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The best campervan gifts for the whole family

The best campervan gifts for the whole family

October 15, 2023
emilyann.elliott
campervan kit, Campervan travels, family travel

If you’re looking for the best campervan gifts for the whole family, then you’ve come to the right place. Three years ago we decided to…

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A woman in a pink t-shirt looks over a stone bridge towards a church to represent adventurous living

How to live a life of adventure

September 11, 2023
emilyann.elliott
adventurous living, Campervan travels, Couple travel, family travel, getting started with a campervan

If anyone has been looking closely at this blog (and, let’s face it, I won’t blame you if you haven’t!) you may have noticed that…

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Yoto Mini Faraway Tree cards

A Yoto Mini review – the perfect roadtrip companion 

August 29, 2023
emilyann.elliott
family travel, Toddler travel, travelling with kids in a campervan

This Yoto Mini review is not sponsored in any way. I have paid for two Yoto Minis for my little adventurers and believe they are…

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What to do in San Gil Seville - Alameda de Hercules park

The best hacks to keep kids cool in a hot country

June 23, 2023
emilyann.elliott
Europe, family travel, Spain, Toddler travel

If you’re planning a family summer holiday no doubt one of the main questions you’ll have is how to keep kids cool in a hot…

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Alameda de Hercules, San Gil, Seville

Staying in the San Gil neighbourhood of Seville

June 16, 2023
emilyann.elliott
Europe, family travel, Spain

Staying in the San Gil neighbourhood of Seville was the perfect spot for our family holiday to the city. As part of the old town…

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Things to do in Seville with kids

Things to do in Seville with kids

June 11, 2023
emilyann.elliott
Europe, family travel, Spain

If you’re planning a family holiday to the south of Spain, you will find plenty of things to do in Seville with kids. We visited…

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Roman theatre at Butrint, Albania

My recommended 10 day itinerary for Albania

May 21, 2023
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel, Toddler travel

Our 10 day itinerary for Albania allows you to see a mixture of historical sites, beaches and cities. We followed this route during our holiday…

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Armathwaite Hotel Spa sign

Armathwaite Hall Spa review – A relaxing haven in the Lake District

May 12, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, Spas, weekend breaks

A visit to Armathwaite Hall Spa is the perfect way to relax during a holiday in the Lake District. Described as a “sprawling affair” by…

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the lake district

Things to do near Cockermouth in the Lake District

May 5, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

If you’re looking for things to do near Cockermouth in the Lake District you’ll be spoilt for choice. When we were choosing where to stay…

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Bassenthwaite Lake Station sign

A review of Bassenthwaite Lake Station

April 28, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK, UK travel

If you’re looking for something truly unique to do in the Lake District, may I suggest a trip to Bassenthwaite Lake Station. Open for breakfast, lunch and…

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