WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY TRAVEL BLOG!

Welcome to the Flashpacking Family travel blog. We’ve been a travel family since Ernie – our eldest – was three months old, but only started this family travel blog five years later. We’re playing catch up and have lots of great content on Jordan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada Have a browse around our posts below for some inspiration and be sure to check back regularly to see more great family travel-related content.

We also have lots of Christmas and Halloween related content and a big section on things to do in London.

Two boys in red jackets with backs to camera looking across the moat to Leeds Castle in Kent.

The Best Family Days Out From London: A Bumper Guide 2022

Beaches, Europe, London, United Kingdom

London is an incredible city but there is also so much going on just a short journey from London. Here are 40+ ideas of the best family days out from London.

Lady covered in mud swimming in the Dead Sea in Jordan.

10 Important Tips For Swimming In The Dead Sea In 2022

Beaches, Jordan, Middle East, Travel Tips

Avoid ALL the mistakes we made when we visited the Dead Sea in Jordan by reading these super important tips on swimming in the Dead Sea.

Boy looking at a combine harvester at a pumpkin patch in Surrey.

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In Surrey In 2022

Europe, Halloween, United Kingdom

Looking for the best pumpkins in Surrey? These are the best places to go pumpkin picking in Surrey with a little extra Halloween fun for all the family too.

Large pumpkin in a pumpkin field at Borchard Farms, one of the best places to go pumpkin picking in California.

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In California In 2022

Halloween, USA

Looking for the perfect pumpkin this Fall but also want some Halloween fun? Check out these places to go pumpkin picking in California for all round Fall fun!

TOG24 Packable Jacket Review: We Love Them And So Will You!

Travel Gear, Travel Tips, United Kingdom, Van Life

With so much choice of packable jackets these days, our TOG24 packable jacket review answers the question - 'which is the best pack away waterproof jacket'?

Blue whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling of the Hintze Hall in the Natural History Museum in London.

The 10 Best Museums In London For Kids In 2022

Europe, London, United Kingdom

London is a fabulous city to visit with kids. There is so much culture and history, much of which can be found in the best museums in London for kids.

Boats in the foreground with Viking Bay beach in Broadstairs in the background.

Discover The Best Things To Do In Broadstairs In 2022

Beaches, Europe, United Kingdom

Broadstairs on the Kent coast is one of the loveliest Victorian seaside resorts in the UK. Discover our recommended things to do In Broadstairs in this guide.

Two boys exploring one of the corn mazes in Florida.

15 Amazing Corn Mazes In Florida To Visit This Fall

Halloween, North America, USA

Feeling like getting lost this Fall? Then head to one of these amazing corn mazes In Florida where you can get lost with the whole family!

Conductor punching a Polar Express Train Ride ticket.

Polar Express Train Rides In The US: The Complete Guide For 2022

Christmas, North America, USA

Our guide to the Polar Express train rides in the US in 2022 gives you info on all of the US Polar Express locations by State including when they run and price.

Little boy choosing a large pumpkin in a field.

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking in Florida In 2022

Halloween, North America, USA

Looking for the perfect pumpkin this Fall? Here are the best places to go pumpkin picking in Florida where you'll also find lots of Fall fun for the family.

Barn with lots of pumpkin decorations in front of it.

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In New York In 2022

Halloween, North America, USA

Looking for the perfect pumpkin this Fall? Here are the best places to go pumpkin picking in New York where you'll also find lots of Fall fun for the family.

Boy choosing a wheelbarrow at a pumpkin farm - one of our top pumpkin picking tips is to see if the pumpkin farm has wheelbarrows for use.

10 Top Pumpkin Picking Tips To Pick The Perfect Pumpkin

Halloween, United Kingdom, USA

Who knew there was an art to finding the perfect pumpkin?! Read our top pumpkin picking tips to make sure you pick the perfect pumpkin this Halloween.

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY TRAVEL BLOG!

The Best Family Days Out From London: A Bumper Guide 2022

10 Important Tips For Swimming In The Dead Sea In 2022

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In Surrey In 2022

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In California In 2022

TOG24 Packable Jacket Review: We Love Them And So Will You!

The 10 Best Museums In London For Kids In 2022

Discover The Best Things To Do In Broadstairs In 2022

15 Amazing Corn Mazes In Florida To Visit This Fall

Polar Express Train Rides In The US: The Complete Guide For 2022

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking in Florida In 2022

The Best Places To Go Pumpkin Picking In New York In 2022

10 Top Pumpkin Picking Tips To Pick The Perfect Pumpkin

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