Adventure, Europe, Family, France, Switzerland, UK

Driving to Switzerland: An itinerary

Our family road trip to Switzerland was EPIC! We hiked to the most stunning lakes, took in the breathtaking scenery and felt like we were on top of the world. Not only that it was our first time camping (as a family) and the site we stayed at had the most spectacular mountain views whichever way we looked. Having breakfast while watching the mist rise from the peaks and the sun hit the valley was the best. But what about the journey there? It’s a few hundred kilometres from the UK so here’s how we managed driving to Switzerland with a child in tow.

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City breaks, Czech Republic, Europe

Family travel: A weekend in Prague

A weekend in Prague is not long enough, given it’s such an incredible city, but we’ve been long overdue a visit. Having enjoyed many a European city break, its somewhere that’s been on the must-visit list. And now we’ve been, it’s easy to see why it’s one of Europe’s most loved travel destinations. We fell in love with Prague during our time there and we’re craving a return visit.

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Adventure, Europe, Family, Spain

21 places to see in Northern Spain

There are some incredible places to see in Northern Spain, largely untouched by tourism like its southern counterpart. We’ve embarked on road trips to the Cantabria, Asturias and Aragon regions – the scenery is spectacular. Green Spain has plenty for the family to do and is easily accessible from the UK. We’ve travelled by ferry from the UK with Brittany Ferries (to Santander and to Bilbao) with flights to both destinations and Zaragoza. We’d recommend driving from the UK, or at least hiring a car when you arrive in Spain, so you can make the most of your trip. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some of the best places to see in Northern Spain.

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Adventure, City breaks, Europe, Family, France

20 fun things to do with kids in Paris

Looking for things to do with kids in Paris? Its idyllic parks, architectural landmarks and historic museums make it an excellent city to explore with children. Just wandering around provides lots of opportunities to take in what this beautiful city has to offer and there’s more than enough to keep adventurous kids in Paris having fun. We’ve visited this great city many times and our daughter has relished her time there.

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Adventure, Europe, Family, Road trips, UK

22 UK road trip ideas

Who doesn’t love a UK road trip? With dramatic scenery, rugged countryside and picturesque coastlines, the UK offers some of the best road trips in the world. From the North Coast 500, Causeway Coastal Route and The Cambrian Way to The Atlantic Highway, Jurrasic Coast and Coastal Way, we take a look at some of the UK’s most scenic journeys and what each offers.

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Europe, Trends

What could travel look like?

What could travel look like in 2021/22? The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines brings renewed optimism and it’s the question we’re all asking. This year is much the same as 2020 so far although there’s certainly fresh hope for future travel. Since restrictions were introduced, we’ve relished exploring places close to home but like everyone else, we miss travelling and exploring new destinations. With the situation changing so rapidly, it’s impossible for anyone to predict what travel will look like even in 2021 but we can ponder. Staycation, road trip or short-haul flight to a favoured destination? Or what about an activity holiday, villa trip or planning that bucket list destination?

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Adventure, Europe, Off the beaten track

Dreaming of the mountains

One of our favourite moments of the day was early morning before any of our fellow campers were up. The three of us would watch the sun work its way down a nearby mountain, hitting the valley just as we devoured the remains of our breakfast. It was a fantastic way to start the day before heading off to explore what the Swiss Alps had to offer.

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Adventure, Europe

National Geographic on Disney+

We’re really missing travelling at the moment although National Geographic and NatGeo Kids on Disney+ is providing us with a much-needed travel fix. There are excellent films and documentaries, plus the NatGeo Family hub provides inspiration for mini adventurers of all ages with quizzes, videos, science experiments and more.

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