The Perfect Place For Family Christmas – Liechtenstein

If you’d love a white Christmas and are looking for the perfect family location, we think we found this hidden gem tucked away in the tiny ‘postage stamp size’ country of Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein may be a small country but it should not be missed, and this is our second visit, and I would visit yet […]

We Love Basel Switzerland At Christmas

The fire-pit warms us on this chilly winter eve as ‘Glühwein’ (mulled wine) is sipped from souvenir mugs, and we look up to see hundreds of starry lights strung in the trees above. Below us, the River Rhine flows, and in the dark distance, the hills of the Black Forest can be seen clearly in […]

Nuremberg Celebrate Christmastime At Nürnberg

Nuremberg or in German is ‘Nürnberg’ is famous for some most beautiful of Christmas Markets set in the historic old former medieval town that dates back hundreds of years. We are currently making our way around Europe. It is a new way to travel for us, as we are traveling by train using our Eurail First […]

Hop Off – Check In – Go Out – Explore Brussels

Train travel is the ideal way to see Europe. We know. Why? Because that is exactly how we are exploring this corner of the world at the moment with our First Class Eurail Pass. Getting to Brussels Bus vs Train We’ve taken the bus from London, U.K. to Lille, France. Firstly – The bus company wouldn’t allow […]

Top Things To Do With Kids In London

Going to London, England? We just spent a week-and-a-half in London and loved every minute! For us, it was the lead up to Christmas, so it was the season for festivities, Christmas Markets, English humor, street decorations, silly Christmas jumpers, and shopping! But between all that, we managed to see and do a lot. TIP: […]

London Accommodation – An Arty Apartment

Wanting to rent an apartment in London but tired of dealing with dodgy owners and broken down appliances?  Then we think we may have discovered a great concept that offers the most fabulous service. If you rent apartments when you travel, then you will love this. Read on….. Central Check-in Our black London cab drops us […]

Why House Sitting is the Perfect Vacation for Travelling Students

As you’ll know from reading this blog, house sitting is something we love to do. It’s a great way to explore the world, whilst enjoying a home-from-home experience. Thousands of people housesit every year, but if you are a student, this could be the perfect way to explore the world – and here’s why. It […]

OK – Top Tips for Going Back to College as a Parent

People choose to go back to college and further their education at all different points in their lives, however, if you’ve chosen to get a degree or an advanced qualification such as a masters degree in criminal justice online as a parent, you’re going to face some unique challenges that only arise if you’re studying […]

Staying On A Boutique Barge in Little Venice London

Little Venice is a hidden gem of London, tucked away near Paddington.  Here, pretty decorated narrowboats and barges line the canals and waterways of London as ducks, geese, and swans glide on by the tea-colored water. We decided at the very last minute that because we were in France, that we would ‘pop over’ to London. […]

Great Things Mums Can Do for Themselves

Being a Mum (mom) is difficult. It’s much more than a full-time job. Rather, it is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week job that is draining, frustrating, infuriating, and absolutely wonderful. Sometimes, as a mum, you feel like that’s all you are. You’ve become a mum and no more. When this happens, it’s great […]

The Top 3 Reasons Why You Need to Watch Your Blood Sugar Level

Whether you’re traveling or staying home to be with the family, taking care of your body is important. There has been an increase in the number of people suffering from diabetes – both type 1 and type 2 – across the country. The University of Arizona and its RN to MSN programs have released an […]

Fun Things To Do For The Whole Family In South Africa

South Africa might not immediately spring to mind when you’re considering your next family holiday. It’s got a bit of a bad rap over recent years, but people seem to overlook the beautiful and colorful opportunities it offers. While you might think of South Africa as a wine and safari type of holiday destination, purely […]