This is a guest post by Anglo-Italian journalist Lorenza Bacino, about her trip to the beautiful town of Cefalù, Sicily, one of my favourite places in Italy. ‘My family and I (husband, two children aged 11 and 14) were fortunate enough to enjoy a week-long spring break in Cefalù, a charming town on the north […]
Six great vegan places to eat in Berlin
One of the best things about my trip to Berlin with my 18 year-old daughter was the food that we ate there. (You can read about what we did on our trip in my post Itinerary for a three-night Berlin sightseeing trip with a teenager.) I don’t eat meat and my daughter’s vegan (meaning that […]
Itinerary for a three-night Berlin sightseeing trip with a teenager
When my husband and son signed up for an Easter holiday football trip, my 18 year-old student daughter and I knew what we had to do – book a trip ourselves. My daughter’s favourite place from InterRailing last summer was Berlin. As I’d never been there, we decided that this was where we should go. […]
8 literary National Trust properties and a Family Pass giveaway
The National Trust looks after hundreds of properties throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, preserving them for all of us to enjoy. If you’re looking for inspiration for a family day out, check out the National Trust website. The charity cares for everything from historic houses, castles and villages to forests, gardens and beaches, and […]
Exploring Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean
Walking along the winding paths of Puzzlewood is an enchanting experience. As I weave my way along the tracks between the ancient woodland’s moss-covered limestone rocks, watched over by aged yew trees, I feel like I’m in an otherworldly place. Puzzlewood Puzzlewood lies in the Forest of Dean, on the border of England and Wales, and its […]
Things to do in London with kids: April
There are exciting things happening in London throughout the year, and April is no exception. Besides Easter (14th – 17th April), the Queen’s birthday (21st April), and St. George’s Day (22nd April), there are new exhibitions, performances and festivals to experience this month. Read on for my selection of some of the best things to […]
5 great things to do in Heidelberg with kids
This is a guest post by Jane Welton, about a summer family trip to Heidelberg, Germany. Jane is a freelance writer and translator who lives in Surrey with her husband and 12 year-old daughter. Jane has spent a lot of time in other European countries and is bringing her daughter up speaking French and German as […]
Italian cookery class with Bookings For You
I’m not the world’s most enthusiastic cook (as my husband and kids will attest), but I do love Italian food. So, when I was invited to an Italian cookery masterclass showcasing the new food and wine packages on offer in Lazio with Bookings For You, I was happy to accept. Bookings For You Bookings For […]
7 great outdoor activities in the Forest of Dean
I’ve just spent a brilliant weekend in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. The area sits on the border of England and Wales, and I was invited there by the local tourist association. I was one of a group of bloggers who were there to experience some of the local outdoor activities. Here’s my […]
What do do if your flight’s cancelled and you’re in the departure lounge
‘I’m calling a taxi and I’m going home’, said my son, 14. ‘You can’t’, I said. ‘Why not?’ said my son. ‘Because we’re in the departure lounge and there’s no way that you can get out’, I explained. We were at London Gatwick airport, and we’d just found out that our flight to Italy had […]
