As I am leaving my hostel I cannot shake the niggle that I simply must have a photo in the … More
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Solo Travel: Table for Two, Lisbon, Portugal
My first night in Lisbon I arrived at the hostel around 7pm. After settling into my room and making several … More
Solo Travel: The quandary of dining alone
Solo travel can be tricky for various reasons. One would be mealtimes. Specifically the evening meal. I’ve never felt able to eat … More
Solo Travel: Sintra, Portugal
I walked.I walked from Sintra train station to Pena Palace.Google maps said 29 minutes. Google maps failed to consider the fact … More
Solo Travel: Lisbon, Portugal
I wasn’t even sure I’d make it to Lisbon.It was only after I’d got through security at Heathrow that I … More
Honest Motherhood: Happy Holidays
We recently returned from a week in Spain, our first foreign trip as a four and Leo’s first time on … More
Honest Motherhood: Mummy’s Moment of Freedom
I had my first solo day out since pre-lockdown times on Saturday. Eleven dreamy child-free hours. It was the longest … More
Honest Motherhood: Two scoops of vanilla and a sprinkle of Cornwall
“MUMMY COME WITH ME TO THE ROCK POOL! I WANT TO GO TO THE ROCK POOL!! MUMMY!!”. It is day … More
Solo Travel: A Messy, Imperfect Adventure in Copenhagen
“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me … More
Copenhagen: Woodah Hostel
It’s 17:00, Maia is downstairs having pasta with her Grandma. I decided I would either tidy the toys up in … More