Aurora Borealis or northern light above kirkjufell mountain in iceland


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Destination Europe

Why a visit to Iceland is top of my bucket list

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July 18, 2018

Visiting Iceland has been top of my bucket list of destinations for a few years now, but events have conspired against us each time we have tried to book a visit, but we are hoping that next year is the year we get there.
Why visit Iceland?
As a student I…

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The Pirates are back this summer at Weymouth Pavilion

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July 17, 2018

We love a good pantomime and it seems they are no longer relegated to the run up to Christmas these days.
Following 2017’s record breaking summer season at Weymouth Pavilion, Made-to-Measure Productions are delighted be returning with a brand new Swashbuckling Pantomime production of Pirates of the Pavilion! .
This year the Natural History…

Travelling when pregnant


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Family Friendly

Travelling While Pregnant: Top Tips

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July 16, 2018

If you choose to travel while pregnant, there are plenty of considerations to bear in mind – your health as well as that of your baby is paramount. Here are some top tips to bear in mind to ensure smooth sailing when you’re travelling while pregnant.

Pack efficiently
There are extra…


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Jacob's First Ski Holiday


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Jacob's First Ski Holiday – a children’s book to prepare young skiers for their first snow holiday

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July 14, 2018

Nick Robinson, founder and CEO of Maison Sport the online platform for booking qualified and professional instructors in France, Italy and Switzerland, has written a book for to help prepare them for their first skiing holiday.
The beautifully illustrated book is aimed at children aged four to eight and tells the story of Jacob,…

Scent Stik


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Get Festival Ready with Scent Republik Scent Stiks

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July 10, 2018

Festival season is almost upon us and my thoughts have already turned to what we are packing for Camp Bestival.
I have to admit that beauty products are normally way down my list when it comes to camping and festivals, but one thing I insist is on is smelling nice.
Scent…

Arundel Castle


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Destination UK

Our favourite castles to visit in the UK

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July 9, 2018

Did you know that the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from J.K. Rowling OBE’s Harry Potter books and movies has topped the poll of 1,000 kids aged six to 16 – despite not being real?
The study on the top 10 castles that kids want to visit was commissioned by…

Jurassic Coast


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Kayaking


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Destination Rest of the World

Top tips for staying safe on your beach holiday

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July 6, 2018

When you’re looking forward to soaking up the sun’s rays and swimming in the sea on your summer holiday, injuries and accidents are often the furthest things from your thoughts. However, it is worth bearing in mind that many British holidaymakers are injured at the beach every year.
The sea,…

Diggerland


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Destination UK

A wet weather visit to Diggerland, Devon

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July 3, 2018

All the way back in 2015 we visited Diggerland in Devon on a beautiful spring day, so when we were invited back, we couldn’t wait to see if anything had changed.
We left sunny Bournemouth in the tropical heatwave we have been experiencing and headed west, armed with suncream 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