Every trip begins with a suitcase spread across the bed and a list of items that feel essential in the moment. Toothpaste tubes, mini shampoo bottles, and single-use wipes often make the cut without much thought, and most end up in a bin before the holiday is even over.
Frequent travel changes how a person packs, and years of catching early flights teach lessons no packing list ever fully captures. Every trip adds a little more insight, and most seasoned travellers end up with a personal set of items they never leave home without.
A few years ago, we decided to tackle the Eurostar Snowtrain from London to Bourg St Maurice as a family of six—two adults and our four young children. We wanted a convenient, child-friendly way to reach the French Alps, and we found that taking the Snowtrain was surprisingly relaxing compared to flying. Below is our account of going on the Snowtrain with kids, how it all went, plus some tips if you’re considering the same journey.
Whether you’re commuting to work, flying halfway across the world, or city hopping on your weekends, there are so many ways you can travel nowadays – sometimes at a very low cost. But despite travel being such an integral part of our lives, it can get stressful at times, especially if you’ve got a long […]