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If you’re thinking about learning to ski, it can be a bit intimidating. But there’s no need to worry – getting started is easier than you might think, especially if you pick the right resort.
Some places are just better for rookies, with easier runs, helpful instructors, and a laid-back…
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I am a big lover of flying and for Christmas I was gifted a Helicopter Flight over Bournemouth and Poole with Bliss Aviation.
I waited to book until the summer, to hopefully take advantage of the clear weather and, despite some rain in the morning, the skies had cleared for…
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You may not have put much thought into how hiking trails are made. In fact, some may even assume they’re natural, forged out of the masses trodding on the same beaten steps. In truth, they’re extremely fragile ecosystems that require careful considerations around the environment.
Ancient paths and lessons from…
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Each year, Narberth becomes a gathering point for those who take food seriously. On the 27th and 28th of September, the 2025 edition returns as a timely celebration of regional craftsmanship and culinary depth. This event speaks to the strength of local communities and their ability to present food…
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Last night we were invited to the opening night of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Bournemouth Pavilion.
It might have been an amateur production by Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company (BBLOC), but you wouldn’t have known it!
The cast, the set and the orchestra were all amazing with interactive…
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If you’re a parent organising a car trip, your mind is usually bursting with excitement about the places you’ll visit, what snacks to pack, and which games will keep the children entertained. At the same time, with all the fun you are planning, there is one very practical thing…
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Kids Week, Society of London Theatre’s annual audience development initiative, is back for 2025 and we cannot wait!
Last year we took advantage of this fantastic offer and took the kids to see Mean Girls, Hades Town, Les Miserable and Frozen!
It is a great way of taking the kids to…
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There are so many different angles that you can take when booking a cruise. From senior specialties to LGBTQ+ friendly cruises, the major lines will generally include options that suit a range of lifestyles. Family cruises are one of the most commonly searched for forms of expeditions, with many…
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We love a visit to Marwell Zoo, near Southampton as it is a fabulous day out that all the family enjoy.
New for Easter 2025 is their Around the World in 80 Species event and its not to be missed.
Running from Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025…
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We first visited SandWorld back in 2014 and were Wow’d by the incredible sculptures that were on display, which included tributes to Dr Who, WW2, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.
We were invited back to visit SandWorld in Weymouth for their 2025 festival and we were not disappointed!
The breathtaking,…
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
