Vacation packages for family

No matter where you travel to in the world today, chances are you can find a food tour. This isn't just because people love to eat though (although I'm sure that's at least *part* of the reason). It's because, no matter where you are in the world, food is one of the best reflections of a culture . Food can give you an insight into a destination's past, and also a glimpse into its future. So when I was invited on a food tour of London's East End (a part of London I knew almost nothing about), I jumped at the chance. Eating London Food Tours is a brand new company looking to break into the food tour scene. They were still in trial runs when I booked a spot on a Saturday morning tour, but our guide Nicole was already quite polished in her presentation. The thing I love about food tours is that it's not just about the food. On this particular tour, we also learned a heck of a lot about the history of the East End. It's this history — of immigrants, pove...

Brighton is England’s famous seaside city with in many ways more character than the capital, London, which is almost directly a one hour train north of Brighton. It is known worldwide for its’ seaside charm and large gay community. For more of what to see and do in Brighton, here’s our quick guide to Brighton! A Quick Guide to Brighton Prior to Arrival Before you get to Brighton all you really need to worry about is the weather! Being so close to the sea the winds are often in full force, but the city can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. You can either drive (two hours south from London) or take the train (one hour from London), with the latter being a more sensible option given the lack of on-street parking and typically expensive carparks. On Arrival To get your bearings in Brighton, often the first point of call for visitors will be the famous Brighton Pier – where you will find oodles of colour a flashing neon lights to put you in the fairground mood....

When I set off to travel the world, I confessed to everyone who asked that I had no real ties to London, aside from my family. “The weather sucks here,” I’d bemoan, images of Thai islands flashing through my mind. “Everyone’s miserable. They’re always complaining. I hate the rain. The Tube is the worst. Everything’s so expensive. If my family didn’t live here, I’d never return. There’s nothing left for me here.” I wanted to travel forever. The first day of my trip. I still had time to pose for a dorky photo, despite being about to miss my flight. I travelled for nine months and returned to London a changed person. I hadn’t had a panic attack in well over half a year, I was all about trying new foods, I was unbearably optimistic about everything that was going on in my life, and I was eager to share my craziest misadventures with everyone. I landed in the UK and it was raining. Everything was grey. Nothing looke...