Gap Year


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Destination Rest of the World

How to plan for a gap year trip

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June 27, 2019

Your once little ones have now reached the terrifying age of 18 and are officially no longer children. Suddenly the doors of life burst open and things that were once illegal are now part of their everyday lives; being able to vote, get married, apply for a mortgage, get…

Tower-Bridge


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Destination UK

Tower Bridge celebrates its 125th birthday with exclusive family events this weekend

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June 26, 2019

Did you know that Tower Bridge was officially opened on 30th June 1894 and is celebrating its 125th birthday this Sunday with a host of 125th birthday events taking place over the coming weeks.

To celebrate the official anniversary weekend, on 29th and 30th June, you can meet the…

Microscooter


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Plane


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Destination Rest of the World

5 Travel Essentials for a Sunshine Holiday

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June 21, 2019

You have booked a sunshine holiday and now the planning us begun, but what essentials do you need to take with you.

If you are travelling by plane, beware of weight restrictions on your suitcase and whilst it is tempting to take a different outfit and shoes for every day…

Matilda


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Destination UK

Matilda the Musical on tour!!

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June 18, 2019

We first saw Matilda the Musical in London back in January 2017 and then last year we took Eliza to see it and she fell in love.

When we found out that they were taking the musical on tour, we made sure we booked tickets to see it when it…

Matilda-Southampton


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1066 Battlefield


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Destination UK

Teaching the kids about the Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey

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June 13, 2019

A couple of weeks ago, we were invited to stay in a stunning holiday cottage in Littlesea, by Kent and Sussex Cottages.

We travelled up on Friday night via the motorways, however, on Sunday we came home I decided to take the coastal route back through Sussex so we could…

Waterfly-backpack


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Reviews

WATERFLY Folding Smart Backpack

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June 11, 2019

Travelling with kids is fun, but you need to be prepared.

When mine were little we used to load up the pram / buggy with everything we needed for a day out, but now they are a little older, we take a backpack with us for the supplies we…

Go-Ape


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3-Summer-Mews


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Destination UK

Staying at Summer Mews with Kent and Sussex Cottages

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June 5, 2019

When travelling, as a larger than average family, we prefer the convenience of staying in a holiday cottage rather than a hotel as it gives us the space to relax without getting under each others feet.

In May we were offered a weekend break with Kent and Sussex Cottages and…

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