Author Archives: Kirsty

6 things to do on a Singapore Stopover

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Kirsty

by Kirsty Horner Singapore is a great hub for travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region (and if you’re flying East, Singapore Airlines really is a cut above the rest); but its reputation as a sterile shopping stopover probably puts families off … Continue reading →

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Travelling when pregnant part 2: the journey

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Kirsty

Several months ago, I wrote an article on what to consider when booking a holiday when pregnant.  Hopefully you’ve taken all that advice on board and if you haven’t already had the baby (yes, I wrote that article quite a … Continue reading →

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Flying with kids? 5 things to pack in your hand luggage

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Kirsty

Everyone knows you should bring lots of books, toys and snacks for children on planes, plus an iPad goes down well.  But there are a few other things which I’ve found make a huge difference to my comfort levels and … Continue reading →

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Travelling when pregnant: what to know before you go

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Kirsty

So I promised Graham that I would write a post about travelling when pregnant, but I have an unfortunate tendency to talk (and write) way to much. Not wishing to turn any of his readers off, he suggested several short(ish) … Continue reading →

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And bump comes too…

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Kirsty

The impact children can have on your travel plans starts before they are even born.  In May 2007, Graham and I booked a fabulous Christmas trip to Mexico. We intended to land in Mexico City on Christmas Eve, travel overland … Continue reading →

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