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I’ve flown on Air New Zealand in both economy and premium economy several times in the past year. Both solo and with my family in tow. For business and for pleasure. This is our Air New Zealand Premium Economy review from our flight over to Japan. We love flying with Air New Zealand and, being […]

Flying with toddlers is terrifying for some parents. Travel can be stressful and exhausting when you’re on your own but throwing a child into the mix can multiply those factors five fold. Here are some easy tips for flying with a toddler in tow to make it less difficult. We’ve been on at least 50 flights with our […]

We’ve done a lot of travel this year from our home base in New Zealand and we’ve realised that sometimes we have to think a little differently when it comes to our travel plans. Planning your travel when you’re from New Zealand or Australia requires a bit of a different mindset. We’re so much further […]

Eight countries in five weeks! Our family trip to Europe in Spring 2015 was a whirlwind. Fast paced, eye-opening, stressful at times but amazingly worthwhile. Exploring Europe with kids is a must. There is so much to see and do in Europe and it’s all relatively close together. But if you’re planning a European family vacation, be […]

If you’re headed to Japan and are looking for a Peach airlines review, have a read through and see what we thought of this Japanese budget airline. We recently flew from Osaka, Japan to Seoul, South Korea on Peach Airlines. The price of the airfare was great, roughly a third of what it would have cost […]

Looking for fun and useful cruise gift ideas to give to someone who loves cruising? I have put together my top picks for gifts for cruisers. As an avid cruiser and cruise packing expert my suggestions for gifts for someone going on a cruise are all tried, tested and 100% practical. This post on gifts […]

Being on a plane for 12 hours can be draining to say the least and that’s why I put so much effort into choosing the best travel accessories for long flights. My list of long haul flight essentials will see you through an international flight keeping you comfy, fresh and relaxed throughout. If you’re wondering […]

Welcome to our Carnival Breeze trip report! We cruised on the Carnival Breeze in July and had the most amazing week. We loved this ship, the fellow Texans on board and the ports of call we made. Because I chose not to use my phone or computer much during this cruise, you’re going to get […]

Lucky you! You’re off for some fun in the sun on a Carnival Cruise! My Carnival cruise packing list will help you get organized so you can be fully prepared and totally relaxed once you’re on board. Read through my post on what to pack for a Carnival Cruise which includes clothes, toiletries, footwear and all […]

Milan is often overlooked by visitors to Italy. As Italy’s fashion and financial capital, Milan can feel a bit business-like. It doesn’t have the same pull as Rome or the drama of Florence but Milan is still one of my favourite places to visit in Italy. In fact, I’ve been there several times and I […]