Liverpool One in the centre of Liverpool, UK are hosting a neat little Ice Festival at the moment. The kids met Santa and had a turn at an ice slide and ice skating. So cute. #itsliverpool #uk

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The open road. Driving around the gorgeous Glyder Fawr in northern Wales. #wales #landscape

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The amazing Central Library in Liverpool, UK. They have a kids reading room that our 2 adored. A perfect place for families on a rainy day. #uk #itsliverpool

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"Reaching further than everyone else means sometimes standing alone." A proud goose basking in the Autumn sunshine at Llanberis, Wales. #wales #landscape

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Babbling brook in a remote corner of northern Wales near Glyder Fawr. Beautiful. #wales #landscape

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Quiet reflections at Llanberis, Wales. #landscape #wales

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Living The Dream: What About The Kids?

Dan & Clair certainly claim to be Living The Dream, but how has their decision effected their children, and the kids education most importantly. Read more to discover how their biggest worry, became their truest validation.

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Playgrounds and sunshine and Mum. Everything to make any child happy. At Llanberis, Wales. #wales #kids

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Gorgeous autumn sunset colours over northern Wales near the small town of Capel Curig. Love it! #wales #landscape

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Kaudulla Elephant Safari, Sri Lanka

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Kaudulla Elephant Safari: Up Close With Sri Lanka’s Wild Elephants

Seeing elephants in the wild was a dream come true. If you’re looking for adorable photos of elephants, you must check out this post. But this story turned hairy when a male elephant charged one of the jeeps in our convoy. Find out what happened.

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Now that's a bubble! Finding fun surprises in the park at the centre of Betws-y-Coed, Wales. #familytravel #wales

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Eurail Pass On The Ultimate Europe Train Trip: 8 Countries In 50 Days

There are so many choices to be made when considering a train trip across Europe. Which countries, cities, and train routes? What days or months to travel? It’s a challenge and a little overwhelming just thinking about it all, so I decided to write down our epic journey for you.

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Eurail Pass For Families: Is It Worth It?

At first glance a Eurail pass seems like a daunting contraption. Finding what you need to get, and deciding where you want to go on your European train journey, may feel like a complicated process. But once you figure it out the rest is easy. We have laid out a comprehensive guide so you know what to expect and how to tell if a Eurail pass is your best option.

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Always time for 1 more selfie. I love my beautiful family. ❤❤❤ #selfie #wales

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"there's beauty in the small details when you're willing to stop and look." Walking through the gorgeous town of Betws-y-Coed in the north of Wales. #wales #gorgeous

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Pulled over on the side of the road driving through Snowdonia national park in the north of Wales. Nature's Autumn colours are entrancing. I'm hooked. #wales #snowdonia

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Harbour in Caernarfon in the north of Wales. Gorgeous one day, perfect the next. #wales #caernarfon

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Try saying this town name! It's the 2nd longest town name in the world! Located in the north of Wales, we tried asking a few locals if they could pronounce it and they all made it look so easy. Can you say it? Try starting with the short version, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, then work your way up... Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Arrrgh! #wales #weird

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What's It Really Like: Eurail Pass For Families

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This is Wales. #cardiff #wales

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Golden Buddha at Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka. #tbcasia #srilanka

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Food In Crete: The Food, The Whole Food, And Nothing But The Food

There is one lady in Crete determined to bring back the Cretan diet. And she is doing it from the very house she was born in. From the very oven her mother cooked in. And inspired by the very same love she remembers growing up with.

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What?! Finger Snapper

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Follow me. Going with the flow of the crowd at a beautifully ornate temple in Sri Lanka. #tbcasia #srilanka

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Basking in the sunshine. #srilanka #tbcasia

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"Strayin alive!" Wild elephants are unpredictable. One of the alpha males charged the jeep just moments later. #srilanka #tbcasia

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Always stay curious. Thus little guy seemed to think humans were more interesting than Sigiriya Rock. #tbcasia #srilanka

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Plush leggings: like having dogs in your pants

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"Purpose is found in the journey, not the destination." #tbcasia #srilanka

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Perfect panorama from the top of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka. #tbcasia #srilanka

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Scenic flight by Cinnamon Air in the south of Sri Lanka. Stunning! #srilanka #cinnamonair #tbcasia

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The Tower Of London Poppies: History In The Making

We almost discovered the magnificent display of poppies at The Tower of London by accident, but we were glad we did. 888,246 handmade ceramic flowers symbolised British individuals who had fallen in World War I. My 5-year-old daughter gazed over the sea of crimson and said something that I’ll never forget...

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Living The Dream: When Crushed Creativity Is Set Free

I recently met Nomad is Beautiful in Athens, Greece. This nomadic couple have fought hard to leave behind a life devoted to other people’s businesses and spend time on their own creativity and happiness. In all sense of the word they believe they are Living The Dream.

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Top 15 Christmas Travel Gift Ideas For Adults

Here is a list for my Mum, Dad, family and friends or perhaps your family and friends, that will help them give you the right gifts this Christmas. One that will be helpful in your suitcase or, at the very least, fit!

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Top 11 Christmas Travel Gift Ideas For Kids

With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start buying presents. It’s the hardest time of year for us as our families seek to spoil our children with wonderful, fabulous, giant gifts that… don’t fit in our suitcase.



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So cute. One last memory of Sri Lanka as Erin jets back to Wales to rejoin our epic family road trip. #tbcasia #srilanka

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Cow with some view. Sigiriya Rock dominating an otherwise undulated landscape. Stunning! #srilanka #cinnamonhotels #tbcasia

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Forge your own path. Sri Lanka is #amazing. #srilanka #tbcasia

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