Author: Lyndsey OHalloran

A summer of fun at Wroxham Barns

A summer of fun at Wroxham Barns

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Press tickets We’re very lucky here in Norfolk that we have some really amazing attractions for families and one of our personal favourites is Wroxham Barns. Since our last visit there have been some new additions and we couldn’t wait to check them out.

Back to school essentials

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Post contains gifted items and affiliate links (marked with *) It feels like we wait so long for the summer holidays to come around and then they are over before we know it. It’s now time to start thinking about getting prepared for the return to school in September. In not so many weeks we’ll be packing those school bags again so today I’m sharing some back to school essentials!

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Theatre review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Norwich Playhouse

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Press tickets Years ago, when I was growing up, I remember seeing the film Priscilla Queen of the Desert and thinking ‘wow, I’ve never seen anything like this before’. This week, at Norwich Playhouse, Priscilla is hitting the stage and I got to go and experience it for myself on opening night.

A half-term family break at Butlins Bognor Regis

A half-term family break at Butlins Bognor Regis

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Butlins provided us with a food plan as part of our stay We originally booked a term-time ‘Just for Tots’ break at Butlins as we’d planned to go in 2020… we all know how that turned out. Now, two rearrangements later and we finally had our half-term family break at Butlins Bognor Regis.

The key step in preparation for the travel is planning and doing some research ahead of time. When on the road you are bound to feel the discomfort of missing some of your favourite things from home, but it is easily fixed with a bit of preparation and packing all the things that you might need. Of course, there are the usual steps to take, like finding a 9 seater car hire if you are traveling with a group, or reserving a suitable accommodation. Here are some of the items to put in your luggage to make the whole experience a bit more comfortable and memorable. Clothes Quite frequently counting on the convenience of car hire, people disregard the necessity to pack multiple layers. It is of crucial importance for the UK in particular since it is known for its treacherous weather. Even if you are planning a trip in summer, do take a jacket for those famous showers, and a warmer type of sweater for the chilly evening strolls. These kinds of minor things can make or break your day, so be sure to consider carefully your wardrobe and do not be stingy with the suitcase space, choose your priorities wisely. https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1605004670974-fad4e42e5bd0?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80 Electronics When you are traveling you will heavily rely on your phone, not just to take pictures, but also to help you find your way in an unfamiliar place, so the last thing you want to do is to forget the charger. Now keep in mind that outlets in the UK are different from those of most other countries, so not to get too creative, you ought to get a travel adapter. Even if you are having difficulty finding one in your home country, you can certainly rely on airports or other transport hubs gift shops to find one there. And in the worst-case scenario, if you were planning to hire a car, there is bound to be a USB port to help you charge your treasured device. Documents The most essential item of all is checking that you have packed all the necessary documents, which might include your medical insurance, the identification documents, visa documents, and even printed out copies of all your reservations, just to be on the safe side. Moreover, if you are going to opt for 9 seater car hire, make sure that you have got your driving license with you and that it is suitable for international use. If you are being extra cautious, and fear being pickpocketed, then you ought to scan all those documents and make sure to download all the files on your phone or in the cloud. https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560452992-e3c28ffc6432?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1216&q=80 Toiletries and Cosmetics Traveling is the time to take photos and selfies, so you will surely want to look your best, thus be sure to take your toiletries and cosmetics bag in your suitcase. Of course, these are not the most essential ones, and if there is no space and you are planning to bring just the carry-on bag, you can rely on the travel versions, or on the products that you will find at your destination. But keep in mind that cosmetic products in the UK might be different from the ones you normally get in your country, so if you have some particular needs to meet, then do grab your beloved cremes and lotions. Medicine Getting ill or catching a bug is not something you might not want to consider, but is essential to make your travel a success. If you have some chronic conditions or know that you are prone to catching a cold, allergic reaction, or getting food poisoning from unfamiliar dishes. Make sure to take all the suitable medicines to deal with those conditions. First of all, the names in the local pharmacy might be totally unfamiliar, secondly, some of them might be prescription based only, and thus require a visit to the doctor. All in all, it could put a damper on your adventure, and if not ruin it completely, then take away some precious time that could be spent exploring. Suitable luggage Suitcases and bags are not usually regarded to be of the essence when you are preparing for the trip, but unless you are planning on lugging around your all possessions with you everywhere, then you ought to think about the bags you take. Normally, you might need a small handbag or a backpack to carry all those small things that you might need, but don’t want to carry in your pockets, like a smartphone, wipes, keys, hotel card, etc. All in all, to become a real pro in packing for a trip, make sure to write everything down ahead of time and don’t refrain from coming back to look over it some more times. This way, you will surely have everything on hand that you might require, and you will feel that much more comfortable in a foreign country.

Packing list for a trip to the UK

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Collaborative post The key step in preparation for the travel is planning and doing some research ahead of time. When on the road you are bound to feel the discomfort of missing some of your favourite things from home, but it is easily fixed with a bit of preparation and packing all the things that you might need.