Jet-Setting Mum Champions Travel With Young Children

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Who Says You Can’t Travel Now You Have A Baby On Board?

If you thought your days of independent travel were over now you have children and were instead considering the prospect of settling for package holidays then this new book may expand your horizons.

Alice Griffin, travel writer, mum and author of new book, ‘Tales from a Travelling Mum: Navigating Europe with a Babe-in-Arms’ encourages new mums and young families to keep their travel dreams alive.

Before giving birth to her daughter, Isabella, Alice lived the life of an intrepid travel journalist, writing for a tourist guide. Spending a good deal of her time living out of a backpack, Alice’s job saw her driving the treacherous ice-fields parkway in Canada during a snowstorm, hailing makeshift taxis in Thailand and flying over the amazing Arizona landscapes in an ever-so-slightly scary plane.

Alice recalls, “During the nine months nurturing our unborn child, me and my husband Scott, toyed with the idea that we might put behind us the spontaneous and independent days of travel we had both enjoyed. This notion was short-lived when, over tapas in a local restaurant, me heavily pregnant, we quickly decided there was no need to be pushed and prodded into the waiting transfers of all-inclusive
holidays. Instead we were going to pass our individual spirit for adventure and freedom onto our unborn child.”

She continues, “In the two years since my daugher Isabella was born, we have travelled to Norway, France, Greece and Spain, by car, train, bus, plane, taxi and boat, on long and short journeys.”

Alice believes that many people give up on their travel dreams when a baby comes along because they think it will be too difficult, dangerous or costly, “I thought this way too but, from the moment I started to travel with my daughter, I wondered what all the fuss was about. I realised quickly that with a bit of planning and a relaxed attitude you can get as much, if not more, joy from travelling with your child. This revelation surprised me and thus my hope for this book is to inspire readers to embark on their own family travels.”

As well as taking readers on her wonderful travels in their mind, Tales from a Travelling Mum contains specific tips on dealing with the challenges faced by  young family on the move.

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“Tales from a Travelling Mum: Navigating Europe with a Babe-in-Arms” ISBN 1905430736 by Alice Griffin is available to buy from Amazon and all good bookshops.

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PRAISE

“Alice is full of real-world tips and stories for travelling with a baby, but perhaps best of all is her infectious enthusiasm. Racing for a Greek ferry while loaded with baby gear? No problem! Changing a nappy on your lap in a tiny café toilet? The baby doesn’t mind. Alice reminds us of the fun that exploring with baby can be – and what a great conversation opener a gurgling infant is anywhere.”
Jennifer Howze, Online Lifestyle Editor, The Times

“This book is refreshing and makes an encouraging read for concerned pregnant women expecting their first child and all new mums and dads. You will laugh and empathize with the very real situations the family experience on their journey through life with a baby.”
Laura Tenison MBE, Founder & Managing Director, JoJo Maman Bébé

“Alice presents a real hands-on mum approach and writes informative and amusing features of what it is really like travelling with a baby. Her advice and top tips will be of great use to other parents looking to embark on a travelling adventure.”
Debbie Bird, Editor, www.babyworld.co.uk

“This inspiring and evocative book just goes to show that with a spirit of adventure, a touch of humour and more than a little bit of bloody-mindedness, travelling with a baby can be a rich and exciting experience. If this book doesn’t give you itchy feet and the confidence to travel with your brood then nothing will!”
Wendy Shand, Mum of three, Founder, www.totstotravel.co.uk

“This book offers all the encouragement you need to take the exciting leap into travelling with your children. In addition, the two chapters on Spain offer a beautiful insight into life in this wonderful country.”
Jan Cooney, Editor, Spanish Sun Newspaper, www.sunnews.es

“Alice really reaches out to fellow mums with this book. Her mix of humour and honesty gives a realistic view of what it’s like travelling with a baby, yet her clear enjoyment of the challenges ensures that you are left feeling that you want to do it too!”
Aliya Daya, Editor, Mumsense Magazine, www.mumsensemagazine.com

“If you’ve ever thought – or been told – that travelling with a baby is impossible, think again. Alice speaks from experience when she says that travel with your child is not only possible, but intensely rewarding. Her story is an inspiring and encouraging ready for any parents with a desire to see the world and share it with their child.”
Eric Daams, Dad of one, Editor, www.travelblogs.com and www.travellerspoint.com

“If you want inspiration AND practical tips on travelling with a baby or toddler, read this book! Whether you are simply wanting some inspiration in your armchair or are about to set off on your own travels, this is a lovely read.”
Antonia Chitty, www.familyfriendlyworking.co.uk

“Alice has been writing a family travel column for Twittermoms over the last year and has built up quite a following with her engaging stories about travelling with a baby. I am so excited to finally see all her tips and beautiful tales together in one place.”
Megan Calhoun, Founder, www.twittermoms.com

“It’s brilliant to see a popular mummy blogger get published! Alice’s book is filled with beautiful, honest and inspirational writing – her blog readers will not be disappointed.”
Susanna Scott, Founder, www.britishmummybloggers.co.uk and Top 10 British Mummy Blogger, www.amodernmother.com

“Wonderfully evocative and informative, Tales from a Travelling Mum is a must-read for all parents keen to satisfy their wanderlust with children in tow.”
Liz Jarvis, Editor, LivingwithKids

WEBSITE LINKS

Author’s Website
http://www.alicegriffin.co.uk

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Sales pages and book preview on Amazon:
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alice Griffin has been writing words in dog-eared notebooks since the age of three and dreaming of far-off lands for as long as she can remember. At 26 she finally managed to combine these two loves when she landed her dream job travelling the world writing for a tourist guide. From driving the treacherous ice-fields parkway in Canada during a snowstorm to flying over the amazing Arizona landscapes in an ever-so-slightly scary plane, she has spent a great part of her life living out of a backpack. Alice now writes freelance articles in the areas of travel and women’s interest and has appeared in various publications including Babyworld, Spain magazine, Real Travel, Living Abroad, Dogs Today, Mumsense and the Spanish Sun newspaper.
www.alicegriffin.co.uk
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