by xpat | Oct 5, 2026 | Travel
Did you know you can go sea diving in Tobago?! December to May is the peak diving season. The warm waters and improved visibility reveal an underwater world shaped by the meeting of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. What sets the island apart is the variety of...
by xpat | Sep 16, 2026 | Days Out
September is a busy month for heritage and design events. Let’s not forget the festivities on the iconic River Thames, Totally Thames. I’ve been avid attendee of the Open House Festival since 2011. Open House allowed me to visit the Bank of England to see the new...
by xpat | Jul 6, 2026 | Travel
Tobago is renowned for its untouched natural beauty. The clear aquamarine waters and lush verdant hills attract visitors worldwide. When my family and I stayed in Northern Tobago, the sound of the ocean and the cocorico, the national bird, was our morning alarm. In...
by xpat | Apr 24, 2026 | Days Out
You know spring is in full swing when images of London’s floral festivals start to pop up. My experience of Belgravia in Bloom was in 2022. The theme was “Beautifully British” to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The displays were amazing!...
by xpat | Nov 20, 2025 | Staycations
After watching Netflix’s My Year in Oxford, I felt nostalgic. So, when hubby suggested a midweek getaway there during school half-term, I was up for it. Neither he nor our children had even been to the city. We had been to the Cotswolds a couple of times, but not the...
by xpat | Oct 7, 2025 | Days Out
Fulham Palace is the historic home of London’s Bishops. The picturesque estate in West London dates to medieval times. This year, it was the only venue I was able to visit for Open City 2025, and it was so worth it. Miss V had an inset day, so we set off early Friday,...
