The thought of flying with young children, especially long-haul, can be enough to make parents run screaming at the prospect of travelling across the globe. A 16 hour flight is a daunting prospect for many solo travellers, but add toddlers and small children to the mix and you may find yourself thinking…is the trip really…
The most asked question about our trip to the Isle of Lewis in August 2021 wasn’t about the stunning beaches, the incredible wildlife or the best places to surf. No. The one thing that everyone wanted to know was…. “How bad are the midges on the Isle of Lewis and Harris?” The Isle of Lewis…
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…
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…
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…
“Girls, if you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?” “Dubai!” “Singapore! No wait, Amsterdam…Oh I can’t choose!” All the world’s a playground to a child’s eye and a city is a mega adventure park, where eyes are open wide and minds are on overdrive as little ones try to…