On the first day of August, I had the privilege to attend Jane Means Gift Wrapping Workshop. I got to relearn some of the skills I left behind for many years. But I am not good with ribbon tying. Terrible, terrible, terrible. If you see one bow perfectly tied by me, it must be my lucky day! So usually my gifts were without ribbon and bow.

The Journey is the Destination. Independence Day Swim-A-Mile Competition 2015. In fact, I slept for 10 hours for two consecutive nights leading up to the event to make sure I got ample rest. Training Plan for 10-16 Aug 2015.

7 reasons why you need to start saying no. But somehow, you get roped in. A Titanic trip to Belfast, ships, cranes, countryside and cushions.

Get the best out your weekends and annual leave. Laura treated her mum to a weekend of luxury at the lush, secluded, Jardin des Douars in Essaouria, Morocco. Find out what she thought of her stay.

Books, Movies, Travelogues and Interviews. I had wanted to have breakfast at the 18th century Hall and Woodhouse pub restaurant. So I decided to try out the restaurant on the morning I visited the Jane Austen Centre, as it was located on the nearby Old King Street. The warm crumpets with a pot of hot tea was delicious. Crumpets at Hall and Woodhouse. On one section of the wall were three portraits indicating the men who had a brief .

How to Make Museums Fun for Families. The Spectacular Cliffs at Étretat. A Photo Tour of the Normandy Coast. Glamping in a Horsebox in Herefordshire. A Tour of Buckingham Palace.

Expat blog on Italian Life, Culture, Food and Parenthood. How I Ended Up in Italy. We decided to spend the holidays there because it was a chance for my seven month-old baby to meet his cousins and great grandfather.