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Faded Glory at Lionsden Georgian Country House

My sister is getting married. I *may* have mentioned that once or twice here. A couple of weeks ago we held her hen party and I subsequently wrote about what I’ve learned on hosting a hen party. Since all but one of the hen guests are mothers of small children, we decided to go for… Continue reading Faded Glory at Lionsden Georgian Country House

emigrant · Parenting

5 Cheap & Cheerful Days Out In Ireland

Following last year’s summer holiday at home in Ireland, I wrote a list of the 11 best days out we’d had. This year we revisited some of those places and visited a few more. I didn’t get round to posting this before the mid-term breaks, but these places aren’t going anywehre. They still be around… Continue reading 5 Cheap & Cheerful Days Out In Ireland

Family Life · holidays

Germany Holidays – The City Of Dresden

This week’s German Holidays post takes us to the former East German city of Dresden. A year ago a family reunion on The Bavarian’s side of the family meant that we got to spend three days in the impressive capital city of the German state of Saxony (Sachsen). This was my first trip to Dresden… Continue reading Germany Holidays – The City Of Dresden

Allgemein · Family Life

German Holidays – The Pfalz Wine-Growing Region

This week’s German Holidays destination is the Pfalz wine-growing region in the far west of Germany. It also happens to be where we live. We have taken short breaks here as well as plenty of day trips. The area is a holiday paradise with forests, castles, hiking paths, mountain biking trails and vineyards everywhere. Add… Continue reading German Holidays – The Pfalz Wine-Growing Region

Allgemein · Parenting

Holidaying in Germany – It’s Better Than You Imagine, Honest

Germany, it is not the first place you think of for a family holiday, is it? Berlin for a weekend with your other half, perhaps. A lads’ weekend in Munich for Oktoberfest. Going skiing or visiting a Christmas market and binging on sausages and mulled wine, yes, lovely. But a family summer holiday? Hmm, don’t… Continue reading Holidaying in Germany – It’s Better Than You Imagine, Honest