Can you really pack for a family holiday using just carry-on luggage? If you’re armed with savvy space-saving tips and travel only with the bare essentials, it’s entirely doable. We’ve turned to the Mumsnet talk forums for insights from travellers that have been there, done that and packed their souvenir t-shirts into compression bags for the flight home.
8 ways to keep your kids entertained on a plane: top tips and advice from parents
Jetting off on holiday with kids in tow? Flying with young children can be a daunting experience, particularly for first-time parents. But fear not. We’ve got some creative tips and tricks from Mumsnet’s community of frequent flyers to keep little ones entertained and relaxed on your next flight.
TripSavvy feature: 7 Reasons to Visit Riga, Latvia
Home to Europe’s biggest food market, its oldest zoo and its finest collection of art nouveau buildings, Riga is a city of little-known superlatives. Its compact center is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site packed full of architectural treasures and there’s plenty to explore on both sides of the river Daugava, including topnotch restaurants and buzzy creative quarters. Here are seven reasons to put this Baltic beauty on your bucket list.
TripSavvy feature: The Best Places to Drink Champagne in London
Regardless of whether you have something to celebrate, a glass of champagne is always a good idea. And you don’t have to look far in London to find a stylish bar in which to sip fine fizz. We’ve highlighted a glamorous range of options to toast the city’s excellent champagne scene, from Europe’s longest champagne bar to its highest.
TripSavvy feature: 10 Cool Things to Do in London’s King’s Cross Neighborhood
London’s King’s Cross neighborhood has undergone a complete reinvention over the last 10 years. Its canalside warehouses have been transformed into hip restaurants and bars and some of the world’s leading tech companies occupy sleek new skyscrapers. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in the area.
TripSavvy feature: 8 of The Best Museum Shops in London
Museum shops offer so much more than magnets, bookmarks and novelty pens these days. They’re stores in their own rights, stocked with the kind of interesting finds that could fill a thousand Pinterest boards. We’ve browsed London’s best museum shops to give you the lowdown on where to shop for cool gifts, fun toys and iconic souvenirs. We won’t tell a soul if you skip the museum.
TripSavvy feature: The Best Thermal Baths in Budapest
Known as the ‘City of Baths’, Budapest sits on a fault line and its thermal baths are naturally fed by 120 hot springs. The city is home to an impressive selection of thermal baths, many of which date to the 16th century. We’ve rounded up the best of the bunch including a sprawling neo-baroque palace, a rooftop pool overlooking the Danube and an ancient Ottoman bathing house that’s open until 4 a.m. every Friday and Saturday.

TripSavvy feature: The Michelin-Starred Meals You Can Afford in London
It may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but many of London’s Michelin-starred restaurants are surprisingly affordable, especially if you take advantage of set menu lunch deals and early bird dining offers. If you’re flexible with your time and can dine midweek, you could make substantial savings at the city’s finest restaurants. Read on for our tips on where to book a table if your appetite is healthier than your bank balance. All 7 restaurants below offer multi-course meals for less than £30 a head.
TripSavvy feature: 6 of The Best Pubs With Rooms in London
Drink up and bed down in one of London’s best pubs with rooms. We’ve rounded up a selection of the city’s finest watering holes including a 16th-century boozer with boutique rooms in the heart of the city and a cozy urban ski lodge near Oxford Street.
TripSavvy feature: 10 of The Best Free Things to do in Budapest
My pick of the best free things to do in Budapest, from the city’s highest peak to its underground art scene.