10 tips to help overcome a fear of flying

How to help overcome a fear of flying Flying. I have done quite a bit of it recently. Not that I am proud of that statement – it’s

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Flying with a baby

How to survive air travel with a baby Flying with children of any age can strike fear into their parents and the other passengers alike. When you arrive

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Returning to give birth in your home country

Giving birth in your home country As we saw in the previous post, attitudes about childbirth in Azerbaijan were very different. Some of the more startling myths included:

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Flying when pregnant

Flying during pregnancy Many women will need to fly when they are pregnant, whether for a wedding, business trip or a well- deserved relaxing ‘baby-moon’. Whatever the reason,

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What to expect on board the plane when flying with a baby

What to expect when flying with a baby This information is a general ‘what to expect once you are boarding or are on board the flight,’ so you

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Quotes about flying and air-travel

Five quotes about travelling by plane The modern airplane creates a new geographical dimension. A navigable ocean of air blankets the whole surface of the globe. There are

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How long does jet lag last?

What is jet lag? Jet lag is a consequence of travelling over numerous time zones very quickly. Your body takes a few days to catch up from its

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Quotes about airports

Funny quotes about airports Serial travellers spend an inordinate amount of time in airports. Our well-travelled children are no strangers to the procedures and could probably negotiate their

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Happy travels with young children: Part 3

Steps to happy travels with young children (no matter how long the flight) Shelby continues her invaluable tips for surviving long distance flights with young children; keeping the

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Happy travels with young children: Part 2

Steps to happy travels with young children (no matter how long the flight) Shelby regularly travels with her three children and has learned many ways to keep them

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