The Greek Island of Santorini may not be the first place you think of visiting with children – but don’t be put off. We have previously visited the ‘party island’ of Mykonos…
Stick Man Live is back at the Leicester Square theatre, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Fancy winning a family ticket? I’m running a giveaway to see the theatre show and some Stick Man merchandise.
The views of London from one of its most popular attractions, the London Eye. The giant ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames has been a fixture on the…
“Are we nearly at the top,” my daughter exclaimed as we glided upwards in London’s iconic wheel. I’ve seen my home city from various viewpoints over the years, from the Tate Modern…
There’s 1,100 years worth of history to explore at Warwick Castle and it’s no standard castle experience. From jousting and sword fighting to archery and a Horrible Histories maze, there’s plenty to…
Castles alone are enough to enliven a child’s imagination but Warwick Castle goes a step further. It brings to life the legends and history which surround the castle. I was amazed at…
Today marks the end of an era. After 124 linkies and almost 3,200 city posts, the time has come for Cathy and I to hand over the City Tripping reins and this…
Scandinavia first captured our hearts when we visited Copenhagen. It included a brief trip to Malmo – for just a few hours – but we vowed return to Sweden. Less than one…
Another two weeks has passed and another London landmark has been ticked off my travel list. I finally ventured inside St Paul’s Cathedral and was rewarded with the most incredible views over…
I had walked past St Paul’s Cathedral on countless occasions since unexpectedly becoming a regular to the area in February. My husband had been residing at a nearby hospital and I’d vowed…
Camping is something I hadn’t done in many, many years. It was so long ago the term ‘glamping’ hadn’t yet been coined. So when we were offered the chance to try out…
Imagine being able to sleep within the grounds of a Medieval Castle. Well that’s exactly what you can do at Warwick Castle. We tried out the castle’s King’s Luxury tent. Take a…