It’s a gloriously eccentric, wildly imaginative and decadently off-kilter brain-shift with incredible detail at every turn, a small festival with a very big heart which continues to chart its own path, far away from commercialisation and following the flock. Nozstock is a transcendental experience which creates its own sense of unity and escapism from the real world for a few precious days. … View Post
When you are a mum, you need to make sure that you are choosing the right car for your family. Some cars will be advertised as ‘family cars’ but you need to make sure that you are taking a closer look to see what kind of features they actually offer.… View Post
Seattle is one of the best cities to visit in the United States if you’re into spending time outside surrounded by natural beauty. Sure, it’s a city, but it’s a city which takes pride in nature and which goes out of its way to preserve as much as it can. It’s also a great base of operations when there’s stuff nearby that you want to see.… View Post
We’ve just returned from a family day in Covent Garden, London. With so much to see and do in the area. For our next visit, I need to look at a Covent Garden hotel so that we don’t have to cut the fun short to travel home. It was lovely to dedicate our time around one area of London. Allowing us to explore the streets and lanes to discover what they held.… View Post
Buying a car is a big purchase for any family, so getting it right is pretty important. To help ensure that your car-buying journey runs smoothly, I’ve shared some useful tips on buying a car.… View Post
Cruise holidays are possibly one of the most misunderstood of all the holiday types. Everyone knows what’s involved in a camping trip – wellies, weeing outside in the night and eating a lot of crisps, amongst other things. In fact, people tend to understand most holiday types pretty well, even if they haven’t been on one. But, cruise holidays are different. Surrounded by myths and hearsay, and quite unique from any other type of holiday, it’s fair to say that you won’t properly understand the magic of a cruise holiday until you’ve been on one.… View Post
The UK is full of rich and diverse woodlands perfect for exploring with little ones and reconnecting with nature. Woodlands are a vital part of our ecosystem where a huge variety of plants, shrubs and trees grow and provide homes and food for creatures of all shapes and sizes; they’re home to thousands of species including insects, birds, amphibians, mammals, fungi, mosses and lichens. … View Post
With so much happening in real life and a somewhat different festive season to the one we would normally have. What The Dad Said insisted that we make it out and about on my birthday – despite me wishing to hide from the world. However, it’s always important to celebrate for the sake of the children if nothing else. With this in mind and our new Merlin Annual Passes in hand, we opted for a family day down on London’s Southbank.… View Post
A weekend exploring the Stoke Potteries. An opportunity to discover the historic sites that have made Stoke famous all over the world for the range of beautiful potteries it produces.… View Post
Are you looking for the places to stay in st Andrews Scotland? Maybe a luxury hotel or a boutique hotel? In our guide below we review the top spots for a relaxing weekend getaway or an extended break. St Andrews nestled on the east coast of Scotland and is conveniently located just 30 miles from the country’s capital – Edinburgh. With plenty to offer for families, couples and friends, the town is certainly worth a visit.… View Post