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 staycationsContinue Reading
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Expat Spain: my insight into the kids’ parties of the ‘Marbs Millionaires.’
Picture the scene: beautiful parents in oversized shades sipping wine and politely conversing under the late afternoon Spanish sun. AContinue Reading
Disneyland Paris. Malaysia. Sierra Nevada: the travel fails behind holiday photos
We essentially live in a fake photographic world at times, where filters brighten up a dull day, grumpy kids areContinue Reading
Visiting Legoland Windsor: 5 essential tips
Visiting Legoland Windsor can be one of the most fun, or the most stressful days, depending on a variety ofContinue Reading
Being a British expat in Spain and commuting to Gibraltar. Brexit: how it affected us.
Brexit. Yes, it has even made its way into an essentially lighthearted travelling blog, and whilst I cringe at theContinue Reading
Malaga city with kids: a cultural gem bursting with activity
Malaga is a gem in its own right, and offers everything from the cultural delights of its Cathedral and museums, to relaxed beach cocktails and barbecued sardines at the ‘chiringuito’ beach bars.
Why did we move to the Cayman Islands? The 4500 mile leap of faith…
Why did we move to the Cayman Islands? It is a question that I still get asked many times (followed by LOTs of others!), even though after ten years of expat living across two continents, we are now back in Blighty. I hasten to add, that I come from a close family who were understandably surprised, yet incredibly supportive across the decade that we were out of the UK.
Key lessons learnt from Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai
So we’ve been back in England for a few weeks now. The kids are now at school, and whilst theContinue Reading
Going to Dubai in August and how it exceeded my expectations
Going to Dubai in August was not something that I had originally anticipated doing. Namely because I knew that itContinue Reading
Day 11: Singapore Zoo
I am the first to admit that zoos are not up there on my list of favourite things to do,Continue Reading
Day 10: Pints and orchids
With only two full days to spend in Singapore, and with one of those pretty much dedicated to the zoo,Continue Reading