Neither Sophie or I had done any long distance driving in France before so here is some advice for families on the road.
Read full articleBienvenue Francais!
We are here, we did it, we actually did it and oh my god does it feel good.
Read full articleBon Voyage...Big Yellow Storage
Tickets are booked for the Ferry and today is the last day for getting everything out of the flat.
Read full articleReasons to choose France for travelling with a family
Here are our four main reasons why France can be an ideal location for travelling with a family.
Read full articleDestination France...we think!
Setbacks, delays and plan-b's have all been laid in our path as if to try and steer us away from travelling. But ever more determined we are now heading to France. Read full article
Make like a tortoise
Ever taken a walk through a forest with a small child? About half an hour and 200 yards in, you realise this is not going to be the way it used to be. Exploring with a child, to whom everything is new and exciting and often eye level, is a totally different experience to the adult version of travelling and sightseeing. Read full article
Family planning
Under pressure, I suppose Andy and I might admit to being a little bit geeky. I know, we hide it well, right? Rhetorical question, shush. So I'll confess - geeking out on planning and research is exciting. It makes it all real for us. But how do you make it real or exciting for small children (and at the same time ensuring it's not a total shock to them). It's such an intangible idea for them, especially when they're very young. Read full article
Listen to this
Was sitting listening to my LISTEN TO THIS playlist on Spotify and it got me thinking.... Read full article
Discussion is good. Isn't it?
"I'm reading the blog."
"Brilliant! Leave a comment then, come on...."
"Ah, no. I'm not a believer."
But I won't do that!
Life is hectic at the moment and, let's be honest, that's not helped by my inability to organise a piss-up in a brewery. Actually, that I could manage - but cleaning it up afterwards? No hope! So, things I'm looking forward to not having to do for the next six months: Read full article
Recent Posts
- Road trips with kids in France 19-Apr-2013
- Bienvenue Francais! 16-Apr-2013
- Bon Voyage...Big Yellow Storage 14-Apr-2013
- Reasons to choose France for travelling with a family 05-Apr-2013
- Destination France...we think! 01-Apr-2013