Solo Travel: The Other Maia, Lisbon, Portugal

As I am leaving my hostel I cannot shake the niggle that I simply must have a photo in the … More

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 can be tricky for various reasons. One would be mealtimes. Specifically the evening meal. I’ve never felt able to eat … More

I walked.I walked from Sintra train station to Pena Palace.Google maps said 29 minutes. Google maps failed to consider the fact … More

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

We recently returned from a week in Spain, our first foreign trip as a four and Leo’s first time on … More

I had my first solo day out since pre-lockdown times on Saturday. Eleven dreamy child-free hours. It was the longest … More

“MUMMY COME WITH ME TO THE ROCK POOL! I WANT TO GO TO THE ROCK POOL!! MUMMY!!”. It is day … More

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me … More

It’s 17:00, Maia is downstairs having pasta with her Grandma. I decided I would either tidy the toys up in … More