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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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Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District are high on the wish-list of many visitors to the area. Fans of Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and…
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Whether you’re planning a holiday or looking for an afternoon of entertainment, there’s plenty of things to do in Scarborough with kids. From beach adventures…
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Visiting Butrint from Ksamil is a very easy trip and one I would definitely recommend. The UNESCO World Heritage site is just 5km away from Ksamil…
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Our beach holiday in Ksamil was one of the highlights of our 10 day itinerary for Albania. In fact, if you’re visiting Albania with kids,…
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It’s very easy to spend 24 hours in Berat, Albania, one of the country’s most historic cities. Berat is more than 2,400 years old and…
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Exploring Tirana with kids is super easy to do. We spent two days in Albania’s capital during our 10 day itinerary for Albania and found…
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Driving in Albania was one of the things we were most concerned about before following our 10 day itinerary in Albania. After all, according to…
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Visiting Albania with kids is a really great holiday and one we’d highly recommend. Albanian people love children and you will be warmly welcomed wherever…
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If you’re looking for a book to get cosy with, I hope my review of The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn will inspire you. Following…