Cambridge is known around the world for its ancient university. The compact city centre is packed with beautiful and interesting historic buildings, and it’s a great place for a short break. Cambridge is in the East of England, around 50 miles north east of London. I’ve been to Cambridge to visit relatives many times over […]
Things to do in Southampton with kids
The city of Southampton is in Hampshire on England’s south coast and has been an important sea port for centuries. Today Southampton is the UK’s leading cruise port. The Mayflower initially sailed from here for America in 1620, before stopping off at Plymouth. The Titanic sailed from Southampton in 1912, and author Jane Austen lived in the […]
Things to do in London with kids: January
If you’re planning a family day out in London, you have a huge array of activities to choose from, whatever the time of year. Each month I publish a round-up of some of the best things on offer in the capital for families with kids. Here’s my selection for January 2020. New Year’s Day Parade Each […]
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 country. Following our trips, the five of us produced a free ebook, Tunisia Beyond The Beach, which you can download via the […]
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 […]
Things to do in London with kids: November
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 […]
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 […]