We went to Le Mans two weeks too early! I was jealous hearing about all the action of the Le Mans 24 hours race in the town over the weekend from our friends and social media channels. However, we did have lots of fun and didn't need to navigate the city through the influx of the Le Mans 24 hour race fans. From our trip here are the my tips for visiting Le Mans: 1. … [Read more...] about 5 + 1 things to do in Le Mans with kids
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6 top tips for a long road trip with young children
Over the past years we've had our fair share of long road trips transversing Europe with young children- baby, toddler and pre-schooler aged. Initially, with only one child or when Hugo was just a baby and Angelina was a toddler I had no concerns about driving across Europe as the lone adult with them (and our dog). Times have changed. I now aim to squeeze … [Read more...] about 6 top tips for a long road trip with young children
Baby travel essentials: travel cot, the LittleLife Arc2
The other day, we were chatting with Dadonthebrink about our holiday packing; what we've taken with us that's needed and what's been redundant. (All this bought on by the holiday packing infographic at the bottom of my car travel post) We got talking about one of our investments - the LittleLife Arc 2. Is a travel cot a baby travel essential? Over … [Read more...] about Baby travel essentials: travel cot, the LittleLife Arc2
On the Brink of Holidays: the Packing List
. We're all going on a summer holiday... la la la lalala We're packing all 3 kids, including our 6 week old, into the car and are heading over to France to a Siblu holiday village. This a first for us: we've travelled quite a bit, but it's usually been a flight or road trip to visit family or friends, but at least stay in a hotel. Now we'll be staying in a caravan, though a … [Read more...] about On the Brink of Holidays: the Packing List
A Long Drive “Home”
. . Weert, The Netherlands Car packed, tyres pumped up, Littlins fed, bathed and had bedtime story. Dog discovered that we are packing the car, so he was first in, keen not to be left behind. Oh-so-lovely-Daddy: “Tell me again, which way do you usually drive the first bit? ViaMichelin suggests something different.” Me: “You know what, I’ll drive the first bit and hand … [Read more...] about A Long Drive “Home”