Our New Zealand road trip with teenagers continues north from Waihi Beach, taking us through Whangamatā and Auckland before a free afternoon at Auckland Botanic Gardens and a peaceful evening sea dip at Snells Beach.

A sunny day exploring Waihi Beach with two teenage boys brings hidden coves, rock pools, eagle rays, a favourite café, wildlife, go-karts and a rainy swim — proving the best family adventures don't always need a big budget.

Coming home from holiday doesn't mean you need a detox or restrictive diet. Discover how to return to healthy habits, rebuild your routine and avoid slipping back into old patterns — without the all-or-nothing approach.

Our final morning in Taupō takes us to the spectacular Aratiatia Rapids before we head towards Rotorua and rediscover Blue Lake, a favourite from 25 years ago.

The decision has been made. After comparing destinations, costs and what the boys actually wanted from our summer adventure, Australia and New Zealand came out on top. With adventure firmly on the agenda and planning starting rather late, the countdown is on…

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? My top 5 dream travel destinations and a simple exercise to inspire adventure.

Discover what self care really means, why it matters, and simple ways to make it non-negotiable in your busy life.

Looking for family days out in North Devon? For Albie’s 11th birthday we headed to Exmoor Zoo, one of our favourite local spots.

For the last couple of years, we’ve found ourselves returning to somewhere that holds a really dear place in my heart, for so many reasons. Some places just stay with you, quietly weaving themselves into who you are. Luckily for me, it also happened to feature on Craig’s Top 5 Travel Destinations list — another slightly silly but surprisingly meaningful thing I got us to do in the early stages of our relationship. Travel and freedom have always been core values for me, and i

After a few months of juggling work demands and what felt like a constant stream of sad news, I felt the weight building — physically,...