Dirty, grungy, arty Genoa – May 2017 Dirty, grungy, arty yet some how appealing is how we felt about Genoa or Genova (same place, 2 names). The children had an absolute ball here. The harbour[…]
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A place for the whole family to enjoy
Lake Maggiore – May 2017 3 nights in Lake Maggiore was definitely not enough. I need to come back here and maybe in the Summer sometime. The lake is so large with so many amazing[…]
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Not our favourite days out!
Brescia and Bergamo Hmmm, not my favourite 4 days at these two spots. Both with old towns but nothing to write home about. I wonder if Verona has ruined it for me? It was so[…]
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I might have fallen in love
Verona – April 2017 I’ve just sat down at 8pm. I’m exhausted from this crazy adventure I decided to go on today. Not that I’m regretting it, in fact it’s the total opposite, I’m so[…]
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What about your washing?
This is a question I get asked a lot so here’s what happens I have a bag of 20kgs with the children’s things and my things in. Jon’s bag is just for him and his[…]
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When you pay 4 euros for a terrible cup of tea!
Padua – April 2017 To be honest, there’s not that much to say about Padua. It’s has rained for 3 out of the 4 days we have been here so I guess that doesn’t help[…]
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Not enough time
Venice – April 2017 It’s 7pm and I’ve showered, I have a cup of tea, a chocolate and I’m ready for bed. The sun is still beaming down through our windows but I’m tempted to[…]
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The dreaded MRI scan
New York Travelling to New York has been something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve always been excited for the shopping, the buzzy vibe, the big lights, the taxis and the whole movie vibe. Now[…]
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The most beautiful beaches but with loads of mozzies
Saint Lucia Our villa we are in is lovely. It’s not modern and has no air conditioners but it’s still great. We have a large living space, a small kitchen (nothing to cook with), a[…]
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This is the life!
Antigua – day 13-16 Beach, sun, pool – Ah! The life!! It has made me question again why we live in the UK. We have had a fantastic 4 days. I was at the[…]
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