I wouldn’t have said I was keen to go to Chamonix on holiday. Reluctant and worried would have been a better fit. But my parents and brother have been to Chamonix a lot and love it so much that they return time and time again. They were convinced that we would love it to but … Continue reading A reluctant adventurer’s guide to Chamonix
For ages I put off going to Legoland Windsor because everyone I spoke to had only ever got there by driving. And it’s a blooming long way from where we live on the west coast of Scotland. I imagined Legoland being completely isolated, somewhere out in the sticks, in some wonderful little village that you … Continue reading Guide: Traveling to Legoland Windsor from Scotland
With a cycling obsessed five year old thanks to his experience of the UCI World Championships in Glasgow, when I was looking to get away with the two boys for a few days before school started again, Aviemore kept popping into my mind. I remember holidays to Aviemore from my own childhood and being dragged … Continue reading Cycling, steam trains and ice cream – four days in Aviemore
Every single year I say how much I want to explore the west coast of Scotland. And every year we end up not doing it for whatever reason. Usually fear of the weather and the infamous midge. But after six months of being confined to our house, two lost jobs and a very real urge … Continue reading A slice of heaven at Camusdarach Campsite, near Arisaig
I wasn’t sure whether the idea to take the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston back home to Perth in Scotland with my 18 month old little boy was a stroke of genius or whether I’d actually lost my mind. My toddler and sleep certainly don’t go hand in hand… I’m still waiting for the time … Continue reading Riding the Caledonian Sleeper with an 18-month-old
The 5:30am wake up is worth it when you get to enjoy a daybreak 7:30am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. It was pretty windy but the views are so amazing that we couldn’t bring ourselves to sit inside. We braved the wind to enjoy the views but with a toddler in tow there was … Continue reading A couple of days on the Sunshine Coast, BC
Flying with a baby. Usually the stuff that pops up in nightmares but since actually having a baby I’ve learnt this really isn’t always the case. Yes babies cry, but in my flying experience with Little A in the past year, I’ve discovered that adults are far more annoying than any baby, mine or otherwise, … Continue reading Flying long-haul with a 10-month-old
Travelling with a baby can be the stuff of nightmares but with a bit of planning it can actually be a rather enjoyable experience. Who’d have thought it?!
Continue reading All aboard… Riding the rails from Glasgow to London
I imagined my first post about London with a baby being filled with lovely photos of us all relaxing in the parks and taking in the sights. Life doesn’t always go to plan, and probably even more so when you’ve got a baby in tow.
I LOVE staying in hotels! The super comfy beds, incredible breakfasts and an opportunity to just relax makes a stay such a treat. Nestled on the clifftop just outside of St Andrews, the Fairmont is a special place to escape to.
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