We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.

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  • Singapore – what to do in 24 hours

    We had been through Singapore airport before – transferring to somewhere else in the world – but we had never ventured out of the airport building.  Recently however, striving to get home to England, with our Dohar flights cancelled due to the conflict, we endured a convoluted, lengthy and extortionately expensive detour – which gave…

  • Sri Lanka – our guide to paradise

    Sri Lanka has had a complex history and a particularly rough and bloody few decades. But it is a paradise island, that bursts enthusiastically with originality, culture and aesthetic pleasure. Approximately the size of Ireland, with a population of around 23 million, it has multiple, tropical beaches, jungles, lagoons, rivers, looming mountains and tea plantations.…

  • Our guide to Vietnam

    We have always wanted to travel to Vietnam. We were young when the Vietnam War finished in 1975 but grew up watching a very Americanised version of the truth via Hollywood blockbusters. In fact, the history of Vietnam, particularly in the 19th and 20th century, is highly complex and sensitive, a nation invaded throughout history…

  • Three days in San Sebastián, Spain

    We knew nothing about San Sebastián other than it came highly recommended from friends and family. To be honest, we did little research before we went, hoping to capture some end of summer sun and relaxation. However, within a few hours, we found ourselves completely enthralled, enraptured and entranced by this beautiful Spanish, seaside town.…

  • Travelling to Ireland with a dog

    We had this romantic idea of throwing our devoted cocker spaniel, Rosie into the car and exploring Ireland with her. Visiting Ireland with a dog is a little more complicated than that, namely getting there, staying there and the documentation that you need to get in. Initially, we were going to head to Belfast, so…

  • Cambodia

    We had no idea what to expect when we planned our trip to Cambodia. We knew little about the history as we were both children at the time of the Khmer Rouge Genocide between 1975 and 1979, in which 1.5 – 3 million innocent people were murdered. The Khmer Rouge’s interpretation of Maoist communism, and…

  • Festival Clothes – what to choose?

    So, the tickets have arrived, the food and drink have been bought and the camping equipment aired and checked. Now it’s time to focus on what you are going to wear. The week before a festival I always like to organise my clothing – check I have the basics – sort out my outfits and…

  • Glastonbury Festival Virgins

    If you are a festival virgin – or simply a Glastonbury Festival virgin – you will have a zillion questions swirling around your head. Going to any festival requires a bit of preparation and some purposeful packing, no matter how experienced a festival goer you are. It’s important to remember that everybody has a different…

  • Festival Food – What to Pack

    Deciding what food to buy and take to a festival is always challenging – it depends on which festival you are going to and how you are getting there. Travelling on a bike might obviously limit your choice compared to a campervan. Over the years, we think we have perfected what we need to survive…

  • Glastonbury Festival with Children.

    I took all three of my children for a number of years and they loved it! Remember children are free aged 12 and under – so it makes a great value weekend away and the entertainment is boundless. There are two huge children’s areas – the Kidz Field and Green Kids – these areas are…