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Destination UK

Finding Dorset's Poppy Fields

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July 22, 2019

I love instagram for giving me ideas for days out with the kids and something I have been wanting to do for a while is to take the kids to see a field filled with flowers.

Eliza is my little flower girl and during our country walks, can often be…

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Destination UK

Kayaking out to Old Harry Rocks on the Jurassic Coast

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July 16, 2019

My husband has kayaked out to Old Harry Rocks with Kian a few times now, but I have always been left in charge of the small people.

Last week was our 14th wedding anniversary and when he asked what I wanted to do, it was top of my wish list.

We…

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Destination UK

Testing out our new Paddle Board on the River Stour

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July 13, 2019

My husband has been hinting that he wanted his own paddle board ever since had a SUP lesson in Studland Bay with Fore Adventure last year, so I surprised him with one for his birthday.

We knew the kids would be keen to give it a try too, so decided…

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Destination Europe

Where to stay when visiting Futuroscope

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July 10, 2019

When researching our recent holiday to France, I wanted to stay as close to Futuroscope as possible.

The area around Futuroscope reminded us of Milton Keynes as is surrounded by a business park and hotels, so there are plenty to choose from, including one on site, but we opted…

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Destination Rest of the World

3 tips for enjoying long haul flights with children

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July 5, 2019

Everyone gets a bit terrified when planning a long journey with children. The benefit of a car journey is that you can stop every now and then to get some fresh air and a little personal space. Travelling by aeroplane, however, is a different matter entirely. 

We’ve all seen it…

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Destination Europe

Staying at La Citadelle at Puy du Fou

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July 3, 2019

When I visited Puy du Fou for the first time last year, I stayed at Îles de Clovis, which is a middle age lake-side settlement with fifty huts built on stilts, with thatched roofs and half-timbering, that were eco-designed to recreate the authentic ambiance of a village from the…

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KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk