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THE JOURNAL

Stories from the road.

Travel experiences and practical planning guides.

NEWEUROPE ROAD TRIP · FAMILY BUDGETHow much did our family road trip to Europe really cost?The actual spending, from ferry and fuel to food and activities, with the video.↗NEWEUROPE ROAD TRIP · FAMILY BUDGETHow much does it cost to drive from the UK to mainland Europe?Crossings, fuel, stays, tolls and the expenses families can miss.↗NEWITALY · FAMILY HOTEL REVIEWCrowne Plaza Venice East: our family stay in Quarto d’AltinoRoom, food, station access and our airport-shuttle experience, with the video.↗NEWLUXEMBOURG · STAY · WALKING GUIDEWalking from Luxembourg Airport to ibis budgetMy filmed route, realistic walking time and practical arrival tips.↗NEWEGYPT · RESORT WALKA morning walk at Concorde El Salam: gardens, pools and the Red SeaExploring the hotel grounds and main gate, with my walking video.↗NEWEGYPT · FIRST-HAND HOTEL REVIEWConcorde El Salam Front Hotel: my all-inclusive stayRooms, food, service, pools and beach, with the video review.↗01FLIGHTS · DAY TRIP FACT CHECKLondon to Europe day trips under two hours: which ideas work?Check the journey times and the hours you would actually have in the city.↗02MANCHESTER AIRPORT · FAMILY LOUNGE REVIEWEscape Lounge Terminal 2: was it worth it for our family?Food, seating, aircraft views and the cost decision, with our video.↗03FLIGHTS · MARRAKECH · FAMILY TRAVELFlying easyJet from Manchester to Marrakech: our family journeyCabin bags, airport security, seats and arriving in Morocco.↗04GLOUCESTERSHIRE · FAMILY DAY OUTVisiting Cooper’s Hill: our walk to the cheese-rolling slopeThe woodland route, remarkable view and tips for visiting.↗05ABROAD · PRACTICAL GUIDEThree countries in one trip: European routes that actually make senseTrain and ferry itineraries, realistic travel times and common mistakes↗06MARRAKECH · FAMILY HOTEL REVIEWIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech: our family stayRooms, food, pools, shuttle and the details to check before booking↗07STAY · PRACTICAL GUIDEHotel or Airbnb: which is better for your trip?Total cost, space, service and cancellation rules↗08FLIGHTS · ABROAD · PRACTICAL GUIDEExtreme day trips from the UK to mainland EuropeEarly departures, late returns and enough time in the city↗09FLIGHTS · PRACTICAL GUIDEHow I use Skyscanner to explore flights from the UKSearch from the United Kingdom to Everywhere↗10MOROCCO · EXPERIENCEAgafay Desert: quad biking, camel rides and dinnerAn evening excursion from Marrakech↗11GLOUCESTERSHIRE · DAY OUTA walk around Cheltenham town centreMontpellier Gardens, Pittville Park and the centre↗