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Beach Day Trip from London Shell Beach
June 14, 2022
Day Trips

Beach Day Trips from London

Looking for ideas for beach day trips from London with kids? Plan a beach day trip this summer at one of these beautiful sandy beaches around a 2 hour drive from London. Camber Sands Beach,...
Guide to Disneyland Paris Attractions
June 7, 2022
Disney Parks/Europe/France/Road Trips

Guide to Disneyland Paris Attractions

Plan your next Disney trip with this comprehensive family guide to Disneyland Paris attractions. This guide covers all you need to know to choose which attractions and rides would work best for your family. Disneyland...
Woking Park Playground Surrey
March 21, 2022
Days Out/Surrey

Woking Park Playground Surrey

Woking Park Playground is a free jungle-themed playground in Woking, Surrey. This large playground features a pirate ship, sand pits and a water play area. The clever landscaping and tunnels are great fun for children...
Turtle Release Bali
March 9, 2022
Asia/Destinations/Indonesia

Turtle Release with Bali Sea Turtle Society

One very memorable experience when visiting Bali with kids is participating in releasing sea turtles with the Bali Sea Turtle Society. In this post, I’ll explain the important work this non-profit organization does, share our...
Best Activity Books for Toddlers
November 25, 2021
Global Kids Books

Best Activity Books for Toddlers

Activity books are a great way to keep kids busy on flights, long car journeys, at restaurants and even at home on a rainy day. Packing some activity books for a family holiday can help...
Museum of London with kids
November 12, 2021
Days Out/London Museums for Kids/London with Kids

Visiting Museum of London with kids

Update: Museum of London’s location in the City is now closed and will be re-opening in 2026. The Museum of London has always been one of the top free museums in London to visit, with...
Family hike Morzine France
October 4, 2021
Europe/France/Hiking/Morzine/Road Trips

La Bourgeoise Samoëns Hike, French Alps

The trek from Col de Joux Plane to La Bougeoise in Samoëns is one of our top family hikes in the French Alps. Located in the Haute-Savoie region, La Bourgeoise is an approximately 6 km loop...
Disneyland Paris Trip Report
August 31, 2021
Disney Parks/Europe/France/Road Trips

Disneyland Paris Trip Report 2021

We are back from an August road trip to France, driving from London and back via the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle for the fourth summer in a row. Our first stop was Disneyland Paris, which reopened...

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Welcome to Piccolo Explorer. We are an Italian and American family of four living in London, UK. Join us for family travel tips on road trips to continental Europe and ideas for days out in London, Surrey and surrounding areas. Read more

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📍Cenote Jardin del Eden near Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽 P 📍Cenote Jardin del Eden near Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽 Picturesque open cenote in Riviera Maya, popular spot for cliff jumping 🐠 and also a top scuba diving destination - below the diving platform is the entrance to a deep underground network of caves 🤿 

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Christmas in London 🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot Christmas in London 🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎵 
✨ New Bond Street
✨ Covent Garden
✨ Liberty
✨ Selfridges
✨ Carnaby Street
✨ Somerset House
✨ Natural History Museum
✨ Fortnum & Mason
✨ Kingston Christmas Market

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Day trip to Salem ✨ Exploring the Witch City on Ha Day trip to Salem ✨ Exploring the Witch City on Halloween 🧙

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📍Boston College 🦅 One of the highlights of our fam 📍Boston College 🦅 One of the highlights of our family trip over half term was visiting Boston College. G holds an MBA from BC Carroll School of Management, and he took us on a tour around the campus, Fulton Hall, Bapst Library and Alumni Stadium 📚 

#bostoncollege #visitboston #chestnuthill #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #iloveboston #bostonmassachusetts #visitmassachusetts #travellingwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere
November in Richmond Park, London 🍂 #richmondpar November in Richmond Park, London 🍂 

#richmondpark #richmondparkphotography #richmondparklondon #londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #visitlondon #autumninlondon #londonautumn #autumncolour
Autumn colours in Boston, beginning of November 🍂 Autumn colours in Boston, beginning of November 🍂 

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Trick-or-treat in Boston’s Beacon Hill and Back Ba Trick-or-treat in Boston’s Beacon Hill and Back Bay 👻 Halloween in Boston 

#halloweeninboston #bostonhalloween #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #visitboston #bostonbackbay #beaconhill #halloweendecoration
Halloween in London 🎃 Have a great October half te Halloween in London 🎃 Have a great October half term everyone! If you’re looking for ideas of things to do over half term, I have the following seasonal guides on the blog ✍🏼

👻 Halloween Activities in London for Kids
🎃 Pumpkin Patches near London
🍂 What’s on this October Half Term in London

Shown in the reel;

🎃 Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch
💀 Halloween Trail at Kew Gardens
🪄 Discover the Dark Arts at WB Studio Tour
👻 Halloween decorations at Holland Park (last year)

#halloweeninlondon #halloweenishere #londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #pumpkinpatchfun #pumpkinpatch #londonwithkids #octoberhalfterm #halftermfun #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog
📍Halloween at Kew Gardens 👻 Kicked off half term t 📍Halloween at Kew Gardens 👻 Kicked off half term this week with the spooky trail at Kew Gardens 💀 on until 2 November 🎃 

