If you’ve read many of our travel guides, you might have noticed that we recommend Holafly whenever we mention eSIMs. That’s not because it’s the only eSIM we’ve ever used, but because after years of family travel, it’s the one we most prefer. We’ve now used Holafly everywhere from road trips in Morocco to city … Read more
The first time I had to pack for an extreme cold weather trip, I felt like I was learning a different language. While there are lots of Lapland packing tips online, it still felt like there was a lot to get my head around in terms of exactly what to bring and how much. I … Read more
October is one of my favourite times to go away – a chance to embrace Autumn or have a final hurrah of sunshine before the winter sets in. Here are some ideas for places to travel in October with kids. 10 places to travel in October with kids Texas I love being in the States … Read more
Planning a road trip can definitely feel daunting, especially if it’s a long one with many stops. But there are some ways to make things easier. And seeing as we’ve done tons of road trips over the years (we LOVE them!), we have lots of experience and advice to share. So here’s our guide to … Read more
Looking for inspiration for places to travel in 2024? Here’s our round-up of best trips for 2024. We did a ton of travel last year, so some of these ideas are based on those trips, which you can easily copy from our itineraries. And I also dug into the archive for a few old favourites … Read more
There’s something I don’t talk about enough on Bridges and Balloons, and that’s Home Exchange. We’ve been doing home exchanges since way back in 2015, and it’s our favourite way to travel. It taps into the sharing economy we love and offers an authentic opportunity to truly live like a local – often in a … Read more
As you all know, I’ve always been a fan of Airbnb, but there are also plenty of other sites like Airbnb that I use to find special places to stay. As Airbnb has grown, it’s sometimes harder to find and book a unique and characterful place, so here’s the lowdown on my favourite Airbnb alternatives. … Read more
The start of 2020 has been the year that even the most avid traveller has had to lay down their passport and stay put for a while. So what do we do when our itchy feet are raring to go but travel isn’t an option? I’ve put together a new series on Bridges and Balloons … Read more
From when I was about five, my Mum used a wheelchair. Despite this, we went on holiday around three times a year, and she never let her disability get in the way of doing the things she wanted. Some of my fondest memories are from the holidays we took together as a family to places like … Read more
How to choose a backpack? Finding the right backpack is a challenge. If, like us, you’re going to be travelling with it for years, it needs to be comfortable. You’ll be thankful for it as you traipse around looking for accommodation in the pouring rain, or you trek up mountains. Other things you need to … Read more