Tag Archives: grandma and grandpa

In my 70s, I took my grandchildren skiing; he taught me this

Three generations of the Hardy family hit the ski slopes together in the French Alps – Ski Famille As someone who has made a living telling people where to ski for the last 50 years, this had to be the easiest question of all time. Best resorts for intermediates? Is it for the mountain environment,… Read More »

‘I went in search of the old Algarve that my grandparents loved’

Sudi was looking for the peace of the old Portuguese way of life that his grandparents knew “Some people are lucky” was my grandfather Cyril’s sad motto. He would puff on his pipe and then release it for emphasis. Actually, he and my grandmother were quite lucky. They had the adventurous spirit and hard-earned means… Read More »

The rise of multi-generational holidays – and why not every grandma wants to travel with her family

Retired photo librarian Alan Thomas booked a South African safari for his children and grandchildren to celebrate his 80th birthday It looks like a vacation with your grandchildren might be good for you. Or at least according to biogerontologist Dr., a scientist who specializes in the aging process. That’s what James Brown found in a… Read More »