international travel

Teaching Children New Culture and Customs

Teaching Children New Culture and Customs We have been invited to stay in Sydney with one of my long-time friends who is about to start with her cooking course on teaching children new culture. We were teenage penpals in high school – myself in Adelaide, Australia; and her in Osaka, Japan. By then, we all […]

Tips for Feeding a Growing Boy whilst Traveling

Tips for Feeding a Growing Boy whilst Traveling “OK!”, so my friend Jakki says to me “and exactly how are you going to feed this growing son of yours while you are traveling on a tight budget?”  What tips for feeding a growing boy whilst traveling do you have? Very good question Jakki, and worth […]

eBay and How To Make Money

eBay and How To Make Money Making money both before you travel and while you travel without a “real job” (a traditional job) can be very tricky so we are going to highlight the topic of how to make money. Although I have already written about the many ways of doing this, I would like […]

Positive Reasons to Travel Around the World now with your child

POSITIVE Reasons to Travel Around the World NOW with your child We all need positive words and Positive Reasons to Travel.  But, if I had a $ for every negative comment made regarding my proposed trip, I would be filthy rich. I am shocked that one of the toughest obstacles in my life has been […]

Packing List for Clothing and Shoes

Packing List for Clothing and Shoes How to pack We are currently planning a single parent travel to the Tropics and so have collated our own Packing List for Clothing and Shoes that we hope will assist you.  People taking such family travel are encouraged by luxury travel experts to carry along clothes that have […]

Packing List for Food and Utensils

Packing List for Food and Utensils It is a great idea to have a Packing List for Food and Utensils and so please enjoy the one we have written below for your family world travel adventure. Food, Drink, Utensils and Sundries in alphabetical order Bottle stopper or cork What do you do with half a bottle […]

Packing List – Stationery and Accessories

Packing List – Stationery and Accessories Business Cards We have our blog addresses, our names (first names only is okay) and emails on these cards. I suggest you don’t add your phone number on them as the cards will fall into the hands of so many people as you proceed with your family travel. We used […]

Packing List – First Aid and Toiletries

Packing – First Aid and Toiletries First Aid & Toiletries Suggest you buy most, as you need them. Carry a small pack of both first aid and toiletries on planes. And first aid in your daypack, and leave the big packs in your luggage or accommodation. Anti-bacterial Gel A must-have! You can buy 5 handbag […]

Packing List including Bedding and Linen

Packing List including Bedding and Linen 1. Mosquito Net I can’t stand sleeping under one – but if the mozzies are bad you may have to! Mozzies do like children’s blood more. So it might be wise to get even one, more so families like ours that are on a single parent travel with a child. 2. Pillows […]

Packing List and the General items to take

Packing List and the General items to take Packing List -General Items I suggest to Pack / Take in alphabetical order- Aluminum foil  One sheet, folded, get the strong sort. Trust me, you will find a use. Batteries  For whatever you are carrying – suggest flashlight spares. Caps and hats Broad rim squash-able hat, ribbon […]

Storage of your possessions while on a long trip

Storage of your possessions while on a long trip Storage can be very costly. Try making phone calls and doing research regarding storage facilities. You might want to start doing this 3 months before your family travel. Short term storage might come in handy as you sell your house. I personally did this after which […]

Overseas checklist – Toys for the trip

Overseas Checklist – Toys for the trip Toys and Games you may wish to take with you Entertaining a child on long flights and when flights delay may be very taxing. Airlines will usually give them a play kit, but chances are that you will be using the same airline on several occasions during your family travel […]