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A Gorgeous Getaway to the Peak District

Over Easter, I was keen to get away for a few days with my husband and daughter. But as I am beginning to truly comprehend,…

Lifestyle

How Do You Read So Much?

I’ve always loved to read. From staying up late to read one more chapter of Harry Potter as a kid, to spending afternoons in used…

Family Travel

Hotel Review: The Rose, Deal

The main inspo for our family getaway to Deal in Kent, was seeing The Rose Hotel on Instagram. I just knew I had to stay…

Personal Life

Thirty Five

You read that correctly, I’m thirty five, lads. Which if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, may make you feel just as old…

Travel Guide to Deal, Kent

I’m just back from the seaside, where we spent a few days of half term, on a family staycation. (My adventures now revolve around term…

Travel Guide To Valencia, Spain

Thanks to the pandemic and the world falling apart, there was a 2.5 year period where we didn’t do family holidays abroad. We managed to…

A Fabulous Hen Weekend in Leeds

A Relaxing Honeymoon in Greece at Marbella Elix Hotel

19 Awesome Weekends Away In The UK

Hey, there!

Oh hi, yes, hello. I'm Kara.

I'm an explorer, a plant lady, a mum of one rebellious 4 year old, a thirty-something feminist, a career gal and a ~sometimes~ content creator.

This used to be all travel all the time, but since I had my daughter my priorities changed. You'll certainly find family adventures here, as I show my kid the world, but you'll also find rants about motherhood, with a bit of interiors and style thrown in for good measure.

Let's go! x