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    Guest Post: How To Put Up An Awning Without Getting A Divorce

    How to put up an awning without ending up in a divorce court Famously nicknamed ‘the divorce in a bag’, a caravan awning can test the mettle of even the healthiest relationships. Putting one up can be fiddly and patience-testing. No wonder then that for some stressed out couples, it’s ‘til death – or ‘til an awning argument – do us part. However, as with many things in marriage and in life, clear communication is the key to a successful outcome. And in this case, it’s worth taking a deep breath and persisting as, when it comes to putting up a caravan awning, that second pair of hands is really…

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    UK Travel Bucket List: Guernsey

    AD | This is a sponsored post I’ve now been stuck on this little island for over two years thanks to COVID and the lockdowns. I know that I’m not alone but I also know that, like me, you’re ready to get back out there as safely as possible. Being locked down made me re-evaluate what is on my doorstep. OK, so transatlantic flights and far-flung jaunts might be off the cards for, well, the foreseeable future, but the UK is an incredible place to live and travel. Today’s blog post is all about my UK travel bucket list – starting with one little island in particular: Guernsey!

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    48 Hours In Aberdeen: My Top Picks

    AD – this is an sponsored post but all thoughts are my own We can now travel again and I am absolutely buzzing. Last year, during the worst of the lockdowns, I made a pledge that I would travel as much as possible when we were once again allowed to. I’ve got some lovely trips and weekends away planned and I can’t wait to pack a suitcase and get exploring. If you’ve got 48 hours to adventure around Aberdeen, you’ll need my top picks! Take A Tour Aberdeen is incredibly picturesque. If you’re a history geek like me, you’ll want to see what kind of history surrounds you when enjoying…

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    My Staycation Goals For Summer 2021

    In collaboration with Hotels.com, but all views are my own. We’re only a few weeks away from lockdown restrictions easing and I am praying that everyone can stay safe, stay healthy and get to the summer. This year, it doesn’t look like I’ll be hearing the flight attendant to put my seatbelt on for landing. Instead, it seems like a summer staycation is on the cards. Luckily, the UK has some incredible spots for summer. Here are my staycation goals for summer 2021… Cornwall I used to visit Cornwall as a child every year. I’ve never been back as an adult but I am desperate to go back. This summer,…

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    How to Plan a Family Day Trip

    *Guest Post It can be hard finding the time, energy, and funds to go on a full-blown vacation as often as we’d like. Fortunately, regular family day trips make for an easy and versatile alternative. Here are a few tips for planning a great day with the people who matter most to you. Have an Itinerary The first step to planning a family day trip is, well, the planning. Throwing your hands up in the air and just trying to wing it is a recipe for disaster. Come up with a list of sights, locations, or activities you’re interested in, then see about making an itinerary that minimises stress and…