In late May, we packed up the car and went on a road trip adventure from London to Chamonix in the French Alps. I’ll be sharing more about this trip along with recommendations for outdoor family adventures in the surrounding area, starting off in this post with one of the highlights: a visit to the…
The V&A Museum of Childhood London in Bethnal Green comes up regularly whenever I’d ask for recommendations for family-friendly museums to visit. We visited recently, and it didn’t disappoint for a great day out with 4 1/2 year old Little T and 7 month old Baby A. The museum, which is part of the Victoria &…
Character meals at Walt Disney World parks or resorts are a great way for your family to meet several Disney characters, especially if you have young children as there’s no waiting in a queue and they just come to you while you have your meal. One of the three character meals we booked during our…
Located on the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s west coast and less than a two hour drive away from Orlando, Clearwater Beach is a great place to take a break from the theme parks and escape to the seaside. During our family vacation in Orlando, we took a day trip to Clearwater to enjoy some time…
St Ives, the charming seaside town in Cornwall, has been on my bucket list for some time and was our first choice for a summer staycation in mid-June. We took the car for the 300 mile trip – our first road trip with 3 1/2 year old Little T – and had great weather to…
Recently we visited the Museum of London, which is located in the City, close to the Barbican Centre and a short walk away from St. Paul’s Cathedral. The museum is free to visit and documents the history of London, from prehistoric to modern times, offering the largest urban history collection in the world with more…
The Padma Resort Legian in Bali, Indonesia, is a beautifully designed resort with lush gardens, several swimming pools and a convenient location steps away from Legian Beach. We stayed at the Padma Resort Legian for twelve nights during our family holiday in Bali, and its family-friendly facilities and excellent customer service truly made for a…
During our holiday in Orlando this past May, we had a fun-packed day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, one of the three theme parks that make up Universal Orlando Resort, along with the original Universal Studios and the brand new Volcano Bay water park. The overall theme of the Universal’s Islands of Adventure park is…
Established in 1673, Chelsea Physic Garden is the second oldest botanical garden in England (after Oxford) and a beautiful hidden gem tucked away between Royal Hospital Road and the Thames Embankment. The garden is a celebration of the beauty and importance of plants, housing a unique living collection of around 5,000 types, with a focus…
Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park spans over 300 acres and is dedicated to the celebration of technological innovation and international culture. There are two sections to explore at the park: Future World, featuring popular experiences such as the Test Track and Mission: SPACE, and the World Showcase, made up of pavilions themed to 11…