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    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!

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    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.

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    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…

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    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.

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    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.

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    DAYCARE BLUES: SEPARATION ANXIETY

    GEMMA AND GEORGE

    Once lock down is over, I am going to have to go through the pain of being separated from George all over again.

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    FIVE REASONS TO LOVE TRAVELLING WITH KIDS

    gemma and george family picture in thailand

    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.

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    BABY BRAIN IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST PREGNANCY!

    From forgetfulness to poor decision-making and a lack of concentration, pregnant women have long complained of so-called ‘baby brain,’ which Scientists have now confirmed is a genuine condition (big cheer)!

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    MY GREATEST LOVE OF ALL

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    Every now and then I find myself thinking, “I wish my Gran could see this.” Or, “I wonder what Gran would make of this.” Eight years later, it’s a testament to her legacy that she is still very much present in my mind. I was raised by my Mum and my Gran. Unfortunately my Grandfather passed early, when my Mum…

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    I CAN’T PROTECT HIM FOREVER

    When he fell and bust his lip I’m not sure who cried more, me or George. As I picked him up and comforted him, I was really angry with myself. “How could I let this happen?” and for the entire walk home, I was screaming obscenities at myself, in my mind. I made a silent promise that I would do…

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    TEACHING DURING AN EPIDEMIC

    Walking around the corridors there is a sense of uncertainty. The fear of the unknown is a powerful weapon that spreads like wildfire in a school environment. As mass gatherings are banned, sporting events postponed and drastic measures are enforced to disrupt congregations of more than 50 people, schools remain open.

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    HOW TO KEEP GRANDPARENTS INVOLVED WHEN YOU LIVE ABROAD

    When we revealed we were expecting a baby to my now, Mother-in-law, she burst into tears. As the big 7-0 approached and both her children had flown the nest, she was ready to become a Grandma. Thank goodness for technology because we currently live in the UK and my fiancés family live in New Zealand. Literally, you couldn’t get further…

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    WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE FLYING WITH A BABY

    Probably. And if they don't, you're one of the lucky ones! We've all experienced the high pitched screams, rolled our eyes and sighed aloud before reaching for the volume button on the entertainment system. Now that I've been that parent and I am a parent, it's a completely different experience.

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Former journalist, Gemma Hartley used her maternity leave to travel the world. She founded Gemma & George to inspire, encourage and help families travel with babies, toddlers and young children.

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Happy National Day Singapore! 🥳❤️ #singapor Happy National Day Singapore! 🥳❤️ #singaporenationalday
Ahhh Vietnam 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 Ahhh Vietnam 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Hanoi’s train street is reopen to tourists after Hanoi’s train street is reopen to tourists after the pandemic and safety issues forced it to close. When the train comes hurtling through you are literally centimetres away! A must see when visiting Vietnam’s capital 😎👌🏼 #hanoi #trainstreet
The imperial City of Hue was an enclosed fortress The imperial City of Hue was an enclosed fortress and the capital of Vietnam when the Nygan dynasty ruled #hue #imperialcityhue
Cruising around Hue in style! 👌🏼😂😎 #ex Cruising around Hue in style! 👌🏼😂😎 #explorevietnam
We caught Vietnams famous Reunification train from We caught Vietnams famous Reunification train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh . Clean, fast and comfortable, it was a lot of fun trying to talk to the locals and take in the breathe taking scenery of this magical country 🇻🇳 #travelvietnam
Travelling with George for the last 4 weeks has be Travelling with George for the last 4 weeks has been incredible. The best part has been watching his reaction to new people, scenery, foods, smells and culture. We’ve made some fantastic memories as a family and we’re so proud of our little traveller 💙🥰 #littletraveller
📍Ta Phrom Temple, aka The Tomb Raider Temple 📍Ta Phrom Temple, aka The Tomb Raider Temple 
 🤩 Trees, trees and more trees! #tombraider
We can’t get enough of Thailand 🤩❤️ @thai We can’t get enough of Thailand 🤩❤️
@thailand @pictures.from.asia #travelthailand
Angkor Wat 🫶🏼 #angkorwat Angkor Wat 🫶🏼 #angkorwat
Travel life ✌🏼🥰 Travel life ✌🏼🥰
📍Ninh Binh, Vietnam 🤩 @vietnamtourismboard @ 📍Ninh Binh, Vietnam 🤩
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#ninhbinh #vietnam
Have family will travel 🫶🏼 #cambodia Have family will travel 🫶🏼 #cambodia
Admiring the view! #cambodia 🥰🇰🇭 Admiring the view! #cambodia 🥰🇰🇭
📍Battambang, Cambodia 🇰🇭 The biggest pro 📍Battambang, Cambodia 🇰🇭 
The biggest producer of rice in the country #familytravel #cambodia
📍Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳 🫶🏼 #vietnam @v 📍Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳 🫶🏼 #vietnam 
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Vietnam Sunsets 😮🫶🏼🇻🇳 @vietnamtour Vietnam Sunsets 😮🫶🏼🇻🇳 
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Cute family friendly hostel in Chanthanburi, Thail Cute family friendly hostel in Chanthanburi, Thailand. A one night stop before heading to the border of a Cambodia. Thanks for a great stay! 🫶🏼 @chernchan_hostel ❤️ #familytravel
Real love 💙 #fatherandson Real love 💙 #fatherandson
Confidently growing into a young boy 💙 #son #li Confidently growing into a young boy 💙 #son #littleboy
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