Having saved up our hard earned air miles, we decided to treat ourselves to flying back from Florida (Tampa to be precise) in Club World (business class to any other airline) with […]
Flying with a baby: BA World Traveller to the USA
Flying with a baby is never an easy process and certainly not one that makes many parents whoop with joy! That said, there are certainly ways to make it an easier and more […]
Where to eat breakfast in Englewood: Mango Bistro
On a sunny morning (and there are plenty of those in Englewood, Florida), there’s something rather nice about sitting out on the veranda at Mango Bistro on Dearborn Street, sipping a freshly […]
A Floridian family day out in Boca Grande
It’s going back a few months now that we were on holiday in Florida, staying in Englewood and enjoying every minute of the gorgeous Floridian sun, the nearby beach, the barbecues, and […]
Yoder’s Restaurant: Fried chicken, pie and more in Amish Sarasota
Of all the foodie delights we sampled on our recent trip to Florida, perhaps the one that sticks in the mind most is our meal at Yoder’s, an Amish restaurant in Sarasota. […]
A winning combination at IHOP: Fluffy pancakes, endless syrup, and bottomless coffee
To your typical American, a branch of IHOP is a pretty common sight. There’s nothing overly novel about IHOP to Americans; the chain offers affordable breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and of course […]
A Better Scoop: Waffle cone indulgence at Englewood’s finest ice cream parlour
We’ve been on a fair few trips now to Englewood in Florida but until our last visit, we hadn’t discovered an absolute gem of an ice cream shop located just a five […]
Upper Crust Cafe & Bakery: Indulgence and excess in Venice FL
Venice is a thriving city in Florida, located just north of Englewood. Packed full of cute little shops selling shells and shark tooth souvenirs, bustling cafes, fantastic ice cream parlours, and a […]
Battling the bloat at Compadre’s in Englewood FL
Compadre’s is always a highlight of our trips to Englewood in Florida. A true neighbourhood Mexican located in the historic heart of Englewood, it serves great food, huge portions, and a family-friendly […]
Family fun in Sarasota: Smugglers Cove mini golf
Sarasota has plenty of attractions to keep families entertained, some cultural, some revolving around the magnificent coastal landscape, and some simply designed for fun! Smugglers Cove mini golf fits into the latter […]