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Staying in a castle on an island – Monemvasia

Living like a King and Queen Staying in a castle on an island – Monemvasia Woah – what is that over there, Explorason asks as we drive along the Peloponnese Coast of Greece? There before us, it appears to be a fort and castle, attached to the mainland by a causeway. Beautiful cacti lined the […]

Stoupa is Stupendous

Stoupa (Peloponnese Greece) is Stupendous This sunset has a lot to answer for! We are driving along the coast, and had no idea there was a small tourist town down a little side road.  All I knew was there was an incredible sunset, and I wanted a photograph. So here I am in Greece, chasing […]

Boat ride 250 metres underground through Diros Caves

A boat ride 250 meters underground through Diros Caves – Mani Peloponnese Greece Down the mouth of the cave, we go, donning life jackets and stepping precariously into a very flat small wooden boat. It is a tight squeeze. We must leave backpacks and handbags in the car. And we are told not to move or […]

Buying a car in England and driving in the Europe

Foreigners buying a car in England and driving it in Europe I’m writing this blog with detailed information, in the hope, it can assist other travelers not to waste hours and hours of their precious traveling time running around in circles. There is so little information on buying a vehicle overseas, so I hope this contains […]

Blarney Church Ireland; a coming together of churches

Blarney Church Ireland, and a coming together of churches I had been in Ireland for over a week, and one of the reasons I have stayed around in the Cork area is because I was invited to share at an International Day of Prayer. This is to be held in the Blarney Church, but what […]

Airport Security – practice it first

Airport Security – practice it first…. When all is said and done, your child is your most valuable possession on this trip. Traveling with a child through a busy airport, with all your possessions can be a lot to juggle, even with kids who have traveled before. So is there a way of making family […]

Travel Agents, Airlines, and Tickets

Travel Agents, Airlines, and Tickets Have a GOOD Travel Agent I cannot stress enough the need for you to get a reliable, trustworthy, patient Travel Agent. I would advise you try working with luxury travel experts on this. I have experienced so much benefit from this in my family travel. It has made our single-family […]

Travel thoughts on getting ready to go overseas

Travel thoughts on getting ready to go overseas TRAVEL Travel affords you many memories, vivid flashbacks that dance across your mind like skittish schoolgirls on their way to a big day out someplace. I can’t think of anything that will take away this experience – perhaps only experience itself can – thus my travel thoughts. As […]

Accommodation when traveling

Accommodation when traveling What to consider Accommodation when traveling is probably one of the most critical things you need to have sorted out in your mind before you head off.  If you are traveling with a child, or alone, I would recommend having a good thought about the following. I have popped them in alphabetic […]

Airline Clubs .. Join one or two

Airline Clubs: Join one or two…. Join the Qantas Club or your own international favorite Airlines Club Joining Airline Clubs works if you will be flying frequently with one airline in particular, or with their partner airlines during your family travel. I have found this to be very crucial for single parent travel as is encouraged […]

A few things to prepare before you go

A few things to prepare before you go I would advise that you work closely with family travel agencies on this if it is your first time as you prepare before you go overseas. For me, luxury travel experts have always made my planning process less stressful as they have a wealth of knowledge regarding […]

Some things to do before going overseas with a child

Some things to do before going overseas with a child Planning, preparing, then – finally – going Preparing to go overseas on a family travel for an extended time takes A LOT of preparation and planning. It requires more preparation if you are a single parent considering a single parent travel life and so things […]