Room at Harbourview Inn.

17 stylish family hotels in Charleston (good for adults too!)

Charleston has an exciting hotel scene that makes creative use of its bounty of historic buildings. For me, the architecture was a big draw to the city and I spent my time there taking endless photos of my next dream house, finding new charms on every street. And Charleston’s hotels offer the opportunity to actually … Read more

Lower McCloud Falls

32 epic bucket list family vacation ideas

We love all sorts of family travel – from annual holidays in classic seaside towns to epic bucket list trips that broaden everyone’s horizons. For this post, we’re focussing on the latter. We asked expert family travel bloggers to help us put together an ultimate round-up of bucket list family vacation ideas. From African safaris … Read more

Things to do in Charleston with kids

16 unmissable things to do in Charleston with kids

Charleston is one of the most pristine cities I’ve ever visited, filled with row after row of colourful, perfectly kept houses. Add to that a hefty dose of Southern charm, horses with carriages roaming the streets, historic homes, and you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the 18th Century. It’s romantic to the extreme, … Read more

California Road Trip Itinerary - Big Sur

The Best Road Trips in the USA – 22 Epic American Road Trips

Dreaming of an American road trip and not sure where to start? This is a round-up of the best road trips in the USA, featuring everything from the classic Route 66 and Pacific Coast Highway to more off-the-beaten path options like a road trip in Alaska. From the colours of fall to the most stunning … Read more

Little Pink House - Airbnb Charleston

12 Most Charming Airbnbs in Charleston

Charleston is filled with dream homes – I was bowled over by the colour, cuteness and character of so many we passed on the streets. But to truly get a taste of what it’d be like to live in one of these gorgeous abodes, Airbnb and its alternatives are the obvious choice. I spent hours … Read more

South US Road Trip - Savannah

Road Trip: Southern USA – An Epic Deep South Itinerary

The allure of southern USA has been calling me for years. I wanted to experience that famous Southern charm, the music, the moss-laden trees, the accent, the mountains, and all the colourful cities and quirks that make up the southern states. It’s a big area y’all, so coming up with a south US road trip … Read more

Blue Ridge Parkway

A little update – plus news we’re heading South!

Update: See our posts from this trip: Three weeks ago, I was feeling blue. It was exactly a year since we set off on our big road trip around California and I longed for another adventure. But this year has been one of uncertainty and we’ve found it hard to plan things in advance. Over … Read more