I met Amy Borg from Seatkickers when we worked on a website together so it was no surprise when she started her own website and community dedicated to family travel. We all know that there are so many added elements…
11 travel safety tips for backpackers that might save your life
Travelling can be perilous at times and I’ve seen terrible things with my own eyes, so I think it’s so important to look after yourselves and others, if you can. I’m not going to tell you how to live your…
9 best apps for travelling Southeast Asia on a budget
Thanks to modern technology, travelling is now easier than ever and you can organise so much of your trip just by using your smartphone! An added bonus is that they can also stop you from being ripped off. I’ve travelled…
7 ways to judge the eco-friendly credentials of your eco-resort
If you love travel and you love the planet, then you may consider staying in an eco resort, but how can you tell if your accommodation lives up to its eco-friendly credentials? Staying in an eco-friendly hotel isn’t the only…
How to avoid snakes and what to do if you get bitten
It’s pretty unlikely that you’ll get bitten by a snake as the old adage that they’re more scared of you than you are of them is generally true. However, avoiding snakes is important, especially if you’re afraid of them, or…
9 tips for surviving a washout holiday due to bad weather
It can be quite stress-inducing when you’ve planned your holiday and you encounter bad weather, so I’ve written this post to help you. Stormy weather and rain is increasingly common around the world, and it’s harder to predict ahead of…
How to hand wash clothes effectively while travelling to save money
Whilst travelling in Asia, I’ve started to enjoy the routine of hand washing my own clothes on the road so I thought I’d share my 7 top tips with you. The main reason that I’ve come around to hand washing…
5 tips for dealing with stray dogs while travelling
I absolutely love dogs but stray dogs can be a nuisance when travelling, especially if you don’t encounter unfriendly dogs at home. I’ve had wonderful experiences with dogs on my various trips, but I’ve also encountered aggressive dogs, especially in…
11 ways to have your most eco-friendly summer holiday ever
Summer is approaching and the beach is beckoning, but how can you make this year’s holiday the most sustainable yet? Follow my easy guide for an eco-friendly summer holiday that you and your family will love. This post may contain…
How to respect the reef: Safe sunscreen for snorkelling and other tips
If you’re like me, one of the things that you love the most about going to be beach is the opportunity to see the incredible marine life that you’ve seen on Blue Planet. Our oceans are a fascinating ecosystem with…
15 things that travellers absolutely need to know about Indian culture
If you’re travelling to India, especially if you’re a woman, then these are 15 things that you need to know about India before starting your trip. India is a big country, and the North and South are different in some…
7 things to do in a city when you’re bored and have no money
Even though it looks incredibly exciting on Instagram, travelling can be boring sometimes, especially when you’re in a city with nothing to do or not much money, luckily I have these travel hacks that I use when I want fun…