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📍Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch, Hounslow 🎃 Brilli 📍Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch, Hounslow 🎃 Brilliant pumpkin patch in West London with autumnal and spooky photo points, a meadow full of pumpkins for picking, street food vendors and seasonal games 👻 

🎟️ Book ahead, tickets from £7.50 per person, free for under 1s. Open until 2 November 

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📍Garsons Farm Pumpkin Parade, Surrey 🎃 A look insi 📍Garsons Farm Pumpkin Parade, Surrey 🎃 A look inside the new Pumpkin Parade at Garsons Esher, featuring a themed trail with interactive games, storybook scenes and plenty of photo ops 💀

🎃 Toast marshmallows at fire station in the pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin or gourd from the rows and crates full of various shapes, colours and sizes - all grown locally at Garsons Farm

🎟️ Pumpkin Parade tickets cost £6 per person for adults and children ages 2+. Tickets must be booked online to enter the PYO farm and pumpkin patch

#surreypumpkinpatch #pumpkinpickinguk #garsonsfarm #londonwithkids #surreywithkids #halftermfun #surreyfamilies #takeyourkidseverywhere #thingstodoinsurrey
📍London 🇬🇧 Moments from the past few weeks; 🍃 Sou 📍London 🇬🇧 Moments from the past few weeks;

🍃 South Bank views towards Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
🦖 Gardens at the Natural History Museum
🦢 Riverside views at Kingston upon Thames
🌺 Free digital art at the Outernet
🏛️ Visiting the Ancient Egypt galleries at the British Museum
🏈 NFL London Games watching Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns

#takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravels #familytravelblog #londonwithkids #londonbylondoners #letsdolondon #travellingwithkids #becauseimalondoner
Summer Family Activities in Morzine 🇫🇷 Highlights Summer Family Activities in Morzine 🇫🇷 Highlights from our summer trip to Morzine;

🥾 Hiking at Les Lindarets, Avoriaz, Samöens and Lac Mines d’Or
🍃 Treetop adventures at Cascade Adventure, Nyon 
🎂 Miss A’s birthday dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, La Rotonde 
🛶  Sunny day at Lake Montriond 

More details about family hikes, summer activities and where to eat in Morzine over on the blog ✍🏼 

#takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravels #familytravelblog #frenchalps #morzineavoriaz #morzine #thealps
📍Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom, Surre 📍Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom, Surrey 💜 Booking in advance required as only 40 guests can join per session 💜

#lavenderfarm #lavenderfields #surreylife #londonwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #summerinlondon #summerinengland #lavendergarden #lavenderflowers #mayfieldlavender
📍Boca Grande Key, Florida 🐚 Boat excursion from Ke 📍Boca Grande Key, Florida 🐚 Boat excursion from Key West to this beautiful uninhabited island, 14 miles west and part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge 🐚 

#keywest #keywestflorida #lovefl #loveflorida #floridaexplored #floridakeys #visitfloridakeys #visitflorida #bocagrandekey #keywestboats #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytravels #familytravelblog
📍Key West, Florida 🌴 Watching the sunrise at Smath 📍Key West, Florida 🌴 Watching the sunrise at Smathers Beach before packing up the car for the drive back up through the Keys to Miami ✈️ 

One more look at the beautiful Key West beaches;
⛱️ Sunrise at Smathers Beach
⛱️ Windy day at Fort Zachary State Park
⛱️ Boat trip to Boca Grande Key
⛱️ Birds perched on the old Higgs Pier

#keywest #keywestflorida #lovefl #loveflorida #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #familytravels #floridakeys #visitfloridakeys #visittheusa #smathersbeach #travellingwithkids #floridaexplored #usroadtrip
Key West Fishing Excursion 🎣 One of the highlights Key West Fishing Excursion 🎣 One of the highlights of our trip was booking a charter boat to go fishing off Key West!

🎣 I ended up booking a charter via the Fishing Booker app, which was very helpful for checking availability and reviews for local charters. We went with Reel Easy Fishing Charters and Captain Zac was fantastic - easy-going and great with the kids, taking time to explain the right techniques and planning out a fun half day on the water for us! After catching several snappers, we went swimming off Boca Grande Key 🏝️ Spot the lemon shark! 🦈 

Tip: Another option is to book with charter boats in person at the Historic Charter Boat Row in Key West, where there are about 35 charters offering various options including deep sea or reef fishing, half day or full day, private or group etc 🎣 

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📍Walt Disney World ✨ Wrapping up the Disney posts 📍Walt Disney World ✨ Wrapping up the Disney posts with one of our top rides - Slinky Dog Dash (so much fun and well worth the wait!!) and a last look at Epcot ✨ 

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Build your own droid at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Ed Build your own droid at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot 🤖 T created his own personalised BB unit and enjoyed this fun and unique experience!

🤖 Choose between a BB or R series unit and pick out the components from a variety of colours at the parts station. Then put it all together at the assembly station (cast members are there to help) and see your droid come to life! Personalised chips and other accessories including a backpack are also available as add-ons.

🤖 We just stumbled across this and could walk in at the time but advance reservations are recommended for the Droid Depot.

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Airplane window views from London Gatwick to Miami Airplane window views from London Gatwick to Miami to Chicago ✈️ 

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