We are taking our summer holiday this year in the gorgeous South West of England, with a few days in South Devon to visit my parents and sister, followed by a week in St Ives, Cornwall. I am looking forward to what is likely to be our last holiday before embarking next year on our... Continue Reading →
The Countdown Is On – Eleven Months Till Take Off
Who are we? We are a family of four from the UK, with two daughters aged 4 and 7. Around one month ago we decided to take a year away from our normal lives and embark on a round the world trip. We gave ourselves one year to get organised, so our departure date is... Continue Reading →
What Are We Wishing For From Our Year Away
It seems like a good idea, before selling our house and leaving our jobs to go travelling round the world as a family, to make sure we have some idea of what we wish to gain from this venture. So, from my perspective to begin with, here are my top 3 wishes: Spending time together... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Highlights South West Coast Path
I have now returned from my walk along a section of the South West Coast Path (Penzance to Falmouth), and luckily for me I have also managed to safely return my 7-year old daughter. Top 5 Highlights Spending some real time with my daughter, without the usual interruptions of work / school / TV, etc. Being outdoors all week... Continue Reading →
South West Coast Path
There is one other adventure lined up before the big one next year, which is for me and my eldest daughter to walk a section of the South West Coast Path (SWCP) - from Penzance to Falmouth. The walking starts on Sunday, covering 60 miles over a week, which I have tried to judge to make sure... Continue Reading →
round the world with my family 