We're Off After many months of planning and lots of last minute packing, it feels strange to finally be on our way. We have decided to take a year away to travel round the world as a family, but at the moment the prospect of taking a whole year away hasn't quite sunk in. We... Continue Reading →
Center Parcs On Cheese
The Home of Center Parcs Alongside some of their great contributions to the World, such as the Cruyff turn and Gin ("Dutch Courage"), the Dutch have somehow also found time to invent Center Parcs. For the uninitiated, Center Parcs is a holiday camp aimed at families. It is based around the concept that while it may be... Continue Reading →
Are We Prepared For A Year Away?
Three months from the start of our round the world family trip. Here's how we are getting on.
Glorious Weekend in Seville
I love travelling with my kids - taking them on adventures, opening their eyes to wonderful new sights, exploring exotic flavours - but isn't it also amazing to travel without having to bring colouring books! And so it was when I managed to persuade my parents to enjoy a weekend with their adorable grandchildren, while... Continue Reading →
Realities Of Planning A Family Year Away
After the initial euphoria of starting to plan a year away with my family, some realities are now becoming evident: There is a lot of preparation ahead of us and some days it feels like we'll never get everything done The world is a big place and we won't be able to see everything in... Continue Reading →