A 4 night Road Trip from Bergamo

         Bergamo is a great base for exploring Northern Italy.   Flights into Orio al Serio airport can be very reasonable and while most passengers are happy to transfer directly from the arrivals hall to the Milan shuttle waiting outside the terminal building,  the city of Bergamo itself is well worth a weekend […]

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New York with Teenagers

A trip to New York  accommodates everyone in the family – even the reluctant teenager or young adult who is really far too cool to been seen with you any more.   But providing activities doesn’t come cheap – especially if your darlings are not into museums, galleries and general sightseeing.   As a family destination favourite, […]

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A Road Trip in Namibia

  Reactions were universally the same when we said we were going to Namibia -“Where’s that” and “Why are you going there”. Namibia caught our eye as one of the few places in Africa where self drive is a viable option and possibly the only place on the continent where one can enjoy a safari […]

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Zadar to Pula – a 2 week trip

There are lots of touring options in Croatia… it doesn’t matter where you go – it’s beautiful!   So all things being equal,  we just went with the cheapest flights.   Start Point: – Zadar (Ryanair)                                          […]

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Bits and Pieces!

Words of wisdom from someone who needs to follow her own advice!!!   Notify your Credit Card Company before you set off on your travels.   I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve ended up with blocked cards – we’ll never learn.   It’s great to know that the companies are vigilant but it’s awkward […]

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