Pexels – CC0 License When scuba diving, it’s important to return to the surface of the water slowly, so that your body has time to adapt to the decreasing pressure. If you surface too quickly, a condition known as ‘the bends’ can take root, in which you will feel tremendously nauseous, joint pain or even …
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5 Jobs You Can Do Remotely (online)
Working-from-home; remote working; online jobs – these terms have become more common during the recent pandemic and consequent lockdowns. What used to be rather unusual has now become the norm – leading to more work-from-home job opportunities and remote working possibilities. This blog post outlines 5 jobs that you can do remotely and don’t …
Holidays with Kids in a 5 Berth Caravan
I have a good friend with three children and they find it really difficult to get a reasonably priced hotel room that sleeps all five of them. They have solved their problems by recently buying a large 5 berth family caravan instead from Bailey of Bristol. Our kids love caravan holidays. You can really slow …
All The Essentials To Pack For Your First RV Trip
If you’ve never experienced RV life before, it can seem a bit scary to imagine. How can you survive out on the road with just a small living space?! Granted, most people with an RV won’t live in it 24/7 – you can, and you might choose to in the future, but take baby steps …
Tyres Maintenance Tips for Winter
We tend to either use our cars less in winter (less places to visit as we indulge in staying home with a hot chocolate and a romantic movie!) or more (as bicycles and walking lose their attraction as the weather turns icy, grey and rainy) but either way, our tyres need a moment or two’s …
Hate Camping? You Should Try Glamping
If you love taking trips with your entire family, you have likely looked into going camping before. For some people camping just isn’t their “thing” – the idea of sleeping in a cold tent with barely any decent food and no hot showers doesn’t exactly sound like a dream holiday, right? If you hate camping …
3 Tips For Learning French Before Your Trip To France
France is a fantastic holiday destination that’s perfect for all kinds of travellers. If you travel alone, there’s plenty to see or do. As a couple, you can enjoy the streets of Paris in the City of Love. Even families get the holiday of a lifetime in Disneyland! There’s truly something for everyone, but this …
Ciudad Encantada (The Enchanted City) Cuenca near Madrid
For the children’s birthdays, rather than the big presents and parties that they enjoyed in our past life, we now try to visit a new city/ place of interest. For Princess D’s 9th birthday we visited Cuenca, near Madrid. We enjoyed a two night stay in the most charming boutique hotel located in one of …
A Trip to Xativa Castle
If you are looking for more beautiful places to visit in Spain be sure to also check out our post about The Enchanted City, Cuenca A Trip to Xativa Castle Located on a beautiful, imposing mountain above the town of Xàtiva, 34 miles south of Valencia, Xàtiva Castle predates Roman times. The strategically positioned twin …
Tips For Families When Preparing To Travel To Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the best destinations to visit with the entire family because it has countless attractions suitable for every member of the family. Hong Kong houses some of the most popular theme parks in the world, namely Disneyland and Ocean Park. Kids can also enjoy shopping in toy streets, and adults can …