European Travels Archives - Page 2 of 5

72 Hours In… North Norfolk – Featuring Four Beaches & Banksy

January 17, 2023January 11, 2023 by Elle Steer

In August 2021 we had to cancel our summer holiday to Scotland, due to personal circumstances, at the very last minute. With an absolute immediate need to feel the water on my skin and the sand in between my toes (not to mention make it up to the children who were understandably a bit gutted) we booked a cottage about an hour away from the coast in North Norfolk for some August beach fun. And yes, an hour was as close as we could get in travel restricted covid times without remortgaging our house!

Lapland – How Much Did It Cost?

January 13, 2023February 5, 2020 by Elle Steer

Lapland, Finland, The North Pole (as the girls like to call it) is one of those dream holidays that I would estimate is on many an actual or theoretical bucket lists for adults and children alike. But is it doable?

OK so let’s talk about money!

One of the most important research questions when looking at booking a trip is for us, and for the many, cost. I am talking the real full cost. Not something many talk about right?

Our Portugal Road Trip – Why We Hired A Car

January 15, 2023November 22, 2017 by Elle Steer

a family holiday to Portugal Algarve Foia

It might only be two small weeks in the year, one week even, but holidays I am sure we all agree are so important. They are one of the things we tend to most look forward to and can teach you so many things, about culture, about each other, about life.

Hello. I'm Elle a travel and photography obsessed Mum of two based in England. With my family lifestyle and travel blog I love to share affordable attainable travel and days out in the UK and beyond. We love to discover off the beaten track (as well as the more trodden occasionally too) experiences to see as much of the uniqueness of the world and culture as we can, around school and a corporate 9-5. Hidden gems are our jam and give me mountains and beaches over crowds and cities any day of the week. In the UK we love the outdoors, waterfalls, hikes and sharing the best of British beaches. We also adore a National Trust. Nothing better than a National Trust on a quiet Sunday. I hope to inspire and help you realise travelling with children doesn't have to compromise your travel plans. Come along for the ride..