Dec. 3rd 2025
This gnome knows a magical place when he sees one, and the Cotswolds definitely makes the list!
Discover where your kids can giant over an entire village, spot Red Deer next to a more than 225 year old tower, and wander through gardens fit for nobility.
This is about having unique adventures that the whole family will enjoy.
Feb. 2nd 2026
This gnome has become quite the city dweller, but sometimes you need to escape the bustle! And in England, a countryside adventure is never far away.
Discover where Victorian piers meet pebble beaches, white chalk cliffs take your breath away, a garden so beautiful it made this garden gnome want to stay forever, and where to experience a bit of movie magic.
Four completely different experiences only a train ride away from London.
March 25th 2026
Just back from London with discoveries you won't find on every tourist list! From peaceful park moments to Victorian glasshouses, budget-friendly food halls to the travel lesson learned the hard way.
Discover where to find the best Tower Bridge views while you eat, Kew Gardens treasures, why Hyde Park shines in winter, and the backup plan that saved the day when trains let us down.
Real London experiences, honest mistakes, and the reminder that sometimes the best adventures are the ones not on the itinerary.
April 22nd 2026
Two weeks in Oahu taught this gnome that Hawaiian beaches can be calm enough for little ones (and cautious gnomes!), city excitement and island beauty can coexist perfectly, and even a 3¾ inch garden gnome can feel the weight of history.
Discover where protected lagoons replace scary waves, which family adventures are worth the trip, why those beach warning signs actually matter, and how Oahu became someone's happy place.
The perfect blend of tropical relaxation and big city energy, all in one island.
May 27th 2026
This well-traveled gnome has learned a thing or two about packing over the years, mostly through trial, error, and one very memorable four days without luggage in Paris.
In this post I'm sharing my tried and true travel accessories that make every trip smoother, smarter, and a whole lot less stressful, no matter where in the world you're headed.
For even more Gnome adventures.
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