Although the idea of backpacking with children has much that appeals, I have never had the courage to do so. My friend Heather is braver than I and has graciously agreed to share her experiences. Backpacking in Malaysia with children Backpacking: it worked when we were young and fancy-free. Would it work with a…
It will come as no surprise to people that have read this blog before that I think Far North Queensland and Cairns is pretty great. It is the reason that one section of the blog is dedicated to sharing the amazing opportunities there are here for travelling families. It did seem time however to…
Even a trip to the shops with a toilet training toddler bring with it stress for mums and dads. There appears to be a divide amongst parents in relation to how best to deal with a child that is not fully toilet trained when traveling. On one side are the purists who believe once…
When I told people that we were planning on traveling from Cairns Australia to California Disneyland for 8 days with our two small boys people were skeptical. Surely such a quick trip was not worth the long flight and jet lag that would inevitably ensue. Dealing with jet-lagged toddlers can be notoriously difficult. My…
We all hope it won’t happen, however delays and flight cancellations are not uncommon. When traveling with a baby or small child unexpected delays can stretch our parental coping skills to the limit. Here are a few tips to help minimize the damage if your fight plans are altered. If you belong to an airline’s…
In my previous life I was well traveled. Both work and play led me to all continents bar South America, and I loved it. A little over three years ago a pocket sized bundle of rambunctious energy entered my life. While pregnant I had accepted an invitation to speak at a conference in Italy when…
My three month old baby developed his first cold the evening before we were due to fly from Rome to New York. The first leg of the journey the poor little man screamed the entire way. By the end I was in tears too, not just because of my baby’s distress but also as a…
The concept of a babymoon has evolved in recent years to mean a vacation just before the arrival of a new baby. The principle driver is the recognition that mums and dads benefit from a little rest and relaxation before the onslaught of sleepless nights that a newborn almost inevitably brings. Not surprisingly, those in…
A friend of mine recommended compiling a list of playground and play areas in airports around the world The following list will hopefully help you find the fun-spots during your waiting times and you may even use it to plan your travel route if an interrupted journey is inevitable. Adelaide Airport: There is a…
We are a family of five that loves discovering new places – at least the parents do, so we look for places that will engage the kids too. This may mean places that are beautiful, where they learn something, or that are just plain fun. Sometimes we get really lucky and go somewhere, or meet…