Out and About is where you’ll find all our travel related posts. From holidays in the UK and abroad, to wanderlust lists of amazing destinations! Also day trips and accommodation reviews!
Are you hoping to explore all of the natural beauty that the United Kingdom has to offer? If so, it is a good idea to take a look at a handful of excellent locations to consider. Let’s look at ten amazing spots in order to better appreciate your options. Gulliver’s Meadow (Milton Keynes) This… Read More
After over a year spent indoors, the current vaccination campaign is finally giving us the results we had hoped to see. And, as summer approaches, it is only normal to start dreaming about a magical summer family holiday. Just like with anything else pandemic-related, nothing is set in stone. However, if you are thinking about… Read More
Jamaica is famous for beaches, beautiful Caribbean waters, reggae music and laid-back vibes. But there’s much more to this legendary ‘land of wood and water’ than meets the eye and (provided you plan ahead) it’s safe to venture beyond the walls of all-inclusive resorts to experience the real Jamdown and enjoy a really enriching experience. … Read More
This is a collaborative post. Sweden is a country that I would love to visit, and I’ve written before about a Nordic road trip route that I would love to take, but this post is about the things that think are ‘must do’ s when visiting Sweden! Stay in an Ice Hotel This is number… Read More
Last week we spent the day out at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure in Norfolk as we were staying with family close by. It was definitely a really fun day out, despite it being the first time we had really been anywhere with lots of people in the same place since before Lockdown. I admit I was… Read More
Collaborative post. For obvious reasons, many people are opting to stay at home this year rather than go on a planned vacation somewhere exotic. Some people are still going, and that’s their business. However, if you want to have total peace of mind and stay home – but still have some quality time with those… Read More
Collaborative post. If you are looking for honeymoon destinations, Bali is one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world. It is beautiful, exotic, fun, relaxing, and adventurous. Bali offers everything you would want for your honeymoon. It is home to luxurious hotels, beautiful sunny beaches, and a ton of activity to enjoy. Here… Read More
This is a collaborative post I’ve not been to Liverpool since before we had kids, but Sam and I spent a weekend there a few months before we got married and I remember it fondly! We stayed in a hotel in Albert Dock , which was the perfect base to explore the city from. I… Read More
This is a collaborative post. In a world where we’re made to feed bad about taking flights (understandable) or simply can’t afford too many there is still hope for fun holidays in beautiful places – all without even leaving the UK! As a family we’ve always been big fans of the ‘staycation’ – awful name… Read More
Exploring a new city is one of my favourite things to do, and my recent visit to New York City was no exception. I think it’s probably the holiday I have researched the most in terms of what to do and how to get around – partly because it’s a pretty big city compared to many and also because I wanted to make the most of our four days and nights there! I’ve put together a list of things that will be helpful for anyone planning a trip to know before you go – any trip to NYC will be a blast I’m sure but I think knowing a few of these in advance would have helped!