Wild Atlantic beaches, ridiculously pretty villages, bicycles everywhere, medieval markets, oyster shacks and quite possibly the most extensive ice-cream menu in France. Île de Ré is pure delight. For families, particularly those travelling with younger children, Île de Ré works ...
BABY & TODDLER TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: WHAT I ACTUALLY PACK
A big caveat up front… This is a round up of all the things we have found useful, traveling with our children at various ages. Some I would say are essentials, and some are “nice to have”, and some are simply fun or out-and-out luxuries! You can absolutely still travel and explore as a ...
REFLECTIONS ON TRAVELLING WITH A BABY
The Baby has now been joining us on adventures for a little while. He loves being outside (luckily!) and has been fortunate enough to explore some exciting places already in his first few months as a member of the Faraway Dispatches team. Amongst other adventures closer to home, he has hiked the ...
SURVIVING HOTEL STAYS WITH A BABY – TOP TIPS FROM A REGULAR TRAVELLER
When travelling as a family, we usually prefer to stay in apartments or cottages. Having a separate space for the little one to sleep in, access to a kitchen, and space to let him roam without worrying about impacting anyone else’s trip, just makes life easier. But I adore a stay in a ...
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR FLYING WITH A BABY
Air travel – unless you are lucky enough to regularly enjoy business/first class – is stressful enough even without a baby. Add a baby, and it can all feel even more daunting! There is lots of advice out there about flying, and I don’t want to rehash it all here, so these are just a few tips that ...