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There is one musical that Isaac has been desperate to see ever since he discovered it – Something Rotten!!
I know several of the songs, thanks to them being played (and performed) regularly in my car and as part of his A-Level Performing Arts course, but until I saw it…
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Living in Dublin does not really begin with the map. It begins with the first week when someone has to get to work, buy milk, find the right bus stop and still make dinner before everyone gets too tired. The city can look compact from a distance, then feel…
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The UK is packed with entertainment destinations that turn an ordinary trip into a memorable experience. From world-famous music venues and cultural festivals to buzzing nightlife districts and historic performance halls, every region offers something unique for travelers looking to combine sightseeing with live entertainment.
Whether you are planning a…
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I have lived in Bournemouth for thirty plus years and have always loved admiring the beach huts, but until now, I thought they were fairly inaccessible to the general public.
This glorious Bank Holiday weekend, I was lucky enough to be offered a beach hut to review through Sobo Beaches,…
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A luxury suite in Prague costs less per night than a standard room in Manhattan. A 5-star resort in Vietnam runs 50% to 70% below what a comparable property charges in California. Business class seats from London to Singapore, booked with airline miles during off-peak windows, cost roughly £150…
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I am very lucky to call Dorset and the Jurassic Coast home and I love to explore as much as possible, when I get the chance.
One of my bucket list items is to do the Jurassic RIB Ride, which takes you out on a RIB from Lulworth Cove to…
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Every year, millions of British travellers, who have grown accustomed to their familiar planning habits, find themselves scrolling through the same beach resort listings, the same city break packages, and the same well-trodden hiking trails, without ever pausing to consider that more exciting, lesser-known alternatives may be waiting just…
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Last weekend I enjoyed a short break to Gibraltar, a small British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered to the north by Spain and overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. It is famously dominated by The Rock of Gibraltar, a monolithic limestone mountain standing at…
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A road trip sounds simple. You pick a destination, you grab your snacks, you get in the car and you hit the road. But the truth is, the car that you choose can shape the entire experience. Whether you’re planning a coastal cruise or a rugged inland escape, it’s…
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The Welsh Valleys stretch across South Wales in a network of steep-sided landscapes shaped by their industrial past. Former mining communities have steadily evolved, offering families a mix of heritage sites and outdoor routes. What was once known for coal and iron now provides a varied setting for a…
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
