June 19, 2013

Our Big Family Road Trip: Italy from North to South

Riardo, medieval castle

    After a week in Orvieto it was time to move south.  We headed down to a small town called Riardo near Caserta, situated in the Campania region of Italy. As we travelled from the North to the South of Italy the difference between the two soon became evident.  The country is beautiful, with [...]

How to Enjoy the Mediterranean With all the Family

Porto Katsiki, Lefkada island

    The Mediterranean may well be a holiday destination that you’ve always wanted to visit – after all, its charm is timeless. When you’re travelling with a family, however, there are other considerations to be made. Selecting the right itinerary is important, but the simple reality is that very few children are going to [...]

Our Big Family Road Trip: Lake Bolsena

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    About a 40 minute drive away from our rental in Sermugnano near Orvieto was Lake Bolsena.  Lakes were to feature quite regularly during our trip, providing us with a cool place to paddle beneath the warm sun even when we were miles from the sea.     We visited Lake Bolsena frequently during [...]

Our Big Family Road Trip: The Bustle of Rome

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    We decided to make the hour and a half journey into Rome.  We hoped to do so much during the day. Statues and sculptures seemed to be everywhere.  Even the bridges were adorned with them, and not on a small scale either.  Great, elaborate statues would rise high above, each telling a story [...]

Have Kids, Will Travel: Why Having a Large Family Won’t Stop Us Seeing the World

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      Before we set off on our trip we were feeling quite anxious. Nine weeks travelling through two different countries, from one place to another, was a long time after all. Nine weeks travelling a 3000 mile round trip with ten children, nine of whom would be under 10 years of age, surely [...]

How to Plan a Big Family Gathering with a Difference

big family party on the beach

      While we all lead busy, stressful lives these days, making time for your loved ones is vital, as family and friends are what life is all about. Many people barely get to see much-loved members of the family due to their various other commitments. This is why it is important to actually make [...]