Parking with Booking.Com

Car parked at B&B Dover

If you were thinking of finding somewhere to stay with Booking.com that had parking you may want to think again. This is our experience of what they mean by parking and how poor I feel their customer services are. It seems that my review for Luton Road Sweet Guest House has been removed from Booking.Com … Read more

Siena in Tuscany Italy

Siena in Tuscany Italy the view

If visiting Tuscany then I recommend a visit to Siena; set on three hills with the Piazza del Campo at its centre, reached by winding alleyways and steep staircases. Founded by Senius and Ascanio sons of Remus (twin to Romulus who founded Rome), with statues of the wolf feeding twins spotted throughout. Declared as a … Read more

Road Trips to Europe: Things to Consider

open road with snow and trees

Europe is a fantastic place to visit with some of the most scenic views and the best thing about it is that you can easily drive from place to place. This not only makes it easy to have the most amazing road trips but also makes it cheaper to travel (especially for families of 6 … Read more

Things to know about Pisa

Pisa cathedral

The Leaning Tower of Pisa There are also plenty of fantastic architecture and churches in Pisa of course the most iconic being The Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is really interesting to visit because from some angles it does not look like it leans at all – but from others it … Read more

10 Things to know Before Visiting Tuscany

10 Things to know Before Visiting Tuscany

Tuscany is most certainly one of those places that should be on everyone’s travel bucket lists.  Known for its beautiful landscapes, architecture, history, art and culture as well as fine wines and cheeses. With its central location Tuscany is also a great place to stay for access to travelling to other parts of Italy. Italy … Read more

Things to know about Iceland

northern lights iceland

Iceland, known as the Land of Fire and Ice, is one of the most beautiful places to visit: Full of culture, volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, natural spas and a place to spot the Northern Lights. Before you plan your trip here are some thing to know about Iceland that I discovered on our short stay there: … Read more

Stonehenge: One of the Wonders of the World

family standing in front of stone circle at stonehenge

Our trip to Italy earlier this year saw my family tick of two of the Wonders of the World – the Colosseum of Rome and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Therefore, when my cousin and his family bought us an English Heritage Membership last Christmas it made sense that our first port of call would … Read more

Prithvi Indian Fine Dining Cheltenham

fine dining indian salmon

The Prithvi is a 5 star dining room offering contemporary Indian cuisine and a first class service. Set in the heart of Cheltenham, along the Bath Road, concealed behind a very modest front – a great location with a car park immediately opposite. The Prithvi pride themselves on sourcing ingredients inspired by the season and … Read more

Relaxing at The Malvern Spa

relax malvern spa

Diet and exercise aren’t the only areas of health we need to take care of – rest and recovery are also essential to physical and mental well-being. Relaxation can help reduce illnesses caused by stress, lower anxiety, reduce blood pressure, improve concentration levels and make it easier to sleep/reduce fatigue; as well as making us … Read more

Vauxhall Crossland X Review

Vauxhall Crossland X Review

Vauxhall Motors Pyjama Mamas Campaign for the Crossland X is showing the attitude, confidence and swagger to their newest SUV. The advertisement by Mother features confident pyjama clad Mamas strutting their stuff through supermarkets and during the school run. The Isn’t Life Brilliant Strapline which is more than a feeling, it’s an attitude to embrace, … Read more