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7 Best Areas of London to Visit
From the Tate Modern on the South Bank, walk across the Millenium Bridge towards St Paul’s for this view of The Shard.
Are you coming to London? I do hope so. Everybody should visit London at least once in their lifetime. I’ve been lucky enough to live in London for eight years as a hard-working m
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2014 What Will My Boys Remember?
You may think we’ve not been to many places in 2014, after all, we’ve been exploring London in minute detail since May, but 2014 saw us visit 10 countries in total. We were pretty busy.
We’ve loved what we’ve done and it’s amazing to see the changes in the boys, physically, educationally and in eve
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Do We Travel Because We're Unhappy?
A new year is just around the corner, 2015, all sparkly and shiny and waiting for you and me to enjoy. It’s there, like a gift full of surprises, fun and excitement.
I feel like that about mornings too. Guess I’m lucky.
But, and this is a big fat BUT worthy of capitalisation, I’ve been having an un
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The Big Reveal: A Grand Voyage By Sea
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I’ve kept you all waiting long enough.
Several months ago, we decided that in 2015 we would take on the Indian Subcontinent, a magical and fascinating part of the world. We’d started researching and plotting and our journey was taking shape.
Then, out of the blue, we received an invitation t
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The British Museum with Kids
The British Museum is billed as a place to see the world without leaving London, and it’s true. The museum is a treasure house of amazing art and ancient artefacts spanning all of human history and every culture, housed in a visually spectacular and historic building in Bloomsbury, Central London.
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9 Reasons to Visit Luang Prabang, Laos
Sunset on the Mekong with a cold Beer Lao, the perfect thing to do in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Gorgeous Luang Prabang in Laos has been a bit of a tourist hot spot since the international airport was modernised and extended in 2011. Until then, difficult access meant this town was only visited by bac
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The British Garrison Cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Sorry it’s taken me so long to write this post.
I promised I’d write it because I wanted to share this place with you, it’s a “free thing to do in Kandy“, I already mentioned it briefy in that post, but I wanted to tell you a little more about it. It was a special experience visiting the cemetery,
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Laos Travel : Luang Prabang
If you’re heading to Luang Prabang, Laos, you’re in for a very special treat.
We have already posted about browsing the amazing markets, things to do and excursions from Luang Prabang and adventures with food in this UNESCO listed town, but lets have a look at some of the amazing sights you can disc
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Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang
If you’re travelling in Laos, a visit to Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang would be a great trip to add to your must-do list.
The caves are around 25Km outside Luang Prabang and are fascinating for their history as a significant Buddhist site housing thousands of Buddha images and icons. A visit to Pak Ou
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London's National Gallery of Art For Kids
You will only see a collection of art this incredible, free, in London.
( If you know of anywhere else let me know, we’d love to go.)
London’s National Gallery of art is simply AMAZING!
They have them all, Van Gogh, Monet, Reubens, Stubbs, Titian, Botticelli, Van Dyke, Constable, Cezanne, Da Vinci,
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The Grant Museum of Zoology. A Great Free London Museum For Kids
You could spend a lifetime exploring London’s free museums, particularly if, like me, you have kids to educate. I’ve already posted about London’s biggest and best free museums that appeal to kids, The Science Museum, The V&A, The National Gallery, The British Museum, The Tate Modern and the V&a
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Things to Do in Galle Sri Lanka
Galle Sri Lanka’s biggest attraction, Galle Fort, with the beautiful old town contained within its walls and these incredible sea views
Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s major cities, but a day visit or a longer stay needn’t have a city feel at all.
Galle fort lies on the coast, a stunning setting with
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Alilass Hotel, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Walk from Sultanahmet tram station, between the Blue Mosque (above) and Hagia Sophia, to find Hotel Alilass.
To see old Istanbul and its iconic buildings, a hotel in the Sultanahmet area must be your first choice. Hotel Alilass made a perfect base for our explorations of this part of the city, its h
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Turkish Breakfast in Istanbul
We’ve been in Istanbul for 5 nights and we’re having a fantastic time. This morning I was so overcome by the fabulousness of the food that I felt the urge to write a post sharing the joy of eating in Istanbul. If you’re hungry, you’d better go read something else, some delicious pictures coming.
We’
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Sultanahmet Hotels: Armada Hotel Istanbul
The Sultanahmet, or Blue, Mosque in snow, from the Armada Old City Hotel’s rooftop terrace. It must be stunning on a summer evening.
We’ve enjoyed 5 nights at the Armada Old City hotel in Sultanahmet, Istanbul.
Sultanahmet is the tourist hub of the city, this is where you’ll find Istanbul’s major hi
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Two Weeks in Istanbul. The Personal Stuff.
Small boys thrilled by snow.
Hi, good morning, how ya doing?
We’re good, we’ve been in Istanbul now for almost 2 weeks so I thought I’d do one of those posts where I tell you about life on the road, what we’re doing, why we’re doing, what’s next. These posts only really get seen by followers, and
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Finding Culture and History in Dubai
Are you travelling to Dubai? We can’t recommend it highly enough. This cultural tour along with a desert camel safari ( click through here) and seeing the fountains at the Burj Kalifah were highlights.
Arriving in United Arab Emirates at 4am, we wearily took a pink taxi to our Dubai Hotel and tried
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Dubai. Camel Safari in The Desert.
A Desert Safari in Dubai with Camel Riding
Last night was the most fun we’ve had in a long time, and that’s saying a lot!
The boys and I are in Dubai for a brief visit before catching our cruise ship to Australia and we’re doing our best to get a taste of what this amazing city offers tourists.
We’v
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Getting to Siem Reap from Bangkok
It’s a lot easier to get to Siem Reap from Bangkok than it was in 2000. The last time we travelled overland in South East Asia we had to cross the border on the back of a pick-up truck. These days you can do it in relative comfort.
Good buses take you right the way through to Siem Reap from Bangkok,
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Where to Stay in Bangkok: Silom
We keep coming back to Bangkok because we love it. Also because Bangkok is a transport hub of this part of the world. That title has shifted towards Kuala Lumpur recently with the rise of Air Asia, but Bangkok is still where you need to be for overland connections. It’s also cheaper than Kuala Lumpu
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