El Camino Bracelets - wear your travel memories

I've been lucky enough to have travelled regularly since I was young, it went hand in hand with growing up with an ex-pat mum and having family halfway around the world. My passion for travel only grew as I entered my twenties and spent over 2yrs working and travelling across Europe and solo interrailing. Even my time in the UK has seen me live in Edinburgh for 18 months and Cornwall for a year before settling in Wales.  Since having kids my love for travel hasn't changed, if anything I want to show them this beautiful world and wild outdoor spaces before we potentially lose them. I live very much by the ethos of leave no trace and I don't tend to pick up souvenirs when travelling except the odd postcard, so being able to see, track, wear and share our travel milestones together with El Camino has been great, it's the perfect sentimental gift for those who live for travel.  So what is El Camino exactly ?  It's the original travel bracelet and ultimate keepsake, han......

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20 Family Friendly UK festivals 2024

One of the things that helps me through winter and spring is knowing that the festival season is on the way! Summer festivals is something that has been a part of my life since I was a teen and I love that it's also ingrained in my children's lives and has become something we all look forward to year on year.  The music, food, camping, freedom and escape from reality for a few days, regardless of the weather, never fails to be a fun and wholesome experience. The great thing about festivals in the UK is the abundance of choice, each festival is slightly unique meaning that most music and food tastes can be catered for and you're sure to find a festival that piques your interest.  Both of my kids have been going to festivals and camping overnight since they were 5 months old, so yes it's more doable and a lot of fun! Of course, some festivals are more suitable for younger children than others so here is a list of some of the best family-friendly festivals taking place thi......

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