London’s South Bank/Westminster area is full of all kinds of activities that families will enjoy. From Parliament to museums to the London Eye, there’s something for just about everyone. We visited recently and I had a great time researching what was on offer, and what I thought my family – …
To make my list of favourites there needs to be something special about a place, something that really stands out. You know, the type of place you start planning your next visit in your head, even before you’ve left. Read on to see why I would return to Park Plaza County …
I spent my University days in Newport Beach, California. School was nearby and I teamed up with about 500 students to share a three-bedroom flat on the Newport peninsula. I cleverly arranged all my classes for Tuesdays and Thursdays – so I had a 4-day weekend and a day off in between! …
I first learned that Huntington Beach in California was the surfer paradise behind the Hollister brand and Hollister web cam by accident. It was a cold Autumn day in Edinburgh, grey skies were threatening rain and thankfully we had remembered to bring wooly scarves. Coincidentally it was my first trip …
Let’s not kid ourselves, think Sonoma, and you probably think wine. Preferably in a glass and in your hand! And it’s no wonder, this California county has more than 400 wineries. Really good award-winners too, like Buena Vista, Jordan and Simi. Couple that with Northern California sunshine, and you have a …
Visiting San Francisco? Lucky you! I’ve travelled around the world and the “city by the bay” is one of my favourites. It’s small enough to be manageable, but cutting edge too – with that unstoppable Northern California energy. San Francisco offers some of the best museums and activities in the world, …
If I lived in Texas, I’d live in Austin. It’s a vibrant green patch famous for its tech start-ups, music scene and food trucks that serve items like Navajo fry bread tacos, jerk chicken and curry goat. It’s a very cool place.Actually, it’s a very HOT place, often reaching the 100s in summer. …
I’ve been in Austin visiting a friend and this morning she made these delicious beignets with homemade blackberry jam and melted chocolate! It’s a Bobby Flay speciality and you can find the recipe and a list of all ingredients/directions on the Cooking Channel web site. In addition to the blackberry jam, we …
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