Wild flowers of Sicily
So, it’s January and we’re right in the middle of winter. But I can already see the shoots of flowers poking through the ground and buds on trees. There’s no denying that winter is dark…
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Easter family holiday ideas
Easter is a great time of year to take a family holiday in southern Europe. It’s generally warm enough for playing at the beach (and even a quick dip in the sea) but cool enough…
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Mt Etna: visiting an active volcano
Volcanoes have all the elements you need to engage children’s imagination: smoke, fire and huge scale destruction. As geography lessons go, volcanoes take some beating. With this in mind, I knew we would have to explore Mt Etna when I was…
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Top 10 things to do in Syracuse, Sicily, …
Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily, is ideal for a city break, with or without kids. It’s just an hour’s drive south of Catania airport and can be visited for a long weekend or as…
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7 reasons why Italian agriturismos are a great …
An “agriturismo” is an Italian farm which offers accommodation to guests. Prices, standards and facilities vary hugely so it pays to do a bit of research. Some are rustic in the truest sense of the term…
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Road tripping through Sicily with kids
Sicily is one of my favourite parts of Italy, it has all the important elements for a great holiday: amazing food, welcoming people, an epic history, plus, most importantly for families, some fantastic beaches. My husband and I love…
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Holiday inspiration part 3: alternative ideas to the …
I love hot sunny weather as much as the next person. However, I discovered last year on a trip to Spain with my sons that travelling in the heat with young, energetic children is exhausting.…
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