The thing about travelling around Europe with a (nearly) one-year-old is that it’s exactly like backpacking in your twenties. Except the complete opposite.

For instance, you’ll still be awake at 4:30am. But it won’t be because you’re coming back from clubbing, it’ll be because that’s when your small human has decided to start the day.

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You’ll still pack next to no clothes, but it won’t be because there’s limited room in the backpack, it’ll be because formula and tiny socks are taking up all the space in your suitcase.

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After nearly a month in the UK (Inverness and London), the Greek Islands and Croatia with my almost one-year-old, here’s what I learned:

Packing.

Flying.

Getting Around.

Eating and Drinking.

Exploring.

The biggest thing I learned was how amazing travelling with a baby is. If you’re fortunate enough to be able to do so, book the flight and take the trip. There are challenges, and it won’t look the same as other trips, but the family memories will last forever. Being able to see new places through your child’s eyes and introduce them to other cultures and experiences is priceless.

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