2019-08-27 21:12
Until now, I've avoided Spain on summer road trips because of mass tourism along the coast. It's not my cup of tea, yet I know not to write off a whole place just because it's popular, and t… Read More
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2019-05-24 21:36
New Zealand's Northland always feels like a second home. I've been lucky enough that my childhood has been fairly kiwi-heavy because of family, so I enjoy passing on what this has giv… Read More
2019-01-27 14:02
Driving down to the Alps from the UK is always an effort, but in the spirit of adventure it's exciting to 'discover' them. From the flat Northern Pas de Calais, to the soaring snowy peaks of… Read More
2018-09-11 22:06
As usual, we planned this summer's road trip holiday around a naturally beautiful, beachy destination; this time, Corsica. Beaches, mountain walks, and eating local food were the main items… Read More
2018-06-10 22:12
Going to Paris with a little girl who is not yet even 3 sounds like hassle, but having ditched the pram, our lives were far easier especially on the metro. Also the butterfly lunchbox (empty… Read More
2018-04-14 19:45
It's not for nothing that this lush, tropical island is called the isle of flowers - it's positively teeming with colour. It's not surprising that the Parisian running the local art gallery… Read More
2017-09-11 20:11
What better way to experience quaint English charm, than in the ancient stone market town of Stamford, in Lincolnshire, just 80 miles North of London. Stamford's reputation as a fi… Read More
2017-08-30 16:49
Our little family had 18 days to get from Reims in the Champagne region of France, to Sardinia off the coast of Southern Italy and back again, in our car, loaded with snacks on the way down… Read More
2017-07-16 11:34
After attacking Bran Castle with the mobs of other tourists, Richard, my Mum and I drove just 15 miles into the Piatra Craiului National Park towards the remote villages of Pestera and… Read More
2017-07-10 21:17
Glamour and Drama at the Vienna State OperaA classy Viennese evening out, the State Opera is a popular evening attraction for locals as well as tourists. Performances vary but are of an extr… Read More
2017-05-31 14:47
For a tiny island, there is great deal of things to see and do in Barbados. With its fascinating plantation history, beautiful tropical gardens, world-class beaches, equally world-class food… Read More
2017-01-02 20:49
With its canals and bridges, Annecy is often referred to as a mini Venice, and although this is fitting, I felt that it deserves more than just a fleeting comparison to other places; having… Read More
2016-11-01 18:05
Whilst getting excited about my trip to Vienna, I Googled 'how to dress for the Viennese opera' - quite honestly hoping to have an excuse to dress up, and the results weren't disappointing… Read More
2016-09-18 14:24
Enjoy a more traditional and untouched Europe in these quaint and interesting towns and areas dotted around the continent... Mostar - Bosnia & HerzegovinaA place now recovered from the c… Read More
2016-09-05 21:34
Both Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia make fantastic holiday cities for beaches, history, atmosphere, eating out, and value for money. However they each have a distinctive appeal of their own… Read More
2016-08-31 21:01
Mostar Old TownIf you were born in the early 80s or before, you may remember Mostar being synonymous with war. Now over 20 years on from the former Yugoslav conflict, it is hard to imagine t… Read More
2016-07-25 16:57
Want to see a great load of sights in one trip? Want an adventure and stories to tell, without sleeping in the slums? Road tripping is the way to go!Frozen lake in Arctic ScandinaviaViews hi… Read More
2016-07-17 07:46
Here's just a selection of my favourite wine-related experiences, dotted around the globe in my favourite places, including tastings, tours, and cellars... Some involve popular and well-know… Read More
2016-07-10 18:10
It's always a treat to arrive somewhere and really feel that you're there. The people, buildings, food, culture and language can all be clear signs of a genuine, traditional and excitin… Read More
2016-07-07 15:20
Gardens and landscaped outdoor spaces can make great places for a stroll, a picnic, or even just a cheap or free day out for the family. Here are some beautiful gardens in England, wider Eur… Read More
2016-07-07 07:40
An experience pretty much unique to historic Europe is a visit to an atmospheric, historic castle or fortress. With an uncountable number of fascinating architecture and places to visit, var… Read More
2016-07-07 07:35
It's easy to dismiss New Zealand as a destination too far away unless you're a seasoned backpacker, or Lord of The Rings enthusiast. However there is far more draw to this unspoiled, scenic… Read More
2016-07-07 07:26
Smooth, creamy Belgian chocolate in Bruges, a Sephora make-up haul, inexpensive French cuisine, and a 3D planetarium; the perfect little weekend trip from the UK... Baby in Bruges!It's… Read More
2016-03-06 15:13
Holidays, Vacations, and Travel with a BabyTravel with a baby doesn't have to be difficult. Sure, you'll have all the typical comments like the sceptical 'good luck' and the 'rathe… Read More
2016-03-03 11:38
Holidays, Vacations, and Travel with a BabyTravel with a baby doesn't have to be difficult. Sure, you'll have all the typical comments like the sceptical 'good luck' and the 'rathe… Read More
2016-03-03 10:32
Our first road trip with the little one didn't start well, but don't let the fact that she was 3 months old seem like the problem... in fact, we can quite firmly blame the Chr… Read More
2015-11-09 10:08
Harrogate Spa Town, Yorkshire English spa towns are often good-looking, affluent places; and Harrogate in the heart of Yorkshire is no exception. The grand Georgian buildings, huge… Read More
2015-09-06 09:13
Beautiful Garden #1: Botanical Cactus Garden, Eze, South of FranceThis stunning and panoramic picturesque botanical cactus garden is spectacularly located at the very top of the beautiful an… Read More
2015-08-16 06:00
Visiting Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival is a great experience, but an even greater time to make the most of other fantastic attractions in the city, such as the fantastic Edinburgh Zoo an… Read More
2015-07-26 07:58
Free Attraction in London - Garden in the Sky!The best thing about the Sky Garden at Number 20 Fenchurch Street is not the fact that it is free, it is the views over the river and the city… Read More
2015-07-20 08:37
Stunning Coastal Scenery Near MarseillesWhether you're in Marseilles and you want a little break from the city hubbub, or you're simply after some stunning locations and little beaches off-t… Read More
2015-07-18 07:04
Tranquility off the Cote d'Azur - Unspoiled Islands 'Îles d'Hyères'Fairly undiscovered, and extremely beautiful, these natural and unspoiled little islands just off the Cote d'A… Read More
2015-07-05 19:45
Ok so I haven't posted in ages due to a pre-occupation with being pregnant and feeling very sorry for myself with some of the symptoms, but it hasn't stopped us taking lots of short breaks a… Read More
2015-01-20 22:41
Soviet History on Holiday in Budapest Hungary's Soviet past is expertly both commemorated and commiserated and it is possibly the most well-preserved of all the Eastern Bloc countries… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Living in a quaint yet atomspheric English market town has so many perks, and I just love making the most of Stamford's unbelievable array of quality restaurants... Even if we… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Colmar Old TownAfter a number of holidays skiing in the French Vosges, I still haven't managed to stop myself reaching for my camera at every opportunity...Conveniently sat in the passenger… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Reindeer, Whisky Tours, and Snowy Mountains!A short break in Aviemore gave me a great insight into the snowy, windswept and unspoiled Scottish Highlands, and I certainly would have stayed lo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hit the slopes this winter with cheap and affordable skiing holidays! The following flights, resorts and hotels are excellent options for making short ski trips less expensive, as well… Read More
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