tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post3223287497560700881..comments2023-11-03T09:15:22.062+00:00Comments on Not Even a Bag of Sugar: Why Holiday in the UKKykareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00316100979546486127noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-14819596134932276812013-06-05T15:45:19.222+01:002013-06-05T15:45:19.222+01:00I think that holidaying in the UK is a really good...I think that holidaying in the UK is a really good and enjoyable thing to do. I recently went on a <a href="http://www.allenscaravans.co.uk/holiday-home-parks/important-info/350-shortbreaksintheuk" rel="nofollow">short break in the UK</a> and I would highly recommend it to others.Kykareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316100979546486127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-35252415157965178112011-08-16T08:41:32.085+01:002011-08-16T08:41:32.085+01:00Not doing heights and speed I havne't really e...Not doing heights and speed I havne't really explored theme parks, I have done Blackpool Pleasure beach once and was proud of myself for going on the Grand National - then it burnt down.<br /><br />I am looking forward to taking Joseph to Diggerland and Thomas at Drayton Manor.Kylie Hodgeshttp://notevena.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-20034297738159932752011-08-16T08:40:10.934+01:002011-08-16T08:40:10.934+01:00Yes, its amazing, we drive to Germany once a year,...Yes, its amazing, we drive to Germany once a year, and we got lost last year and ended up in Maastricht, it made me laugh that in Australia you get lost you might end up in a different suburb, in Europe you end up in a different country!Kylie Hodgeshttp://notevena.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-49898306689187610802011-08-16T08:39:11.201+01:002011-08-16T08:39:11.201+01:00Some of the glamping options here are awesome, I w...Some of the glamping options here are awesome, I was looking last night and we're spoilt for choice. It's not a cheap option but cheaper than a hotel for a week! I can't really be doing with buying a load of equipment, especially if we end up hating it. My husband has a physical disability and can't really sleep on the floor or a camp bed. <br /><br />Yes it was just like a proper English seaside holiday, I was really pleased I could experience that through his eyes!Kylie Hodgeshttp://notevena.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-52695222953403271972011-08-16T08:36:56.217+01:002011-08-16T08:36:56.217+01:00We are kind of loathe to buy any camping equipment...We are kind of loathe to buy any camping equipment as I don't think, as a family, we'll get on with it. Corey really needs a bed as he can't manage to get on and off an airmattress or camp bed. A lot of the "glamping" options have proper beds, which is a big drawcard!<br /><br />We are definitely hostellng when we do our European adventure just before Joseph starts school!!!Kylie Hodgeshttp://notevena.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-79408727258372646292011-08-16T03:01:35.414+01:002011-08-16T03:01:35.414+01:00Camping is great with kids as its social and you d...Camping is great with kids as its social and you don't have to worry about knick-knacks. I haven't been glamping, you know we are more old school. Our Black Wolf tent is VERY EASY to erect, there's lots on the market now that are. We take doonas instead of sleeping bags to make for cosier sleeping. We look for beautiful camping grounds, one of the biggest benefits of camping is that for not very much money you can have the best locations - close to the beach or with incredible unspoilt views. The family caravan parks are okay, but sometimes a bit bland. The most important thing to get right with camping is the food. We always go out for coffee in the morning. We cook on barbecues, usually buying food fresh each day if we are camping near a town. Taking fruitcake and other sustaining snacks is a must. (If you go camping I will send you my apricot and sunflower seed loaf recipe).<br /><br />I'd love to do some of the long walks in the UK - Coast to Coast or Hadrian's Wall. I think we would do that with a service that drives our bags for us rather than carrying gear, just cause of the kids.<br /><br />Fred also really enjoyed staying in the youth hostel in London, meeting people in the kitchen and most youth hostels have outdoor play areas and high normal kid noise tolerance.Penni Russonhttp://twitter.com/eglantinescakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-14914239608558446552011-08-16T02:59:14.162+01:002011-08-16T02:59:14.162+01:00Hi Kylie, I hear Glamping is the only way to go bu...Hi Kylie, I hear Glamping is the only way to go but I am really a 5 star hotel kind of girl...however my daughter camps out several times every year with husband 4 children. Along goes a mini fridge, a freezer, a mini oven etc. They have a HUGE tent, with all the required furniture and a massive canopy that goes well beyong the limits of the tent. It lowers the temp some 10 degrees or so. In summer it is essential. Going along with all this style of camping I gave her a special solid plastic egg box, to transport a dozen eggs with out breakage. It's not for me but they love it. YES down here it is a long way and a lot of $ to get anywhere. Rhodes in September sounds lovely. So glad the little Joke-Teller had a good time, seaside donkeys and ice cream sounds so very English to me.Jane of Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-36003106251708563562011-08-15T20:24:40.397+01:002011-08-15T20:24:40.397+01:00Sounds so appealing! The state I live in is HUGE. ...Sounds so appealing! The state I live in is HUGE. The idea that you can hop in the car and go to different countries is amazing.Jessi Bennionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098377761995034171.post-75881787520572059852011-08-15T14:14:44.782+01:002011-08-15T14:14:44.782+01:00Not to mention that the UK has some of the best th...Not to mention that the UK has some of the best themeparks in Europe! If you're into that jazz, which I am.Allison Dixleyhttp://twitter.com/AlphaParentnoreply@blogger.com