You may have noticed that things have been rather quiet at Nunn the Wiser HQ. That is because we have been on A Holiday. “Aha,” you are likely thinking. “A lovely, relaxing break where you read your book, do nothing and bask in the sunshine.” And you would be perfectly right. That is exactly what … [Read more…]
As it was half-term, we decided that the whole family should go and visit my parents “for a break”. Mr and Mrs Nunn are very good at taking the children when they wake early, and entertaining them for an hour, before TheBloke (TM) and I crawl out of bed. I suspect they use this time … [Read more…]
“Have you ever done any extreme sports?” my skydiving instructor asked. There’s a sentence I never thought I’d type. Well, it was my indoor skydiving instructor, but still, never something I thought I’d do. “Yes,” I said confidently. “I have been on Nemesis at Alton Towers. Twice. It was terrifying.” “Hmm, that’s more of a … [Read more…]
One of the things I miss most about living in London is easy access to the theatre. When I first moved to the city, I used to go to the theatre incredibly regularly – often a couple of times a week, taking advantage of standby tickets at discounted rates. I lived a 15-minute tube ride … [Read more…]
Last week, my friend Mel and I decided we would take our children “somewhere nice”, and hopefully try and fit a conversation in somewhere along the way too. We decided on Willows Farm, who categorically have not paid me for this review. I wish they had. I’m happy to take cash retrospectively. Just let me … [Read more…]
Forget day-spas. Forget personal shopping experiences. Forget makeover counters. If you want to feel like a supermodel – more attractive, thinner and more glamorous than anyone else in the area, I highly, highly recommend a visit to Butlins Skegness. Originally we’d planned a cottage in Cornwall. This will be our last family holiday where we aren’t tied … [Read more…]
I had bought myself a ridiculously expensive ticket for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, which allowed me to go to the park as many times as I wanted over a 14-day period. Realistically I knew I wouldn’t really go more than three times, but it was almost the same price to buy a two-day … [Read more…]
This was the apex. The high point of the holiday: a day at the Magic Kingdom with EldestGirl. We had planned pretty much the whole trip around this one day: choosing a time of year when the park shouldn’t be too busy, picking a day within that time when crowds might be slightly smaller, going … [Read more…]
We took EldestGirl to the Magic Kingdom when she was almost two. It was not a great day. It was about 30 degrees, and whilst the Magic Kingdom itself was lovely, it’s a pain in the arse to actually get to all the Disney goodness. Firstly there’s a drive from wherever you’re staying. Then a … [Read more…]
Going on holiday with small children takes nerve. We are currently in Orlando, Florida, doing the Disney thing (and the shopping thing, and the eating thing). We are staying in a lovely villa with a pool, and Mr and Mrs Nunn, my parents, are on holiday with us too, so we have on-tap childcare. Even … [Read more…]