7 Free things to do in Cardiff Bay, Wales

If you are heading to the Welsh capital, then you need to make time to visit Cardiff Bay. This fantastic waterfront development is only a short train or bus ride away and has plenty to see and do, you can easily spend a whole day here.  There is always a great atmosphere in the bay, all year round, with the old docks lined with buzzing foodie spots, bars and independent shops as well as intertwined with historical buildings and heritage and while there are a lot of activities that are well worth the admission fee, there is plenty to see and do for free and here are 7 of our favourites. 1. The Pierhead Building   This Iconic red brick Grade 1 building which looks out across the Bay is well worth a visit and is completely free to wander around and take in the stunning interior and architecture along with its informative exhibition and gallery space which tells the story of the building. 2. The Senedd   The main public building of the Welsh government and Centre for Democrac......

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3 European Destinations that should be on your bucket list

I've been lucky enough to travel through a lot of Europe, in fact I spent over a year taking trains from one city to another and I came across a few places that I felt really should be more popular than they are and thought I would share a 3 slightly alternative destinations to the more popular places such as Paris and Amsterdam (which are both fantastic in their own rights but very busy!).  While these destinations are not exactly unknown they are at times overlooked in favour for bigger more bustling cities but they are still easily accessible with city breaks being an option if you fancy a dash of culture after 2yrs of limited travel. Just remember to make sure your Passport is up today and you have any required visas before travelling as well as double check what their Covid entry requirement are.  St Marks Church in Zagreb 1. Zagreb Zagreb the Capital of Croatia is really a very special and unique city yet most don't even consider it in favour for coastal destinations su......

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The Ultimate Autumn Family Camping Bucket list - 7 places to go

We love camping and have done a lot of it over the years, we have camped from early spring through summer into autumn and each season requires different things and as long as you are prepared there isn't any reason why you cannot go camping in the autumn as a family. If you’re looking for a way to travel that allows you to disconnect from the fast pace of modern day life and spend time in nature, connecting with your family, whilst the weather’s still reasonably temperate, then now is the time to do it before winter really sets in. Not only does camping provide a cheap family holiday , but it’s also environmentally friendly and easy to organise as a family… indeed, it’s as simple as packing a few things in the boot and heading off into nature! Many people are noticing that life has become much more distracting in recent years, especially when it comes to family time and connecting with each other - due to smartphones, tablets, computers and video games it’s necessary to c......

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Dreaming of Winter in New York

Swirling snow and Times Square, Christmas at Bloomingdales and wintery walks through Central park, all of those things are calling me right now and if I had the money and time I would jump on a plane and be there in a New York minute.  Are you also crazy about New York City? You've seen all of the great NYC tourist commercials, from the classic "I Love New York!" to the latest ones that seem to feature 20 seconds of Central Park and little else. Harry Nilsson once surmised that, "The Lord must be in New York City", and he really did seem to have a point. What's stopping you from going to the city to see for yourself what the epic hubbub is all about? There's a heck of a lot more there than meets the eye of even the most seasoned traveler or native. Is New York City really the place of dreams ? There are a thousand movies, songs, stories, and plays that celebrate the enduring majesty of the Big Apple. Is it all hype? Not hardly! New York Cit......

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Our 2016 travel Wish List

The boys running free in Tenby earlier this year Well 2015 was pretty action packed, not only did we introduce Baby G into the world but we also took him on his first overseas trip to the Netherlands when he was just shy of 4 months old, a trip which involved many trains, trams, underground, buses and an over night ferry from Harwick to the Hoek of Holland as we embraced slow travel . We also spent some time on a beautiful organic farm in Somerset and enjoyed a fair few city breaks with our favourites being London (we do a big tip there each year) and Bath  as well as spending some much needed relaxing time in West Wales mainly around Tenby , Narberth and exploring  Bluestone . We also crammed some camping and festivals in over the summer and glamping in Sussex this Autumn. Our time was spent discovered castles, exploring National trust properties and embraced us changing from a family of 3 to a family of four. Mr A in Cannes  A New year means a whol......

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