• round glass with brown liquid and white cream on a white sauce on a yellow table, Torino food
    Europe,  Italy

    Torino food

    A trip to Italy is not just about history and culture, it is all about the food and Torino food is no exception. You will have the best pizza you have ever tasted and a dizzying array of pasta choices,…

  • Europe,  Italy

    Is Turin worth visiting?

    Turin was NOT on our travel bucket list. I knew very little about the city apart from the fact it has hosted the Winter Olympics and the Eurovision Song Contest!  We only travelled to Turin after finding last minute cheap…

  • Croatia,  Destinations,  Europe

    Waterfalls in Croatia

    I love a good waterfall. I’ve been fortunate to visit some of the world’s best waterfalls including Iguazu Falls, Victoria Falls and Niagara Falls. My family have indulged my love of waterfalls by visiting falls with me in Iceland, Madeira,…

  • grey sandy and rocky beach lined with big hotels overlooking the sea, hiking in Madeira
    Europe,  Madeira

    Beach hotels in Madeira

    Despite Madeira’s volcanic origin, there are fantastic beach hotels in Madeira to suit everyone’s taste and budget. If you are travelling to Madeira with kids, you will discover that family friendly Madeira beachfront hotels are surprisingly affordable compared to other…

  • yellow sand beach against calm sea water and green cliffs in background, beaches in Madeira
    Destinations,  Europe,  Madeira

    Beaches in Madeira

    Beaches in Madeira are not the typical golden or white sandy beaches that most families look for when choosing a holiday destination. But don’t let this put you off choosing Madeira for a family holiday. Madeira beaches are beautiful and…

  • white villas with ornage roofs on green fileds with blue and white ocean backdrop, villas in Madeira
    Destinations,  Europe,  Madeira

    Best villas in Madeira for families

    Villas in Madeira are surprisingly affordable for families travelling on a budget, especially when compared to other sunny European destinations. Self catering villas and apartments are a fantastic, value for money option for a Madeira family holiday. Staying independently is…