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Work with us

Interested in reaching a niche, engaged audience of families who love to travel? Readers of the Pigeon Pair and Me are modern, open-minded families with a strong interest in travelling, days out and culture. The majority of the audience is aged 25-44 and from the UK. Keep reading for some examples of ways we can work together. Contact me on nell@pigeonpairandme.com for more details and a media pack.

Magazine focus areas

The Pigeon Pair and Me is an appealing, informative family travel magazine. It was placed in the Vuelio UK top 10 for family travel in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016; and shortlisted in the Family Travel Blog category of the British Travel Awards 2019. The main theme of the magazine is making family travel, and days out with kids, more exciting, easier and fun.

The Pigeon Pair and Me includes:

Destination features

I worked with Loch Ness by Jacobite and Visit Scotland to showcase the Scottish Highlands as an exciting, varied destination for families:

Our family cruise with Loch Ness by Jacobite

Things for families to do in Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands

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Urquhart Castle is in a fairytale location, on the banks of Loch Ness. But the beautiful ruins hide a bloody past. On our Rebellion Tour with Loch Ness by Jacobite, we learned how the castle saw battles between Scots and English, Royalists and Jacobites. You’d never have guessed that from the peaceful, beautiful views, though. Our tour gave us a two-hour window to explore the towers, dungeons and grassy banks of the castle before we sailed back to Dochgarroch Lock. The time just flew by. #ad #presstrip . . . . . #urquhartcastle #lochness #MoreThanAMonster #scotland #visitscotland #lovescotland #scotlandisnow #YOYP2018 #travel #familytravel #guardiantravelsnaps #bbctravel #culturetrip #ukexplore #ukftb #ftb100 #wanderlust #travelmore #highlands #scottishhighlands #familytravelblogger #parentbloggersuk #snaphappybritmums #traveltheworld #culturedkids #travelwithkids #travelblogger #historicscotland

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This campaign had a reach of over 200,000 users.

I worked with the Champagne-Ardenne Tourist Board in France to highlight the attractions of the French Ardennes:

The Ardennes France: why it’s one of the best places to visit in France with kids

French beer tasting at Ardwen Craft Brewery in the Ardennes France

The best hotels and restaurants in the Ardennes, France

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We saw the Ardennes from all perspectives yesterday. This is the River Meuse, looping through the valley. We were up at La Roche à Sept Heures, a viewpoint where the light is particularly good at 7am – hence the name. I didn’t take this at 7am, but I still think it’s pretty beautiful, eh? Just before driving up to Sept Heures, we canoed for an hour down the River Semoy, past ducks, geese, swans and herons. Then we travelled on to Montherme, to pick up bikes so we could cycle part of the Trans-Ardennes cycle path, along the banks of the River Meuse. And then it all got a bit extreme. We drove to TerrAltitude, to ride France’s longest zip wire: 1km at 120KPH, high above the forest. It was terrifying at first, but then EXCELLENT. If you want to see a clip of my flight, check out stories. I’m still quivering! . . . . #ArdennesFamilies #presstrip #ad #travel #familytravel #britmums #Ardennes #France #Meuse #Montherme #larocheaseptheures #culturetrip #guardiantravelsnaps #bbctravel #snaphappybritmums #wanderlust #ardenne #champagneardenne #lovetravel #igersfrance #nature #spring #travelmore #traveldeeper #adventureeverywhere #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #lpkids #ukftb

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Hotel and accommodation reviews

I worked with Canvas Holidays to profile their holiday accommodation at Duinrell Theme Park in the Netherlands.

Duinrell Canvas Holidays: what to expect from a family holiday at the Holland theme park

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Yesterday was a day with a few changes of plan, and a surprise. We’d planned to go to Amsterdam (it’s 40 mins away), but decided to stay local as it’s been so enjoyable and relaxing just playing at Duinrell. But torrential rain hit in the morning, so we headed to Leiden to check out the Windmill Museum, which you can see in this pic, and Leiden market. You can’t beat a soggy traipse round a market! We found a stall selling the most delicious poffertjes. The small pancake puffs with icing sugar and Nutella were soooo good….. then it was back to Duinrell for lunch, and the daily illusionist show with zany characters Scott and Muriel. The sun had come out by the time we emerged, so we managed to fit in a few of Duinrell’s rides before the park closed. In amongst all this I had the VERY exciting news that the Pigeon Pair and Me is in the Vuelio top 10 for family travel. This is the fourth year in a row that I’ve appeared in the list, and it really is an honour. Vuelio are rigorous in their selection process, and I’m thrilled to have made the grade again. . . . . . . #ad #canvasholidays #leiden #windmill #windmillmuseum #devalk #molenmuseumdevalk #duinrell #duinrellwassenaar #holland #visitholland #travel #visitleiden #familytravel #bbctravel #snaphappybritmums #traveltheworld #summerholidays #travelwithkids #wanderlust #travelblogger #lpkids #beautifuldestinations #travelmum #instagram #natgeokids #traveldeeper #culturetrip #guardiantravelsnaps #familytravelblog

