Family Adventures and Travel

Ideas for family days out, holidays, and cultural experiences tailored for midlife parents and their children.

Enchanted City, Newcastle, a cold night, bright lights, and one very happy small boy

Enchanted City, Newcastle, a cold night, bright lights, and one very happy small boy

A cold Newcastle night, bright lights and one very happy small boy. A little family adventure that reminded me why the simplest outings often … View Post
Skating into midlife at Life Science Centre, Newcastle

Skating into midlife at Life Science Centre, Newcastle

It may have rained, but nothing dampened our spirits Tonight kicked off the Christmas spirit Tonight officially marked the start of Christmas for us. … View Post
Celebrating 50 in Crete: my all-inclusive escape to the Mitsis Royal Mare

Celebrating 50 in Crete: my all-inclusive escape to the Mitsis Royal Mare

Some holidays are about seeing the sights. Others are about slowing down enough to actually enjoy them. Our nine-day family escape to Mitsis Royal … View Post
Forest Holidays Strathyre: our log cabin family break in the heart of Scotland

Forest Holidays Strathyre: our log cabin family break in the heart of Scotland

Family escape to the woods: our log cabin adventure in Strathyre Some holidays feel like they’re plucked from a lifestyle magazine. Others are … View Post
A festive family tradition: Our trip to Edinburgh at Christmas

A festive family tradition: Our trip to Edinburgh at Christmas

Edinburgh at Christmas: our festive family tradition There are cities you visit once, tick off your list, and move on from. And then there’… View Post
A Festive Family Day Out at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

A Festive Family Day Out at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei

Wrapping up warm This year’s Christmas adventure was supposed to be simple. We needed to book tickets for The Alnwick Garden Christmas Light … View Post
Beamish Museum guide: tips for families and travel information

Beamish Museum guide: tips for families and travel information

Beamish Museum: stepping back in time with the family Some family days out are about keeping the kids entertained. Others remind you that they’… View Post