It takes a village to raise a child, and yet far too often mums around the world are putting too much on their shoulders. You play a critical role in your child’s life, but that does not mean you cannot care for yourself from time to time. In fact, not allowing yourself room to breathe can deplete your mental and physical wellbeing.
You deserve to relax and to do things you want to do…
Every parent will reach the point where they realise that their child is both old enough and responsible enough to start travelling alone. The challenge is allowing them the space to make the journey, whilst also ensuring that they are going to be as safe as possible at all times. Whether your child is travelling to meet with distant family members or going as part of a school trip, there are some…
My name is Hari Tamang. I am 21 and I am a student at United World College (UWC) Red Cross Nordic (RCN).In this blog I recount my recent expedition to the Arctic as part of a think-tank of 100 individuals tasked with discussing technology, sustainability and ethics in the Earth’s northernmost region. UWC Red Cross Nordicis one of UWC’s 17 schools and colleges on four continents…
Although tourism to Saudi Arabia is now open, many people don’t understand the process involved in going to Saudi Arabia. Although Westerners might be hesitant to travel to Saudi Arabia, they probably don’t understand the country or the culture.
The travel warnings affecting some countries mark out the important fact that if you use street smarts and travel mindfully, your travel time should…
With holidays costing more money during the school holidays, families are opting for road trips as an alternative to flying to far-away destinations. More and more families prefer to stay away from airports all together and usethe car instead forhalf term breaks and even longer holidays.
A road trip can be a great bonding experience but spendingtoo much time together in a car…
Over the yearsI have travelled a lot with mychildren all over the world andI am finally sharing my very own tips for travelling with baby.
Taken with a KODAK Digital Still Camera
1. Select destination and accommodation Apartments and villas are more practical with little ones. You can warm bottles when you want and have more space than a hotel room. With the added…
When you are raising a young family, you will be wanting to create the most wonderful memories for your children, so they can look back on their youth with a smile. One of the things that will help define a happy childhood is the family holidays you take together and the quality bonding time they afford you to have as a family. With so much importance placed on getting this right, you need to make…
Tuscany is the perfect destination for all the family.I decided to move our London born family, my husband and myself, Alessia then aged 9 and Sebastian then aged 3 from Parsons Green to Lucca, Tuscany, for “a year out” so that they could experience their Italian origins and perfect their Italian. Here we are a year later and have decided to stay on another year!! I…
Travelling is a life-changing experience that gives people the opportunity to come closer as a family while exploring different parts of the world. Whether you are travelling locally or going on an adventure to the other side of the world, you should take your kids with you! Escaping from your routine makes people feel alive, and it teaches your little ones important life lessons. Not only kids…
I was recently invited by the tourist board of Santa Eulaliain Ibiza to experience the Family Moments, an initiative aiming to bring more families to the quietest and possibly the most beautiful part of Ibiza that caters for people who want a relaxing holiday in contrast with the San Antonio area which is mainly designed for nightclubs goers. The hospitality of Ibiza’s people is special. I…