We essentially live in a fake photographic world at times, where filters brighten up a dull day, grumpy kids are bribed for that ‘perfect shot’ and the bad bits of the day: well they’re just never captured and merely filed into the depths of our memories. Sometimes negative travel experiences pop up as anecdotes at…
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 of mitigating factors. I will be truthful: out of all of the places that we visit regularly with our Merlin Annual Pass, Legoland is the one that is the most consistently packed, so I thought that…
Legoland Windsor: military planning, amazing theming and dirt cheap hotdogs…
We visit theme parks on an almost monthly basis, due to having Merlin Passes, and our six year old son’s favourite is Legoland. I will be truthful: out of all of the places that we visit, Legoland is the one that is the most consistently packed, so I thought that I would give you a few insider tips to help you to maximise your enjoyment of the day.
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 the political mess in the UK parliament which is currently reminiscent of a primary school playground, this is not a rant, merely a reflection on the impact that it had on our little family. Three years…
Living 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 the political mess in the UK parliament which is currently reminiscent of a primary school playground, this is not a rant, merely a reflection on the impact that it had on our little family. Three years…
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.
Malaga city: a cultural gem
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.
How did we end up living in 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 the weather Gods have blessed us with a relatively sunny September so far, our holiday seems yet a distant memory. Distant but solid, I would hasten to add, and I now have time to ponder some…
What did I learn from Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai?
So we’ve been back for a few weeks now, the kids are back at school, and whilst the weather Gods have blessed us with a relatively sunny September so far, our holiday seems yet a distant memory. Distant but solid, I would hasten to add. I have now had the time to ponder some of…