Author: Natalie
How important is it for a child to know a second language? When Miss 11 was a baby, I remember a well-meaning relative saying to me “Make sure you teach her the Croatian language”. Although I would have loved to teach her a second language, it …
You’ve booked your flights and secured accommodation, the trip is not too far away. The excitement in your home is building, but your stress levels are also climbing! But before you rush out the door and to the airport, there are a number of handy pre-departure tips I …
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when visiting Paris- there’s so much to see and do that it’s hard to know where to start! If you’re looking for the best things to do in Paris, whether you’re a museum/art lover, prefer being out in nature, a shopaholic or even …
One of my favourite things to do in London is see a West End show (it was one of my Top Things To Do With Kids In London). I’m a sucker for a good musical! In London there are so many to choose from, it can be overwhelming. …
To help you choose luggage for your family’s needs, I’ve written a review of the best luggage sets currently available. I look at what sized pieces are in each set, what the features of the luggage pieces are, and tips on how to choose the best luggage set …
Traveling is one of the best ways to experience life and our world, but sometimes it can lead to some bad habits that affect our health and wellbeing. Jetlag, over consumption of food (who can resist sampling different cultural dishes?!), lack of sleep, tiredness from sightseeing and even …
When planning a vacation, one of the things we need to decide is what to do with our pets when the family goes on vacation. Regardless of whether you’re planning a short weekend away or a long trip overseas, organising the care of your pets is something all …
Paris is known as the city of love, but it’s also the city of museums- did you know there are over 180 museums in Paris and they aren’t all dedicated to art? Some of the lesser-known but fascinating museums include one dedicated to magic, a wind-up toy museum, …
There’s something special about visiting a place of worship. Whether it’s a church, cathedral, temple or mosque, I love the amazing architecture, the sheer size of some of these buildings, and finding out the stories behind the places. I also enjoy taking my kids to different places of …
Ciao luggage isn’t as well-known as Samsonite or American Tourister, but it’s still a popular luggage brand with a range of different luggage pieces on the market. I decided to write a bunch of Ciao luggage reviews for those of you who want to learn more about the …
