Why have holiday insurance? Insurance is one of those really annoying things. If we don’t get it, we need it and if we do get it we more than likely won’t need it. I totally appreciate why people choose not to take out travel insurance BUT I also think that when you are travelling with […]
Developing water confidence
I’ve written many times on the blog about the importance of children learning to swim and how I believe it’s a vital life skill. A big part of learning to swim involves developing water confidence. We know how important it is for our children to be water confident. It’s a life skill ultimately, and I feel […]
Tips for travelling overseas with a family
One of our favourite things to do is to travel as a family. I write a lot about family travel on the blog and about not being afraid to explore different types of holidays in a range of locations with children. Talking to other parents though, there are lots who choose not to travel far […]
Family holidays to add to your bucket list
Is there anything more special than going on holiday as a family? You get to create special memories that will last a lifetime. If you are planning on saving up for an incredible trip with your children, we have some great suggestions: California – A lot of people deem this America’s most family-friendly state. There […]
Thrill Seeking: Part Three
Welcome to part three of Thrill Seeking, you can read part one about Velocity and Tree Top Nets first if you haven’t already, and also part two about Titan and Bounce Below is also worth a read. In part three we headed back to the Zip World Forest to see what developments they had made since […]
What children want from a holiday (and how to get it on a budget)
Preparing for a family holiday can be quite the adventure when you factor in the demands of all family members and any time and budget restraints. What children really want from a holiday, though, can be simple; relaxed parents, some sort of routine, a bit of discovery and lots of room to run around freely […]
Health preparation for exotic travel
Keeping an eye on your health Preparation for exotic travel is the key to staying safe. Exotic travel can be a wonderful experience, and change your perspective on life. There are, however, often risks associated with travelling to far flung locales. Making sure you are aware of the particular risks involved with your destination, and […]
Getting festival ready
Planning for a festival doesn’t have to be stressful. We always pack far too much with the six of us, but I’m sure it’s possible to pack light and just take the essentials, or have a few things that serve a few purposes. Keeping warm If you are doing the full on festival thing you […]