As a family who travels, we are always on the lookout for unique travel necessities and gift ideas for our kids. Last year saw us backpacking around the world with our teenagers, my girl, aged 14 and our son who is 17.
We were on a strict budget so it was essential for us to keep our gifts to under $20.
I have compiled a list of 20 of my top choice, best travel gifs for kids 2020. (more…)
This guest post was submitted by Heidi Hayes on behalf of Sharon F.
As travellers, we are often asked how we afford to travel. Sharon tells us how she found the money to fund her travels by being an egg donor.
This is her story.
I believe when a teenager graduates high school and immediately begins their college years, it can lead to mental burnout. (more…)
Why do people travel? And why are some families more addicted to traveling than others?
We have been travelling the world with our two teenagers for almost eight months. To us, it was a dream that we had been nurturing since the children were babies.
Not only were we desperate to travel, but we were also adamant that we would share that experience as a family.
And so we set out to make it happen. Sounds too simple?
Let’s say it wasn’t that hard.
We have just spent 6 weeks backpacking through Vietnam as a family and we absolutely loved it. We flew into Hanoi, took the bus to Mai Chai and then took a sleeper train from Hanoi to Phong Nha. (more…)
If you are thinking of travelling, be it around the world or on a two-week holiday, then know that not only will you need to make room in your case for a change of clothes but you’ll also have to accommodate a new set of views.
Travel changes your perspective of the world in the most incredible ways imaginable. (more…)
What is Couchsurfing? How does it work? Is it free? Is it safe? Can I do it with my family?
These are the most common questions I hear when I tell people I couch surfed around the world with my kids for a year.
Rather than give you a boring old review like every other blog post you can find online, I thought I’d simply answer every question I can think of about Couchsurfing in 2021.
If you can listen while you read then why not check out our couchsurfing podcast where my teenage son and I talk about Couchsurfing around the world!
That way you get the truth.
And yes.
My Mother did actually say she thought we’d all be murdered in our beds. Your mum will do too.
More on safety with Couchsurfing later.
I’m Liz, and this is my family.
I do Travel. I do Wine. I do being a mum to big kids. Sometimes I do all three at the same time.
I don’t do hormones. Or looking perfect for Instagram. Or dieting.
Read more about who I am and why we should be friends on our about us page.