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 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
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Day 6 – Ravensburg to Mannheim Via Meersburg and Konstanz – and the day that we became criminals.
I could feel my face burning and I thought my ears would catch fire. This would have been a social disaster in…
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Day 5 – Italy to Germany. Lake Como, the Alps, a Swiss Detour and crossing the potato/tomato border
We were never to see that young lad again. I wonder to this day if anyone has to be honest.
From the archives
Older adventures worth revisiting — a different story every time you visit.
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War Walk in London
“Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it”.
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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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Time for reflection
Back in November, I walked out of my job. The plan was to take some time off over Christmas and then focus…
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