single parenting

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 […]

Language Preparation for overseas travel

Language Preparation for overseas travel Learning to communicate with other cultures When traveling, there are so many languages you are exposed to that language preparation prior to travel is important. Buy an electronic language translator or download an app. Do a bit of research on this. Luxury travel experts can help you make the best decision. […]

Going overseas – More things to do before you go

Going overseas – More things to do before you go  -Electricals, email, computers, phones, and much more- Addresses – Things to cancel and addresses to change Electricity Gas Council / Rates Water Insurance Bank accounts not being used that have fees Auto deductions See Phone home and see reference to mobile and the internet. Blogging and websites […]

Selling possessions and getting ready to go

Selling possessions and getting ready to go Family travel is different from solo travel. It means that you, as a family, will be leaving several items back home as you dive into the sea of adventure and beautiful uncertainty. You will discover that there are so many items that are better sold (Selling possessions) than being […]

Packing checklist – the general preparation

Packing checklist to go overseas on your lifetime trip! Start early – and I mean way early – start your packing now! Seriously – if you can put away what you think each of you will wear on the trip, then you will have new items you won’t be tired of wearing all the time, […]

Airport Security – practice it first

Airport Security – practice it first…. When all is said and done, your child is your most valuable possession on this trip. Traveling with a child through a busy airport, with all your possessions can be a lot to juggle, even with kids who have traveled before. So is there a way of making family […]