If you're thinking of Jamaica, the first things that might spring to your mind are Bob Marley, Usain Bolt and the country's infamous bobsled team, but Jamaica has so much more to offer than the fastest man in the world and the guys who inspired my brother-in-law's favourite movie ever. Jamaica is incredibly family-friendly and a great place to visit with children of all ages, so if you haven't ...
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Traveling pregnant – 4 things to prepare for
I've written lots about traveling with kids or flying with a baby but what about the step before that? What about traveling pregnant? I think traveling during your pregnancy can be a great way to enjoy some couple time, see the world and get some peace and quiet before your little one arrives. But what do you need to think about before you head off on your trip? We’ve got you covered — here are ...
Looking back at 2017 – our year month by month
Looking back at 2017 wasn't an easy thing to do. It was probably the hardest year of my life and I still don't feel like I have found the right words for everything that happened, but I thought this was a good way to put a line underneath it all and make a fresh start. Of course, everything that happened will affect us for the rest of our lives but I am hoping to start the New Year with some of my ...
A little life update: About the PTA, visitors and a walk-in bath
I haven't published a personal post in absolute ages and it's once again because I've been ridiculously busy: You all know that Amy started school in September and what can I say, at her first parents evening, I was voted to be the class representative for school meetings etc and things got a little hectic. Amy's school is part of a school campus with several schools, there's not only a meeting ...
Road trip tips for families – how to survive a long car journey with children
I've written about my dream road trip along highway 101 yesterday and if it inspired you to hit the road yourself, I thought it would be good to share some road trip tips with you that will make your journey that little bit easier and more enjoyable. Let's face it, if you're traveling with kids, you need all the help you can get. Road trip tips: Safety and Oranisation The most important thing ...
My ultimate road trip deam: Highway 101 / Interstate 5 (Seattle to San Diego)
It's that time of the year again where I'm getting a serious case of itchy feet. Don't worry, I don't mean because I've got a fungal infection or something nasty like that. I've got itchy feet because I want to go out there and see the world. Summer is over and with it comes routine and the need for a new adventure. An adventure I've been dreaming about for a long time is a road trip along Highway ...