If you read my first Tokyo post, you know that the culture shock hit me pretty hard. I'm not proud of that - as a seasoned traveller, the struggle really surprised me - but I blame the kids. After all, being a Mom is hard enough before you throw in any complicating factors! Being subjected to … Continue reading Kid-sploring Tokyo
Remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books, where you'd pick a course of action and the story would proceed accordingly? Matt and I decided it would be amazing to spend a few months in Asia, and we set our sights on a 3-month stint in Singapore. Our vision was perfect: we'd trade winter in Britain … Continue reading Our Surprise Stint in Tokyo
It's been a while since I posted a London adventure! We had been looking forward to checking out the Horniman Museum for some time, and it made for a perfect family day with its eclectic collection and stunning grounds. We can't wait to go back in summer, when we can spend half the day outside! … Continue reading The Horniman Museum and Gardens
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
