by We have just returned from an epic road trip from the south of Ireland (Cork) to Brittany in France, down through Spain and onto Lisbon, then back up again via Aveiro and Braga to Santander (Northern Spain). My three boys are used to traveling, mainly because our families are scattered all over Europe. I […]
13 Fun Facts About Ireland
by I set myself the challenge to find some unusual, informative, and above all fun facts about the Republic of Ireland. Beyond the green of Saint Patrick’s Day, here are a lucky 13 fun facts about Ireland. 1. Samhain The first one I wanted to share with you fits in nicely with this time of […]
Outdoor Learning: Our Story
by Outdoor learning is the best type of learning there is. We’ve been lucky to have been able to experience this in 2 opposite climates in the past few years: Portugal and Ireland. At every possible opportunity, we go exploring. Sometimes taking a small side road just to see where it leads, at other times chosing […]
Language Learning the Full Immersion Way
by Our three children were all born in English speaking countries: two in North Wales and our youngest in the Republic of Ireland. I set out on the adventure of motherhood with the full intention of raising my children in at least two, if not three languages. My eldest son could count to ten in […]
Outdoor Learning: Misty Ireland versus Sunny Portugal
by Having moved from Ireland to Portugal we have not only had to adapt to the obvious changes (new language, culture and of course the weather) but also to an entirely new outdoor world. Our family outings have led to many fascinating outdoor learning adventures. RELATED POST: Outdoor Learning and Play at Korean Sports Day Outdoor […]