Hey beautiful mama,
Welcome to TravelHealthyBlog.com.
My name is Petrina, and I created this blog because I wish someone had told me what to expect when I travelled while heavily pregnant.
In December 2016, I was 7 months pregnant and travelled to Cape Town. I had already been travelling for 13 years, but never while pregnant. I was completely unprepared. I didn’t have the right clothes, no comfortable shoes, and I hadn’t planned for how my body would feel or what I would need. Cape Town was full of beautiful events and places I didn’t want to miss, so I pushed through anyway — but it was harder than it needed to be.
That trip became the moment everything changed. While sitting on the boat to Robben Island, heavily pregnant and reflecting on the experience, I started writing down everything in a private journal: what worked, what didn’t, what I wished I had known, and practical tips for other mothers who want to travel while pregnant or with young children.
A few years later, I turned that journal into TravelHealthyBlog.com.
This blog exists to help mothers travel more confidently and comfortably — whether you’re pregnant, travelling with babies, toddlers, or older kids. I share honest stories, real preparation tips, packing lists, what to wear, how to manage energy, and encouragement so you don’t feel as unprepared or overwhelmed as I did that December in Cape Town.
Why This Blog Matters to Me
Travel has always been one of my greatest joys. But becoming a mother added new layers — new needs, new challenges, and new joys. I believe mothers deserve to keep exploring the world without feeling guilty or unprepared. You can still chase adventures, create memories with your family, and take care of yourself at the same time.
TravelHealthyBlog.com is my way of turning my own “not-so-good” experience into something helpful for other women. If my story can save even one mama from struggling the way I did, then every word I write is worth it.
A Personal Note from Me
I’m a full-time teacher, wife, and mother of three. I still travel whenever I can — sometimes with my family, sometimes for personal growth and events. Every trip teaches me something new, and I bring those lessons back here to share with you.
Whether you’re planning your first trip while pregnant, travelling with little ones, or simply looking for encouragement to keep exploring — you’re in the right place.
Thank you for being here. I’m honoured to walk this journey with you.
With love and real-mama honesty,
Petrina
