It seemed like a very long time since we were in Ethiopia back in January so by the time July rolled around, we were both quite desperate...

So, having just returned from backpacking (and I lose this term very loosely) around Ethiopia with an almost two year old, I thought I...

As the UK had brought in the rule that from 4am on 18th January I had to have a covid negative test to board our flight (we were landing...

On Tuesday 12th January, after our very pleasant pitstop in Addis, we were back at the airport for the 10.25 flight to Jinka. I'd booked...

On 9th January we took the 12.30pm flight from Lalibela to Addis Ababa. This time we didn't have to worry about rushing through Addis...

On Wednesday 6th January, we left from Gondar to Lalibela. Slightly frustratingly, at the last minute I spotted a direct flight between...

On 4th January, we packed up and left the Winn Hotel in Bahir Dar for the long, but beautiful, drive to Gondar. There are various sites...

This morning, 3rd January, my cunning plan to wear earplugs almost thwarted the 4am singing but Tiger woke up hot so I changed her nappy...

At 9am this morning, 2nd January, we met up with Eddie our new guide for the next 3 days. I had agreed with him a price of $325 dollars...

I always feel that I stay in capital cities too long, but overall I think our three nights in Addis, given that I was so tired and simply...

We have only been in Addis Ababa a few days now, but it somehow feels longer. Tiger slept - even through the other children of the house...

Way back in May 2020, and at the very start of the first lockdown, I decided that I needed something to look forward to, and with me that...

On Saturday 19th September, we had a free weekend so decided very last minute to hot foot it over to the Isle of Wight. This was not...

On 14th August, we drove the 97km (2 hours) from Deva to Sibui arriving at just after 2pm and in time for a nap - so organised! Parking...

On our last day in Romania, we stayed very near to the Optemi Airport in an apartment hosted by homestay.ro, booked via Booking.com for...

On 12th August we drove from Turda to Deva (136km and about 3 hours with traffic) to check into our Airbnb owned by Alina. The Airbnb...

On 10th August, we left Sovata at just after midday after a massive downpour for the 3 hour or so drive (131km) to Turda. It also took me...

We left our gorgeous apartment in Sighișoara at around noon on 9th August (we'd requested a "late" check out as it is usually 10am and we...

On Friday 7th August, we drove the 117km from Brașov to Sighișoara leaving at 12.45 and arriving just before 3pm. It was an easy drive,...

On 5th August, we packed up to leave Bran to do the relatively short 30 minute drive to Brașov. I kept debating whether to quickly take...