We love Fuerteventura. We have visited three times as a family and Rhino has spent many winters over on the island in search of the perfect winter waves. You can read more about the Canaries in the 90’s in Rhino’s Surf Diary here. Fuerteventura is the oldest of the Canary Islands, sits to the South…
I used to belong to the school of thought that travelling with kids for Christmas Day was sacrilege. Mortel sin. A big fat NO GO area. That children should be home, tucked into their beds, while visions of sugarplums dance in their heads…. Surrounded by their own familiar things and with all their family to…
The trip starts the moment you book it. I love the planning and anticipation of looking forward to a trip. Counting down the days, researching a new place, getting excited together over all the good things to come. It makes the dull, everyday stuff a bit more exciting and gives us all a happy hook…
The Isle of Lewis and Harris is Scotland’s largest island and yet one of its best kept secrets. Secluded and unspoilt with breathtaking scenery, it has everything you need for a real adventure. Here’s why it should be on your UK Bucket List. Where to stay on the Isle of Lewis? Finding the best base….
The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and therefore the most northwesterly point in the UK. Its fusion of stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, wildlife and history gives this island a truly magical feel. The Isle of Lewis occupies the same land mass as the Isle of Harris, even though they…
This summer, we set ourselves a little challenge – to learn to surf. Well, obviously not Rhino, he’s been at it for 35 years and has long since hung up his competitive belt. But for some reason, after years of dabbling in the waves, this summer was the moment when it all clicked for our…
This week, Koko is leaving Primary School. At no point over the last eight years of her full time schooling, did I imagine feeling such an explosion of emotions when the time came for her to move on to pastures new. I am on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, of memories and of gratitude. Koko…
One of the greatest gifts of travel is meeting new people. Hearing their stories, their beliefs and seeing their smiles. Opening our eyes a little wider and at the same time, opening our minds. There are some people you meet when travelling that may only be present for a short moment in time, but their…
There is one big problem with flying Business Class: you get to see behind that curtain. And once you know what’s there, it’s pretty hard not to want to sit up front. We found ourselves flying Business Class with kids for the first time in 2017, on an Emirates flight from London Gatwick to Bali….
Rhino’s favourite three words. I’ve heard them so many times that I also know it means at least two more waves, but that he’ll always come out with a smile on his face afterwards. Rhino has been surfing for over 35 years and learning to surf has always been high up there on my bucket…