In this honest think piece, Travelista Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson shares the epiphany moment when she realised what all parents really want from a holiday. I have been a parent to one little boy for just over 6 years and I can honestly say that it has taken me all of those 6 years to…
Journalist Bethan Andrews bravely shares her story of grief and how travel has helped to forge a way forwards following the loss of her daughter Pip, at 23 weeks of pregnancy. TRIGGER WARNING: Baby loss and stillbirth It was a summer morning in 2021 when my world erupted in joy with a positive pregn
Do you always find yourself going over the weight limit when it comes to packing your suitcase? Travelista contributor, Chole Dickinson, is here to help you with her top 10 space-saving packing products that will allow for more ‘space in your case’. 10 Genius Space-Saving Packing Product
Dreaming of a family holiday in Greece, but not sure where to start? Travelista contributor Chloe Dickenson has compiled a guide to the best Greek islands for a family-friendly holiday, just in time for summer 2024. The stunning Mediterranean country of Greece has over 6,000 islands, 227 of which ar
Jessica Ruth Gibson is a single parent as well as Founder and Editor of Travelista. In this think-piece article she explores the real truth about ‘mothers having it all’, with a little inspiration from Shonda Rhimes CBE. Before (or without) having kids, I think women can go through life fe
Solo Parent Travel – is this a niche? We’d like to make it so. Travelista’s Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson continues her new solo parent travel journey on a child-friendly hotel break with Delta Hotels by Marriott. Since becoming a solo parent to my five year old, I’ve come to an empow
Travelista Editor Jessica Ruth Gibson has been putting the new Osprey Sojourn Porter backpack to the test on her recent 10-day road trip through the USA’s Deep South. Read on for the full Sojourn Porter Review. The Sojourn Porter is the latest innovative travel backpack design from Osprey Euro
The biggest piece of advice I can give to parents planning family holidays is this; make it as easy as possible for yourself. If your kids are enjoying themselves, so will you. Their mood reflects yours, it's that simple. So it’s a case of finding a family-friendly hotel that will give you the b
Cornwall is undoubtably the jewel of our British south coast. Soft sandy beaches, aquamarine coves, quaint holiday cottages, water-sports and a microclimate blowing in from the Mediterranean; what’s not to love? Despite it’s booming popularity in recent years, I think it' still the ultimate plac
One of the very best ways to explore London, and to piece all of the sights together, is from the River Thames. From Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, all the way to Canary Wharf, a river cruise allows you to soak up all of London’s most iconic sights from the comfort of a…
World Prematurity Day is marked every year on the 17th November. Before my son was born prematurely, I had no idea this day existed. But to be honest, I had no real awareness of prematurity either. Surprisingly, it was never once mentioned as a possibility during my antenatal appointments, despite t
Newcastle is a UK city that will always have a place in my heart, as it is where I went to University. In partnership with the Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, I recently returned for a Newcastle city break with my best friend Fi, who I met many years ago in Fresher’s week. 13 years later, we&helli
Last weekend I went to Taste of London in Regent’s Park with my younger sister Alanna. Taste of London, otherwise known as the ‘World’s Greatest Restaurant Festival’, is a chance for London’s top foodie establishments to come together to make a collection of pop up
Having lived in Leeds for 5 years, it is a UK city that will always have a place in my heart. In that time I have managed to discover the very best of the city, which I am now compiling into this definitive weekend Leeds guide. There is so much more to Leeds than meets…
A definite highlight of our recent Durham staycation was our visit to Beamish - The Living Museum of the North. I had visited Beamish as a child with my family, and it was so special to be able to return, now as an adult with a family of my own. Beamish Museum is a world…
There was a pause in conversation. “Are you going to have another?”, asked a well-meaning family member from across the dining table. Another cup glass of wine? Another piece of bread? Another what? Within the context, it could have been anything, but I knew exactly what they meant. Another baby
As Theo grew from a baby to a toddler, I decided that it was time to move on to smaller, lighter and more nimble every-day pram. We had been using our Joolz Day3 ever since Theo came home from hospital, and the transition from its bassinet to front facing seat was seamless. However, at around&hellip
Last month we bravely loaded up the car and set off on the 6 hour drive from Leeds to North Devon, with our 22 month toddler in tow. This holiday was our Plan B after our flights to Spain were cancelled due to Covid. I was really happy with the Plan B we had come…
Last weekend we stayed overnight with family so it was the perfect opportunity to try out our new Sleep & Go Lite travel cot by Micralite. The original Sleep & Go cot is a clever a 3-in-1 bassinet, travel cot and playpen. The Sleep & Go Lite works in exactly the same way, but without&hel
I have had many a conversation with fellow mums of premature babies and it seems to be a common theme that we’ve all been on the receiving end of some quite hurtful comments. These comments aren’t meant to be hurtful, but they still hurt. They could easily be said by a friend or family member&he
Since the UK lockdown restrictions changed to allow travel to outdoor open space (irrespective of distance), we’ve been out on a series of ‘mini adventures’. Whilst I’ve got seriously itchy feet to travel overseas, these mini adventures have allowed us to see and do new things locally. They�
I’ve been working on this bumper blog post of all the best baby products I’ve found since becoming a Mum. Some of the products we bought before my son was born, so this may help anyone working out what to buy for a newborn. Some of the products we bought further down the line when…
Back in December we took our first official family press trip to Chester. Before visiting, I had heard lots of lovely things about Chester but had actually never been myself. Being a small-scale, walled and Medieval city, I had also heard it had similarities to York. Seeing as York is my hometown, I
Doing this travel blogging gig for over 7 years has given me quite a high standard when it comes to hotels and apartments. I don’t mean that in the sense that everything has to be 5 star. But I want style, I want comfort and above all, I want a convenient and accessible location. Now…
Last month we experienced our first little family holiday with baby in tow. I had plans to hop on a plane with Theo when he was a few months old. But Theo’s prematurity threw us a huge curveball and plans changed. Instead, we’ve decided to work our way up to an overseas trip next year…
Although I am a travel blogger, travelling with a baby is an entirely new concept for me. When it came to researching our Whitby holiday cottage, it felt like there was so much more to consider than ever before. We needed a kettle for feeds, a high chair, a travel cot and microwave for sterilising&h
This was originally posted on Instagram, but after the caption sparked such an interesting discussion with other Mums, I wanted to also post it on the site too. Be sure to head to the Instagram post to read the inspiring comments from other women. The hope is that this helps you and other wome
We’ve been using the Joolz Day3 as our day-to-day pram whilst at home in the UK (read my review Day3 review), but for weekends away and trips to visit family, we’ve been trying out our BABYZEN YOYO. The main reason we’ve opted to use the BABYZEN YOYO when we travel is because it collapses down
When I was expecting Theo, I remember feeling rather overwhelmed by the world of baby products. It was an alien new world that I knew nothing about. Yes, I was growing tiny human, but I hadn’t a clue about things like prams, car seats and nappy bags. The amount of advice online is overwhelming. So
Theo has been home with us for over three months now, and during this time we’ve had plenty of milestones (both on his part and mine). Theo’s milestones have included smiling, grasping objects, putting hands to mouth and rolling from tummy to back. My milestones have been all about gaining confi
