S’ABBINIDICA
S’ABBINIDICA is an old Sicilian greeting that means God’s blessing … and that’s how we’re feeling. We celebrated Mum’s birthday last week in Sicily, which
S’ABBINIDICA is an old Sicilian greeting that means God’s blessing … and that’s how we’re feeling. We celebrated Mum’s birthday last week in Sicily, which
What a blast of a trip it was for six humans and seven dogs! The Caledonian Sleeper was the start of all the fun. We
A wee message to say haud Hogmanay! Lang May Yer Lum Reek or in English – “long may your chimney smoke”. The origins of Hogmanay
It’s been a whole week since we left for our 48-hour Roman Holiday! With so much happening at this time of the year, we didn’t
We were on our way to Phoenix, Arizona when Mum thought – we’re so close to Los Cabos. Let’s hop over for a visit. Yup,
From the city of a thousand ghosts … BOO! 👻 The ancient city of York has a reputation for being the most haunted city in
It was half-term and Mum thought it’d be a good idea to take Little Tyke to York. After all, a whole lot of fighting happened
Philoxenia is a Greek word which means “friend to the stranger.” From the moment we arrived at Kalesma, the Mykonian hideaway, we were warmly greeted
We headed back to Greece last week, this time on our way to Mykonos. We flew Aegean Airlines from London. Because it was off season,
A few weeks ago, we were invited to stay at Talland Bay Hotel which is west of the town of Looe, Cornwall. The hotel is
One day last week, we took a drive out of London to the picturesque Surrey Hills to have lunch at Beaverbrook House with Anne and
A few nights ago we saw the Full Buck Moon light up the skies in Alfriston. This July full moon is called a Buck Moon
“Life is a journey. And I am walking with you every step of the way.” Even if it means using a stroller. Don’t worry, I
Besides packing for herself, Mum has a checklist for my travel requirements. The Animal Health Certificate or EU passport if you have one with all
That’s “HELLO” in Greek! I told Mum I wanted to see the Parthenon and since Athens is on our way home from Cyprus, why not?
It’s the moments together that change us forever. Our few days in Cyprus was just what the doctor ordered – sunshine to help rid of
On the last day in Paris, we drove out to Giverny – Claude Monet’s house and gardens. Dogs are not allowed but I went for
After a whirlwind of activities the day before, it was finally Mum’s birthday last week Thursday! We had moved from Hotel Costes to the timeless,
It was the day before Mum’s birthday – and we got on a very early flight to Paris. Quite a few of you asked how
When we looked at the map of Northern Ireland, we were curious why every town name in Northern Ireland seems to start with Bally –
Awhile back, Mum realised Darcy was her Khaleesi all along – and added that to her long list of names. (You are my Khaleesi!) And
The day finally came for our departure to Northern Ireland – a destination, long in the making. The drive from London to the ferry crossing
Our latest travel was to St. Mawes, a small fishing village nestled on the coast of the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall.
We were invited to stay at one of the St. Mawes Retreat homes – Penolva, a luxurious waterfront house built in the early 1960s. Tucked
Did you know that the Tamar River is part of the boundary between Devon and Cornwall? And on the Devon side, Hotel Endsleigh overlooks the
We went down a different path on our next travel. Not the usual crazy itinerary that seems to be our signature style but the complete
Ibiza is a busy place, I had heard but I don’t think it was our kind of busy. After a day of flying from London-Madrid-Ibiza,
Every End is a New Beginning. And I have been charged with taking on the “New Beginning” – to continue Darcy’s legacy, to be the
Last week, we had an unforgettable train journey through the British countryside. It was a bit of luxury, a bit of glamour and a dash
It was Goodwood for November’s getaway. We took a train to Chichester, West Sussex where we were a few weeks back and a taxi to