ICELAND: 22-25 August 2023 12 months ago, Iceland was not on my list of ‘must visit’ places. When, early in our holiday planning, Dave suggested we visit Iceland on this trip, I was not jumping at the bit. Iceland sounded cold, distant and boring. How wrong could I have been! It’s a good lesson for…

Ireland: 14 -18th August 2023 One of the fabulous things about being in Bingham is its closeness to East Midlands Airport, around 10 miles from the house where Will and Emma are based. I booked super-cheap airfares to Ireland a few months ago (£15 each!) and we drove to the airport on Monday afternoon after…

Tuesday & Wednesday 8/9 August 2023 Sometimes we are a little competitive in my family. Dave started counting the countries he has visited quite a few years ago, and the kids and I have since followed suit. Dave topped the 100-mark earlier this year, Will comes in 2nd at 54, and I’m bringing up a…

Day 1: Monday 7th August 2023 I’m obsessed with a few things. Those of you who know me well will realise this 😜 I’m obsessed with my family… not least of all my two gorgeous kids who I love to eternity. I’m obssesed with food. I used to use the word ‘passion’ to describe it,…