Bridges and Balloons
Charming travel guides and itineraries that adults and kids both enjoy.
About Bridges and Balloons
Bridges and Balloons is a travel blog run by Victoria Watts Kennedy, who writes from Bristol about creative, characterful travel for families and anyone who prefers independent, design-led experiences. Victoria has travelled to nearly 60 countries and has built the site into a substantial resource, with more than 370 posts in the sitemap and weekly publishing. The site offers handpicked itineraries, destination guides, family travel tips and a special-stays section that highlights boutique hotels, glamping and stylish Airbnbs. Posts are long-form and photo-rich, relying on Victoria's own images to illustrate her itineraries and recommendations.
What makes Bridges and Balloons sing is Victoria's mix of warm, personal storytelling and practical, copyable itineraries. Read her Tofino guide and you get a travel diary, a route plan and a list of family-friendly stops, all in one sprawling, well photographed post. We enjoy the voice - relaxed, observant and full of small local pleasures like indie cafes and markets - and the emphasis on special places to stay. The site publishes several new pieces each month, and the standout content is the long, usable itineraries and curated hotel and glamping roundups that feel thoughtfully chosen rather than churned out.
Where They Travel
global
Pros
- Detailed, copyable itineraries and road trips
- Extensive family-friendly advice and tips
- Photo-rich, long-form destination guides
- Curated special-stays and boutique hotel lists
Cons
- Posts include affiliate links and disclosures
- Site runs display ads via Mediavine
- Very long posts can be dense to read
How Popular Is Bridges and Balloons?
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