The best way to see the Balinese countryside is to go cycling. Passing through picturesque villages, and whizzing past plantations with the wind in your hair is simply heavenly. You can wave to school children and the farmers in their rice paddies as you cycle along.  Also, you can sightsee at your leisure. You can stop and take pictures or gaze upon unspoiled beauty for as long as you like. Moreover, cycling is an excellent workout. You get some exercise in the best of places; outdoors.  Exciting Biking Locations Hire a guide and go for individual rides or go in a group. If you are looking for stunning views, here…

One of the things I have most missed about lockdown has been the chance to walk around Charity shops looking for a vintage bargain. I have been shopping online and have rediscovered eBAY all over again, buying lots of vintage and antique jewellery, but that thrill you get when you discover a genuine 1970’s dress for a few pounds has been sorely missing. I love vintage dresses for a number of reasons, the main one being that as you are not following fashion, you buy an item that you can pretty much wear forever. I love the idea that someone else once wore it and loved it, and the fact that you…

Providing your child with a place to study at home is a fantastic way to help support their overall learning journey. Of course, we don’t all have large home offices where our children can complete their homework or exam revision, but it is important to factor in some of the key elements of an effective study space when suggesting places for them to work. I have teamed up with an independent school in Lincolnshire to explore these elements in more detail. Tidiness  Wherever your child decides to study, it’s absolutely crucial that the environment is tidy and organised. If the space is cluttered and messy, they will find it difficult…

Many major industries rely on employees who have acquired science related qualifications. With that in mind, many parents are keen to encourage their children to perform well within that particular subject area, but they do not always know how they can help. The most important thing you can do is encourage curiosity within your child so that they ask lots of questions and demonstrate an enthusiastic approach towards learning new information. I have teamed up with a girls’ prep school in Surrey to offer parents some further guidance when it comes to raising a science lover!  To help your child find an interest in science related subjects, try and make…

Whatever we buy, from the household essentials to our clothes and our luxuries, it is true to say that everyone is looking for a bargain. We all want to get the best for our money, to buy everything at the best price possible, and, where we can, to save money and get some cashback if that is an option. We used to think that looking stylish was all about the money spent on an outfit, but today this is no longer the case. In fact, it’s possible and quite easy to dress in style while staying frugal. The same is true of our make up, our toiletries, our food shop…