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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, getting started with a campervan, 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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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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Our new VW campervan

Why we’re changing the way we travel

April 11, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Baby travel, Campervan, Campervan travels, family travel, getting started with a campervan, Toddler travel

So after a long old year with no travel whatsoever, I have a little bit of exciting news to share. We bought a campervan! One…

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Who am I if I'm not a travel blogger?

Who am I if I’m not a travel blogger?

January 10, 2021
emilyann.elliott
blogging, family travel

January is always a time for reflection isn’t it? When I think back to this time last year my family was starting 2020 with so much excitement….

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Pregnancy announcement

Exciting news: The Grown Up Gap Year is growing!

May 3, 2020
emilyann.elliott
Baby travel, blogging, family travel, grownupgapyear

It feels very strange to be making a pregnancy announcement in the middle of a global pandemic. But times are strange right now, so we…

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Five reasons why an Albania 2025 holiday should be the next trip you book

Five reasons why an Albania 2025 holiday should be the next trip you book

March 8, 2020
emilyann.elliott
Albania, family travel, Toddler travel

Updated: 18/09/24 If you’re thinking about a holiday in Albania in 2025, then I can highly recommend it. Having visited the country twice with my…

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The Hallo'welly'ween disco

Hallo’welly’ween 2024 at Wellington Country Park

October 28, 2019
emilyann.elliott
Berkshire, family travel

Hallo’welly’ween at Wellington Country Park is one of our favourite Halloween things to do in Berkshire. From silly spooky shows and recycled craft sessions to…

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A toddler runs into the distance

Why you shouldn’t travel with a toddler (unless you really want to)

September 30, 2019
emilyann.elliott
family travel, Toddler travel

One of the things that’s been really eye-opening to me since becoming a parent is how easy it is to feel guilty about absolutely anything….

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Babyzen YOYO+ review - The traveller's dream pushchair

Babyzen YOYO+ review – The traveller’s dream pushchair

July 14, 2019
emilyann.elliott
baby, Equipment, family travel, The Friday Review, Uncategorized

One of the first things that happens when you announce to the world that you’re pregnant is that you are instantly bombarded with advice about…

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