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This post was originally published on this siteThere’s no denying that we love London but we also love to explore beyond the capital. Fortunately, it’s easy to leave the city and there are lots of easy day trips from London by train. Not only is train travel easy, it’s a far greener way to travel. Just make sure to book your train tickets in advance to ensure you get the best deals. From seaside towns and cultural centres to famous cities and historical sites, these are some of our favourite day trips from London. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate and commercial links. For more information see our disclosure policy. Take a day trip out of London by train Best day trips from London There are 10 main train stations in central London offering services across the country. The main stations are: Waterloo Station Paddington King’s Cross St Pancras London Euston Charing Cross Victoria Station London Bridge Fenchurch Street Liverpool Street These train stations all have luggage storage options and all have direct Tube links except for Fenchurch Street, which is close to Tower Hill and Aldgate Tube stations. When travel planning do look at the Trainline website. You can buy tickets in advance, reserve a

This post was originally published on this siteYou might well think that stationery shops are only needed when you are looking to upgrade your desk space or are in need of a new pencil case at the start of the school year but the reality is that London’s best stationery shops sell so much more than simply the perfect pen. One of the best – and most beautiful – stationery shops in London These largely independent stores are a joy to discover, with shelves stocked full of beautiful fountain pens and elegant notebooks, alongside hand marbled paper, hand-painted greetings cards, decorative papers, stylish weekly planners and much more.  So, if you are looking to upgrade your desk space, are looking for an original gift or simply have a love of stationery, we’ve rounded up some of the best stationery shops in London to serve your every stationery need.  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or could be if you click on a link in this post compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See our full disclosure policy for more details. The best stationery shops in London Choosing

This post was originally published on this siteTeenagers, like toddlers, can sometimes be hard to please, especially when it comes to travel. The good news is, however, that London is a brilliant city for teens with so much to do, no matter what they are into.  I have two teens (and an almost-tween) and between them they like everything from the theatre and eating lots of great food to sports, daredevil adventures and shopping. They’re not keen on every museum in London but will happily accompany me to some of the more unusual ones. Ever since we moved back to London nearly nine years ago we have spent weekends and school holidays exploring everything that the city has to offer and, along the way, we’ve found what works (and what doesn’t!). We’ve ticked off most of London’s main sights, iconic landmarks and attractions during our time living in the capital  – and discovered plenty of hidden gems too – and the following are the best experiences as rated by by teens.  The following is our list of some of the best things to do in London with teens, tried and tested!  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or

This post was originally published on this siteForget the beach, one of my favourite places to spend the summer months is in the mountains, in particular in Morzine in France. The Alpine village is one of our favourite places to go as a family with dozens of activities to enjoy from swimming and hiking to biking, paddle boarding and paragliding. But all these activities can add up, especially when you are a family of five. So, if you plan to be in French Alps for your summer holiday, then I cannot recommend the Portes du Soleil Multi Pass enough. The Multi Pass scheme allows you to experience an huge array of indoor and outdoor activities in the 12 Portes du Soleil resorts all from just €3 per person per day making it a great way to enjoy your summer holiday for less. Here’s everything you need to know about the Multipass Portes du Soleil, including how much it costs, how to buy it and why it is a summer essential.  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or could be if you click on a link in this post compensated via a cash payment, gift or something