Is it just me or do children have special powers when it comes to falling ill at inopportune times? Like family holidays. They go downhill so fast too that one minute they’re merrily jumping in and out of the hotel pool and next minute you’re asking reception to book you a taxi to the nearest … Read more
Singapore is, no doubt, a destination that is known for its iconic buildings. I bet most of you could name Marina Bay Sands, The Raffles Hotel and maybe even some Peranakan shophouses on a picture round in a Zoom quiz. But did you know that a third of the island city-state is draped in greenery? … Read more
Singapore is a city-state of superlatives. If I’m ever asked where to go in Singapore you can guarantee the words tallest, greatest, highest, bestest will feature in the conversation because Singapore doesn’t do tourist attractions in half measures. With gardens full of ‘supertrees’, lush rainforests with suspension and sculptural bridges, a fusion of culture represent … Read more
On most flights I’ve taken between Europe and Australia I’ve chosen to fly via Singapore Airport not just because of my love of Singapore Airlines but because I always enjoy my experience at Changi Airport. It’s not just me who thinks the airport is great – Singapore Changi has won over 500 industry awards, making … Read more
I wish I’d written a few more notes at the time of flying with a baby between Australia and the UK but I think I was so relieved to have survived the journey I wasn’t ready to relive it right-away! We flew to Australia with our son when he was 9 months old. In case … Read more
Since our son was 4 months old we travelled with the Silver Cross Jet Travel Stroller. Last year we wheeled it onto long-haul flights with a baby to USA, Australia and Singapore and bumped it over cobbles in Mykonos. With a lie-flat seat that is suitable from birth and an ultra-compact fold, which means it … Read more
For anyone planning family holidays in Cornwall for 2021 I thought it might be helpful if I finally shared the highlights from our holiday during the pandemic last summer. While not everything was open and we had to do a little pre-planning in terms of booking popular restaurants, we had a wonderful time exploring historic … Read more
I once spent just over 12 hours in transit at Doha Airport on the way to the Maldives and it wasn’t nearly as painful as I expected! There are quite a few things to do at Doha Airport that make a stopover here enjoyable. While not the cheapest airport to spend a long layover (the … Read more
I genuinely wondered why people put some much time and effort into buying a pushchair until I became a parent and was suddenly obsessed with the quality and efficiency of what I chose to push my kid around in. As a travel blogger who is one part of an Aussie-Anglo couple, a travel buggy was … Read more
If you’re dreading your next long haul flight because you are one of those people who just can’t sleep on a plane – fear not, I’ve got some strategies and tips to help you. If you’re flying in economy but want to sleep like they do in business, here are my top tips for sleeping … Read more
