Trip to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
The Game of Thrones is known for its fabulous sets and locations. When I discovered that the scene below was shot in a real place, I knew that a trip to Ait Ben Haddou was a must for our Moroccan itinerary. Also, I always enjoy visiting Unesco World Heritage Sites – and a trip […]
Things to do in Bangkok with Kids or Without – update for 2020
Bangkok is one of the world’s top ten tourist destinations ranked by the number of visitors. The Thai capital has snowballed over the past century from an ancient settlement five centuries older than that. My kids and I love it because it oozes with life and interest, and there are lots of contrasting things to […]
Imsouane – Surfer’s Paradise, Fishing Village and Much More
We found Imsouane by accident. I found some exciting words written about “surfer’s paradise” “beautiful fishing village”, and there was some highly rated accommodation on Hotels Combined. Imsouane sounded cool – fishing village and surfer’s paradise. I booked five nights, thinking it was a nearby satellite of Agadir. Only a few days before the trip […]
Marrakech With Kids
Marrakech With Kids – Introduction Marrakech is intense. Even our nine-year-olds who love exploring and excitement felt a bit Marrakech-ed out after four days here. If you are in Morocco, you have to see Marrakech. If you are in Marrakech you must visit the Souq Semmarine. And if you are coming here with your children, then […]
The Best Morocco Travel Tips
Planning a trip to Morocco? Don’t know what to expect? Then read on. I wish I had read a post with Morocco travel tips before we came here, it would have saved me a bit of time, money and heartache. Arrival and Departure Arrival by Air When you arrive as a foreigner, you have to […]
Colbricon Express – New Gondola Lift at San Martino
The Colbricon Express – New Gondola Lift at San Martino di Castrozza- Introduction During our winter holiday in San Martino, we had loads of fun skiing and snowboarding. One of the girls favourite piste was Ces, which has a new cable car. Named the Colbricon Express, it was built and commissioned in summer […]
Visiting the Jim Thompson House with Children
Jim Thompson House with Children – Introduction We have visited Bangkok a few times, and the Jim Thompson House and Museum twice. And we were captivated by it. The first time the girls and I chanced upon it because we lived on the same street, and we loved it. The next time when we were in […]
Winter Holiday in San Martino
Winter Holidays in San Martino We spent December in Iceland, which was wonderful, but for our desert-born twins, it has to be said that it lacked snow. They needed more cold, clear air to satisfy their expectations on emerging from the Middle East into European winter. What better than a skiing holiday in the Alps? Read on […]
Foldable car seat for travel
Foldable car seat for travel I have finally found a travel-friendly children’s car seat – mifold grab and go booster seats – a true foldable car seat for travels. We have tested them for the last three months in three different countries and half a dozen different cars, and I must say they are a […]
Best Jackets for Iceland
Best Jackets for Iceland Are you planning your big trip to Iceland and wondering what clothes to take? We have just returned from Iceland, the jackets we wore every day were all from the Regatta 3 in 1 range and they were perfect for the Icelandic climate. We enjoyed exploring Iceland with kids. Iceland in […]