Best Secondhand Bookshops in the UK
Before we ever left for the UK, I knew that I wanted to bring back books. I am just a build-a-library, rescue the out-of-print books… Read More »Best Secondhand Bookshops in the UK
Scotland
Grand Adventure on the Isle of Lewis with Kids
If you’re headed to Scotland–and especially if you’re headed to the famed Isle of Skye–please, please leave time in your itinerary, hop on the ferry,… Read More »Grand Adventure on the Isle of Lewis with Kids
How to Help Kids Love Travel: Finding Balance
In the year before we left, I read two books that really influenced how we took our sabbatical with four kids, and I am eternally… Read More »How to Help Kids Love Travel: Finding Balance
Favorite Family Nature Walks in the UK (with a Baby and Toddler)
We did lots of historical things and many typical touristy things during our months in the UK, but some of our very favorite adventures were… Read More »Favorite Family Nature Walks in the UK (with a Baby and Toddler)
I’m Back with the Best of the UK (with Kids)
I went MIA. I fully admit it. Blogging through our months in the UK was my original plan, but stretches without internet and the… Read More »I’m Back with the Best of the UK (with Kids)
3 Days on the Isle of Skye with a Baby and Toddler
The Isle of Skye has been on my bucket list for years, ever since I read a book set there. So when I was researching ways… Read More »3 Days on the Isle of Skye with a Baby and Toddler
Amazing Family Road Trip in the UK: English Peak District and Scottish West Highlands
We’ve been in the Outer Hebrides for two weeks now, and I’m going to write a separate post on the Isle of Lewis (where we’re… Read More »Amazing Family Road Trip in the UK: English Peak District and Scottish West Highlands
Sabbatical Homeschool Planning: The British Year (with Book Lists)
We’re getting ready to leave tomorrow! We’re zipping up suitcases, cleaning house, and finalizing transportation and accommodations. And to add to the mix, I’m planning… Read More »Sabbatical Homeschool Planning: The British Year (with Book Lists)
Our Itinerary
You can click on the map below and use the arrows to read about each stop of our trip and/or scroll through the list below… Read More »Our Itinerary
The Opened Doors
“Orchestrated” is the word that comes to mind for this sabbatical. We’ve tentatively planned for this trip for six years, but all my “budget” plans… Read More »The Opened Doors