It’s exciting when you land the job of your dreams abroad or the company posts you to work in another country. The money and perks are attractive, but the move may not be that easy for you and the kids. Children may resist the idea and even hate you, momentarily, if you force them but how you communicate to them determines their reaction to the new move. Understandably, they have built a social…
2020 has been a rough year all around, and the travel industry is no exception to that. Many travel businesses have gone into administration, while tourist destinations such as Bali are struggling to cope without holiday-makers’ revenue. The coronavirus pandemic forced many people to cancel their much-anticipated holidays, and while this was disappointing for all of us, lots of us are…
Travel isn’t cheap, but you can save a lot of money if you book last minute. When airlines and hotels have spaces to fill, they will often sell off cheap package deals so you can get a trip for a fraction of the price that it would normally cost, as long as you are willing to be a bit flexible about times and destinations.
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When we’re looking at booking a dream holiday, the most typical travel routes will likely involve an economy-class plane ticket. This is arguably the most efficient way to get to our holiday destination because it’s inexpensive (most of the time) and it’s fast. There’s no other form of transportation that will get us to where we want to be in a shorter time.
However, that doesn’t mean…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak has told me her lovely travel story, which I am delighted to share here. Enjoy!
“Four years ago, my husband and I spent a half-term break in Lucca, a stunning, walled city close to Florence and Pisa. That holiday changed our lives, as shortly afterwards we left London and moved to Italy with our then 9-years old daughter, Alessia…
Villa Pia is a spacious 17-bedroom residence, formerly a 15th century manor house with converted barn, that provides an idyllic escape for families. The award-winning villa is in Lippiano, a charming village right on the border of Umbria and Tuscany. Described as ‘heaven on earth’ by guests who return year after year, Villa Pia boasts sun-soaked communal courtyards, five acres of grounds to…
London Mums’ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak has sent us this inspirational travel blog. Enjoy!
Tuscany in Autumn is a kaleidoscope of colours, emotions and flavours. If you haven’t managed to go abroad this year, Autumn is the perfect time to visit Tuscany, as the weather is still good and most towns have food festivals at this time of the year with tastings and stalls where…
When travelling with kids, it’s better to plan everything in detail including how to spend the money on the go.In order to increase the family safety while travelling, one way is to not carry cash. I have learnt this lesson the hard way during a trip to Lisbon where I was stolen 250 Euros in cash on the infamous tram 28. If you carry cash and it is stolen or lost, you have no way to…
If you have never had a car issue while on road trip with children, you have no idea of how stressful this is. My biggest worry before a road trip is the car, because I am a disaster and I would not know where to start on how to fix anything. This blog includes my checklist of car checks, i.e. things to get checked before travelling by car on a family road trip.
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When travelling, it is quite common to forget to book an airport transfer. People remember to book their hotel rooms and other services they need at the destination, but an airport transfer rarely comes to mind. The issue is compounded further by the fact that there are a lot of different options to choose from. Things can get even more complicated when you are travelling with kids. Below, we will…