Emma Jane Explores

07/06/2026

teamLab Future World, Singapore — worth it, or just very expensive sensory overload for a baby who wanted to eat the light installations?

Honestly? Both. But also genuinely one of the most magical things we’ve done as a family, and the kids were completely obsessed. The 3.5 year old lost her mind at the sketch section (watching your own drawing come alive on screen is genuinely the coolest thing — even I was impressed), and the Crystal Universe had us all standing there with our mouths open.

The baby’s highlight was aggressively grabbing at projected flowers, which, fair enough honestly.

Here’s what you actually need to know before you go:
🎟️ Whether it’s worth it (spoiler: yes, but…)
👶 How to navigate it with a baby AND a toddler in tow
⏰ Best time to visit + how long you actually need
💡 Tips I wish someone had told me first

Full honest review + visiting guide is on the blog now — link in bio 🔗

📍 ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

29/05/2026

🌿 When she found her willow tree hideout and absolutely refused to leave 😄

Kyoto has a way of making even the smallest explorers feel like they’ve stepped into a fairy tale. This little one spent a solid 10 minutes peeking through these branches, completely in her own world and honestly, I didn’t want to pull her away either.

Japan with kids > everything 🇯🇵✨

📍 Kyoto, Japan

28/05/2026

New era, same wanderlust. Two kids, one carry-on, and the audacity to think this is a good idea.

If you’ve been here a while, you might have noticed things getting a little more stroller-shaped around here lately. This is me making it official.

If you’re new here: hi, I’m Emma, a mum of two who refuses to let motherhood cancel her passport. If you’ve been here since the solo days: I’m sorry, it got a lot louder.

Come for the travel tips, stay for the chaos. Link in bio. 🌍✈️

24/05/2026

One of the biggest travel mistakes I see parents make:
Planning around itinerary instead of energy.
Kids don’t just get tired — they get overstimulated.
And that’s what turns a great day into a meltdown.
I share tips like this (plus real itineraries) in my weekly newsletter:
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24/05/2026

European cities with kids don’t have to feel overwhelming.
The mistake most people make?
Trying to do too much.
The shift that changes everything:
→ 1–2 key things per day
→ everything else is optional
I’ve shared exactly how to approach cities like Rome, Paris + more:
👉

Discover the best tips for exploring Rome with a baby in this guide. From historic sites to food, Rome is a destination for the whole family.

23/05/2026

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I share:
✈️ real itineraries
👶 honest travel experiences
💡 practical tips that actually make things easier
No spam. Just genuinely helpful content for travelling with kids.
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23/05/2026

If you’ve been nervous about travelling with kids… start with Singapore.
It’s clean, easy, safe and everything just works.
No complicated logistics.
No constant problem-solving.
Just a trip you can actually enjoy.
I’ve pulled together exactly how to do it (with kids, stopovers, Universal + full itinerary):
https://emmajaneexplores.com/singapore-with-kids/

22/05/2026

✈️ REAL TALK: long-haul flights with a baby…
Before our first big trip, this was the part I was most nervous about.
The hours.
The sleep (or lack of it).
The “what if everything goes wrong” spiral at 2am while packing snacks 😅
And to be honest… we’ve had some moments.
Like the time my toddler spilled wine all over me mid-flight… and I realised I hadn’t packed a spare change of clothes 🙃 (a very long, very sticky few hours after that).
Or the overnight business class flight from Sydney to Japan where she screamed… basically the entire way.
Yes, even in business class. Yes, even with all the “right” things packed.
So I’m not coming at this as someone who’s had perfect flights.
But I can say this:
👉 it’s not effortless…
👉 but it’s also nowhere near as bad as you think — if you prepare for the right things.
After doing multiple long-haul flights with a baby/toddler, I’ve pulled together everything that actually helped us:
✔️ how we approached sleep (and what realistically works)
✔️ what we packed vs what we didn’t need
✔️ the small things that make a huge difference mid-flight
✔️ and what I’d do differently every time now
If you’ve got a big trip coming up — or you’re still in that “should we even attempt this?” phase — this will help you feel a lot more prepared:
👉 Read it here:

A long-haul flight with a baby or toddler doesn’t have to be stressful. Practical, parent‑tested tips to help your flight go smoothly.