UK Adventures What You Need to Know About Visiting Tintern Posted on July 5, 2025 By Becky Tintern, a charming village nestled in the lush Wye Valley of Monmouthshire, Wales, is one of those rare places where history, natural beauty, and tranquillity converge. Known for its famous abbey ruins and the gentle flow of the River Wye, Tintern is the kind of destination that captures the heart… Read more
Life Organisation Travel Essentials for Kids | What to pack for children on the plane (ages 3-8) Posted on July 1, 2025May 7, 2026 By Becky We’re off on holiday again shortly, and honestly, one of the things I feel we’ve absolutely nailed down to a T is what to pack for children on the plane. My three (now 14, 13, and 8) have been flying since they were tiny, and trust me when I say… Read more
Japan Our Visit to the MiPig Cafe Harajuku, Tokyo Posted on July 1, 2025December 1, 2025 By Becky When planning our Tokyo adventure, we each had our “must-do” list. The teens wanted to shop in Shibuya and check out the Robot Cafe, our 7-year-old wanted to visit DisneySea, my husband was happy to go with the flow… but I had dreams of of the small, pink, porcine variety…. Read more
UK Adventures Howletts Wild Animal Park – A Review Posted on June 30, 2025August 22, 2025 By Becky As South-East London dwellers, it’s not always easy to ‘get into nature’ so to speak, so when we were offered the chance of a day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, Kent, to carry out a Howletts zoo review for families, we jumped at the chance. “Let’s roam… Read more
Overseas Adventures Our Mark Warner Ski Holiday to Les Deux Alpes, Hotel Berangere Posted on June 29, 2025July 28, 2025 By Becky Last weekend we arrived back from what I can only describe as one of the best holidays we’ve ever had as a family- a Mark Warner Ski holiday in Les Deux Alpes with Mark Warner Holidays, staying at the Hotel Berangere. There is so much to talk about when it… Read more
Travel How to Comfortably Navigate a New City Posted on June 26, 2025July 25, 2025 By Becky Exploring a brand new city can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Dealing with unfamiliar streets, and different public transportation systems can be hard. When you also have a new culture to embrace, it is easy to feel quite lost. However, with just a little bit of… Read more
Money & Finance Managing Your Finances While Working Remotely Abroad Posted on June 24, 2025 By Becky The wise of remote work following the sea change on employment brought on by the pandemic has unlocked a world of flexibility. For UK freelancers, the ability to work from anywhere whenever they want or are able is more appealing than ever, even with widespread calls from many that people… Read more
Travel Making the Most of 3 Days in Barcelona: What to Book Before You Go Posted on June 23, 2025 By Becky Three days in Barcelona sounds like a dream—until you spend half of it waiting in line. With so much packed into this colorful, culture-rich city, it’s tempting to just show up and wing it. But the truth is, some of Barcelona’s best experiences—like gazing up at Gaudí’s masterpieces or riding… Read more
Lifestyle 5 Essential Things to Know Before Moving to Utah’s Mountain Communities Posted on June 20, 2025 By Becky Moving to a mountain town feels like stepping into a postcard. The crisp air, stunning views, and tight-knit community vibes draw thousands of families to Utah’s elevated neighborhoods every year. Places like Alpine, UT, and other mountain communities offer incredible lifestyle benefits, but these relocations come with unique challenges that… Read more