As a family, we love Sicily, and it’s not just because half our ancestors come from there. The “ball” being kicked by mainland Italy’s “boot”, Sicily has so much to offer and also feels very different to the mainland. If you’ve visited Italy before, Sicily will be familiar but will also feel very different to […]
4-night Budapest city break itinerary
A few years ago I was a frequent visitor to Budapest. My husband was sent to the Hungarian capital for a year’s work, just after our daughter had started secondary school. Rather than relocate the whole family, we decided that he should go there alone, and that the kids and I would join him during […]
Best places for vegan food in Budapest
Traditional Hungarian food seems to always contain meat – the most famous national dish is goulash, a beef and vegetable stew. But these days I find that cosmopolitan Budapest has plenty of places which cater for vegetarians and vegans – you just need to do some research to find them. When my vegan daughter and […]
60 free things to do in London with a teenager
If you’re visiting London with a teenager, there’s a huge range of fun, interesting and quirky things to see and do in the city for free. From world-class museums to unique festivals to outdoor activities, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in London – without paying a penny. There are also some hotels […]
Things to do in London with kids: June
There are always loads of interesting things to see and do with kids in London, and each month I publish a round-up of some of the best. Here’s my selection for June 2019 – remember that it’s Father’s Day on Sunday June 16th, 2019, just in case you’d like a family day out for the […]
Things to do in London with kids: July
There are always loads of great things to do on a family day out in London, and each month I publish a round-up of some of the best. The July 2019 round-up is a bumper edition as there’s so much on offer. Do let me know if there’s anything which you’d like me to include […]
Things to do in London with kids: August
If you’re visiting London with children this summer there are lots of fantastic things to experience. Here’s my pick of the best things to see and do in the city for August 2019 – let me know if you have any tips to add. Kids Week Kids Week (which should be called Kids Month imao), runs […]
Highlights of a 3-day trip to Tunisia
[AD – this was a press trip] My first trip to Tunisia* has left me keen to go back to explore more of this welcoming country. I was there on a three-day press trip in April, with fellow bloggers Cathy Winston and Nichola West, and we were hosted by the Tunisian National Tourist Office. Tunisia […]
Things to do in London with kids: May
There are always loads of great things happening in London, and this month is no exception. There are two Bank Holidays in May, as well as the half-term school holiday, and as the weather’s getting slightly less chilly (some of the time at least) it’s a good time to explore the capital. Here’s my pick of […]
7-day itinerary for Porto, Lisbon & Silver Coast, Portugal
I’ve been asked to create this itinerary by Discover Car Hire, who are sponsoring this post. My first experience of Portugal was a marvellous two-week family road trip exploring Porto, Lisbon and the Silver Coast. Our kids were 18 and 13 years old at the time, and the holiday was a balance of cultural visits, foodie […]
