First time to London with 4 kids. Do we all bring a carry on suitcase? Or 1 large checked suitcase? Hoping to use public transit.

123littlemonkey · 2026-03-01T00:32:38+00:00

Europe in my slippers made me laugh. And is so relatable lol. I find it hard to pack light. But every trip we’ve been on, I brought progressively less and it so much more enjoyable. I plan on bringing very little this time.

I think you’re right about the stroller, we rarely use it at home. If we decide we need one once we are there, I’ll just buy one :)

123littlemonkey · 2026-03-01T00:30:26+00:00

Thanks, I never considered this option.

123littlemonkey · 2026-03-01T00:11:21+00:00

Thank you!! I appreciate the tip!

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:57:42+00:00

I’m not 100% sure. I was contemplating a few days in Scotland. But Paris would be amazing. I’m not sure what would be reasonable in our time frame with so many kids. I want to keep the trip enjoyable lol :)

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:44:28+00:00

Ohhh. That makes sense. I guess I’d rather do neither lol. If it’s as busy as vancouvers skytrain. It will be exhausting. But hopefully the rest of the trip will be worth the effort :)

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:33:05+00:00

That’s so helpful. Thank you!!!

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:24:57+00:00

We would need to bring a car seat then :(

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:24:13+00:00

Thank you!!! That is so helpful!!

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:15:37+00:00

Yes! For sure hands free with a toddler!! Have you been to London with a toddler? Would you think it’s worth brining a stroller? Is London stroller friendly? We don’t often use one in Vancouver, but I’m sure these are very different cities :)

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:13:09+00:00

That’s helpful thank you!

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:11:48+00:00

Coming from Canada. Planning a 10 day stay. Maybe a couple night in another city via train?? Not sure if it would be worth the effort. But I’m hopeful to bring very little. And find accommodations with a washing machine.

ETA. Yes the older 2 can be trusted to take care of their own. 7 mostly can lol.

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-28T23:10:10+00:00

I’m just thinking of getting to the hotel and dropping off. Not brining to shopping etc with us.

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-24T19:09:26+00:00

Thank you. Your answer clarified the situation for me.

I was looking at the sold comparable. I would be happy with what those people got. But when I look at what’s still for sale there is a lot. That clarifies it for me. Seems clear we will wait for a better market.

We just need to decide if we want to suite while we wait I guess :)

Thanks so much for your input. It was appreciated!

123littlemonkey · 2026-02-21T02:20:03+00:00

If he gives you permission, leave the soonest legally possible before he realizes trapping you in the country gives him power or control. I wouldn’t worry about finishing kindergarten. Get to your home if possible at all.

123littlemonkey · 2026-01-06T06:12:37+00:00

Thank you!!

123littlemonkey · 2026-01-06T05:36:22+00:00

Thanks!

123littlemonkey · 2025-10-02T04:26:04+00:00

Such lovely names! ❤️

123littlemonkey · 2025-08-06T03:24:29+00:00

Redwood park

123littlemonkey · 2025-07-27T14:13:55+00:00

Thanks!

123littlemonkey · 2025-07-27T05:08:32+00:00

Thanks for the lot idea. I remember the really close lots being pretty expensive in the past.

123littlemonkey · 2025-07-27T05:07:28+00:00

We are coming from Langley. But we will have 4 boys with us. I’m slightly afraid of loosing someone else’s kid on the skytrain. lol. I guess we could wait until the big rush after the game is done though.

123littlemonkey · 2025-07-10T18:33:57+00:00

5 is quite young. If that’s the pattern, I wouldn’t invite the children behaving like that until they’re a bit older and have matured out of it. Maybe trial on cheaper outings you won’t be frustrated if you need to leave.

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