• Auckland: Top 10 Things to do

    Auckland: Top 10 Things to do

    For us, like many of the visitors we encountered on our trip to New Zealand, Auckland was the starting point of an island or country long adventure. We flew into Auckland and spent two days exploring, before setting off on our 3 week long tour covering the length of the country. Our first day in…

  • 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Stay & Play

    101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Stay & Play

    Stay & Play sessions take place at local libraries offering children under 5 the opportunity play with the library’s collection of toys, games and puzzles. As well as books, of course. Orla loves visiting the library – lots of new books to read and toys to play with. Stay & Play is a great introduction…

  • 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Littledown Park

    101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Littledown Park

    Littledown Park is a Green Flag awarded, dog free park situated 3 miles north east of central Bournemouth. The large (47 acre) park has two play areas and a paddling pool, as well as a lake, which is always teeming with ducks, and a miniature railway. Also within the park is Littledown Leisure Centre. How…

  • Kotor: Top 10 Things to do

    Kotor: Top 10 Things to do

    We spent a day wandering around the quaint old town of Kotor in Montenegro during our Balkan Road Trip. The walled city sits nestled between the stunning Bay of Kotor and Mount Lovćen. Inside the formidable walls are a labyrinth of old buildings squeezed into narrow cobbled streets, all lined with hundreds of cats and…

  • Budva: Top 10 Things to do

    Budva: Top 10 Things to do

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  • Mexico City: Top 10 Things to do

    Mexico City: Top 10 Things to do

    We spent four days in Mexico City during our trip to Mexico; three days exploring the city itself and a fourth day on a trip to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán, some 30 miles away. Here is my pick of the top 10 things to do on a visit to Mexico City. Bear in mind…

  • Vilnius: Top 10 Things to do

    Vilnius: Top 10 Things to do

    We spent one day in Vilnius as part of our Baltic road trip. I have to admit that Vilnius was my least favourite of the Baltic capitals – Riga had more of a buzz and Tallinn felt somehow more intimate. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our day exploring the city. Here is my pick of the top…

  • 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Hamworthy Park

    101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Hamworthy Park

    For children, Hamworthy Park, on the edge of Poole Harbour is probably one of the best parks in the area. With two large play areas, a paddling pool and beach access, it covers all the bases for a fun day out. How to get to Hamworthy Park Hamworthy Park is on the northern edge of…

  • 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Quomps Splashpark

    101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Quomps Splashpark

    Quomps Splashpark is a great place to take younger children on a hot summer’s day. The park is situated on Christchurch Quay; a Green Flag accredited park in the centre of Christchurch. There is also a playground adjacent to the splashpark, for double the fun. How to get to Quomps Splashpark The area of park…

  • 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Nick’s Farm

    101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Nick’s Farm

    Nick’s Farm is a petting farm on the outskirts of Bournemouth, where children can visit, see some of the animals and learn more about nature and the farming industry. How to get to Nick’s Farm The farm is 4 miles north of Bournemouth town centre, just above Castlepoint Shopping Centre. By car, it is just…