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Travel Mistakes to Avoid

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Learn from our mistakes so you don’t waste your time, money and effort when traveling with kids

Tips For Flying With Kids

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Are you preparing for your first flight with kids? Learn the easier way to fly with kids with our top tips

Tips for Stress-Free Travel

Traveling with kids is exciting but challenging. Make travel stress-free with these tips to travel with kids

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Simple Steps to Creating a Travel Bucket List

A travel bucket list sounds amazing but where do you start? Use these steps to create your own bucket list

Travel Bucket List Books You Need to Read!

Read these best travel bucket list books for travel inspiration and stories beyond endlessly scrolling!

Simple Travel Bucket List Planning Tips

Feel excited, not overwhelmed with these practical tips to planning your own travel bucket list

Who are we?

Two young children wearing backpacks walk hand in hand along a muddy forest path surrounded by leafless trees and greenery.
Peak District, England
A young child stands at a high observation deck, looking out over the New York City skyline on a clear day, with the Chrysler Building and East River visible below.
New York City, USA
This image shows a family seated closely together outdoors on a sunny day. Two adults and two children sit on a low wall or bench, leaning in toward one another for a group selfie. The adults smile warmly, while the children grin toward the camera, conveying a sense of closeness and comfort. The background includes white walls, stone paving, and plants such as succulents and flowering shrubs, suggesting a warm, Mediterranean-style location. Shadows on the ground indicate bright sunlight overhead. The family’s casual clothing and relaxed posture contribute to the feeling of an unhurried moment during travel, highlighting connection, warmth, and shared time in a pleasant outdoor setting.
Lanzarote, Spain
The image shows two children sitting side by side on wide stone steps, viewed from behind. One child has an arm wrapped around the other’s shoulders in a gentle, affectionate gesture. In front of them stretches a large urban park with pathways, trees, and a central monument. Beyond the park, a city skyline rises, featuring tall modern buildings and historic architecture in the distance. Cars move along the road below, and pedestrians are scattered throughout the scene. One child holds a small toy vehicle near their side, adding a quiet, playful detail. The image conveys a reflective pause during sightseeing, emphasizing companionship, scale, and the contrast between childhood closeness and the vast cityscape ahead.
Philadelphia, USA
This image features a small child standing on a paved area, facing a bright red, cartoon-style vehicle with a large smiling face and expressive eyes on its front. The vehicle resembles a character from an animated film, with oversized headlights, a wide grin, and a rounded shape designed to appear friendly. The child, wearing a light-colored outfit decorated with playful patterns, stands a few feet away, looking up at the vehicle with curiosity. The scene appears to be in a theme park setting, with themed signage, fencing, and decorative elements visible in the background. The scale difference between the child and the vehicle emphasizes the sense of wonder and excitement, capturing a moment of discovery and imagination.
Disneyland Paris, France
Two children sleep curled together on a bus seat, leaning against each other while traveling on a rainy day.
Boston, USA
The image shows a close-up family selfie taken outdoors near the sea. Two adults and two young children are gathered closely together, smiling at the camera. Wind gently lifts strands of hair, and the natural light gives the scene a warm, candid feel. Behind them, the sea stretches out with small waves visible near a rocky shoreline. Distant landforms and cliffs rise along the horizon, adding depth to the background. The family appears relaxed and happy, with the children positioned between the adults, creating a balanced and intimate composition. The image captures a spontaneous moment during a coastal outing, emphasizing togetherness, travel, and shared experience in a natural seaside environment.
Ibiza, Spain
The image shows two children resting together inside a large, circular wooden hanging chair suspended from the ceiling of a covered outdoor seating area. The chair is shaped like an open ring and filled with light-colored cushions, creating a cozy, nest-like space. The children lie back comfortably, facing away from the camera, appearing relaxed and calm. In front of them is a low wooden table and a dark cushioned bench, suggesting a café or lounge setting. Beyond the seating area, the view opens onto a quiet shoreline with water gently meeting a sandy edge. Buildings with balconies and warm lights line the opposite side of the water, indicating a coastal town. The overall atmosphere feels peaceful and intimate, blending comfort with scenic seaside surroundings.
Corfu, Greece
Two children run along a path beneath blooming cherry blossom trees in a park on a sunny spring day, with pink petals scattered on the ground.
Washington DC, USA

Footprints to Adventure was born from a simple idea … travelling with kids doesn’t have to be difficult, confusing or expensive.

We’ve done the travel, made the mistakes and had to learn the hard way on many occasions!

Now, through family-friendly destinations, fun activities for kids, honest reviews, and plenty of practical travel tips, we aim to show what’s possible and help you plan your own family travels with more confidence and less stress. 

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