In and around Arundel

The pig in the South Downs Amberley house DO Walk - follow the Arundel River Circular trail. Picturesque and diverse with quite a few (steep) ups and downs. Pub stop with views over the river close to the end. We will return. Just wander around the historic town, Arundel has a special charm! Next time: … Continue reading In and around Arundel →

South Africa Celebration Trip – full itinerary

Tuesday, 8th April - Friday 11th Enjoy a few days in Fish Hoek before the troops arrive Friday, 11th April Arrive at Casa del Sonder, our 'home' in Cape Town Dinner at the Pot Luck Club Cape Town, enjoy the modern industrial elegance Saturday, 12th April Mircea, Cristina and Ania arrive Pick up minivans Sunday, … Continue reading South Africa Celebration Trip – full itinerary →

Brasov and Transfagarasan 2024

Hiking Cabana Malaiesti Zărnești Canyon Râșnov - Gura Glajariei - Cabana Mălaiesti. A rewarding steep climb up to Cabana Malaiesti. It took us about 2 hrs to walk up to the chalet and we were rewarded with beautiful views, refreshing drinks and a moment of peace and quiet. Zărnești canyon - Zarnesti river cut a … Continue reading Brasov and Transfagarasan 2024 →

Tuscany 2024

Montepulciano Romantico - perfect spot for sundowners. Not a foodie place, but the best for drinks (despite the grumpy waiters). Florence Our TO DO highlights: The Mirror Gallery - Palazzo Medici Riccardi Santa Monaca church - Italian opera. Enjoyable even if touristy, no regrets here! Palazzo Medici Riccardi - a must see in my view, … Continue reading Tuscany 2024 →

Seville 2024

Looking for sun, exciting food and drinks 🍷 … in the sun! And everything in between. Palacio de las Duenas Places to drink Hotel Ribera Level 5th Terraza we stopped to enjoy a couple of cocktails with a view before our Flamenco show! Gintonería 'donde Juan Carlos' de Triana - Mercado de Triana and Castillo … Continue reading Seville 2024 →

Arizona family adventure 2023

Day 1 and 2 - Sedona DO Sunrise - Airport scenic lookout Wake up to watch the sunrise (we didn’t have to as kids were up at 2am asking about restaurant opening times!). We went for the Airport Scenic Lookout viewpoint as it was very close by (we missed our Sky Ranch viewpoint in the … Continue reading Arizona family adventure 2023 →

Bucharest and around (2023 edition)

Eating - it felt like eating Italian is the thing to do in Bucharest. More prominent than ever, Italian restaurants have taken over my hometown. Kane, Dianei Street Kane - did not let us down, amazing place just really extensive so not the type of restaurant to go back to over and over (unless you … Continue reading Bucharest and around (2023 edition) →

Cape Town and around 2023

Wine Steenberg Wine Farm - https://www.steenbergfarm.com/ beautifully modern and architecturally pleasing. Wine tasting well presented (always fresh glasses) and friendly, passionate and energetic staff. Easily accessible from Cape Town. Loved the decorative pools and green landscaped garden to keep kids entertained (and safe!). Lunch was great and starters were the highlight: West Coast mussels with … Continue reading Cape Town and around 2023 →

Best of West Cornwall (2022)

After a great 2021 half term escape in May 2021, we have decided to come back, revisit some familiar spots and explore this part of Cornwall further! Our first stop was Bodmin Jail Hotel, such an experience, well worth the stay! The hotel itself is really nice, very atmospheric with a fascinating history, but we … Continue reading Best of West Cornwall (2022) →

Florida Adventure

Our highlights, having escaped without the kids: The boathouse Disney Springs SEE manatees at Three Sisters Springs - November to March every year, manatee sanctuaries are in effect limiting swimming and boat access to provide peace and safety to hundreds of manatees that arrive to Crystal river each year WALK and explore Clearwater Beach Walk, … Continue reading Florida Adventure →