A little context

My WHY…

Because women deserve to believe that life can get bigger, not smaller, as they get older.

I’m interested in what happens when we get curious, try something new, look after ourselves, admit we’re struggling, change our minds and realise we’re not finished yet.

This is my story of strength, weakness, reality and utopia, four sides of a life still being written.

Why I exercise and what I really want from a fitness instructor

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Why I exercise (and what I really want from a fitness instructor)

A personal take on fitness, confidence, ageing and why I keep showing up at the gym, even when my body has other ideas.

Family adventures & travel

Places we’ve been, things we’ve tried

Family escapes, hotels, adventures and the places that give us something to talk about when we get home.

Crete, Greece


Celebrating 50 in Crete

Nine days at the Mitsis Royal Mare, with family beach days, moussaka, cats and a little midlife indulgence.


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Strathyre, Scotland


A family escape to the woods

A log cabin, Loch Lubnaig, canoeing, cycling, Persian barbecue and an unreasonable number of wasps.


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Rhodes, Greece


Atrium Prestige, Rhodes

A family stay in Rhodes, looking beyond the glossy photographs to see what a hotel actually feels like with a child.


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Yorkshire


A gourmet getaway

Can a boutique hotel deliver grown-up luxury when you have a small child in tow? The Burgoyne makes a convincing case.


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For travel PRs & tourism teams

Planning your next travel campaign?

I’m interested in thoughtful family travel, hotels, destinations and experiences that give readers something worth talking about.


More from Saffron & Cyrus


A few more things I’ve been writing about lately.

How it feels when your biological clock is ticking louder …

Guest post disclaimer: The following post is written by guest contributor Greyeyebrowgirl. Her experiences and opinions are entirely her own and do not necessarily reflect my own views – though…

Why bilingual nurseries could shape the future of childcare

With childcare provision currently in the spotlight here in the UK, Cennydd John, founder of the UK’s first bilingual Mandarin-English nursery, talks to Saffron and Cyrus about why he thinks there is a need for a more multicultural approach.

How the Mush app for mums is tackling loneliness and …

After The Duchess of Cambridge made a heartfelt confession about the “loneliness” of motherhood. Saffron and Cyrus talks to two London mumpreneurs about their new app to help mums connect with each other.

After The Duchess of Cambridge made a heartfelt confession about the “loneliness” of motherhood. Saffron and Cyrus talks to two London mumpreneurs about their new app to help mums connect with each other.

Wallington Hall memories: marbles, storytelling, and family days out in …

Find out how H and I found common ground on a family day out at Wallington Hall in Northumberland.

Return to work after 40: chocolate, Easter eggs and easing back …

Today I’m having my first unofficial Return To Work day as a new mum over 40 and it’s not because the office is closing at 2pm and they’re all off to the pub.

Persian inspired wedding: traditions, themes and tips for a magical …

Our Persian inspired wedding: tradition, luxury and a dash of fairytale If you ask me, a Persian-inspired wedding theme is pure luxury, a beautiful blend of history, symbolism, and culture.…

Raising a multicultural child in the UK: blending Persian and …

Family might as well be on different planets So, a little about me: I’m English, born in the North East, and my husband, H, grew up in Tehran. Our families,…