Travel

Freedom Isn’t Free: Reflections on a Visit to Normandy, France

In July, we visited Normandy in France. It was a trip I had wanted to make…
48 hours in Berlin: celebrating 75 years of democracy

I don’t think any European city conjures up so much imagery and emotion as that of…
An Epic Night at the Odeon of Herodus Atticus: A Sprint to the Opera in Athens

In a sprint to rival the original marathon run, my husband and I weaved our way…
Historic reasons to visit Delft (and it’s not just the pottery)…

Delft is well known among Brits for its beautiful blue-and-white pottery, with its intricate Delftware designs.…
Our Swedish summer adventure

This was our third summer road-trip together, and it felt different. This time we wanted an…
Tuscany or bust: tales from a summer road-trip

My family has a tradition of a summer family holiday altogether. And when I say my…
The battered rucksack

I scrubbed my nearly-30 year old rucksack with a bowl of warm soapy water whilst sitting…
Right, before I die

Last year whilst on a trip to Bruges looking at all the usual historic sites, I…
My Edinburgh Festival Fringe Experience

A Tuesday morning and Carmen my 20 year old daughter and I set off for Gatwick…
Techno-travel

A recent family trip to Helsinki, Finland, found us taking advantage of the new apps that assist…