a grown-up gap year last a lifetime. Recently I celebrated my 39th birthday and while most people wait to turn the big 4-0…

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Five reasons to take a career break in 2023

Five reasons to take a career break in 2023

August 29, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Career break, grownupgapyear, Sabbatical

If you’re considering taking a career break in 2023, then you’ve come to the right place. Taking the plunge to hand in your notice or…

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First cup of tea in the VW campervan

Hiring a campervan in 2023

August 22, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, family travel, weekend breaks

Updated 12/01/23 If you’re not sure if van life is for you, hiring a campervan first is the best thing you can do. Hiring a…

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VW campervan

8 tips for screen-free journeys with toddlers

August 15, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Baby travel, Campervan, family travel, Toddler travel

Someone recently asked me how we manage to do such long screen-free journeys with toddlers. Since buying a campervan we have increased the number of long journeys…

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Sitting in front of a VW campervan

Things to think about when buying a campervan

August 8, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, camping, family travel, microadventure, weekend breaks

There are so many different things to think about when buying a campervan. Obviously it’s a pretty serious investment, so you need to be sure you…

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The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-eun review

August 1, 2021
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, books

The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-eun is one of those books which makes you stop and think about your responsibility as a traveller. Although it is…

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Amelia Earhart quote at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park

June 27, 2021
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK travel, Yorkshire

The hashtag for Yorkshire Sculpture Park is “art without walls” which perfectly sums up the experience of a visit. The park, located in the 500-acre Bretton Hall estate,…

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Pushing the Ickle Bubba Globe stroller

Ickle Bubba Globe Prime Stroller review

June 13, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Baby travel, family travel, The Friday Review, Toddler travel

The Ickle Bubba Globe Prime Stroller was given to me to review for another publication. All views here are my own. Something I’ve been asked…

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