When I think of Dover, I think it is pretty natural to think of those iconic white cliffs. I remember driving down from the north and getting the ferry from there many times as a family when I was younger. But since then, I have not been back since. This past weekend though we were
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6 of the Best ‘One of a Kind’ Restaurants in London
Are you venturing into London as the festive seasons are approaching? Whether you’re going to see a west end show, taking your children to Hamleys or enjoying the views, you’ll need fuel as you walk around London. Don’t be that person who ends up in a boring commercial cafe or mainstream fast food restaurant for
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Places To Go In The UK To Celebrate Autumn With Your Kids
Autumn is here, and the changing of the seasons brings about a natural beauty all over the UK. As the new school year has just begun, there may be fewer opportunities for you and your family to travel, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t take a short road trip sometime within the next few
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Birthday Celebrations at GoApe | Review
This past weekend was the husband’s birthday! He likes to keep things pretty subtle for his birthday, (giving no hints for gift ideas for one). But I thought it would be pretty fun to do something a little different to mark the occasion. I love celebrating birthdays and think they should be a pretty big
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Family-Friendly Attractions To Visit in London This Summer
If you are looking for a few things to do with your children over the summer break, then there is nothing more fun than a day out in London. Whether you’re based down this way like we are, or would be just coming for the day, there are lots of different things to see and do.
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My Day at Wimbledon (and How You Can Be There Next Year)
Last week I ticked something off the bucket list; I went to see the tennis at Wimbledon. It is definitely something that I have wanted to do for a long time, it is such a British institution, and takes me back to my tennis days at school. Plus, as patron of the All-England Club, I
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Brooklands Hotel Parents Retreat Spa Day | Review
Is there anything better than taking some time out for yourself and enjoying some time at a spa? I don’t really think so! Though, if you’re anything like me, it will be quite a rare thing. But when you’re a busy working parent, some time out from everything can be just what the doctor ordered.
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Our Weekend Trip to Shakespeare County
Just after the half term a few weeks ago, the boy had an inset day at school, so we thought it would be a good time to do something while most other children were back at school. With Max being in school now and wanting to learn more and more about reading and writing, we
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Time Out in the Countryside: Home Farm Glamping Review
My children love to be out and about in the countryside! If they could be outdoors all of the time, then they would be very happy indeed. So a camping trip outdoors is lots of fun for them. I do like to be outdoors too, and did a lot of camping when I was younger