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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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how to spend 24 hours in Kruja

24 hours in Kruja, Albania

June 7, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe

Spending 24 hours in Kruja, Albania, is a must-do if you are visiting the north of the country. While Albania has lots of historically important…

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first time campervanning in France

First time campervanning in France: Everything you need to know

May 24, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, Campervan travels, France, travelling with kids in a campervan

If you’re busy planning your first time campervanning in France then you’ve come to the right place. We spent two weeks driving through France in…

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Visiting Blue Eye Theth as part of a 10 day itinerary for north Albania

Hiking to the Blue Eye in Theth: Everything you need to know

May 15, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Hiking to the Blue Eye in Theth is a must-do activity if you are visiting Theth National Park. It truly is a wonder of nature,…

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Mountains in Theth National Park

Visiting Theth National Park: Everything you need to know

May 11, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe

Visiting Theth National Park feels like stepping into the pages of a fairytale. Your story begins with the sweeping drive, which takes you higher and…

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Birds at Spurn Point

Visiting Spurn Point: Everything you need to know

May 8, 2024
emilyann.elliott
England, UK, weekend breaks, Yorkshire

I’d been keen on visiting Spurn Point, ever since learning about the so-called Land’s End of Yorkshire. The peninsula, which curves between the North Sea…

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Visiting Blue Eye Theth as part of a 10 day itinerary for north Albania

Travelling in Albania: Everything you need to know before you go

April 24, 2024
emilyann.elliott
Albania, Europe, family travel

Travelling in Albania may throw up some questions along the way, both in the planning stages and while you’re visiting. On both our 10 day…

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