By Jan
Hello and welcome to Chimptrips, our family travel and adventure blog, where we share stories, tips and inspiration from our travels near and far.
We are a travel-loving family of four from Surrey – that’s mum, dad, and our twin boys, Jacob & Thomas (16). Living on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire gives us the perfect base for exploring the south of the UK and beyond.
Chimptrips began after our unforgettable adventure in Borneo. Friends kept asking for our itinerary, so we decided to share it, then just kept going! Since then, we’ve documented our travels, day trips, and outdoor escapades across the UK and around the world.
We love planning our own holidays, booking everything independently, so we can shape each trip to suit us perfectly. From camping under the stars to staying in luxury hotels, we’re all about variety and making the most of every experience.
On the blog, you’ll find destination guides, days out and activity ideas, walks, detailed itineraries and honest reviews of where we’ve stayed. Some of our recent adventures include a 4-week trip to Thailand, a week on the Jurassic Coast, and a road trip in Northern Ireland.
Please contact me on jan@chimptrips.com if you’d like to collaborate, have somewhere you’d like us to visit or want to know more about us.
When we’re not travelling away, we love discovering what’s on our doorstep – from local hikes and family attractions to weekend getaways (including kid-free trips as the boys grow up!)
Thanks for joining us – we hope Chimptrips helps inspire your next adventure.
“At Chimptrips we have a passion for travel and discovering new places. We love to explore and have adventures, both at home and abroad and want to inspire others”
MEET THE
Chimptrips Team
I’m Jan, a part-time working mum and freelance writer with a lifelong passion for exploring new places.
Alongside me is my husband Kevin, the travel planner of the team, the one who’s always researching routes, and booking flights and stays. And then there are our teenage sons, who bring the energy and spirit of adventure to every trip.
Kevin has always travelled for business and pleasure and we were always keen to share our passion for travel with our children. They have been lucky enough to go on lots of adventures both near and far. The biggest and best adventures so far have been our US Road trip, our visit to the desert and our jungle trip to Borneo. However, we have loved all our adventures in England, Wales, Europe, UAE, America and the Far East. Whether its walking, cycling, skiing, we love to get out there and hope to share them with you.
Hi, I’m Jacob – I enjoy hiking and cycling. My favourite destination so far is Thailand and I hope to return to Asia in the future.
I’m Thomas – I am arty and creative and am great at designing and building things. I am fairly sporty and like to have fun outdoors. I love white-water rafting, exploring different places and having new experiences on our family trips.
