There’s a reason that Tokyo DisneySea is one of the most visited theme parks in the world. Beyond its extraordinary nautical theming, great dining, dazzling shows and performances, and an undeniable dusting of Disney magic, its immersive state-of-the-art rides have to take much of the credit. Before our visit we’d heard that many of the […] Read more…
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48 hours in Joshua Tree, California
series We spend 48 hours in Joshua Tree exploring all the weird and wonderful natural, and not so natural, attractions that make this one of America’s most stunning and personality-packed destinations. The sleepy town of Joshua Tree is just a short distance east of California’s Palm Springs, but the difference between the two is startling. […] Read more…
Oahu with a twist
Oahu’s allure lies not only the glitz and glamour of Waikiki, but in the stories woven into its landscapes, the traditions preserved within its communities, and the untamed beauty that waits for those who venture off the well-trodden path. Waikiki is everything I’d imagined and more. Bright and buzzy, it stretches its way along a […] Read more…
The best things to do in Norfolk with kids
A picture-book pretty county on the East coast of England, Norfolk is most famous for its network of navigable, lock-free waterways, tapestry of charming and picturesque beachside towns and quaint country villages, and verdant farmlands strewn with straw bales and big open skies. For lovers of history and architecture, the Norfolk’s pretty capital, Norwich, is […] Read more…
Somerleyton Hall with kids
Somerleyton Hall & Gardens is the magnificent home of the rather important sounding 4th Baron Somerleyton and his family. The palatial estate in Lowestoft, Suffolk is said to be one of the finest in all of England and a visit to Somerleyton Hall with kids offers a peaceful and genteel family experience. Well, it does […] Read more…
5 fabulous recipes to enjoy a taste of cruising at home
After almost two years of pandemic-paralysed travel, the kids are itching to get out and explore the world again. So where to next? Rome, Paris, London? Nah. While I’m sure they wouldn’t say no, what they are really dreaming of is sailing the high seas, and who can blame them? PO Cruise time is the […] Read more…
The Silo Hotel Cape Town with kids
“Whoa, what even is this place?” asks my awestruck daughter as we walk past the hulking industrial remains of a grain silo on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. “Are we sleeping in a factory?” The short answer is yes. Well, at least it used to be. Once an ugly industrial complex of derelict concrete grain silos, […] Read more…
How to enjoy Thailand from your sofa
While the garden of earthly delights that is Thailand used to be just a plane ride away, it is sadly out of reach for the immediate future. But the kids and I are hankering after the scent of temples filled with burning incense sticks and fragrant flower garlands. Oh, what we wouldn’t do for a […] Read more…
How to enjoy South Africa from your sofa
While we may not be able to visit South Africa in the immediate future, there’s nothing stopping us from inviting South Africa to visit us! There are dozens of new and interactive ways to enjoy all the riches that incredible South Africa has to offer from your sofa. It’s no secret my kids fell head […] Read more…
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge with kids
South Africa is a nation that ignites the senses. It’s a place that you smell, taste, touch, hear, see and feel. So much so that after several visits, I’ve become somewhat hooked on South Africa. And by somewhat, I mean I love it with a fervour bordering on the obsessive. But while I’ve explored […] Read more…
Johannesburg’s AtholPlace Hotel & Villa with kids
“I’m terribly posh” declares a giggling Sugarpuff in her best faux snooty voice as our chauffer-driven car pulls up to a set of imposing gates. It’s a good job she is, as the gates open to reveal an impossibly tranquil garden and our luxurious home for the next few nights, AtholPlace Hotel & Villa. Tucked away […] Read more…
Things to do in Johannesburg with kids
We manage to make it as far as customs before we’re on the receiving end our first chirpy “Howzit?”. Our honest answer? Excited. It’s our first visit to Johannesburg, or Jo’burg as it is affectionately known by locals, and we can’t wait to see what it has in store. Johannesburg may not be the […] Read more…