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Lucy Notarantonio

Toddler has been on 28 holidays with mum and dad despite being just 15 months old

Most of us don’t get to half of these places in a lifetime but this tot traveller has notched up 28 destinations in his 15 months.

Fifteen-month-old Jude has been racking up countries with parents Sarah Cansfield and Lochie Kerr since he was two months old.

He took his first steps on a beach in Valencia and has now visited 28 different places in six countries, plus the UK, reports the Daily Record.

From Croatia and France to Italy, Spain, Switzerland and even Australia, Jude has an enviable photo album.

His parents, who work in finance, moved out of their London flat in October 2020 and into a Citroen Relay L3H3 van.

15-month-old Jude has been living in the van since he was two months old with his parents (littlefeetbigwheels / MERCURY PRESS)

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Aberdonian Sarah, 34, said: “Travelling and living in a van is all Jude has ever known.

“He adapts very well to new surroundings and loves meeting new people. It has been brilliant as we have everything we need.

“We aren’t living out of a case or waiting on planes that may be delayed.

“Driving is easier as we can stop for a swim or nap if he needs one. He loves sand and sea.”

The travelling tot - who took his first steps on a beach in Valencia, Spain - has visited 28 different places in six countries plus the UK (littlefeetbigwheels / MERCURY PRESS)

The trio set off in October 2020 and returned back to Tottenham, London, in September this year in their £10,000 van.

But while young Jude has already experienced more countries than some adults, recent research found that two-thirds of children think holidays in the UK are just as - or more - fun as going abroad.

A survey of 1,000 boys and girls aged six to 16 revealed three-quarters (73 per cent) think it is important to see as many of the best UK sights as possible before heading somewhere else.

From Croatia to France to Italy to Spain and Switzerland, this toddlers photo album is impressive (littlefeetbigwheels / MERCURY PRESS)

The ideal experience for a child is a visit to a waterpark, followed by a day at the beach - with an adventure at a theme park taking third spot.

Making up the top five are the opportunity to swim in the sea, and being able to go and eat your favourite kind of food.

The research was carried out by Premier Inn as families across the country prepare to go away for a half term holiday.

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