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Tips for visiting New York with kids
24th October 2023 by The Mamma Fairy
New York is one of those cities I will never tire of visiting, I am lucky to have visited over 10 times and even more lucky to have spent time living and working there. However despite many requests from the kids who are 10 and 7 now we have never taken them. 2023 will be the year we change that. We are considering combining it with a return trip to Canada....
Tromso with kids review
24th October 2023 by The Mamma Fairy
Tromso had been on my bucket list for some time, most likely driven by its claim to be one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the world! However the pandemic had other plans for us and the trip was postponed a number of times and finally happened in November. We had been to Lapland, Iceland and Sweden so I was keen to add Norway to my Nordic travel list....
A weekend in Luxembourg with kids
24th October 2023 by The Mamma Fairy
As expected, they embarked on yet another affordable Ryanair flight, this time heading to Luxembourg at the end of January. After successfully securing great deals on flights to Gothenburg and Eindhoven, the prospect of adding another country to their travel repertoire was exhilarating. The flights were booked in late November for a mere €9.99 each, making it an incredibly budget-friendly escapade....
Itinerary ideas for Iceland
24th October 2023 by The Mamma Fairy
After their trip to Iceland in September, many people have been seeking tips and advice on how to make the most of their visit. They want to know about the must-see attractions and sample itineraries for their holiday. Aware that some of their fellow bloggers have also been to Iceland, they decided to reach out and gather a variety of ideas on their top recommendations....
Top things to do in the Canary Islands
24th October 2023 by The Mamma Fairy
In the days before having children, the blogger and their close friends enjoyed some fantastic extended weekends in Lanzarote. However, with a total of six kids between them and a shared desire to go back together, they haven't had the opportunity to do so. While going through their inbox last week, the blogger came across a press release from Travel Media [...]....
Dressing for Lapland – what to wear
24th October 2023 by The Mamma Fairy
After publishing her guide to our DIY trip to Lapland last year, mamma Fairy received numerous messages from readers inquiring about what to wear in Lapland. Some even asked if fluffy pyjamas were a must-have! In this post, she discusses. her clothing choices and where they were purchased...