Travel Tips
Air Travel Tips
Should You Buy an Airplane Seat for Your Baby?
Travel with a baby brings a lot of questions you never considered before: How many diapers do I pack? Does my diaper bag count in my carry-on allowance (Good news: It does not!)? How do I fold up this stroller? Can I check my car seat for free (yes!)? And the most expensive one: Do I fly with my child in my lap or buy the baby a seat? There are definitely pros and cons of both, and I’m breaking it down for you here. Should you buy an airplane seat for your baby?
The Best Tips for Solo Parenting on Long-haul Flights
Every parent who travels gets to the end of the day and feels like they’ve wrestled an alligator while running a marathon. Solo parents feel that just a little bit extra, as you might imagine. However, traveling with kids is so important, at every age and every stage of their childhood, so you definitely want to do it. And you still want to travel, too, right? So much has been taken from you, you want to feel like you’re living again. But, how? How do you travel long-haul, with all the struggles, and not regret it in the moment? Well, here are some things that can help you. Here are the best tips for solo parenting on long-haul flights.
Tips for Flying in United Polaris with a Baby
In my daughter’s first year, she flew in Polaris Class eight times. The catch? She was in my or my late husband’s lap almost the whole time. That’s the beauty, and inconvenience, of flying with a lap child! But it was 100% worth it. She flew for a massive discount (international lap children still require a paid fare, which is up to the airline), and we got to travel internationally as a family in the most well-rested, well-fed, most comfortable way possible. Here are the best tips for flying in United Polaris class with a baby!
The Ultimate Tips to Fly with a Baby in the USA
Travel is never stress-free, but with a baby in tow, there are definitely extra layers of stress to work through–and I’ve been a professional traveler for nearly 20 years! But it’s not impossible, and it doesn’t even have to be overwhelming. Just take everything one step at a time, and keep reading. Here is your ultimate guide to fly with a baby within the USA!
General Travel Tips
10 Things I’ve Changed My Mind about in 20 Years of Travel
Travel truly does change the traveler in ways nothing else can. I look back on those early days of traveling and I’m amazed at who I’ve become, all because I took that first solo trip to Japan at 20 years old. So much about me has changed, transforming me from small town girl to world traveling single parent. Here are the 10 things I’ve changed my mind about in the last 20 years (and one thing I doubt I’ll ever change my mind about).Â
The 5 Top Tips for Taking Uber with a Baby
Yes, you can take an Uber or other rideshare with your baby! It’s a little more complicated than taking your own car, but unless you like paying airport parking fees for every trip, it’s something to consider. I do it all the time both to and from the airport, as well as abroad, and I’ve learned a few things along the way. Here are the top 5 tips you need to take Uber, Lyft, Alto, or another rideshare service with your baby.
Passports & Visas
How to Apply for a Kenyan Visa as a Single Parent
I didn’t need to stress about the part I thought was so stressful. Because I’m a single parent, however, I did have to provide some unexpected, additional paperwork. And it brought up a lot of emotions for this still-new widow. So, I want you to be more prepared than I was. This is how to apply for a Kenyan visa as a single parent.
The Ultimate Guide for How to Get a Baby Passport
You’re ready! You’ve come through the birth and early postpartum experiences, and you’re bound and determined to travel the world again—this time with baby in tow. First things first, though… Get that baby a passport! Here is your ultimate guide to doing just that. It’s a little different than getting an adult passport, but not to worry! Here is everything you need to know.Â
