Lifestyle & Experiences

Travel, places, products and experiences tested in real life, from family adventures to the things that make everyday life more interesting.

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
A Day of Adventure at Northumberland Zoo

A Day of Adventure at Northumberland Zoo

A day filled with exploration and fun at the zoo This past weekend, we ventured to Northumberland Zoo. It is nestled at Eshottheugh Farm … View Post
Explore Legoland Windsor: a family adventure with LEGO magic

Explore Legoland Windsor: a family adventure with LEGO magic

A LEGO-filled family adventure at Legoland Windsor If you’ve got a little LEGO lover in the house, there’s a good chance you’… View Post
Little C discovers the Cyrus Cylinder at The British Museum

Little C discovers the Cyrus Cylinder at The British Museum

The first thing I’ll admit: taking a six-year-old to the British Museum is both brilliant and exhausting. By brilliant, I mean Little C … View Post
Family review: Atrium Prestige Hotel Rhodes, Greece

Family review: Atrium Prestige Hotel Rhodes, Greece

Atrium Prestige, Rhodes If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a midlife mum, it’s that holidays aren’t just about … View Post
Mirror, mirror: Growing up with body dysmorphia

Mirror, mirror: Growing up with body dysmorphia

I’ve spent most of my life in a complicated truce with the woman staring back at me in the mirror. As I inch … View Post
The Burgoyne Hotel, Yorkshire: a toddler-friendly gourmet escape (yes, really)

The Burgoyne Hotel, Yorkshire: a toddler-friendly gourmet escape (yes, really)

  Hotel with stunning scenery on doorstep Disclaimer This stay was part of a press collaboration, but all opinions and observations are my own.  … View Post