Zombie Run- Scare Yourself Fit No one can run away from a global pandemic, but by outrunning a Zombie Apocalypse I felt better about the human condition, whilst getting in better condition…   Zombie’s-eye view of Cumbrian Hills Out-running pandemic and apocalypse In January 2020 my New Year’s resolution was, as always, to get fit. I didn’t realise last year I’d be doing it in a pandemic. And I never would have predicted that this year I’d be doing it with the help of zombies. Is that ice or frozen zombie finger? Image by The Family Adventure Project Zombie Apocalypse – how did that h ..read more

Zombie Run- Scare Yourself Fit No one can run away from a global pandemic, but by outrunning a Zombie Apocalypse I felt better about the human condition, whilst getting in better condition…   Zombie’s-eye view of Cumbrian Hills Out-running pandemic and apocalypse In January 2020 my New Year’s resolution was, as always, to get fit. I didn’t realise last year I’d be doing it in a pandemic. And I never would have predicted that this year I’d be doing it with the help of zombies. Is that ice or frozen zombie finger? Image by The Family Adventure Project Zombie Apocalypse – how did that h ..read more

February’s Light Up Cheltenham festival celebrates the town’s classical Regency heritage by throwing a rainbow at it when darkness falls. You can book a guided tour of over 30 lit up buildings, ride an illuminated big wheel, or just wander, and wonder what famous visitors like King George lll would have made of it all. Looking for some fun, accessible and uniquely Cheltenham things to do at half term? This sponsored post should add a splash of colour to your plans …. Light Up Cheltenham -Things to do in Cheltenham Escaping the February-ness of winter February in the UK isn’t traditionally know ..read more

February’s Light Up Cheltenham festival celebrates the town’s classical Regency heritage by throwing a rainbow at it when darkness falls. You can book a guided tour of over 30 lit up buildings, ride an illuminated big wheel, or just wander, and wonder what famous visitors like King George lll would have made of it all. Looking for some fun and accessible things to do in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire at half term? This sponsored post should add a splash of colour to your plans …. Light Up Cheltenham -Things to do in Cheltenham Escaping the February-ness of winter February in the UK is ..read more

Half a century of piste grooming and ski hospitality combined with the vast terrain of the Grande Massive make Flaine a popular French Alps destination in winter. The resort is high enough for snow to provide a cool white blanket early and late season, making it a reliable choice for families looking for an active Christmas or spring break. But it’s the stark architecture that grabs your attention and won’t let go, particularly during a snow fall. In this family skiing in Flaine review, a partly sponsored post, we put this established French mountain resort to the test with our teens… Flai ..read more

Biking The Camino de Santiago  Up for a cycle challenge? Have you thought about tackling a Camino de Santiago cycle route? There are loads of different ways to cycle ‘The Way of St James,’ reaching into all corners of Europe, some physically harder than others. But to claim your Compostella certificate you only need to cover the final 200km. My family is proof it is possible to do a big chunk of it with three kids. In fact, it’s an excellent way to see a slice of rural Spain and experience some of the Camino’s traditions and rituals. We took the family on the classic Frances route from ..read more

Looking for things for kids in Manchester this half term? In the centre of metropolitan Manchester, the recently landscaped cathedral gardens enclose the Urbis building; home to the National Football Museum, the mecca. In this guest post Laura Keeler explored Manchester for kids by taking her footie mad crowd to a national football museum that manages to be both modern and nostalgic… Manchester for kids. -scores behind the doors. Image by Laura Keeler What to do in Manchester with kids? Try this: Sitting proudly in an oasis of open space the National Football Museum stands out a mile ..read more

Had enough of expensive European cities? For the last six months we’ve been focussing on Tunisia as a family destination. The north African country is an intriguing blend of familiar and different; a land where African spice meets Mediterranean fruitfulness. In this advertising post, a collaboration with the Tunisian Tourist board and four other family travel bloggers, we launch a free e-book that guides you through the capital of Tunis and surrounding area. Here’s an extract from Tunisia Beyond the Beach. Download it in full if you are looking for somewhere new and exciting to travel in 2020 ..read more

What do they drink in Tunisia? From a strong coffee in a cafe with its own camel to a mint tea on a terrace that’s been serving tourists since the 1960’s, it’s cool to sip on a hot drink in this North African country. But drinks also come chilled in the form of everything from fig liqueur to juices. You can go wine tasting and even go olive oil tasting. And if you visit Tunisia with kids there’s plenty of treats for them too. Oh and yes, I did say olive oil tasting! More of that later. In this advertising post for the Tunisian Tourist Board here’s five ideas for what to drink in Tunisia and w ..read more

Mixing the flavours and vibe of the Med with the character and spice of North Africa, Tunisia is a great escape for a long weekend or short break. While it’s always been a favourite of the package holiday tourist, it’s not all about sea, sand and all-inclusive sunshine deals. If you base yourself in and around Tunis, you can enjoy a long weekend as varied as they come. After visiting Tunis, Sidi Bou Said and Carthage recently, here’s my advertising post for a weekend in Tunis and the surrounding area… Even the camels are chilling out at Carthage. Image by The Family Adventure Project Weeke ..read more