While few people get the chance to stay in Airbnbs around the world for free, James and Steph hope their story will inspire others – especially parents – to give travelling a go.
‘We have always loved travelling together and experiencing new cultures, and when little Rupert arrived we wanted to share our love for adventure with him from his very first year.
Lounges have been a godsend and are super affordable if you are travelling a lot, check out PriorityPass or another provider. This gives a safe, clean baby space to relax with refreshments between or before flights – absolute must, and great recipe for stress free travellingJames explains: ‘Our big lesson has been in the type of house and type of area which is baby friendly – gone are the remote beach locations, and now cities, convenience and accessibility are everything.
‘We’ve learnt to have a plan B/C/D/E, and not to worry if things change, and pay the extra for flexible fares and rates wherever possible.’The family’s travels started in the Caribbean After a month in Curaçao, they headed to Mexico for Dia de los Muertos, followed by Guatemala in November, Costa Rica in December, and a stop home to the UK for Christmas.
‘We know he won’t remember things explicitly but we 100% believe it will shape the way he interacts with the world in the future, which just means the world to us.
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