Planning

The planning of the trip can be as exciting as the trip itself (for me at least!). It can also be overwhelming and exhausting. Read all about my planning activities and get some tips on how to make it fun for the whole family.

5 Brilliant Reasons to Travel in Peak Season (if you have kids)

Ok, ok I know this is a bit controversial. Why on earth would you choose to travel to a popular destination at the same time…

Which is Better – Villa or Hotel?

I’ve had 4 or 5 people message me recently and ask about my thoughts on which is better – villa or hotel? The short answer…

What’s On Your Bucket List?

You have 18 summers Have you seen the meme that does the rounds on Facebook about only having 18 summers with your Things from the…

UK baby! A holiday in your own country…

7 sleeps till I take the Things back to the UK. This will be our first ever trip back as expats (including the Houston stint)…

The 3 life changing travel apps you’ve never heard of

This year has been the year of life changing travel apps for me. Since the explosion of travel apps and websites started around the time…

Facebook Worthy Holidays 

A post by another blogger and some comments from friends got me thinking: the blogger asked about the other side of holidays – the bits…

Italy here we come!

In a desperate attempt to be more organised I am researching what we can do in Italy. This is in no way me procrastinating over the packing that…