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Halloween at Legoland Windsor We arrived at  Legoland Windsor  about half an hour after it had opened. It didn't take us long to find a parking space and walk to the entrance. After a quick bag search and a visit to the guest services (which took longer then necessary), we showed our tickets at the main gate and entered Legoland ready for a day of Lego themed fun! We just happened to be visiting while Legoland was celebrating Halloween so there were plenty of spooky decorations to add to the atmosphere.  After a visit to the toilets (it seemed that everyone else had had the same idea), we popped into the coffee shop. After finding out that there was a 15 minute wait for hot drinks, we decided to forego the coffee and set off to explore. We had a quick stop at the Rebuild The World area before then heading on down into the park. Because the entrance to Legoland is at the top of a hill, you have 2 options to make your way down into the pa...

My First Year As A Blogger Dipping my toe into the world of blogging   It was whilst we were camping at the  Moreton Camping and Caravanning Site in August last year that I began mulling over in my mind that I'd quite like to start writing a blog about the fun that we get up to when we're camping. The thought had previously crossed my mind, but there were so many other thoughts that had also accompanied it. My first thought was would I be good enough? (I'm still trying to decide on this one a year later!) My other thoughts included, would anyone want to read it, will I find enough to write about, how do I go about setting up a blog and how do I direct people to my blog? Let's just say that, the first few months were a very steep learning curve and I wouldn't have even been able to start writing my blog if it wasn't for my very supportive husband and son! But let's go back to the very beginning! Apparently, it's a ...

Last week we published our Campervan Road Trip Playlist (Part 2). We hope that you enjoyed our rather eclectic mix! This week, we are very pleased to be publishing Volkswagen Camper Adventures Road Trip Playlist (Part 2). I have to admit that number 3 is on my extended playlist! Enjoy! My Campervan Playlist (part 2) by Volkswagen Camper Adventures Back in July, in collaboration with  The Chaotic Campervaners , we posted our  camper van playlist , and due to the popularity of said blog, we're going to bring you part two! Like last time, we've teamed up with the 'Chaotic' ones, and will publish their blog on the 18th September. So... without any further ado, I bring you playlist, part 2! (Ooh ooh, that rhymed! 😁) 1. Surfin' U.S.A. by The Beach Boys.   Well, what do you expect from a family of beach lovers?  The 60s superstars are a big hit in our van, and also featured in part one of our playlist, with one of their later records, Kokomo. 2. Rockafeller Skank by F...

Campervan Road Trip Playlist (Part 2) We really hope that you enjoyed part 1 of our Road Trip Playlist and Volkswagen Camper Adventures Playlist Part 1. We're very pleased to again be releasing this blog in collaboration with Volkswagen Camper Adventures.  You can check out their road trip playlists and read their other blog posts by following this link to their blog. Unlike Volkswagen Camper Adventures playlist, my playlist doesn't include songs that provoke precious memories. The reason for this is that I want to hold tightly onto the response that these tunes give me. I feel that if I play them too often, that (as a friend once said) 'they might wear out'! One such tune is Arthur's Song by Christopher Cross. This reminds me of being in a friend's car many years ago. This friend always drove old bangers that often broke down and we always ended up having 'adventures'! A 'quick' spontaneous evening trip to Wales (from our homes in London...

We hope that you enjoyed our 'Keeping Kids Amused' blog that we published last week in collaboration with our friends Volkswagen Camper Adventures. This week, we're very pleased to be publishing Volkswagen Camper Adventures tips for 'Keeping Kids Amused'. Enjoy! How To Keep The Kids Amused When Camping I've been asked on numerous occasions, how do I keep my kids occupied when we go away in the campervan. The truth is, I don't find it too difficult. The majority of times we book a campsite, it's usually because of its local attractions. That may be a beach, a theme park, a museum or whatever else we decide we wish to experience. When we are visiting these attractions, the van is only really a space to sleep and eat breakfast, so we don't really spend much time in there. My wife and I have camped at coastal sites ever since our first trip away together, and as a youngster I spent many a holiday at the seaside in my parents caravan, so it...

Keeping Kids Amused Whilst Camping We are very excited to again be releasing this months blog in collaboration with our friends over at Volkswagen Camper Adventures. Volkswagen Camper Adventures are a family that love camping, campervanning and caravanning. Next Friday, we will be publishing their blog about 'Keeping Kids Amused whilst Camping'. But if you want to head over to check out their blog, then follow  this link. We;  The Chaotic Campervaners; love camping and campervanning!  But the first time that we felt brave enough to take our son camping was when he was 2 years old. The reason that we were so reluctant to take our son camping was that he is (and always has been) a very active child, who is always on the go and is full of energy! In fact, on this first camping trip, the woman in the next tent told us at the end of our holiday that she had thought that we had twin boys because she didn't think that it could be the same child running around the wh...