Welcome to the second post in my new series of Arm Chair Travel; where I share with you my favourite travel blog posts I have read throughout the month.
So grab a cuppa (or wine 😉 ), sit back in your arm-chair, and join me as I show you what I discovered in the world of travel during February 2016.
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One of the great things about reading many travel blogs is the fantastic photo essays I stumble across, but some enchant me more than others. This one on Matsumoto in Japan drew my attention as Anne from Pre-Traveller took me through a Japanese castle – so different from that of a European.
Have a look at Photo Essay: Three Hours in Matsumoto Japan
Most of us realise that planning for travel involves setting a budget. But there are some cost many of us including me forget to incorporate as part of our budget. Travel Latte shares some tips on budgeting for your next trip by reminding us all to count those additional costs (like getting that hair cut or perfect outfit) before you leave home .
In our recent family holiday to Bali things did not go as planned and my husband Steve could not join us for the first week. I discovered there must be an art to choosing a family accommodation as a single parent. Families Go shares some places that are great for single parents to travel with kids.
Do you ever wondered what to do during a layover or how to keep the kids amused for a few hours whilst stuck at the airport? Well Malibu Mama shares a great tip with her scavenger hunt. This will keep all ages amused. My bonus tip: create a competition who can complete the list first.
Have you ever dreamt of buying a house in a foreign country? Well this is the story of one Australian woman and her family who did. I am so looking forward to reading all of A French Collection’s story.
Which is your favourite travel blog post from February?
Please tell me in the comments.
Linking Up With:
- With Some Grace #FYBF
- Families Go #WkendTravelInspiration
What a fab list of posts Sally-Ann! After experiencing a 8 hour wait at Orlando airport last year, with three kids and two tired adults, I’m definitely going to check out the post on Airport Scavenger hunts – what an awesome idea 🙂
Glad you found some inspiration Kirsty. The scavenger hunt has a great list of things to find.
Dear Sally-Ann
I am very humbled that you enjoyed my story enough to share. Thank you so much for your kind comments and share… Annette
You’re welcome Annette, I am looking forward to your unfolding story on your move to France.
Sally-Ann, thank you for sharing my post on Matsumoto, Japan. We had a great family holiday to Japan last September and I am progressively sharing some of the highlights of our trip.
You are welcome Anne, I found the Japanese castle really interesting.
Good collection, thanks.
You’re welcome Jackie
Thanks for the suggestions. I’m familiar with one of these bloggers, but the others are new to me. I used to dream about buying a little farmhouse in France, but I think that our stint overseas, albeit in Malaysia, has us sticking around our home country for a bit longer or at least until the kids move out. I also thought Travel Latte had some very interesting and valid points about items people overlook when budgeting.
I’m glad I was able to introduce you to some new bloggers Michele. Yes Travel Latte did have some really interesting points about hidden costs.
an airport scavenger hunt is a great idea. Thanks for featuring our single-parent post! I do appreciate it!
You’re welcome Eileen, I imagine travelling as a single parent is a whole other ball game to general family travel.
Great finds Sally. I totally agree with your choice for the first article (Matsumoto Castle). I read that one a few days back and loved the pictures – made me want to go there so badly. 🙂
I just found it so interesting as well Hung
So you’re going there now right? 🙂
Well – not just yet Hung.
Arm Chair Travel! what a great idea. Anne has made me want to go back to Japan. I think I had forgotten how lovely it is.
I am glad you like the new series Lyn.