Frascati: the perfect summer base for Rome
Rome is hot in the summer and I didn’t think I’d ever willingly choose to pay it a visit at the end of July. However, flight prices to our chosen summer holiday destination of Le…
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Tips on taking a road trip with …
In April we took our first road trip with kids, around the fantastic island of Sicily. Our boys are aged five and three so we ensured their first experience of being on the road was…
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Free things to do in Hertfordshire with …
Free things to do in Hertfordshire Like most parents, I’m always keen to avoid spending a fortune over the summer months on days out in Hertfordshire with my children. So I’ve compiled a list of…
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Duxford Imperial War Museum: review
Rather predictably, my five year old son is coming home from school with an ever increasing interest in guns, bombs and tanks. So I decided to channel this enthusiasm with a trip to Duxford Imperial…
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A Quick Trip to the National Gallery …
As with many things involving small children, a little bit goes a long way when it comes to visiting a gallery or a museum. I took my two boys, aged five and three, to the…
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Review: the National Trust’s Snowshill Manor …
Inherited a fortune and not sure what to do with your new found wealth? Take inspiration from Charles Wade who bought Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds and made it his life’s work to fill the house…
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Farm holidays in Italy: why stay on …
Farm holidays in Italy: why an agriturismo is perfect for families An “agriturismo” is an Italian farm which offers accommodation to guests. I have taken several farm holidays in Italy over the last twenty or…
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