Edinburgh With Kids
Before this summer I’d never visited Edinburgh. Shameful, I know. So with foreign travel still too uncertain, August was the perfect time to go. I was all set to go solo but managed to persuade my daughter to come with me on a three day mini break. Thankfully, Scotland’s capital didn’t disappoint. This beautiful city…
Sagres, Portugal – Wilderness Discovered
The last time I visited Portugal was back in 2004 when I lived in Amsterdam with my boyfriend (now husband). At the pre-kids stage of our relationship, our two-week road trip of the Alentejo region of Portugal involved stays in chic, boutique hotels, late night bar crawls in Lisbon and lazy days soaking up the…
Review: 25Hours Hotels Bikini Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Berlin has it all – fascinating history, culture, thriving food and arts scene, nightlife to rival London’s and shopping opportunities galore. The wall came down in 1989 and what followed was a metamorphosis of Berlin into a hip, forward-thinking city with a distinctly unique character, laid back noir charm and cool hangouts all over this…
Review: Caban Cader & Snowdonia National Park, Wales
I headed to Wales with the family to explore Snowdonia National Park and was blown away by its natural beauty. If you’re wondering where to go on your next family holiday it’s definitely worth considering. Caban Cader, five miles from Machynlleth, was our home for a few nights, booked through the brilliant Canopy & Stars. It…
Review: Center Parcs De Kempervennen, The Netherlands
As the kids get older, it can be more of a challenge to think of family holidays that will keep them amused, let them have some freedom to roam and give parents a bit of peace. I’m not an organised-fun type of person, preferring instead to head off in search of a road less travelled.…