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A visit to Siena is a must when you are in the Tuscan region of Italy. I set foot in this beautiful Italian city for the first time in March and was wowed by the medieval architecture, its incredible yet unfinished Cathedral and the symbology on every street corner which…
Read more*Collaborative post* City breaks with kids can be an amazing cultural experience but also a bit overwhelming if you bite off more than you can chew. We had a rather testing first trip to London with our girls when they were very young. Since then we have learnt from our…
Read moreThis is a collaborative post Just over a year ago my mum and dad returned from an epic adventure in the southern hemisphere. They joined a Princess cruise in Singapore and travelled south to Australia and New Zealand. Yes, I’m still a bit green about this adventure too. One of…
Read moreBristol and I have unfinished business. During the past four years I’ve made four visits to this fabulous city of industrial history and apples. But none for more than 24 hours. My fleeting stays have been for an annual work event and each year I kick myself that I haven’t…
Read moreSomething I got to appreciate a lot during my last trip to London was the incredible views of the city skyline, the quirky architecture and vibrant street art. If you have the luxury of a few days in the capital it’s a feast for your eyes. However, if you’re short…
Read more“Look up!” – it’s simple, but superb advice whether you’re walking down your local high street or exploring somewhere completely new. By adopting a slightly different perspective you’ll see so much more of the world than a passing glance can reveal. This was one of the techniques I was encouraged…
Read moreWe know from experience that city breaks with children can be crazy exhausting. But they’re also an amazing cultural experience if planned at the right pace and with the right activities. Letting kids run off steam is a must if you’re also going to expect them to navigate city streets…
Read moreEarlier this year we made our first family trip to London. As anyone travelling with toddlers or babies will relate to, it was both a wonderful and testing experience. Alongside every iconic sight seen there was an avoidable tantrum involving either our then 11-month-old, our three-year-old or me. It was…
Read moreWhen we visited Barcelona with kids for the first time we aimed to see as much of the city as we could on a budget. We spent most of our 48 hours in the city enjoying the free sights and soaking up the atmosphere of the beautiful Catalan capital by doing a…
Read moreBarcelona is a city I could return to again and again. There’s something enchanting about its mix of Gothic and Gaudi architecture, its bustling marina and beautiful parks. In 2016 I had the chance to make my third visit to Barcelona. But this occasion was different. This time we were doing Barcelona…
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