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No More Grumpy Mornings. One Travel Essential You’ll Thank Me For Sharing
ne of the most challenging nights I ever had to endure while I was travelling the world with my two teenagers was a 15-hour overnight bus journey through India. It was not that it was boiling hot; that was combatted by sliding the skinny top...
NYC For Christmas. See It Like A Movie Star (Not a Gremlin)
ew York is the only city in the world that I have visited at Christmas and not felt as though everything that has been portrayed in the movies was a big fat lie. Not ever. One time; I even saw a flying elf in red boots drinking egg nog....
Best Travel Purse? 21 Practical (But More Importantly GORGEOUS) Options
Purses are a funny thing. While every woman needs a purse for travel, ideally, we would prefer not to look (or feel) as though we are lugging around some ugly cumbersome (achy shoulder) carry-all that is housing the entire contents of the top drawer in our kitchen....
Taking A Break From Social Media. Because You’re The Boss NOT The Puppet.
an you remember what you did with your time before the internet gave birth to social media? My husband refers to facebook as waste book. It wasn't until a few months ago, after suspecting that my sleepless nights, anxiety and mood swings were...
What to Pack for Ireland. 17 Things You’ll Be Glad You Remembered
reland is about as down to earth as it gets. If you are wondering what to pack for Ireland then please; leave the frilly, flouncy and silky items to other parts of Europe and think more understatedly gorgeous. Earthy. Green. Sea-Salty. Wild. They...
Proper New Zealand Slang. Choice Bro.
obody wants to appear gormless on their first trip down under. This is easily avoided by doing a bit of homework. Finding out how much things cost in New Zealand, knowing that the North Island and the South island are not joined together and...
9 Things To Do In Venice (& A Few Massive No-No’s)
ne of the most embarrassing moments of my life was when I was cautioned by the police in Italy (in front of my kids - even worse) for eating ice cream in Piazza San Marco, Venice. You see, when planning our family trip to italy I had done plenty of...
Homeschooling Vs Public Schooling. Everything You Need To Help You Decide
Homeschooling vs public schooling. It's that time of year again. The summer is just about over, your kid's faces are glowing with health, the new school shoes and PE kit bags are stuffed and polished waiting in the hallway. This post may contain affiliate links....
Don’t Look Like A Beetroot. A Secret Sunburn Hack
Can you use apple cider vinegar for sunburn? Or will you end up smelling like a packet of Walkers salt and vinegar crisps? It's not a good look, is it? The first week into your perfect vacation and there you are with bright red cheeks and scarlet shoulders that send...
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I am Liz, a travel and lifestyle blogger! I met the love of my life, Brian, in the late 80’s. We spent our first 10 years together wearing very large shoulder pads, saying “rad”
As tends to happen, we grew into adults (sort of), got a mortgage (boo hoo) and started a family (yay!). We still continued to travel the world with our little children but our itchy feet were never far away and we decided that rather than mess about with holidays, we’d go all out and emigrate instead. And anyway, British wine is rubbish.
So, we emigrated to New Zealand. Once there, our lifestyle changed dramatically. We are currently backpacking the world with our two teenagers, trying to regain our youth (joke. Sort of) whilst trying to conceal the amount of wine we drink each night (truth). We would love you to join our journey on this honest (a bit too honest) blog as we try to discover ways to make this lifestyle achievable, not just for us, but for you too!
I am Liz, a travel and lifestyle blogger! I met the love of my life, Brian, in the late 80’s. We spent our first 10 years together wearing very large shoulder pads, saying rad alot, and travelling around the world. It was within those ten years that we discovered our mutual passion for travel, adventure, food and wine. And chocolate peanut M&Ms.
As tends to happen, we grew into adults (sort of), got a mortgage (boo hoo) and started a family (yay!) We still continued to travel the world with our little children but our itchy feet were never far away and we decided that rather than mess about with holidays, we’d go all out and emigrate instead.
In 2009, we took our family and emigrated to New Zealand. Once there, our lifestyle changed dramatically. We are currently backpacking the world with our two teenagers, trying to regain our youth (joke) whilst trying to conceal the amount of wine we drink each night (truth). We would love you to join our journey on this honest (a bit too much sometimes) blog as we try to discover ways to make this lifestyle achievable, not just for us, but for you too!
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Sri Lanka Villas. A Review On This Slice Of Paradise.
ho doesn't love a bargain? But the trouble with bargains is they usually came at a cost. There always seems to be a catch. That's why you are going to love me for this blog post on where to stay in Sri Lanka. I have for you the ultimate find...
28 Things NOT To Do In Japan. So You Don’t Look Like A Complete Wally
e careful in Japan. It can catch you out. My family and I spent a month backpacking around Japan and we learned a lot about the things not to do in Japan. Especially if you don't want to lose face. The Japanese people are so very polite. They...
5 Things To Do in Japan (That Won’t Leave You Broke)
You cannot visit Japan and do what every other tourist does. You just can't. It's against the law and I won't let you. If you are looking for things to do in Japan, have a sense of adventure, don't mind heights and want to experience a slightly different Japan then...
Things To Do In Ella Sri Lanka (And One Thing Definitely NOT To Do)
lla in Sri Lanka was nothing as I'd imagined it to be. We took the train from Colombo to Kandy and from there we took the most beautiful train ride of our lives and travelled from Kandy to Ella. If you are looking for tips on where to stay and...
Backpacking in Japan. How You Can Still Be Posh On a Budget
he word backpacking and Japan are not often used in the same sentence. It is assumed that the country is far too expensive to accommodate the lowly backpacker. But it's not true. Backpacking Japan is the best and very, very do-able on a limited...
Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka. 10 Things To Know About Paradise.
If you are heading to Sri Lanka, then you will undoubtedly be looking for a beautiful beach in which to unwind and relax your weary bones. Welcome Mirissa beach!
Best Train Journey in Sri Lanka? The Epic Kandy to Ella Trip.
Travelling by train in Sri Lanka is the best. They aren’t as crowded as Indian trains for example and they don’t have the strict rules that you might find in other Asian countries such as Japan.
Japan. Why I’m In Love With Your Toilets.
The Japanese bathrooms have a secret weapon. The toilet. A warm bum, a clean bum and seats that are designed for women with BIG bums. Like me.
Everyday life in Japan. 10 Reasons The Japanese Are So Damn Chilled.
No matter how many books and travel blogs you read about Japan, visit the country for the first time and the first thing that will take you by surprise is how incredibly calm and quiet the people appear to be. Everyday life in Japan is like nothing you will have ever experienced before. Ever.