I first visited Berlin 20 years ago. It was only a couple of years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Back then the city was still finding its feet and adjusting to reunification. This time around I was excited to discover how the city had changed, particularly in the former East Berlin. So when […]
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Apr
Apr
Have you dreamed of staying on a houseboat in Amsterdam? I always wanted to wake up on the canals, so when we visited the Dutch capital I made sure we did. And even though I broke every rule of building up expectations and was beyond excited about the experience – our Amsterdam house boat stay […]
05
Apr
Apr
Some books and characters from your childhood remain with you forever. I don’t remember when I was first introduced to this delightful little rabbit but I have always loved Miffy! So when we planned a road trip to the Netherlands I put the Miffy Museum at the top of my to-do list. My husband was a […]
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Dec
Dec
Italy is such a wonderful family holiday destination it is sometimes difficult to choose where to visit. The Italian Riveria near Genoa was high on my must do list but I did have concerns about the terrain and glamour factor. It’s no holiday when your kids are running amok.. being kids… if you are surrounded […]
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Oct
Oct
Planning a family adventure to Lyon? France’s capital of gastronomy was always on my list of places to visit due to its history and reputation for amazing food. To be honest, I had hoped to experience the city without the kids so we could bar and restaurant hop. But circumstances conspired against us, so it was […]