Picture a Christmas card brought to life – snowcapped peaks, wooden chalets perched above the clouds like a hidden village in the sky – that’s Verbier. Now take away the snow and you’ve still got something magical. While it’s known for skiing, Verbier in summer […]
Parenting is tough for everyone but even more so when you are a single parent. My first child came along in 2002 when I was 30 years old while living in Sydney, Australia after a heartbreaking miscarriage. Myself and my partner muddled through the first […]
When I reflect on Christmas, my mind immediately thinks of the North Pole – carpets of snow, twinkling lights, Santa’s workshop busy with working elves and that unmistakable feeling of pure magic. It’s the kind of wonder we are all meant to feel, no matter […]
Have you ever wanted to close your eyes and wake up in your dream destination, cocktail in hand, listening to that soft ripple of water from your hotel pool! Of course you have. My dream destination is Thailand but the arduous 16 hour flight kind […]
When my twins turned eight, I started seriously thinking about going on holidays – just the three of us – as I am a solo mother. There aren’t many people lining up to travel with someone like me and young twins, so I opened the […]
When you are a solo parent of twins, holidays can feel like a military operation. They involve the three Ps: plan, pack and pray you survive! So booking a cruise with my twins felt either wildly brave or slightly mad. But somewhere between the kids’ […]
A trip ‘Into the West’ is always an adventure and full of surprises. We decided to do a road trip to Geesala in Mayo. Just under a four hour drive, we broke it up by having lunch in Longford. The road infrastructure is good and […]
If you’re after a mix of beach, desert adventures and rich culture – Tunisia might just surprise you. Think golden sands, ancient ruins, camel rides and visiting real movie sets from Star Wars, The English Patient, Indiana Jones and the Life of Brian. The kids […]
Two years ago, I drove to catch the ferry from Cleggan Pier to Inishbofin, and I’ll never forget the drive after bypassing Galway, heading towards Clifden through Maam Cross. The sheer beauty of the landscape took my breath away. So when the chance came up […]
Are you looking for a family holiday that is hot all year round, has world class attractions, theme parks that will have your children squealing with excitement, stunning beaches, desert adventures and a direct flight from Dublin! – Dubai should be on your travel list. […]
My children are football mad and their choice of club they follow is Liverpool. For me it’s a unanimous decision to also be a Liverpool fan. For Christmas my daughter requested a holiday to England and my youngest son asked to go to a match […]
Bergen is a magical destination for families, where breathtaking fjords meet charming cobbled streets and there are endless family adventures to choose from. You can explore the familiar colourful wharf houses at Bryggen, take a scenic funicular ride up Mount Fløyen, bring the children for […]