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How to explore London’s top attractions from home

April 30, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 1 Comment

How to explore London's top attractions from home - virtual online tours

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 to explore. If you don’t live in the city, or if you’re unable to travel there, you can still enjoy London’s […]

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Categories: City, London
Tags: London virtual tour

Amsterdam virtual museum & gallery tours

April 17, 2020 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

The Night Watch, Rembrandt, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Copyright Gretta Schifano. How to explore Amsterdam from home - virtual online museum & gallery tours

Amsterdam is said to have more museums per square metre than any other city in the world. With its picturesque canal network and rich history, the Netherlands’ vibrant capital is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. If you’re not able to travel to Amsterdam in person, you can explore the city’s world-class museums […]

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Categories: City, Culture, Netherlands
Tags: armchair travel

How to explore Florence, Italy, from home

April 4, 2020 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

How to explore UNESCO World Heritage site Florence, Tuscany, Italy from home, with virtual tours & online resources for historic museums, galleries, & sites.

Although the museums and historical sites in the Italian city of Florence are closed at the moment, you can still explore many of them – as long as you have internet access. Even when you’re self-isolating, social-distancing or unable to travel, you can enjoy and learn about the marvellous exhibits, architecture and collections of these […]

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Categories: City, Culture, Italy, Virtual travel
Tags: armchair travel, Tuscany, UNESCO World Heritage

How to pack for hand luggage only: 11 top tips

November 2, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

Hand luggage-only packing tips

If you think that you’d never manage to travel with just hand luggage, this post is for you. Until I was forced to travel with only one small bag, I didn’t think that I’d be able to do it – but I’d never really tried to. And then I was booked on a flight with […]

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Categories: Travel advice, What to pack
Tags: backpack, Cabin bag, luggage

Where to find Mary Poppins film locations in London

January 11, 2019 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

Mary Poppins author P. L Travers lived in the fashionable district of Bloomsbury when she first moved to London in her twenties. She later made her home in Chelsea, another affluent part of the city. Her book Mary Poppins was published in 1934, and Travers then went on to write eight books over fifty years. […]

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Categories: City, Culture, London
Tags: film locations, Mary Poppins

Thai cooking class, The Tongsai Bay, Thailand

September 28, 2018 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Ingredients for Thai cooking class, The Tongsai Bay. Copyright Gretta Schifano

While staying at The Tongsai Bay (you can read my review of the hotel here) in Koh Samui, my family and I took part in an excellent Thai cooking class.* We’ve experienced cooking classes a few times on our family travels, and they’ve always been a success – even when the kids are at peak […]

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Categories: Culture, Teens, Thailand
Tags: Thai food

A day in the life of a travel blogger’s dog*

August 2, 2018 by Gretta Schifano 2 Comments

Bluebell at Chartwell, Kent. Copyright Gretta Schifano

Name: Bluebell Age: 10 years Breed: Whippet   What’s your morning routine? I try to remain lying on my bed for as long as possible in the mornings. It’s a very cosy place, and I see no reason to move from it unless absolutely necessary. When I’m ready to get up, I go to the […]

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Categories: Life in General
Tags: Chartwell, house sitters

A four-day trip to the Algarve, Portugal

May 10, 2018 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Derelict building, Tavira, Algarve, Portugal. Copyright Gretta Schifano

My first ever trip to the Algarve has left me determined to return there. The Algarve is Portugal’s southernmost region and enjoys more sun each year than California (according to the Met Office). This beautiful coastal area is easy to reach from the UK, and I was there on a spring trip with my husband, […]

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Categories: Active, Coast, Portugal, Trips without kids
Tags: boat tour, cycling, itinerary, Lagos, Ria Formosa, Tavira

New Park Manor luxury spa hotel review

February 5, 2018 by Gretta Schifano 4 Comments

Lounge, New Park Manor, New Forest. Copyright Gretta Schifano

I really enjoyed visiting the New Forest for a winter break. Although it’s only around 100 miles from where I live in southern England, I’d not really explored this area much at all, and I was intrigued to learn about its history. While I was there I took part in some outdoor adventures – you can […]

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Categories: Elsewhere, Luxury, Room reports, Spa
Tags: New Forest

Family holiday planning checklist

November 16, 2017 by Gretta Schifano 3 Comments

Suitcases packed. Copyright Gretta Schifano

These days it’s really simple to travel independently, even if you have kids in tow. All it takes is some planning – and family members who are willing to take part in your trip (if this is an issue, check out my post What to do when your teenager doesn’t want to go on your […]

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Categories: Travel advice
Tags: travel advice

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