We love visiting Williams Den, near North Cave in East Yorkshire in the summer but this is the first time we have been at Christmas. I was really impressed by the Christmas decorations from the start, both inside and outside looked beautifully festive. Here is a video of our day. We arrived quite late … Read more
For all the perks and benefits that being a tourist allows, it undeniably has a few limitations. Mostly, it’s the fact that you’re confined to a ‘looking in from the outside’ perspective, and so never feel truly part of the culture that’s happening around you. Every visit is fleeting, almost like a teaser trailer to … Read more
We are big Shrek fans, although it has to be said I think Mr W and I are bigger Shrek fans than the kids! We got chance to visit Shrek’s Adventure in London on our Christmas weekend away and really enjoyed it. You can find it on the South Bank of the River Thames next … Read more
Paros is an island in the Aegean Sea that may not be as popular as other islands in the region. We usually think of Mykonos and Santorini when talking about islands in the area, mainly because they are very popular among international travellers. However, that doesn’t mean Paros is any less interesting to visit; in … Read more
Last week we visited London to review the fabulous New Road Hotel and while we were there we visited Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for the first time ever. London is a great place to visit at Christmas with kids. For those of you who don’t know, Winter Wonderland is a huge Christmas themed funfair, … Read more
Over the weekend we had a lovely Christmas weekend in London, and part of that was going on The Original Tour. Now, I am a huge fan of going on open top tourist buses when we visit a new place. You get to see so much more than you would walking around and you can … Read more
Now, I find myself in a strange predicament of reviewing a toy that my adult brain can’t quite understand. We were sent Beasts of Balance with the Battle Cards expansion set to review recently and I duly set it up (you will need a small cross head screwdriver and three AA batteries). Here is a quick … Read more
7 Fabulous Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes – I love Christmas and I love cookies, so this round up of Christmas Cookie Recipes could not be more perfect for me. Have a look at these great Christmas cookie recipes taken from some fantastic food bloggers. Christmas Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Icing Now just how pretty do … Read more
There is something so eternally romantic about the idea of visiting Niagara Falls. There are many wonderful waterfalls in the world, so why are these so famous and so desirable a location to visit? I think it’s because we see them represented so often in film and in literature, it’s hard not to want to … Read more
I love getting kitchen and home products for presents on birthdays and Christmas, I’ll come right out and say it! I am a complete crockery and gadget geek and have several dinner services and so many lovely serving dishes! Like the magpie I am though, I am always on the look out for more, which … Read more