It’s great to connect with people from different cultures – and I’ve found that learning even a few words of a different language really helps with this. I studied languages throughout my education, and I continue to try to learn key words and phrases when I travel to places where I don’t know the language. I’ve […]
Review: The Gonville Hotel, Cambridge
Following on from my post about a things to see and do in Cambridge (read it here – What to see and do in Cambridge: 2-day itinerary) I wanted to write a separate post about the excellent boutique hotel that we stayed at in Cambridge: The Gonville Hotel. Where to stay in Cambridge: The Gonville […]
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 […]
How to pack for hand luggage only: 11 top 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Free things to do in New York City with teenagers
New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world for travellers – and it’s also one of the most popular to visit, especially for teens. If you’re exploring the Big Apple with teenagers, and you’d like to keep your costs down, I have some tips for you. There are plenty of […]
How family travel changes as your kids grow up
Ad: Bathing Solutions have commissioned me to write this article.* This is the first year in our kids’ lives that we’re not having a family summer holiday. I’ve always wanted to keep having family holidays for as long as possible, and previously I’ve written about what to do when your teenager doesn’t want to go on […]
