How to buy the perfect pair of sunglasses for hiking

Good quality hiking gear is not cheap. But, it is well worth investing a bit of money into buying the best that you can afford. Doing so ensures that you will be able to get plenty of wear out of

Which Apps Should You Have Downloaded When Camping

There are lots of things you should keep on hand for when you go camping. A torch, enough food to last you the trip, water, somewhere to sleep, a map, a compass, and many other useful tools.  Things have been

Ideas for a Romantic UK Staycation

This is collaborative post with Voyage Privé. The staycation has been growing in popularity over recent years, with more and more of us opting to spend our holidays at home in the UK. Uncertainty over Brexit and currency fluctuations have

6 Ways to avoid a DUI when you’re on vacation

You’ve worked hard all year long to ensure you and your family get the vacation you deserve. You want to be able to let your hair down, relax fully and of course spend some quality time with the ones you

5 Simple ways to stay safe when visiting a new city

When you’ve been planning, saving and preparing for your next big city adventure, the last thing you want is to fall foul of theft, get lost, or become separated from your valuables or money! Sadly, when travellers don’t dedicate time

What are class-actions? And why they can be a good idea

When you travel as much as we do, you soon realize that all sorts of things can go wrong. Most trips go very well. But, every now and again, they don’t. Fortunately, for us, most of the time, they have

Relaxing off the trail in Italy

Relaxing off the trail in Italy

As you all know, I really like Italy. A couple of years ago, I was lucky enough to visit the country. But, that was a work trip. One day I hope to go back and enjoy some of the wonderful

Things to do near Bluestone: Manorbier Beach and Castle

Things to do near Bluestone: Manorbier Beach and Castle

This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and subsequently make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. There is no extra charge to you. We had an amazing few days at Bluestone back in May and we

Things to do near Bluestone: Tenby

Things to do near Bluestone: Tenby

This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and subsequently make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. There is no extra charge to you. Back in May we had a brilliant few days break at Bluestone in

Bluestone v Center Parcs: Which is Better?

Bluestone v Center Parcs: Which is Better?

This year we’ve been lucky enough to spend time at both Bluestone (affiliate link) and Center Parcs. We spent a mid week break in January at Woburn Center Parcs, while last month we spent the same amount of time at