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.

How To See the Iceland Northern Lights 2025 Guide

Iceland, Europe

Seeing the Northern Lights is high up on many people's bucket list. These days you can book Northern Lights holidays to give you the best chance of seeing this natural yet elusive light display, but even these Northern Lights trips can't guarantee a sighting. Our top tips will give you the best chance of seeing the lights while saving you money too.

Hiring a Car in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know

Iceland, Europe

You might wonder why there are so many articles out there about hiring a car in Iceland. Maybe you have hired countless cars during your travels and wonder what all the fuss is about. We certainly felt like this but having hired a car ourselves in Iceland, we can confirm that Iceland car rental is not quite as straight forward as your average car rental experience. Read our tips and advice on renting a car in Iceland to avoid any costly mistakes.

Visiting Iceland For The First Time: 13 Things You Need To Know

Iceland, Europe, Travel Tips

Visiting Iceland is an incredible experience but there are things we wish we'd known before we went. Read our guide on the 13 things you need to know before visiting Iceland that will help with your trip planning.

The Most Magical Things to do at Christmas in London with Kids 2025

Christmas, Europe, London, United Kingdom

Christmas is such a magical time of year, especially for children and it's when London really does excel as a child-friendly city. Of course, there are always great things to do in London with kids, but London at Christmas is very special. We've listed 13 great things to do in London with kids this Christmas so that you can enjoy the most magical festive season in London.

The Best Christmas Markets In Europe 2025

Christmas, Europe, France, United Kingdom

Christmas is such a magical time of year and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than visiting one of the best Christmas markets in Europe? With so many to choose from, it can get confusing, but our comprehensive guide to the best Christmas markets in Europe will help you choose the right one.

The Best Things To Do In Banff With Kids In 2025

Canada, National Parks, North America

If, like us, you are a family who loves the great outdoors, then you will find so many things to do in Banff National Park with kids. Banff is one of those places of incredible outstanding natural beauty. Even if you're not normally an outdoor loving family, it will make you want to get outdoors and explore. You have to just go and see it for yourself to believe it.

Visiting Petra with Kids: The Ultimate Guide For 2025

Jordan, Middle East

Have you ever considered visiting Petra with kids? Whilst it is undoubtedly the number one highlight of Jordan and firmly on many people's bucket list, many people still don't think of visiting Petra with kids. For us, it was the absolute highlight of our family trip to Jordan and we want to share all of our tips and advice so that you can experience this magical place too.

Wadi Rum: Everything You Need To Know And Reasons To Go

Jordan, Middle East, Travel Tips

Wadi Rum desert was one of the highlights of our Jordan itinerary. It was almost up there on a par with our long-term bucket list destination Petra which is really saying something. For the kids, it was number three on their kid's guide to Jordan behind meeting Gladiators and hiking around Petra and that is saying something too!

Visiting Jordan with kids: camel riding in Wadi Rum

The Best Things To Do In Jordan With Kids In 2025

Jordan, Middle East

We wanted to write a guide to kid's guide to Jordan because our boys loved it. Jordan is one of those places that they still talk about so it obviously made a great impression. This kid's guide to Jordan includes information on the best places to visit in Jordan from the perspective of our kids. We've also included a little helpful information from the parent's perspective.

Packing Cubes: All You Need to Know to Pack Like a Pro

Travel Tips, Travel Gear, Van Life

If you want to make packing for your family trip a WHOLE lot easier, packing cubes are the way to do it. If you haven't already jumped on the bandwagon and joined the ranks of insanely organised packers using packing cubes, this article will tell you everything you need to know about them and convince you that you now can't travel without them.

10 Essential Holiday Packing Tips You Need To Try

Travel Gear, Travel Tips, Van Life

Packing for a holiday can seem quite daunting. It's hard to judge what you need to take. You don't want to take too much and end up lugging heavy bags through airports. You don't want to pack too light in case you run out of clothes. You don't want to forget essential items. With our helpful guide, we help take the stress out of packing so that you can focus on enjoying your holiday. No matter where you're going and how long for, these general tips will help you save time and space when packing for your family trip and ensure that you don't forget the essentials.

The Ultimate 7 Day Vancouver to Calgary Road-Trip

Canada, Itineraries, National Parks, North America

A 1500km Vancouver to Calgary road-trip through the Canadian Rockies has to be on your bucket-list. The scenery between Vancouver and Calgary is breathtakingly beautiful but is that enough to convince you to attempt this with kids? We aim to show you how this road-trip with kids is not only doable but also enjoyable!