Author: A shot of the world
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Everything You Need to Know Before Travelling New Zealand
When we booked our trip, we only had a couple of weeks to plan our itinerary and didn’t have much time to research some of the basic things you need to know, such as the tipping etiquette or whether you need to bring cash. So here’s everything you need to know before your camper van…
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Easy Makeup for Holidays
If you’re anything like me (a busy mum), you want to look like you’ve made an effort without actually having to make the effort. Whether you’re holidaying at an all inclusive or you’re backpacking around, you don’t want to be spending hours in the morning getting ready, or spending a fortune on permanent treatments before…
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6 Days in Reykjavik in Summer with a Toddler
When we were planning our trip to Iceland, I started looking at itineraries of things to do for a week but everything I found suggested travelling the ring road. We wanted to base ourselves in Reykjavik as we were travelling with a toddler, and I was 7 months pregnant at the time. The thought of…
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24 Travel Goals for Families in 2024
Travel is one of the best ways to bring your family closer and spend quality time together. Not only do you get to explore new places and create memories together, but you also get to watch your children grow into the adventurous young people you want them to be. If you haven’t thought about setting…
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Rome: How to Spend 4 Days in the Italian Capital
Whilst on holiday in Poland, we decided to book our next adventure to Lithuania. Unfortunately, due to COVID travel restrictions, we had to change our plans last minute and we ended up booking Rome! Our birthdays are both in September so we like to have a long weekend break around the end of the month…
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How to get more holiday at work
Welcome to our ultimate guide on how to get more holiday at work and maximise those precious days off! We get it – we all want more time to explore, unwind, and recharge without sacrificing our work commitments. In this blog, we spill the beans on clever time management techniques and the art of striking…
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How to Get the Most Holiday in 2024
Are you dreaming of an adventure-packed year ahead without breaking the bank on annual leave? Look no further! We’ve cracked the code to maximize your holiday days in 2024, allowing you to revel in 52 days of travel bliss while only using up 27 days of your precious annual leave. If you’ve read my post…
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Our Stay in a Yurt at Waterperry Alpacas
If you’re looking for a countryside escape, the yurt at Waterperry Alpacas won’t disappoint! For my 30th birthday, Alex surprised me with our first trip away with our daughter Adelaide, who was 8 weeks at the time. With no idea where we were going, we packed up the car – full to the brim with…
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What to Expect at a Polish Wedding
Whether you’re thinking about tying the knot abroad and immersing yourself in a different culture, or you’ve been invited to a wedding by some Polish friends, there are a few things you can expect at a Polish wedding! First of all, I’ll give you some background into our own experience. In August 2020 we were…
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Rescue a wild animal
We have a pussy cat, Mia, who at the best of times is the sweetest thing alive. Sadly though, she does still have her natural animalistic tendencies and has been known to bring in the odd mouse or two. The (early) morning of VE Day 2020, she decided to bring us an unusual and unwanted…