Category: UK

Is Wales Affordable? Wales Castles Trip Costs from 2011 and Honest 2026 Prices

July 7, 2026

Two hours into a Wales castles road trip, the sheep stopped us cold. A dozen of them, spread across the road like they owned it. I got out, waved my arms, clapped. I even tried yelling. Nothing. One of them blinked, I think. This post covers every pound we spent on a 2011 North Wales trip: two […]

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North Wales Travel Guide: UK’s Best Castles + How to See Them Your Way

June 9, 2026

It’s June, the peak travel season. We arrive at the colossal fortress, Caernarfon Castle. As we push through the wooden doors, thick enough to cease a battering ram, we step into an immense empty courtyard of this fortress. Almost no one else is there. Meanwhile, at the Tower of London, thousands of people are stuffed like […]

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2 Days in London with Kids Budget: Honest Breakdown of Every Dollar

April 28, 2026

“How much did you spend in London?” It’s the question I get asked most when people find out we lived near London for years, and the honest answer? Our London budget for 2 days with kids came to £1,454.66 (about $1,847). But here’s what really matters: what that money actually bought us. And the answer everyone wants? […]

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2 Days in London with Kids: The Ultimate Trip Guide to Make It Amazing

April 14, 2026

Age-specific recommendations, realistic time estimates, bathroom locations (!), money-saving tips, and what to skip. Everything you actually need for a successful London weekend with toddlers, kids, or tweens.

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