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Discover what to do in Whitstable
Having discovered the Kent coastal town of Whitstable many years ago, it has become a firm family favourite if we ever want to breathe in the salty sea air and feel the restorative benefits of being at...
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An Epic Guide To The Best Toddler-Friendly Holidays in the UK
I’ve often been asked if it’s easier to go travelling with a baby or with a toddler. Both throw up different problems from what to pack and bring, to how to keep them entertained on flights or long...
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What To Expect At Land’s End in Cornwall
We’ve been to Cornwall on many family holidays over the years and the one place that is hugely popular for tourists is Land’s End – a headland which is the most westerly point of England, and the...
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Things To Do in North Devon – Even In The Rain!
After recently spending a long weekend in Combe Martin, in north Devon with John Fowler Holidays Parks, the MTM family discovered a new meaning to wet weather! When the immediate forecast predicts...
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Strawberry Picking at Crockford Bridge Farm
Who else loves strawberry picking as much as we do? It’s a great family day out – you get to enjoy the fresh outdoors, the kids enjoy being able to run outside and we all get to pick as much fruit as...
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Introducing the Kidventures Family Travel Podcast
If you read the blog, you’ll know I love everything about family adventures, whether it’s planning them, sharing articles, or making videos. And it wasn’t a huge leap to launch a podcast to chat with...
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Dining at The Kingston 1 – Solo restaurant review
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, has a huge choice of high-street restaurants and independent eateries to choose from, so what will make a new kid on the block stand out? Sometimes, there’s no need for...
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Talland Bay to Polperro walk: All you need to know
Don’t you just love it when you stay somewhere and you discover some local insider knowledge? Had we’d not been told about the Talland Bay to Polperro walk in Cornwall, we would have missed the...
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Dotty – Follow our caravan renovation journey
For those who follow My Travel Monkey and listen to my podcast Kidventures, you’ll know that I have been toying with the idea of converting a van for several years now. Well, now that dream has become...
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A Fantastic Guide To The Best Christmas Markets in Surrey
The run-up to Christmas isn’t complete without heading out to a Christmas market. There’s something about the smell of cinnamon and roasted chestnuts, as well as the twinkle of brightly coloured lights...
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24 hour guide: Best things to do in Cheltenham at Christmas
Can you really get into the festive spirit and discover the true essence of a destination in one day? I spent 24 hours in the Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham and discovered a magical array of...
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A family stay at Ellenborough Park hotel
During the infamous Cheltenham Festival, you’d be hard-pressed to get a reservation at Ellenborough Park hotel – so booked up in advance are their luxurious rooms for the special racing event. But it’s...
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Six Reasons To Visit Siena With Kids
Siena in Tuscany has always been an Italian city I’ve wanted to visit ever since watching the exciting opening scenes of the Palio from 007 movie A Quantum of Solace. If you haven’t heard of the Palio,...
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12 Reasons Why You Should Go To San Sebastian With Kids
San Sebastian with kids? Yes! Very much so as we discovered. When most people talk about the Basque city of San Sebastián – the first thing that springs to mind is its gastronomic wealth (read here for...
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Top Nine Things To Do In Norfolk With Kids
If you’re looking for a staycation but want a huge spectrum of different scenery, towns and coastline then a holiday in Norfolk should be top of your wishlist. With a National Park, picturesque...
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Best family restaurants: Eating out with kids in Lisbon
Eating out with kids in Lisbon is a lot of fun and not only is there a fantastic choice but the quality of the food is incredible. In fact, it is so good that the city was declared the world’s top...
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Top Things to do in Palma with Kids
Even though I had a fun girly weekend in Mallorca (read here for the Top Things To Do in Palma de Mallorca) which mainly consisted of us drinking and eating, I do envisage taking Monkey back to Palma...
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Mayfield Lavender Farm: All you need to know
A trip to our local lavender farm is an all-time favourite family day out for us. And we’re so lucky that we have one only a 10-minute drive away. If you choose the right time, you can get almost no...
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Where To Go Pumpkin Picking In Surrey
*Updated for 2022 Halloween has always been a huge occasion for Americans. Our US friends take pride in trick-or-treating, scary costumes and houses that have been transformed into spooky lairs. Draped...
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The Best Places To Eat and Drink in Las Vegas
*updated October 2022 If you’re looking for where to eat in Vegas or where to drink in Vegas – or even good value eateries – you’ve come to the right place! Having been several times – these are my top...
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