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As part of a family ski trip with the Austrian National Tourist Office and Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis mountain resort, I profiled Hotel Bär, a Kinderhotel in the Tyrol.

Hotels for kids in Austria: Hotel Bär Kinderhotel in Serfaus, Tyrol

Features on family days out

We explored the Norfolk seaside town of Cromer as part of a collaboration with Hemsby Beach Holiday Park.

Days out in Norfolk: Cromer, north Norfolk

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Such a pretty town, Cromer in north Norfolk is one of those places that has much more to it than first sight. On our weekend trip to Hemsby Beach Holiday Park we spent a delicious day on Cromer beach, in the museum, checking out the 19th century lifeboat station that still makes rescues, and wandering on the pier. Plus eating ice cream, of course! I've written about things to do in Cromer on the website. Details in bio. . . . #cromer #norfolk #visitnorfolk #visitengland #northnorfolk #icecream #windowsicecream #visitengland #travel #familytravel #hemsbybeachholidaypark #ukparentbloggers #Rmemories #familyholiday #familyadventures #travelwithkids #wanderlust #beachlife #beach #seaside #coast #staycation #omgb #snaphappybritmums #ukexplore #culturetrip #bbctravel #guardiantravelsnaps #explorerkids

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I also write commissioned days out guides for other websites. A recent example was when Visit London asked to work with us:

Visit London: a family day out in Highgate by Nell Heshram from The Pigeon Pair and Me

Entertainment guides

As a London parent, I am on the pulse of what’s new for families in the UK capital. Together with two other top London-based travel bloggers, I manage an engaged community in the London with Kids: Travel Planning and Advice Facebook group. I regularly produce entertainment round-ups for people visiting London:

London Pantomimes 2019. Plan your Christmas in London!

Where to see fireworks in London 2019. The best firework displays for bonfire night.

Reviews of travel accessories, clothes, gadgets and toys

I write about, and promote, products that will be of interest to my readers and social media followers.

I worked with Peugeot to showcase their new family-friendly 5008 SUV:

7-seater Peugeot 5008 review: a safe family car on a wild Welsh road trip

I worked with Muddy Puddles to help promote their kidswear:

Fun in the snow: warm, stylish Muddy Puddles skiwear

Kids’ wellies for Autumn/Winter: Muddy Puddles fleece-lined Puddleflex wellington boots

I worked with Roblox to help launch their new action figure toys:

Roblox figures: action figure toys, series 5 – reviewed

I worked with Hyundai, testing out their Santa Fe:

From Hertfordshire villages to Kentish Christmas tree farms: our family road trip in a Hyundai Santa Fe

Testimonial

“I have worked with Nell on behalf of the Original Cottages family of brands on several occasions and it has always been an absolute pleasure. Nell is professional, personable and efficient and her content has helped showcase our brands and products to the highest level.”

Will Affleck, Online Marketing & PR Specialist, Original Cottages

Some other brands I’ve worked with:

• Austrian National Tourist Office
• Visit Norway
• Ottawa Tourism
• Crystal Ski
• Royal Caribbean
• Landal Greenparks
• Hyundai
• Stena Line
• Visit London
• Loch Ness by Jacobite
• Brittany Tourism
• Eurocamp
• Mountain Warehouse

Ways to work with me

I enjoy working across different types of project, and I’m open to suggestions – so get in touch and let’s get started! These are some ways I’ve worked with brands and destinations in the past:

1. Freelance writing/Content production
2. Promotion of brand launches or innovations
3. Press and FAM trips to destinations
4. Reviews: hotels, transport, products, clothes and more
5. Sponsored posts and advertising
6. Competitions and giveaways

If  you’d like to find out more about me and my background, visit the About Us page.