In 2017 I decided to apply for Italian citizenship for myself and for our children. I was able to do this because my husband was born in London but his parents are from Sicily, and therefore he’s both British … Read more...
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Free foreign language worksheets
It's great to connect with people from different cultures – and I’ve found that learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. I studied languages throughout my education, and I … Read more...
How to explore London’s top art galleries from home
London's art galleries are currently closed but, as long as you have internet access, you can still explore them. So if you’re self-isolating, social distancing or in quarantine, wherever you are in the world, … Read more...
Language learning
10 useful things to say in Portuguese
I'd planned to create this language printable before our summer trip to Portugal, but I was waylaid by passport renewal stress (read The one where I forget to renew my son's passport, and you'll understand). … Read more...
London
How to explore London’s top attractions from home
London is one of the most popular cities in the world to visit. With its world-class museums and galleries, iconic cultural sites and unique historic attractions, the UK capital is an endlessly rewarding place … Read more...
Tunisia
Free ebook: Tunisia Beyond The Beach
I’ve travelled to Tunisia a couple of times as I (with four other travel bloggers) was working with the Tunisian National Tourist Office to share some of the many attractions of this fascinating Mediterranean … Read more...
Brexit
Applying for Italian citizenship – part 8
So here’s the next instalment in the story of our family journey to become both Italian* and British - and it's a bit of an exciting one because it includes the moment when I ACTUALLY SUBMIT MY APPLICATION! But … Read more ...
Travel with teens
2-week Itinerary: Uluru & Ningaloo Reef with a teenager
The second half of my month-long trip to Australia with my 16-year old son Max was wonderful. Having spent a week in Sydney and then a week in Queensland exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest … Read more...
Travel without kids
How family travel changes as your kids grow up
Ad: Bathing Solutions have commissioned me to write this article.* This is the first year in our kids’ lives that we’re not having a family summer holiday. I’ve always wanted to keep having family holidays … Read more...
