Exchanging fear for adventure in family travel
The planning of the trip can be as exciting as the trip itself (for me at least!). It can also be overwhelming and exhausting. Read all about my planning activities and get some tips on how to make it fun for the whole family.
There were squeals at the airport. Big hugs and glowing smiles as we excitedly chatted about flights, sleepless nights, and jobs. After a few minutes, the non-stop talking trailed off as we realised that we had more than a couple of hours to catch up on all our news. After years of missing each other, […] Read more…
Let’s not start this one with coronavirus. Let’s start with safety in general. Safety when travelling seems to be one of those things that is ever more present in day-to-day conversations. When we moved to the Middle East, people questioned our judgement. “You’ll feel so unsafe,” they said. I countered that with attacks in most […] Read more…
Jordan was, and remains, one of our most memorable trips. Ever. From ancient ruins and desert camping to surreal floating experiences and beaches on crystal clear water, it has so, so much to offer. We absolutely loved our trip to Jordan and would highly recommend it as a trip for any family. I’ve written extensively […] Read more…
Looking for some of the most beautiful beaches in the world? Hoping to combine it with some adventure? Look no further than the best family beaches in Sri Lanka! Read more…
Have you ever wondered about doing a safari with kids? For years I had and now we’ve done it! We decided against going to one of the more popular countries like Kenya – I think we will save exploring Nairobi for another time. For this trip, we needed something better for small kids and when […] Read more…
I’m in full-on packing mode, Wanderlusters! Usually one to leave it to the last minute, I’ve had to be a little more prepared this time. This is a holiday like none we’ve taken before and I’m panicking a little that we are going to forget something – including the first aid kit! As I’ve been […] Read more…
You may remember we had a day in Thailand that had a profound effect on me. After spending a day touring some popular tourist sites on Koh Phi Phi, I found myself with a nagging feeling in the back of my mind and it was all to do with responsible travel and volunteer tourism. In […] Read more…