July 7, 2026
Two hours into a Wales castles road trip, the sheep stopped us cold. A dozen of them, spread across the road like they owned it. I got out, waved my arms, clapped. I even tried yelling. Nothing. One of them blinked, I think. This post covers every pound we spent on a 2011 North Wales trip: two […]
June 9, 2026
It’s June, the peak travel season. We arrive at the colossal fortress, Caernarfon Castle. As we push through the wooden doors, thick enough to cease a battering ram, we step into an immense empty courtyard of this fortress. Almost no one else is there. Meanwhile, at the Tower of London, thousands of people are stuffed like […]
April 28, 2026
“How much did you spend in London?” It’s the question I get asked most when people find out we lived near London for years, and the honest answer? Our London budget for 2 days with kids came to £1,454.66 (about $1,847). But here’s what really matters: what that money actually bought us. “How much did you spend […]
February 17, 2026
Planning a quick Rome trip? Here’s exactly how to see the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain, and 10+ major attractions in just one day (including the Friday evening strategy that changes everything). Time to read: 14 minutes The taxi pulled up to our hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps. “Taking a taxi instead […]