Here at Gef, we’re keen to promote all things accessible from our wee island in the Irish sea, and whilst we’re not blessed with international connect…
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Gef’s Uni Series – We’re all on the same boat…
The results are in and, against all the odds, you’ve smashed it! Uni life is merely weeks away. Now, a frantic month is ahead of you and with it, the …
What do giant angels, footy, alpacas, dinosaurs & science all have in common?
Answer: They are all free attractions, easy to reach by car, that you can take advantage of this summer The summer holidays are well and truly upon us…
‘5 lessons I’ve learned as a Manx girl, working in the Middle East’
The Middle East is a pretty rogue part of the world for a twenty-something Manx girl to end up living and working. In fact, when I first travelled to …
Top 5 things you must do in the Lake District
This summer we’re off to the Lake District – 5 adults, 1 teenager, 1 baby and 3 dogs! Like something straight out of the Brady Bunch. It blew all our …
Festivals you may not have heard of…
Festival season is officially around the corner and whether you’re looking for some family-friendly fun in the sun/mud, a place to see upcoming bands …
Drive times: 5 UK destinations to drive to this summer
As much as we love our little gem in the Irish Sea, sometimes cabin fever gets too much and you simply MUST escape the rock, even if it’s just for the…
Travelling the World with your kids: It’s time!
This is it! We are at the finish line. All the planning, preparation and organising has led us to this stage. I’ve sat staring blankly at 2 empt…
Travelling the World with your kids: Vol. 3 – Homeschooling
I am asked on a regular basis… What about school? Most people are surprised when I seem relaxed about it, but then I’ve had time to get my head around…
8 things the Manx must overcome when leaving the Island…
There comes a time in Manx person’s life where they must spread their wings and fly away to start pastures new off island, be it for University or to …