The little Witch in the Big City is a children’s book by Nancy Moore. The little witch comes to the big city in the hope of finding her place in a world that is strange and alien to her. I started to write this story from my own experience of moving to London when I … Read more
If you’re feeling the wanderlust but unable to travel right now, here are some ideas on how to bring Spain to your home and experience its rich culture and flavors without leaving your house. So let’s visit Spain while staying at home. Cook Spanish Cuisine One of the best ways to experience a country’s culture … Read more
Eurovision is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year for music lovers across Europe and beyond. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, hosting a Eurovision party is a great way to get into the spirit of the event and enjoy an evening of entertainment with friends and family. In … Read more
New Zealand may be many hours away by aeroplane but that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in a little bit of wanderlust from the comfort of our own homes. One destination that’s sure to satisfy our craving for adventure and natural beauty is New Zealand so let’s pretend to visit it from home. With its … Read more
Disneyland Paris is one of the most magical places on earth, where dreams come true and happiness is found around every corner. However, sometimes life can get in the way of visiting this incredible destination, whether it’s due to financial constraints, scheduling conflicts, or the current global pandemic. But just because you can’t physically visit … Read more
let’s get started on a pretend trip to italy In today’s world, travel restrictions and safety concerns may prevent us from fulfilling our wanderlust and exploring the world as freely as we once did. However, that does not mean that we have to give up on experiencing the sights, sounds, and flavors of our favorite … Read more
Some of my absolute favourite pretend travel over the years has been to Eastern Europe. Poland, Romania and Russia have shown themselves to be fun of joy and culture and warmth. Below is a run down of some of our favourite activities and how you can recreate them at home! Crafts There is nothing we … Read more
The Japanese 7-5-3 (shichi go san) Festival We love exploring the world and we love festivals and celebrations so we thought we would combine the two and find celebrations from all over the world to celebrate with our children. Now, before I talk about our fun day exploring Japanese Shichi Go San (7-5-3) festival I … Read more
Last year in lockdown we started a traditional that has quickly become a family favourite! When my mother in law moved from England to New Zealand she and her friends would have a midwinter Christmas in June because they felt like the summer Christmas in New Zealand weren’t traditional. We decided to flip this on … Read more
We were so excited to be invited on a press trip to the Secret Princess Trail by Go Tale Formby. As two of the princesses (and one ice queen) we were going to meet were straight from the stories of Hans Christian Andersen we decided to give the whole weekend a fairy tale Danish theme … Read more