Family Travel Stories, Sabbaticals and Advice
Every family travels differently, and sometimes the biggest adventures come from taking a leap into the unknown. In this section of The Little Adventure Club, you’ll find real family travel stories, practical tips and honest advice from parents who have taken the plunge, whether that’s travelling long term, taking a family sabbatical, or moving abroad with kids. From planning and budgeting to adjusting to life in a new country, these experiences offer insight into what family life on the road really looks like.
Here you’ll find inspiring stories alongside helpful family travel advice, covering everything from planning a family sabbatical and relocating overseas to general tips for travelling with children. It’s a space designed to inspire and support families who are dreaming about a bigger adventure.
Moving from the UK to Portugal: How 3 Months Changed Everything
Thinking about moving from the UK to Portugal with kids? Guest contributor Abby (@the.sunnysidestory) shares her honest, real-life story of relocating to Portugal as a family, including what sparked the move, what surprised them most, and how day-to-day life actually felt once they arrived. From navigating the practical bits like settling in, routines and finding your feet in a new country, to the emotional side of starting fresh, Abby’s experience is a reassuring read for anyone dreaming of a slower, sunnier chapter abroad.
7 Unexpected Family Destinations We Loved Worldwide
Sometimes the best family trips are the ones you never saw coming. Guest contributor Jennifer (@multigenerationalfamily_travel) shares seven worldwide destinations that surprised her family in the best way, from Moraine Lake in Banff National Park to tropical shores, iconic wonders and wild national parks. Expect practical, family-friendly inspiration with that “we need to go there” feeling, plus bucket list moments you can actually do with kids (and grandparents) in tow.
Discovering Spain's Heartbeat: Family Tales from Madrid & South
Traveling through Spain as a family offered more than sightseeing—it became a shared journey of discovery. Here Morgan aka @m_michellesantana talks about her families travel and discovery in Spain.
