The clocks have changed, it’s starting to feel chilly, but London’s still a great place for a family trip, as it always is. Each month I pick my top things to see and do in the capital, from world-class exhibitions, to local festivals, to outdoor activities and everything in between. Here’s my selection for November […]
5-night itinerary for Northern Tunisia
Until this year, I’d never been to Tunisia. Now that I’ve been to this vibrant, fascinating country twice within the space of a few months*, I’d definitely like to explore it further. Tunisia is the northernmost point of Africa, and is known for its fantastic Mediterranean beaches. But if you look beyond the beaches you’ll […]
How to shop in the souks of Tunis medina, Tunisia
One of the things that I was most looking forward to on my trip to Tunis was exploring the souks in the medieval medina, the old part of the city. I’d really enjoyed visiting the souks of Mahdia and Monastir on a previous trip to Tunisia, and when I saw how many beautiful things there […]
Things to do in London with kids – December
If you’re planning a family day out in London in December, there’s a wealth of fab things to see and do there, many of which are free of charge. Each month I publish a round-up of some of the most interesting, unusual, quirky and fun things to do in the city with kids – here’s […]
Free Halloween things to do in London for families
Halloween is on October 31st, and around this time there are Halloween-themed activities and events across London, many of which are free. Here are some of the best family-friendly Halloween experiences in the city which won’t cost you a thing. Covent Garden – giant pumpkin Head to Covent Garden for a perfect Halloween selfie spot. […]
Things to do in London with kids: October
If you’re planning a family day out in London this month, maybe for a weekend trip or for half-term, there’s a huge range of quirky and interesting things for you to see and do – and many of them are free. Each month I pick out some of the best things to do in the […]
Radisson Blu Hotel Birmingham review
Birmingham is Britain’s second largest city, and is currently going through a multi-million pound programme of renovation. The success of the BBC’s BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders series (which is watched avidly in our house) is boosting visitor numbers to both Birmingham and to the West Midlands area. If you’re looking for a stylish, modern hotel in […]
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 (you can read about the first half of our trip in this post), we headed into the heart of […]
2-week itinerary: Sydney & Great Barrier Reef with a teenager
I used to live in Sydney in the 1990s and absolutely loved my time there. My children have grown up hearing stories of big skies, wonderful scenery, sea and sunshine. It was hardly a surprise when my 16 year-old son Max declared his burning desire to go to Australia when we were deciding on a […]
Things to do in London with kids: September
If you’re planning a day out in London there’s a wealth of things on offer for you to choose from. Each month I look for intriguing things to see and do in the capital, as well as visiting the iconic landmarks and museums. Here’s my pick for September 2019. Totally Thames Totally Thames is an […]
