Europe

My mum was born in the Netherlands and so I grew up with a splattering of Dutch influence. Every Christmas my Oma (grandmother) made croquettes. To this day she still does and she is nearly 90 [...]

Greek food rapidly moved to a family favourite in our family, and very close to my undeniable adoration of Mexican. What was it exactly that made us fall in love? Well massive apologies in [...]

I first fell for Turkish food on my visit to Turkey in 2014. But having dated a Turk for 3 years now I have fallen even harder. Nothing prepared me for the attachment I developed for Turkish food [...]

Are you thinking about your next holiday? Perhaps it’s time to take a few days off work and get away for a short break? And, if it’s a city break you’re seeking, you can rest assured that you’re [...]

Many of you may have loved Erin’s posts on her weight loss. And why Erin is pretty strict with her diet, I know, like me, that she can’t resist Greek Food. I was particularly tested [...]

Lapland is THE destination for the ultimate family Christmas. During our 5 years of nomadic travel Rovaniemi, Finland was the most northern point of our travels. Most people coming for a Lapland [...]

The kids and I have celebrated Christmas in Australia, the South Pacific, New York, London, and Bethlehem. What could possibly top any of those Christmas destinations? The whispers are getting [...]

Malta is one of the gems of the Mediterranean Sea, home to nearly half a million people and host to ancient, rustic cities, and gorgeous, sweeping beaches that wrap around these beautiful [...]

A romantic getaway is a perfect opportunity to spend time with your other half. It’s just the two of you together, finding time to do what you love and make memories that you’ll both cherish [...]

As the third-largest city in Spain, Valencia offers a fair number of attractions for students to enjoy and explore. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about the history and culture of [...]