There are a million social media accounts and blogs out there telling you how to worldschool your little kids! How to get all that family freedom you want! Inspiring you with the joy of lazy PJ days, museum trips, and exploring…… It used to be so easy – regular playground visits, baking days, and heading … Continue reading Worldschooling and Homeschooling Older Kids – Keeping that Family Freedom Feeling!
We’ve posted before about how getting an English Heritage annual membership can save you money if you’re seeing the sights in the UK. However, saving money isn't the only good thing about getting a family membership! Our kids were delighted to learn about an extra bonus they got as part of our family annual membership … Continue reading THE ENGLISH HERITAGE MEMBERSHIP BONUS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE!!!
No-one wants to spend money unnecessarily – especially when it comes to travel. And the UK can be an expensive country to visit! When you’re trying to do it with a bunch of kids too, the costs can add up pretty quick! But there are ways to stretch your budget, without compromising on having fun. … Continue reading HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON FAMILY TRAVEL IN THE UK
If you follow us on Instagram, you probably heard about the multiple cancelled flights home from our recent Dominican Republic holiday! Not a good way to end a relaxing vacation!!! However, that end was completely salvaged by the absolutely amazing hotel we were sent to – Dreams Onyx Punta Cana! We were only there for … Continue reading DREAMS ONYX RESORT, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – FAMILY HOLIDAY REVIEW
Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana is on a huge site! And I mean huge!!! There are dozens of buildings, each with around 20 or so rooms, surrounding a long, palm tree lined walkway from lobby to beach. There’s a big pool roughly mid-way along it, plus another pool right on the beachfront, though the beachfront … Continue reading BAHIA PRINCIPE GRAND PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – FAMILY HOLIDAY REVIEW
Our life as Place Based Homeschoolers has been defined by microadventures. It’s almost impossible not to have them!!! Microadventures are described by Alastair Humphreys as “an adventure that is short, simple, local and cheap – yet still fun, exciting refreshing and rewarding.” (Visit his website here!) They’re a fab way to intentionally boost your Place … Continue reading THE ROLE OF THE MICROADVENTURE IN PLACE BASED HOMESCHOOLING!
How cool is this door?! We’ve called ourselves worldschoolers for as long as I can remember! (If you’re new to worldschooling, check out our what is worldschooling article here!) But in the last few years, we’ve slipped into something different without even realising! (I’m looking at you pandemic travel restrictions!) Place based education – or … Continue reading WHAT IS PLACE BASED EDUCATION? (OR PLACE BASED HOMESCHOOLING!)
If your kids are learning about the Romans, or if you’re coming to the UK on a family vacation, you might be thinking about taking a trip to some Roman ruins. But which?! There’s so many scattered throughout the country! Having visited quite a few sites in our time, we’re here to tell you that … Continue reading WROXETER ROMAN CITY AND REPLICA VILLA – UK FAMILY TRIPS
If you’ve ever wanted to wander through a magical landscape with your children, then Dewstow Gardens and Grottoes should be high on your to-do list! It’s a world filled with twisting, turning paths, leading you to dozens of rocky, stepping-stones crossing narrow streams and traversing small ponds, all surrounded by lush green foliage. It’s one … Continue reading THE ENCHANTING DEWSTOW GARDENS AND GROTTOES – UK FAMILY TRIPS
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