How we returned to expat life and joined the ‘boomerang emigrants.’
Author: Kathryn Griffiths
What’s it really like to go camping in the rain?
As lockdown starts to ease, no doubt the unseasonably warm UK weather will do at the same time. With staycations at the forefront of our new holiday agendas, camping in the rain could be a very real possibility. There are a huge number of people searching online for tips on ‘camping in the rain,’ so…
Holidays to Hurghada: tips for an Egypt Family Holiday
Holidays to Hurghada are slowly becoming more popular, after the reintroduction of direct flights from the UK early this year, after a four year hiatus following a number of terrorist incidents. First and foremost, this is one of the safest places that I have been to with my young family, so I would not hesitate…
A camping holiday in Spain? Essential tips for a relaxing alternative to the Costa del Sol package holiday
Most people have probably never even considered a camping holiday in Spain (or camping at all to be honest!). This beautiful south European country is often more synonymous with high density hotel resorts and package holidays. As a family, we have had some of our best holidays at some of the many campsites in Andalusia….
When I went to live and work in Spain: 5 key lessons for a successful move
My husband, daughter and I went to live and work Spain in August 2012. I was pregnant with my second child, and we had previously lived in Grand Cayman for four years, so we were by no means new to the whole emigration process. Overall, we had a very positive six years in Spain. The…
Gift ideas for overseas relatives; how to save money and create smiles across the miles (updated 2020).
Updated 2020: gift guide for overseas relatives in a challenging year where many of us cannot be together
5 ways to make the most out of your Warwick Castle tickets
First of all, this is a great UK family day out for all ages and my guide to maximising your Warwick Castle tickets will ensure that you have the best day possible. Absorb yourself in more than 1000 years of history, with a little bit of Merlin magic sprinkled in to truly bring the castle…
5 Key Travel Tips for visiting Johor Bahru in Malaysia
Last August we spent a week in Johor Bahru as part of our family holiday. We chose the city predominantly as a gateway to both Singapore and Tioman Island. With plentiful, cheap and spacious accommodation (we used Airbnb to find an apartment) it was an ideal first base. Here are some of the tips that…
Your Tioman Island package vacation: 5 Travel Tips
Here are some essential tips for putting together your own Tioman Island package vacation. This paradise island is throughly recommended, and certainly worth the extra effort to get there. 1.Ensure that you choose the best time to visit Tioman Island Being limited to school holidays, we often find it difficult to find places to visit…
Visiting Tioman Island in Malaysia: 5 Travel Musts
Visiting Tioman Island just off the coast of Eastern Malaysia takes a little bit of effort to get there, but is certainly worth the effort. Here are five ‘musts’ to help with your holiday planning: Ensure that you choose the best time to visit Tioman Island Being limited to school holidays, we often find it…
