Travel Tips

When planning our trips we devour the relevant Lonely Planet or Rough Guide (whichever is the most up to date – watch for their publication dates!) and scour Tripadvisor for reviews, in conjunction with mini-blogs on Instagram which may be more up to date. We’re always looking for top tips on the destinations we’re planning travel to, particularly relating to travel with kids. Here are some of our top family travel tips from our own travels.

campervanning with kids up in the pop top roof with their cuddly toys.

Campervanning With Kids: 9 Essential Tips You Need To Know

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Van life with kids seems idyllic right? Well, it definitely can be but here are just a few practical tips for campervanning with kids that you need to know to get the most out it.
Drinking hot chocolate in a campervan.

Should You Campervan With Kids? 13 Convincing Reasons To Try It!

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Wondering whether to campervan with kids? Asides from the freedom and adventure it brings you, here are some awesome reasons to try campervanning with kids.
Sunset shot camping with toddlers.

Family Camping With Toddlers: 8 Essential Tips To Make It Fun

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For many, the idea of camping with toddlers will send shivers down their spine. For others, it it is a fun experience. Here's how to make camping with toddlers fun
Travel games for kids.

20+ Of The Best Travel Games For Kids 2021

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Travelling is all about discovering new places and meeting new people but for the actual travel part of travelling, travel games for kids come in so handy to help pass the time.
little green eco house

How To Be More Eco Friendly In 5 Easy Steps

When wondering how to be more eco friendly, many people can often feel that it will change their lifestyles too drastically and that they don’t know where to start. To help you make a start, here are 5 very simple steps to being more eco friendly.
Adventurous boys

10 Top Tips To Make Travel With Kids Easy (By A Travel Family)

Planning to travel with kids for the first time? Have no fear. It will be different for sure, but different in a good way and our top tips will make it easier!
Jeep tour of Wadi Rum

Why The Jordan Pass Is Guaranteed To Save You Money In Jordan

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If you're planning a trip to Jordan, make sure to buy your Jordan Pass in advance. It will save you time and money, giving you free acess to 40 tourist attractions. Here's all you need to know (plus a calculation of the savings).
Frog 55 and Frog 62

Review: Why Frog Bikes Are The Best Bikes For Kids

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We have been fans of Frog Bikes for a long time now and believe their superior technology make them the best bikes for kids and helped our youngest son to ride a bike at 3 years old. Our Frog Bike review explains why.
70+ Short Travel Quotes

70+ Short Travel Quotes To Help Fuel Your Wanderlust

Travel quotes - love them or hate them? We're not masively into quotes, but there is something about these short travel quotes that have truly inspired us over the years to travel. We are sure they will inspire you too!
Collect Moments Not Things

7 Inspiring Reasons To Collect Moments Not Things

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We live our life by the mantra 'collect moments not things' and we are much happier for it. Find out why experiences are so much more important than things.
Rosemood Photo Calendars

Rosemood Photo Calendars: The Perfect Gift For Loved Ones

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Looking for the perfect gift for loved ones to help capture moments that they might have missed during 2020? Look no further than a personalised photo calendar by Rosemood Atelier. Their quality is second to none and they will be loved by the recipient.
Osprey daylite kids backpacks

The Best Kids Backpacks For Travel (For Younger Kids)

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Choosing the right travel bags for your kids can be a bit of a minefield with so many options out there. Having tried many different types of kids travel bags ourselves, we have settled on using kids backpacks for our travels. Here are our top recommendations.
Flying with a baby

Flying With A Baby: 15 Tips To Make That First Flight Easier

Flying with a baby for the first time can certainly throw a few curve balls, even for the most seasoned of travelers. For some, that first flight can be a breeze. Others will be put off flying with kids for a long time. If you want to be in the former category and have a successful first flight with your baby, the key is to be prepared.
How to say Hello in different languages

How To Say Hello In Different Languages

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If there's one thing that we've learned from travelling, it's that learning to say hello in different languages will help make a great first impression. From experience, a hello in the language of the country you are visiting and a smile will go a very long way.
Money saving tips and tricks for Center Parcs UK

10 Top Center Parcs UK Money Saving Tips and Tricks

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Looking for Center Parcs UK money saving tips? We don't blame you! Center Parcs is expensive, particularly in the school holidays and 'deals' are not that easy to come by so we need to get creative with these 10 top money saving ideas.