Villa Pia is a spacious 17-bedroom residence, formerly a 15th century manor house with converted barn, that provides an idyllic escape for families. The award-winning villa is in Lippiano, a charming village right on the border of Umbria and Tuscany. Described as ‘heaven on earth’ by guests who return year after year, Villa Pia boasts sun-soaked communal courtyards, five acres of grounds to…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak has sent us this inspirational travel blog. Enjoy!
Tuscany in Autumn is a kaleidoscope of colours, emotions and flavours. If you haven’t managed to go abroad this year, Autumn is the perfect time to visit Tuscany, as the weather is still good and most towns have food festivals at this time of the year with tastings and stalls where…
When travelling with kids, it’s better to plan everything in detail including how to spend the money on the go.In order to increase the family safety while travelling, one way is to not carry cash. I have learnt this lesson the hard way during a trip to Lisbon where I was stolen 250 Euros in cash on the infamous tram 28. If you carry cash and it is stolen or lost, you have no way to…
If you have never had a car issue while on road trip with children, you have no idea of how stressful this is. My biggest worry before a road trip is the car, because I am a disaster and I would not know where to start on how to fix anything. This blog includes my checklist of car checks, i.e. things to get checked before travelling by car on a family road trip.
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When travelling, it is quite common to forget to book an airport transfer. People remember to book their hotel rooms and other services they need at the destination, but an airport transfer rarely comes to mind. The issue is compounded further by the fact that there are a lot of different options to choose from. Things can get even more complicated when you are travelling with kids. Below, we will…
A home’s roof is one of its most important parts. Aside from being highly visible, the roof protects the home and its contents from the elements. When things are in good shape, a roof keeps the home cooler during the summer, warmer in winter, and dry on rainy days.
However, a damaged roof may lead to serious issues, additional damage, and unnecessary exposure to harsh weather. Because of…
Back in the day, the usual process to follow through while going abroad was to pop out to your bank or local travel agent before your trip to exchange a certain amount of money into the currency of the country you were travelling to or to take out traveller checks. However, with the introduction of smartphone paying apps and wireless payment cards, common currency is quickly becoming the…
Migrating from one country to another can be a challenge at the best of times. But if you’re bringing children along for the ride, then the upheaval can be even more dramatic. You’ll need to think about a whole range of factors, and you’ll need to explain what’s going to happen to your children. The latter process, of course, can range from confusing to outright traumatic.
So, what should…
It’s a tough job being a parent, but the reality is you wouldn’t want to change it for the world. The time with your kids goes by much faster than you think, so it’s important that you make memories to last. One of the things that you and your kids will definitely never forget is a dream holiday. Have you been thinking of an adventure that you would like to share with your…
Planning a romantic getaway with your partner? Holidays with your partner are important experiences for your relationship whether you are in the early stages of a serious relationship or you have been married for many years as this is how you explore together, try new things and make new memories.
Read on to find out how to plan the perfect romantic getaway for your partner.
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