Victoria was one of the biggest surprises of our Canada road trip. It somehow manages to feel like a capital city and a relaxed seaside town all at once. The harbour is busy with seaplanes and boats, there are gardens and beaches close to the centre, and everything seems to move at a gentler pace. … Read more
The little mountain town of Revelstoke (or Revy as it’s locally known) is often overlooked in the rush between the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver, but for us it was a highlight. In fact, it’s one of the many places in BC I could imagine living – yes, I did look up the house prices! It … Read more
Vancouver was one of those love-at-first-sight cities for me. As soon as we drove in, I was wowed by the mountain views and how the skyscrapers seem to grow from among the forest. Add to that the coastline, forested islands and beautiful beaches, and I can see why so many people want to move there. … Read more
I’d been dreaming of Tofino for more than ten years, ever since some surfer friends we met in Mexico told us about it. And now I’ve been, I think I’ll be dreaming about it forevermore. It was a huge part of why we did our whole Canada road trip. Even the drive there feels special. … Read more
Before planning our Canada road trip, I had no idea getting a campsite in the Canadian Rockies is as competitive as getting Glastonbury tickets. At one point, I had five devices open and my place in the queue ranged from 500 to 30,000 on each one! This isn’t something that’s easy to do on a … Read more
Banff National Park is one of Canada’s most famous landscapes, stretching across the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. It’s a place of towering mountains, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, hot springs and vast forests, all centred around the lively mountain town of Banff. It’s one of the headline stops on almost every Canadian Rockies road trip. Banff town … Read more
Canada was on our family travel wish list for years, and this three-week Canada road trip lived up to every hope we had for it. Starting in Calgary we travelled through the Canadian Rockies and across British Columbia, finishing on the west coast in Vancouver. Along the way, we camped in national parks, ziplined through … Read more
If you’re looking for an outdoorsy family holiday in Europe, the Black Forest deserves a place on your shortlist. This beautiful region in south-west Germany is filled with dense woodland, mountain lakes, storybook villages, and an impressive number of attractions designed specifically for families. Austria, Switzerland and the Dolomites tend to get more attention for … Read more
Europa-Park has flown under my radar for years, but as soon as I heard about the Europe-themed park (one of the biggest in Europe!), I knew we needed to visit. And now I think you should too! We’ve done a few Disneys, Universals and smaller theme parks around Europe, and Europa-Park is definitely up there … Read more
Packing for a family holiday can feel like a mammoth and mind-boggling task. There are so many variables to think about, from the weather to your baggage allowance, and it’s so easy to overpack. But after years of travelling with kids, from UK weekends to month-long road trips, we now have a master family packing … Read more