I'm so excited to share this trip! The Maldives are unbelievably pristine, and even looking back at my photos feels indulgent. We flew from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Malé, the capital of the Maldives. The Maldives are made of over 1,000 islands, of which 190 are inhabited and 211 are resort islands. Each resort boasts the … Continue reading The Maldives
Whether you're bringing kids along or not, there are certain uncomfortable aspects of travel in the developing world. It's obviously tougher with very young kids in tow because they always manage to find the dirtiest corner! But even as an adult, you need to know certain key rules. You cannot drink the tap water. Keep … Continue reading Travel in the Developing World
Major travel adventure: we took our kids to Sri Lanka! Matt's parents planned the entire trip and generously hosted us. This was my first time going on a vacation that I did no planning for, and it was a real luxury to sit back and let the itinerary unfold. We flew into Colombo, where we were … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Part I
With all of our focus on exploring, we sometimes forget how much beauty there is right in England. A few weeks ago, we took an impromptu day trip to Seven Sisters National Park, which is an easy drive from London. We parked at South Hill Barn car park (free) and found lovely countryside views before … Continue reading Seven Sisters Cliffs
Ten Days in Tuscany Who wants a family-friendly itinerary laid out for them?? This is the bare bones version, but if you're planning a trip and would rather not lift a finger, please reach out to me for the over-compulsive hour-by-hour version. Please note that every day should include a pre-dinner Negroni! Day 1 Arrive … Continue reading Tuscany: Full Itinerary
A travel journalist I know once bemoaned her assignment to cover "Secret Florence" -- obviously not because of the free trip to Florence -- but because every inch of Florence has been covered. It's so hard to plan in places like that, because there are a lot of tough choices. We only had 2 days in Florence, … Continue reading Tuscany: Florence
We couldn't have asked for better travel buddies than my brother Neil and his wife Asia. Our "travel styles" (our balance of gluttony and exploring) are totally aligned, and the kids got quality uncle & auntie time! We spent the first half of our Tuscan holiday based near Pienza. We also did a fun, kid-friendly … Continue reading Tuscany: Montepulciano, San Gimignano and Siena
Ten days in Tuscany. In other words, living the dream. I have loved every wine region I've visited (including South Africa and Provence), and Tuscany was extra special because my brother and his wife joined us. The only thing better than a family reunion is a family reunion in an amazing place! Bring on the vino! Agriturismo Podere Spedalone … Continue reading Tuscany: Part I
One of my favourite things about living in London is having so many different countries just a short flight or train ride away. In two hours or less, you can hop over to Berlin or Budapest, Stockholm or San Sebastián. We take advantage of this proximity whenever we have a spare weekend! But when we … Continue reading In It for the Long Haul
It's hard to beat cycling through the hills of Provence, powered by fresh coffee and the promise of crisp rosé with lunch. Later, you're looking out at the sunset with a glass of wine and a gorgeous dinner, as your children sleep upstairs. And you know it won't be a problem when those children wake … Continue reading Provence
