I remember being very worried about taking my 5-year-old daughter to Paris. I had heard rumours about grumpy French waiters and inaccessible public transportation. However, once I stepped foot in the city, I realised that Paris with kids is a brilliant idea. The city centre is very walkable and there are a lot of attractions […]
Tag: winter holiday
Happy Christmas in Birmingham
So, with London getting busy with tourists in Christmas, where can Londoners go you ask? Why you can spend Christmas in Birmingham of course, especially if you are an avid fan of Peaky Blinders like me. This would be the perfect excuse for you to wear your wool overcoat, tweed cap and vintage pocket watch […]
Family Christmas in London
I was very lucky to spend a few Christmases in London hosting family and friends for the festive season, which now starts as early as mid-November! I still remember the first time I tried mince pies and mulled wine. To be honest, I did not understand the hype! But then I tried Bailey’s hot chocolate […]
Family Weekend in Bath
Bath, located in Somerset, England, is not only home of one of the world’s most romantic and prolific writers; Jane Austen, but it is also the only city in the UK that is a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its rich history and culture. We visited it during the August bank holiday a few […]
Top Family Friendly Activities in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of those destinations that you can enjoy whether you are on a romantic getaway, a family holiday or even a business trip! There are lots of family-friendly activities in Barcelona to explore. The city is full of beautiful architecture and history everywhere you look. The streets are dotted with authentic Catalan restaurants, […]
Desert Adventure at Dakhla, Egypt
Our family was in desperate need of a winter holiday. While everyone we knew frequented Hurghada, Luxor or Aswan as favourite winter time destinations in Egypt, we decided to be a bit more adventurous and go east! I came across a post on social media talking about the serene Dakhla oasis, one of seven oases […]
Family Hike in Cheltenham
The Cotswolds will always have a special place in my heart. It was where we spent our first bank holiday after moving to the UK. This was also our first family hike and our first encounter with the rolling hills of the English countryside. It is no surprise that it is listed as an “area of […]