👋 Hey lovely travellers,

If I had to recommend one destination for travelling with kids, especially if you’re just getting started, it would be Singapore. Every time.

Because it’s not just “kid-friendly”…

It’s parent-friendly.

Everything is easy. Everything works. And you actually get to enjoy the trip too.

✨ Why Singapore works so well with kids

• 🚖 Taxis + Grab are everywhere (no stress transport)
• 🍼 Baby-friendly facilities in almost every shopping centre
• 🌳 Green spaces + playgrounds are next level
• 🍜 Food for even the pickiest eaters

It’s one of those rare destinations where the logistics don’t get in the way of the fun.

🐒 Our favourite family experiences

Here’s what we genuinely loved (and would do again):

• Gardens by the Bay → feels like a real-life fantasy world
• Sentosa Island → beaches, cable cars, aquariums and Universal Studios is an easy win for kids
• Jewel at Changi Airport → yes, the airport is an attraction
• ArtScience Museum → teamLab Future World is the perfect indoor attraction

🗺️ How long you need

• 3–4 days → great for a stopover
• 5–7 days → perfect relaxed trip with kids

We stayed at the Voco Singapore Orchard (an IHG Hotel) in their family room. It was spacious, included an amazing buffet breakfast and our kids loved the rooftop pool.

✅ Start here

I’ve pulled everything together (including exactly where we stayed and what worked with a baby) here:

👉 Singapore with Kids: My Full Guide​
👉 A one-week itinerary for Singapore with kids​
​👉 Universal Studios Singapore with kids​
​👉 Singapore Stopover guide​

🧠 Family Travel Tip of the Week: Plan your trip around energy, not just itinerary.

This is one of the biggest mindset shifts that changes how a trip feels with kids.

Instead of asking:
👉 “What can we fit into each day?”

Start asking:
👉 “When will everyone have the energy to enjoy this?”

What this looks like in practice:

In Singapore (and honestly anywhere):

• Do big attractions in the morning (zoo, Gardens by the Bay, theme parks)
• Keep afternoons flexible (pool, rest, air-con time)
• Avoid stacking multiple “high-excitement” activities in one day

Because kids don’t just get tired physically — they get overstimulated.

And that’s when the meltdowns hit… not because the trip is too busy, but because it’s poorly paced.

The hidden benefit:

When you plan around energy:

• kids cope better
• you feel less rushed
• and the whole trip feels calmer and more enjoyable

It’s the difference between a trip that feels chaotic… and one that actually feels easy.

⭐ Featured Post of the Week

​Navigating baby sleep when travelling: how we decide about hotel cots versus portacots, manage naps on the go and the exact products we refuse to travel without to make sure our sleep is as restful as possible when we are away.

❤️ Thanks for being here

Thanks for being part of this wild, messy, magical community of families who keep saying yes to adventure — even when it would be easier not to.

Wherever you're off to next (even if it’s just the everyday juggle), I’m cheering you on every step of the way.

See you next Thursday,
Emma

xoxo