The first time I ever skied was three years ago. So my first ski holiday was skiing with kids – we were all beginners. We were also a bit of a ragtag group as my husband opted to snowboard – less because he wanted to look cool (ha!) and more because the many knee ops […]
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Castles in Germany – Schloss Neuschwanstein, a Fairytale Castle
There are so many amazing castles in Germany. But Schloss Neuschwanstein is the one I really wanted to visit. A Fairytale Castle A fairytale castle. That really is the best description for Schloss Neuschwanstein. Perched dramatically amidst the spectacular Bavarian mountains it is famous as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. It also featured […]
Lake Como with Kids – Top 5 Travel Tips
We drove up to Lake Como from Florence, arriving mid-afternoon. By that evening, my husband had decided he wanted to live there. Now we have been to many beautiful places, but none have elicited quite so strong a reaction – not sure though whether the greyer he goes, the more he’s wondering, ‘What would Clooney do?’ And although […]
Tuscany with Kids – Top 5 Travel Tips
Ah Tuscany…a dream of a place. Stunning countryside, picture-perfect villages and fabulous food. And I can’t think of many better places for a family holiday than Tuscany with kids. Children are made very welcome in Italy, and there is so much to see and do. For us it was the perfect mix of relaxing (as far […]