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  • ASIA,  BLOG,  THAILAND

    WAT PHO: BANGKOK’S TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA

    Wat Pho: bangkoks temple of the reclining buddha

    Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon is the oldest temple in Bangkok and is a must see for travellers of any age.

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  • BLOG,  TRAVEL TIPS

    THE BEST BABY TRAVEL TOYS

    Looking for safe, practical and affordable travel toys for your baby? This easy to read list will keep your little one entertained...

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  • BLOG,  EUROPE,  GERMANY,  THINGS TO DO IN

    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...

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  • BELGIUM,  BLOG,  EUROPE

    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...

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  • ABU DHABI,  BLOG,  DUBAI,  TRAVEL TIPS,  UAE

    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.

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  • ABU DHABI,  BLOG,  THINGS TO DO IN,  UAE

    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 heat. From scorching desert, blissful nature, magnificent architecture, Islamic cultural…

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  • BLOG,  EUROPE,  LUXEMBOURG,  THINGS TO DO IN

    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…

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  • BLOG,  MOTHERHOOD,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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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  • BLOG,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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?

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  • BLOG,  THINGS TO DO IN,  VIETNAM

    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.

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  • BLOG,  HOW TO,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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.

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  • BLOG,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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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  • BLOG,  THAILAND,  THINGS TO DO IN

    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.

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  • BLOG,  HOW TO,  MOTHERHOOD,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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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  • BLOG,  EUROPE,  SWITZERLAND,  THINGS TO DO IN

    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.

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  • BLOG,  TRAVEL TIPS

    6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN FLYING WITH A BABY!

    GEORGE AND FLIGHT ATTENDENT ON WAY TO DUBAI

    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.

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  • BLOG,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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…

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  • AUSTRIA,  BLOG,  EUROPE,  THINGS TO DO IN

    THINGS TO DO IN SALZBURG WITH KIDS

    gemma and george on a bridge in salzburg

    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 (maybe the prices!) The home of legendary composer Mozart, you…

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  • BLOG,  MOTHERHOOD,  TRAVEL TIPS

    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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  • BLOG,  HOW TO,  TRAVEL TIPS

    HOW TO ROAD TRIP WITH A BABY

    Since embarking upon our travel adventure whilst on maternity leave, we have driven from Texas to New York; Seattle to California and all across Europe. From a car, to an RV to a converted camper van - we've done it all. Here are some helpful tips and information you need to know before you embark upon your journey.

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  • BLOG,  EUROPE,  FRANCE,  THINGS TO DO IN

    THINGS TO DO IN PARIS WITH KIDS

    The culture capital certainly lives up to its reputation. Surrounded by majestic buildings, awe-inspiring architecture and scenic spots dotted across the City, Paris is packed with things to do for families.

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  • BLOG,  TRAVEL TIPS

    7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELLING WITH A NEWBORN

    "Can you travel with your baby?" The answer is simple, yes. The real question is "should you travel with a baby?" When I took my 12 week old baby, for a three week tour of SE Asia, friends told me I was crazy! But once you get into the swing of things, it isn't as difficult as you think.

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  • BLOG,  SAN FRANCISCO,  THINGS TO DO IN,  USA

    THINGS TO DO IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH KIDS

    I am obsessed with America, the food, the shopping and the variety. I've travelled to the USA 5 times and I'm a big fan of San Fran. The city is voted amongst “America’s Favorite Cities” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler year in, year out. It was awesome to explore with 5 month old George in April.

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  • BLOG,  THAILAND,  THINGS TO DO IN

    THINGS TO DO IN BANGKOK WITH KIDS

    Friendly and welcoming, Bangkok is a fantastic destination to travel to with a baby and/or children. I’d describe it as a head on collision of tradition and modernism. You’re cruising down a river and on either side, you’ve got boats full to the brim with fresh tropical fruits and ready-to-drink coconuts awaiting you. Turn the corner and there is a…

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  • BLOG

    WHAT WILL TRAVEL LOOK LIKE AFTER COVID19?

    I love to travel and as a family, it is a big part of our lifestyle. Since George entered this world in November 2018, together we have travelled extensively around the world and, have an ever growing travel bucket list. Like many others, our travel plans were cancelled due to Covid_19 and we are left with uncertainty. It’s incredibly sad…

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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 🤩❤️
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Angkor Wat 🫶🏼 #angkorwat Angkor Wat 🫶🏼 #angkorwat
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Have family will travel 🫶🏼 #cambodia Have family will travel 🫶🏼 #cambodia
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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
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