Gorgeous Start To Family Holiday – South Devon

We had a very lively start to our family summer holiday, largely due to the less than summer-like weather, meaning that our usual plan of staking out a good spot on the beach wasn't really an option. There are plenty of other things to do in South Devon apart from building sand castles, and so we... Continue Reading →

Family Summer Holiday In The UK – Devon & Cornwall

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 →

To Plan or Not To Plan

It has now been a couple of weeks since we made the potentially life changing decision to take our family away for a year on a round the world trip. During this time it has been incredibly difficult to think about much else. Normal life goes on, but my head is spinning with itinerary options, flight... Continue Reading →

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