After last year’s successful European camping roadtrip, I found myself to agreeing to another camping adventure this summer. And unlike last year, where we spent part of our trip either staying with friends or in an Airbnb, I somehow suggested … Continue reading
You’ve made it to the final post of our Welsh adventure! During our week in North Wales, we squeezed in one final walk before heading South. On our final full day, the weather was terrible across Snowdonia and Anglesey, but … Continue reading
We couldn’t visit Snowdonia without attempting to climb to the summit of Snowdon – the highest point in England and Wales. We packed a picnic and waterproofs and set off early for Llanberis. We parked the car there and squeezed … Continue reading
With the weather a bit ropey during our trip to North Wales, I found myself spending quite a bit of time carefully scanning the Met Office satellite maps tracking rain showers and looking for locations that were looking less cloudy! … Continue reading
I’m back! It is so nice to get back to the blog after a bit of a break. Since Christmas, I’ve been overwhelmed with work and have had to devote pretty much all my spare time to it. And so, … Continue reading
So here’s part two of my posts about our Easter break in Whitstable. Two of my favourite days were when we explored the local area by foot and bike. There are a couple of well-marked paths that lead from Whitstable … Continue reading
Just before Easter weekend, we escaped the capital to spend a week down in pretty Whitstable. We visited last year for a weekend, and had so much fun we wanted to see more. It’s such an easy place for us … Continue reading
A friend of mine asked about my blog at the weekend and whether I was still keeping it up. Recent evidence suggests I’m not, but hopefully it’s just a temporary lapse. 2019 has been even more crazy for me than … Continue reading
A few weeks ago we headed down to the New Forest for a weekend away. The weather forecast was pretty grim but we were determined to get outside in the forest for at least part of our trip – and … Continue reading
Last weekend, we were back up in Scotland for a flying visit. It was a very special occasion. My grandparents both turned 90 years old this year and so my family all gathered outside Edinburgh to celebrate with them. My … Continue reading
I’m currently sitting in a beautiful house in rural Scotland overlooking sheep, hills and woodland – the perfect remedy to crazy London living. It’s a bit early to get outside, so I’m sorting out photographs from my last trip up … Continue reading
Determined to make the most of a summer holiday free from work, I squeezed in one final trip after our European adventure. After a couple of days to catch up on laundry, I whisked the kids up to Edinburgh for … Continue reading
You made it to the final blog post of our European roadtrip! After our adventures in Annecy, we had been planning to spend our final couple of nights in the vineyards of Burgandy and Champagne, but we changed our mind … Continue reading
For the final week of our European roadtrip, we headed back to France and down to Lake Annecy. I’ve wanted to visit there for years, admiring the scenery on Le Tour de France coverage! And it really was as beautiful … Continue reading
After six nights under canvas, we were looking forward to our long weekend in Zurich – but not just because of the prospect of three nights in a proper bed in a building with walls and doors! We were excited … Continue reading
Diary of a Herne Hill mum 