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Smart Packing List for London at Christmas & New Year: what you need, what you don’t, what is nice to have
A super practical, no nonsense packing list for London at Christmas & New Years for families with kids. If you are traveling to London at Christmas or New Year with children, this practical family packing list helps you stay warm, dry and comfortable all winter long. Visiting London at Christmas and New Year is magical, especially with kids — festive lights, Christmas markets, ice skating, theatre shows and cosy cafés. But winter in London also means cold temperatures, short days and unpredictable weather, so packing well makes a big difference. We spend most of our winters in this part of the world, so we know this type of climate extremely well!…
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Visiting London with kids: all you need to know for a perfect first visit
Planning a family trip to London? This essential guide to visiting London with kids covers the best things to do, where to stay, how to get around and practical tips to help you plan a fun, stress-free family city break. London is one of the world’s most exciting destinations for a family vacation. I first visited the city when I was a child myself and, decades later, I still vividly remember the excitement and sense of wonder of this one-of-a-kind capital. The shops!The parks with squirrels!The lights on the Thames!The museums! That first trip sparked a real love affair with London (and eventually led to me living there for several months to…
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Family Packing List for London: what to pack for London in each season
Tried and tested, realistic family packing list for London. If you are packing for London with kids, this family-friendly London packing list covers what to wear, shoes and travel essentials for every season Packing for London with kids is mostly about being comfortable, prepared for changeable weather, and ready for lots of walking. London is very family-friendly, but distances are big and the weather can be unpredictable, so a little planning goes a long way. This packing list is designed for families, with practical suggestions that work whether you’re visiting with toddlers, school-age kids, or teens. Documents & Travel Essentials Before anything else, make sure these are safely packed (and double-checked…
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One day London itinerary for families: how to spend a day in London with kids and see the landmarks
How to see London’s landmarks in one day with kids in tow: One day London itinerary for families on their first city break to London. This summer, we had the chance to spend a day in London with kids, an opportunity that fill me with joy (I adore London, it’s such a fantastic city for kids!) but also a little bit of apprehension. There is do much to see and do in London, so many ways to go about planning a day there, I could not narrow down what to prioritize! As I went through my mental list of things to do in London with kids, I kept going back…
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Fantastic family road trips we loved (and how you can plan them too!)
Epic family road trip ideas: best road tips with kids in Europe and the US we loved! Updated October 2023. Family road trips are my favorite type of family vacation. I love being in the car while the landscape flows around me and the car is filled by chats of the kids in the back and the mud from the radio. I love the sense of purpose of being on the road to a destination, the freedom to stop when you wish and the excitement of reading on the maps and road signs new, promising and exotic names. Our kids share this love. As much as they like to hop…
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9 fantastic places to visit in the UK with kids for a perfect family holiday
Fun, beautiful and interesting places to visit in the UK with kids: holiday destinations in the UK perfect for families with children. The UK has been my favorite destination for years. I first visited when I was a kid myself, during long summer road trips in England, Wales and Scotland in my parents’ Italian plated car, driven all the way from Rome! I then explored several parts of it when I studied English on summer programmes and eventually realised my dream of living in London, an experienced I adored and that made London my first real city love. It is important for me to show the UK to my kids.…
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2 days in Northern Ireland: family-friendly weekend itinerary
Northern Ireland itinerary: Northern Ireland highlights and practical tips for a 2-day road trip in this stunning part of the world.
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One day in Cardiff: walking itinerary and must see attractions
Last weekend I participated in a travel blogging conference called Traverse and spent a couple of days in the lovely city that hosted it: Cardiff. The capital of Wales, Cardiff is located on the southern Welsh coast: it overlooks the synonymous bay and has a history that dates back to Roman times. It was my first time in the city and to make the most of it, I took a self-guided tour of its castle and then joined some of the activities generously offered by the conference organisers: a walking tour of the old town and then a visit to one of Cardiff’s most peculiar museums, The Dr. Who Experience. The latter was incredibly enjoyable…
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To the moon and back: a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester (UK)
Last month, we took a family trip to Thomas Land UK and, after the visit, we found ourselves with a few hours to spare before we could board our ferry back to Ireland. We were travelling by car, so we looked at things to do with children in the East Midlands, and soon found out a place that caught our attention: the British National Space Centre in Leicester. Space is a subject we all find fascinating, in our household: both my husband and I love looking at the night sky and just recently we had noticed the kids seemed to follow our amateur astronomer footsteps: my son, in particular, is…
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A day out with Thomas the tank: a family trip to Thomas Land UK
My family is made of 4 people, but we have a fifth honorary member: Thomas the tank engine. My son discovered Thomas for the first time when he was 1, during a summer vacation in Italy, and for the following four years he kept his love for his hero alive: Thomas toys, clothes, DVDs – we are a family that usually avoids branded stuff but with Thomas we were simply powerless. For my son, it’s a love affair and since the heart has reasons that reason cannot understand, we decided not only to let this feeling blossom but to reward it with maybe the most cherished present of all: a…
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Highlights from a family week end in Enniskillen with kids
Family itinerary for a weekend in the area of Enniskillen with kids. One of our most pleasant week-ends away, in the last couple of months, was a trip to Enniskillen, in Northern Ireland. We went there with the children and the Italian grandparents: we left Dublin on a Friday afternoon, excited for this impromptu cross-border road trip, and armed with maps and nibbles, we drove north. Enniskillen is the largest town in county Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, and sits in a beautiful spot: built on a natural island which separates the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne, it is surrounded by water, accessible throughout the town through gently sloping lawns. What to…
