Today, people travel around the world for various reasons other than just to be ordinary tourists. Among those, you will often find travellers who want to help communities they visit and give a deeper meaning to their travels. This travel with a cause is most common among the younger generation that would often use a gap year to meet and assist the less fortunate countries, their population, and…
During a recent ski tripto the Isère region, I coined the term Social Skiing. As a non-confident skier, socialising on the slopes becomes almost more important than racing down the mountain. Every opportunity to meet people during social activities is essential to the success of a week in the snow. Even the most experienced skiers would agree that modern ski technology allows people…
Travelling can be a gruelling experience, even when you’re doing it on your own. Throw young children into the mix and it and be downright overwhelming. That said, while travelling with babies and toddlers can be tricky, there a few steps that you can take to help ensure it goes smoothly.
Plan ahead
I like being spontaneous but with young children it is important to plan ahead including…
Efteling,a fairytale theme park located in The Netherlands,is a wonderful destination for a short family break from the UKwith itsstorybookatmosphere, natural surroundings and enchanting attractions, thrilling rides and shows. I recently visited it with my 13-year old son Diego during a promotional press trip to mark the opening of a new attraction called Fabula, a…
Are you planning a fantastic holiday of fun in the sun? Alternatively, you might be considering booking a late trip to Lapland this festive season. If so, you need to think about how you’re going to pay for it.There are two main options here. You can either borrow and buy now or save and go at a later date. So, let’s explore the benefits and weaknesses of both possibilities to find the…
When I was 14 I went on a pilgrimage to Assisi (Umbria, Italy) with my aunt who was very keen to show me some of her volunteering work. I did not expect it to be fun, but I still have fond memories of that trip. When you are experiencing health issues, sometimes the best thing that you can do is to jet off and take a pilgrimage to make you feel better. While not every medical condition can be…
London Mums’ travel blogger from Italy, Rita Kobrak, has sent us lovely tips on how to spend Christmas in Tuscany.
Take advantage of the school holidays to go on a trip to Tuscany and let a local Tuscan chefprepare a delicious Tuscan Christmas lunch feast for you and your family to remember. No shopping, no cooking and no washing up! The fantastic food, the welcoming attitude…
We all know the potential financial strain a family holiday can put on the household finances, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. For example, when you’re deciding the type of break you’d like, remember that all-inclusive holidays can save you money, because pretty much everything is included, so budgeting is much easier.
This is just one great way to save money…
Everyone should have a goal in life that they’re working towards. Something that helps to keep you motivated and on track. So why should that not be a nice holiday in the sun, even if the summer months for a lot of us have now been and are definitely starting to go. But there are some parts of the world that still have their blissful summers, so all is not lost just yet. But we’re sure…
For a family city break and Spanish holiday, Valencia is a great alternative to hipster and more expensive Barcelona.Together with my lovely London Mums’ reporter Laura Castelli, I recently went on a three-day trip to Valencia organised by Turismo Valencia, the local tourist board, to showcase the fun side of Spain’s third-largest city.We love Spain, and we always gladly go…