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.

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.
vw campervan sleeping

The Ultimate Campervan Essentials Packing List For 2025

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Having been campers for most of our lives, we thought that we already had most of the camping essentials that we needed for our new VW campervan adentures. We were wrong! We discovered on our first overnight trip in our campervan that there were a few extras that we needed to pack in. Here's a handy camping essentials list to make sure you don't forget a thing.
Our new VW Campervan

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a New VW Campervan

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If you're completely new to the world of VW Campervans, this guide to buying a new VW campervan will take you step by step through the process of finding the perfect VW campervan including how to find the right conversion company, what type of bed and roof to look for and anything else you need to consider to make it the perfect campervan for you.
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Travel First Aid Kit: What Should You Take in Yours?

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First aid kits are not always at the top of your travel packing list, especially if you're going to a destination with an excellent healthcare system in place. But if the country you're travelling to doesn't have great healthcare or you're getting off the beaten track, then it's a good idea to pack your own travel first aid kit. But what should you take? Read on...