For the last decade or so, my cousins, siblings and I have been getting together all of our extended family (on my dad’s side) for lunch at one of our houses every two or three years. There are now 28 of us, ranging from my parents, uncle and aunt, who are all in their seventies, […]
What to wear for a DofE expedition
Have you heard about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, also known as the DofE? It’s a brilliant programme which encourages 14 to 24 year-olds to practice a sport, get involved with volunteering, learn or improve a skill and go on an expedition. The programme runs at three different levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold, and is […]
How to pack for an 8 kg luggage allowance
When I went to Kraków for a weekend trip I flew with Lufthansa. The flight was fine, but the luggage allowance was stress-inducing – it was just 8 kgs, with a maximum bag size of 55 x 40 x 23 cms. Why I was worried about the luggage allowance When I first found out about […]
14 tips for wet weather family trips
I’m not sure who first said: ‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, just people wearing the wrong clothes’ but they were absolutely right. If I’m wearing the right clothes then I can cope with most types of weather. When you’re out and about during the colder months it’s really important to keep warm and dry, especially […]
