These were the sheds for the allotments! A stroll in Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm was perfect for relaxing after a hectic week. A post shared by ✈ Monika Travel & Kids ? (@mumonthebrink) on May 15, 2017 at 11:51am PDT The kids had a waterpolo tournament at Eriksdalbadet, the biggest swim complex in Stockholm. It was a beautifully sunny day, the likes … [Read more...] about Slow travel- Exploring Eriksdalbadet, Stockholm
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Winter Wonderland Hyde Park
The Winter Wonderland is a huge pop-up festive theme park in London's Hyde Park, returning each year. This year they are celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and the list of entertainment and activities is mind blowing. You can go ice skating, enjoy a glass of mulled wine at the German Christmas market (probably in that order!), whizz down an iceslide, enjoy a cup of hot … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland Hyde Park
Celebrating spring with the Cow release- Uppsala, Sweden
The long, cold winter in Sweden has shaped the way things are done in all different walks of life. In Sweden the cows don't get to enjoy as much outdoor life as they do in the UK; they need protecting from the harsh conditions and spend 8-9 months of the year indoors. They don't have it all that bad though, as they are on nice straw bedding inside. As spring arrives, … [Read more...] about Celebrating spring with the Cow release- Uppsala, Sweden
Family bonding over Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s hotel, London
Mummy, I really love peppermint tea! -Hugo exclaimed in the car homeward bound. This made me smile, especially as he usually shies away from drinking tea. In fact, all three of our kids do. Yet on Sunday both Angelina and Hugo chose to enjoy a pot of tea as part of their Busy Bees tea at St Ermin's hotel (where we were staying for a young 007 … [Read more...] about Family bonding over Afternoon Tea at St Ermin’s hotel, London
Waddesdon Manor Winter Lights- ’twas step too far for me
Have you ever done something rather silly to capture that perfect picture? I'm thinking of something like going out on a cold winter night, stumbling along cold paths, dragging kids along. Ah yes, that! And then you go a step further! A step too far! Tonight we drove to our local National trust property, Waddesdon Manor, to see their winter light display byBruce … [Read more...] about Waddesdon Manor Winter Lights- ’twas step too far for me
