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10 ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH KIDS IN SINGAPORE
Check out our ultimate list of kids activities in Singapore including indoor and outdoor, family fun is guaranteed!
BABY TRAVEL CHECKLIST: WHAT TO PACK WHEN FLYING WITH BABY
Traveling with a baby? This baby packing list will help you figure out exactly what to bring (and what to leave at home)…
BAVARIA (GERMANY) TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO & TRAVEL IDEAS
Bavaria is one of Germany’s most popular travel destinations thanks to its mix of impressive scenery, popular festivals, and distinctive local culture…
BASTOGNE TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO (2022)
Renowned for its wartime efforts, the City is steeped in WW2 history. Bastogne is a famous city in Belgium. It has many popular attractions, including L’Orangerie, Bastogne War Museum…
WHAT TO WEAR IN DUBAI: DRESS CODE FOR TOURISTS
Traveling to the UAE? Visiting Dubai or Abu Dhabi you need to be aware of dress standards and rules. Here’s what to avoid.
HOW TO DEAL WITH JET LAG IN BABIES
We have experienced several long haul flights, crossing numerous time zones to arrive in our chosen destination. And have learnt that there is no cure for jet lag, despite what others may claim. However, there are things you can do to minimise disruption to your baby and their routine.
THINGS TO DO IN ABU DHABI WITH KIDS
Just over an hours drive out of Dubai, you will find the adventure playground – Abu Dhabi. With theme parks, water parks and all things fun. One day isn’t enough to check out all the attractions for families. We visited in September and found it quieter due to the extreme…
THINGS TO DO IN LUXEMBOURG WITH KIDS
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world. It boasts a population of 500,000 residents and spans an area of just 1,650 km2. Walking around, it feels more like a large town than a country. The center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its own right and you can find culture, history and beauty around every corner.
5 REASONS TO TRAVEL WHILST ON MATERNITY
Whether you take 3 months or a year off work for your maternity leave, you should absolutely take some time with your new family and go abroad. Not only is it cheaper because you can avoid half term holidays, but you can actually relax!
MY SON, MY BESTIE
I love my son. SO much. I can’t imagine life without him. We do everything together and I’m loving raising George to hopefully, be a Mummy’s boy.
5 FAMILY DREAM DESTINATIONS
Travelling normally is dictated by your financial situation and most of us have to be dedicated and good at saving beforehand. Careful planning allows your money to stretch further but, you tend to make decisions based on the cheapest option. Why not make 2021 your year to make your travel dreams come true?
THINGS TO DO IN HOI AN WITH KIDS
A short flight from Ho Chi Minh City and you are in Da Nang, the largest City in central Vietnam. Beautiful beaches on the coast and lush jungle inland. There is plenty of offer in this area. Hoi An is historic, beautiful and charming.
TRUNKI TODDLEPAK REVIEW
Marketed as fuss-free toddler reins, I’m happy to announce we couldn’t agree more! Reins are a controversial topic.However, as a family who travel a lot, reins allows George his independence. Alongside keeping him safe amongst the busy crowds.
HOW TO BOTTLE FEED ABROAD
Travelling while bottle feeding your baby requires practical consideration prior to your departure. I have developed a simple, cheap and easy method that has enabled me to feed George anywhere. From the top of the Empire State building to the side of the road on the off beaten track. If you are a bottle feeding parent, here is everything you need to know about bottle feeding abroad.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR BABY COOL IN HOT CLIMATES
Leaving the safety of your own home for the first time, with your newborn baby can be very stressful. No doubt by now, you’ve second guessed yourself a thousand times over and the worry of your baby overheating is too much. In this post I’ll share some ways you can help keep your baby cool when abroad.
8 TODDLER FRIENDLY HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS FOR 2021
Summer holidays are the busiest time of the year for tourism. With 2020 and Covid putting the breaks on the majority of families planned get-away, it’s never too early to start thinking and researching for 2021.
THINGS TO DO IN PHUKET WITH KIDS
We travelled to Phuket with a 10 month old baby George in September, much quieter and the weather was more manageable for everyone. Famed as the party capital of Thailand, Phuket is 100% suitable for children and families, choose your accommodation carefully and don’t stay near the strip.
HOW TO TRAVEL WHEN PREGNANT
Can you? Should you? Is it safe? Yes, yes and yes. There are plenty of things to consider and precautions to be aware of to ensure you and your little one remain safe and comfortable.
THINGS TO DO IN JUNGFRAU REGION WITH KIDS
We travelled to Switzerland with a 7 month old baby George in June, as part of our month long European Road trip. The Jungfrau region is a mountain range in south-central Switzerland. Picture clear lakes surrounded by steep rock faces and towering, snow-capped peaks.
6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN FLYING WITH A BABY!
The thought of flying with a 12 week old baby was traumatic. I was petrified that George would scream and everyone would hate me. Mentally, I practised some quick witted retorts for anyone who wanted to pass comment about my parenting skills. By 18 weeks old, George had clocked up 66 hours of flight time.
6 WAYS TO FINANCE WORLD TRAVEL
We spent my maternity leave travelling the world, embarking on our first adventure when George was 12 weeks old. Unlike other travelling families, we had not planned for this at all. Our first adventure to Singapore and Vietnam was to attend a friends wedding and for Grandma Sue, who lives in New Zealand, to meet her first Grandson (we are currently based in the UK). Here are some ways we financed our travel.
THINGS TO DO IN SALZBURG WITH KIDS
We travelled to Salzburg with a 7 month old baby George in June, as part of our month long European Road trip. The inspiration behind the Sound of Music, the Austrian City is a medieval masterpiece. Turrets, wide courtyards and splendid views of the Alps, there is nothing to dislike…
DAYCARE BLUES: SEPARATION ANXIETY
Once lock down is over, I am going to have to go through the pain of being separated from George all over again.
FIVE REASONS TO LOVE TRAVELLING WITH KIDS
When 2 becomes 3, your approach to travel changes. Swap late nights for early mornings and reduce your activity schedule. Not only did travelling with a 12 week old enhance my personal experience of travel, but I’ve seen first hand the impact our adventures have had on George.