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A large brown canvas tent at Feather Down Farms is surrounded by trees

Feather Down Farms: An honest review

April 24, 2025
emilyann.elliott
camping, family travel

As seasoned campervanners, we weren’t sure what to expect from Feather Down Farms. But we recently had our first glamping experience with the company and…

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A view of the outside of Carden Park Hotel

Carden Park Hotel review: A family-friendly stay in Cheshire

February 13, 2025
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

As the school holidays approach, finding family friendly hotels are often on the top of many parents’ wish-lists. I always find it a difficult balance…

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Rozafa Castle, Shkoder

How to spend two days in Shkoder, Albania

February 1, 2025
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe

Spending two days in Shkoder is a must-do if you are visiting the north of Albania. It is an historically important city and is easy…

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Mrizi i Zanave breakfast

A review of Mrizi i Zanave in Albania

January 23, 2025
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Staying at Mrizi i Zanave is a truly special experience and one of the best things we did as part of our 10 day itinerary…

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Mountains in Theth National Park

Albania in the school holidays 2025

January 16, 2025
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

As I’ve said many times before, travelling in Albania with kids is great. I’ve taken two holidays there with my children, once spending 10 days…

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