If you’re lucky enough to be spending time in Tokyo then you really have to visit the city’s two Disney parks. I think they’re the best Disney Parks in the world, and DisneySea in particular is completely unique: unlike any other theme park in the world in all of the best ways. I’ve written a…
There are so many cities I consider to be inspiring (in fact, I’m visiting one right now – this piece is being published while we’re exploring Tokyo) and for so many different reasons. I can be inspired by food, by architecture, especially by people. My favourite cities are often the ones where I encounter kind…
I’ve written before about our experience of visiting the Pokemon cafe, as well as my top tips for getting a reservation. These tips served us well, and we did manage to get a booking for our last trip to Japan. But for this trip, try as I might, I just couldn’t get one of those…
It’s been 14 years since we went on our honeymoon. As you can tell by how old and grainy the images are! 4 house moves, two kids, one dog, and endless holidays later and I still have amazing memories of being just-married and exploring Egypt together. Mike and I are both self-confessed history buffs. So…
When we first went to Japan we did many things right: but we also did one very big thing very wrong! We hadn’t realised that for our bullet train (shinkansen) between Tokyo and Osaka we would need to reserved space for our ‘oversized luggage’ (normal large hold suitcases). And when we got on the train…
There’s never a bad time of year to visit Disneyland Paris thanks to its abundance of seasonal events and different character meets and shows that go with them. Every season is different and unique, meaning that we’ve even had the best trips during the rainiest February. But Disneyland Paris in August is something special. I…
Tokyo DisneySea is the most beautiful theme park I’ve ever had the privilege of visiting. There’s a reason why it’s regularly chosen as the best theme park in the world! The Disney parks in Tokyo aren’t actually owned by the Walt Disney Corporation but by the Oriental Land Company, which is explains why there are…
Back in November, I flew out for my first extreme day trip. Travelling with two girlfriends, the trip was inspired when one of my friends discovered the ‘Extreme Day Trips’ Facebook page and decided she wanted to give it a go. I never say no to anything, to we booked our flights to Cologne/Koln. (You…
All the things to know before visiting Japan in 2026 . We’ll cover everything from transport, etiquette, apps, cash, food, tickets, trains and tips for families. Last updated on 09.12.2025 Japan is an incredible country, and visiting Japan is an amazing, one-in-a-lifetime experience that I think everyone should have on their bucket list. But although…
One of the things that we found most frustrating about our last visit to Japan was the public transport: not the system itself (which is seamless) but the process of buying tickets. We ended up buying individual tickets for every single journey, and because the lines are operated by different providers, if we needed to…
While Naples wasn’t our favourite city in the world, the absolute highlight of our trip was the opportunity to visit Pompeii. This perfectly preserved ancient city is a destination that’s been on our bucket list for years. Both the boys are studying Romans at school, and Mike and I are both history buffs (in fact…
In 28 days I will be relaxing in an airport lounge in Heathrow airport, waiting to get out our long-awaited 14.5 hour flight to Seoul. South Korea is a country that’s been on our bucket list for a long time, and the excitement is reaching fever pitch over here! But before we can go to…
At the end of last month we spent just 48 hours in Naples as a family of four with two boys aged 12 and 8. We were short on time, and we wanted to cram in as much into our time as we possibly could, so I had done extensive research and planned what I…
Tomorrow we’re flying off to Italy to spend a couple of days in Naples. The plan is to eat too much pizza, visit Pompeii, and soak up the atmosphere of Italy’s infamously most chaotic city! Visiting Italy in the summer can be expensive, but not so if you visit in the off-season! By visiting in…
Before we went to Tokyo I agonised over what to pack! I knew I wanted to pack light (because we were also visiting Osaka and Kyoto and had to take the bullet train) but still look stylish, because Japanese women are so famously fashion-conscious. We’re going back to Tokyo again this April, and I’ve already…
This guide to Universal Studios Japan emphasizes its appeal to families, detailing ticket purchasing, attractions for various age groups, and dining options. It also provides tips for a smooth visit and personal experiences.
Long haul flights are nobody’s idea of a good time (or at least, not if you fly in economy class like us! I’m sure they’re a dream if you can afford to fly in business class!). But they can be particularly tricky if you’re taking a long haul flight with kids. The good news is…
I knew I wanted to write a post about Legoland Billund before we’d even visited. Why? Because when we were planning our trip, I Googled to find information and pictures of Legoland Billund (particularly at Christmas) and it was slim pickings: there just wasn’t a lot of English speaking information available! This is a real…
When we first visited Japan, we went in April so that we could see the iconic phenomenon of cherry blossoms blooming across the country. When we return again this year, we’re also taking an April trip. Cherry blossom season is addictive! But it’s also notoriously unpredictable. You can plan a cherry blossom trip to Japan…
Mothers travelling without their kids. It’s such a contentious topic. I’ve been labelled a bad mum, a selfish mum, self centred and spoiled. But here’s why I choose to do it anyway – and you should too!