A family travel blog by Paul
Itchy Feet and Titchy Feet
Less “top ten sunsets,” more “why is there sand in the passport?” This is the messy, funny, slightly chaotic version of family travel — the silly observations and stories the glossy blogs leave out.

Fresh off the road
The latest stories, tantrums, snack negotiations and small victories. Pick one and dive in.
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Day 9 – We Came to Conquer Europe, Stayed for the Cheese and Left with 40 Pens
We Came to Conquer Europe, Stayed for the Cheese and Left with 40 Pens
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Day 8 – Aachen to Zaandam via Kinderdijk. (15 Pens = 0 Euros for Parking)
…you know how much 18-year-olds love to look around a UNESCO World Heritage Site… what could go wrong!
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Day 7 – Mannheim to Aachen: We Went Looking for Football and Found Beer….and a Rat!
It is a memory that will stay with us for a long time. But we physically couldn’t take any more alcohol
From the archives
Older adventures worth revisiting — a different story every time you visit.
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Farewell Costa Rica
So here I am sat in the departure lounge, gate 2 of Aeropuerto Juan Santamaria in San Josa, Costa Rica. I’ve already written…
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Day 13 In Costa Rica – Shopping, friends, family and food.
We were surrounded by love, laughter, food, drink and really good friends….the perfect ending to a perfect trip.
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Walkabout Adelaide Day
Having thought that my jet lag was all sorted, I found myself wide awake at 5.30 in the morning. I would love…
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