Many of the suggestions in this series have been relevant whether you plan to travel domestically or internationally with your family. But, I wanted to concentrate solely on travelling overseas today as there are some unique challenges that face any family...
The biggest challenge of any holiday is managing everyone’s expectations. Everyone dreams of a perfect holiday where everything goes to plan and nothing gets in the way of your enjoyment. Unfortunately, real life doesn’t always work that way and it is inevitable that...
One aspect of family travel that really grates on me is finding good quality food when you're limited in what you can prepare and cook yourself. I dislike the reliance we seem to have on fast food or takeaway options every time we go away as a family. I really love a...
The very mention of layovers or stopovers can strike terror into the heart of any travelling parent. Trying to kill time at an airport in-between flights can be bad enough on your own, let alone trying to amuse yourself AND manage the growing boredom of multiple...
I want to start this post by stating very clearly – you are not a bad parent for wanting to take advantage of a kids club on your next family holiday. So kick that guilt to the kerb right now. You are as entitled to all the benefits of a relaxed break away as anyone...
In an earlier post I highlighted ways that adults and kids alike can document their next family holiday. One of the suggestions made was to write a journal which, even in this day and age, is still a very relevant and effective way to document the highs and the lows...
