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.
Exploring Heartwood Forest in Hertfordshire
United KingdomHeartwood Forest is a lovely 858 acre site in Hertfordshire, most of which was previously agricultural land that has been redeveloped by The Woodland Trust. It's a fabulous place to see bluebells in the spring and wildflowers in the summer.
Exploring The Beautiful Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire
United KingdomAshridge Estate is a National Trust run estate with over 5000 acres and 80 miles of footpaths and bridelways to explore. Expect scenic rolling hills and ancient woodlands in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Chiltern Hills in Hertfordshire.
Exploring The Historic Panshanger Park in Hertfordshire
United KingdomPanshanger Park is a lovely 1000 acre site comprised of grassland, woodland and wetland areas with clearly marked bridleways, cycleways and footpaths and is a great place for a family walk in Hertfordshire.
Exploring The Broxbourne Woods Sculpture Trail
United Kingdom, EuropeThe Broxbourne Woods Sculpture Trail is a short but fun walk through ancient woodlands in Hertfordshire. There are nine sculptures to spot, each representing the history of the local area and the nature of the woods.
The Tring Natural History Museum: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
United KingdomRelated to the Natural History Museum in London, the most visited museum in Europe, the Tring Natural History Museum is every bit as fantastic as its more famous relative. Read everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Visiting The Secret Lagoon Iceland: A Complete Guide For 2023
Iceland, EuropeDespite its name, the Secret Lagoon in Iceland is not so secret these days, but there are still lots of good reasons why you should visit. If you're having the same Secret Lagoon vs Blue Lagoon debate that we had before we went to Iceland in October (the best month to go!), we can say that it was the Secret Lagoon all the way for us.
50+ Best Virtual Christmas Events To Enjoy In 2023
Christmas, Virtual WorldIt is reasonably safe to say that Christmas 2020 is going to be unlike any Christmas we've seen before. Many of our favourite Christmas events are being cancelled left, right and centre but thanks to these virtual Christmas events, we can still bring a little Christmas cheer into our homes.
Iceland In October: What To Expect & Why It’s The Best Time To Go
Iceland, EuropeWe didn't plan to go to Iceland in October but a little research and some cheap flights convinced us to give it a go. Here's why October is the best month to visit Iceland.
30 Best Christmas Movies for Kids To Watch In 2023
Christmas, Virtual WorldIf you're feeling like getting into the Christmas spirit, here are 30 of the best Christmas movies for kids that can be enjoyed by the whole family. So pull on those Christmas jumpers, pop some corn and snuggle up for some festive movie fun.
15 Incredible Iceland Waterfalls And Where To Find Them
Iceland, EuropeIf you love waterfalls anywhere near as much as we do, then Iceland is the place for you as the Iceland waterfalls are some of the most spectacular in the world. With over 10,000 waterfalls to choose from, you'll need our help to narrow down the choice to the 15 most incredible waterfalls in Iceland.
Seljalandsfoss: The Most Spectacular Waterfall in Iceland
Iceland, EuropeSeljalandsfoss is the most popular waterfall in Iceland. With over 10,000 waterfalls in Iceland, being the most popular waterfall in Iceland is quite a title but it's easy to understand why it deserves it. Read more to help you make the most of your visit.
The Best Places To Enjoy Afternoon Tea For Kids In London In 2024
United Kingdom, Europe, LondonAfternoon tea in London has always been a rather grand affair but the kids are getting in on the action and these days there are some fabulous places serving afternoon tea for kids in London. Here are 12 of the best places to enjoy afternoon tea with kids in London.
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