Solo Mum · Adventure Travel
Freddy has seen three continents before his third birthday. Here is everything I have learnt doing it — the real version.
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by Stace · Mar 6, 2026
There is a phrase in Costa Rica that you hear everywhere. Pura Vida. Pure life. It is a greeting, a farewell, a philosophy and a state of mind all at once. By the end of ten days in this country I und
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by Stace · Mar 6, 2026
There is no magic formula. There is no perfect strategy that guarantees a peaceful flight with a toddler. What there is, is preparation, realistic expectations and the knowledge that whatever happens…'Lato', sans-serif;…
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by Stace · Mar 6, 2026
The West Highland Way is 154 kilometres from Milngavie to Fort William. The official website suggests completing it in around eight days. That works out to roughly 19 kilometres daily — a solid day's walking for a fit…
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by Stace · Mar 6, 2026
Three weeks in Patagonia. Three generations — my mum at 67, me, and Freddy who turned three years old on a boat in the Strait of Magellan surrounded by 120,000 penguins. A trip that most people said was too ambitious,…
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by Stace · Jan 29, 2026
Travelling with a toddler is a wild mix of adventure and chaos. One moment they're happily pointing out every airplane at the airport, and the next they're melting down because their banana broke in half. It's not…
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by Stace · Aug 28, 2025
Traveling with a toddler as a single mom can feel like a juggling act. You need enough space for gear, clothing, snacks, and comfort items—but without overpacking or weighing yourself down. After…
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