Your Guide to Wiesbaden for its Christmas Market
I loved our special Christmas Market trip to Germany! A friend who lives in Wiesbaden invited Iris and me to explore the nearby markets with her, and we were more than happy to oblige. It was the perfect place to be during our first Christmas season after my husband’s passing. From the local favorites to the unique finds, and from the way my daughter brought joy to the Germans to the way she walked down the street like she owned the place, we had the best time. Here is your guide to the Wiesbaden Christmas market and beyond!
How to Spend a Day trip to the Rüdesheim Christmas Markets in Germany
Go ahead, ask me which Christmas market was my favorite on this trip… It was Rüdesheim! What a special place–a village, really, right on the Rhine River, and home to the highest concentration of castles in the world. Just like a fairytale, right? This was the perfect day trip with a little one, and I’m so glad my local friend suggested it on our recent trip. Here are the details so you can plan your own trip for this Christmas!
Why You Should Take Your Baby to Germany’s Christmas Markets
My daughter and I just got home from an amazing trip to visit the Christmas Markets in Germany. A friend who lives there invited us to join her for a week, and we were delighted to do so! Lots of people were excited for us, saying it would be such a fun thing to do with my baby girl. Many people were envious because this was a bucket list trip for them, and they couldn’t wait to see my photos. Some others, of course, totally tried to tell me it would be dangerous, or too hard to go so far with a baby, or they would never do that and could never understand why I would want to. Well, for everyone with an opinion, here are six reasons why you should take your baby to Germany’s Christmas Markets!
The 5 Best Reasons to Travel with Help as a Single Parent of a Baby
Have you ever considered bringing help with you on a trip with your baby? It seems extravagant, I’ll admit. But after unexpectedly becoming a single parent to a six-month-old, I knew I needed help in order to keep traveling. I told my husband in jest, just three days before he died, “I don’t have enough hands to be a single parent.” And it’s true. I don’t have enough hands. That’s why single parents need help. Don’t believe me? Here are the 5 best reasons to travel with help as the single parent of a baby.
What It’s Like to Take a Baby on a Nile Cruise
Was I nuts for this? Maybe. But we had a great time! When my friend invited my daughter and me to go on a Nile cruise, I jumped at the chance. My husband and I had taken a Nile cruise on our first trip to Egypt, before our daughter was even a thought in our minds. After he passed away when she was just six months old, I wanted to make memories with her that also helped me remember my husband.
Tips for Traveling in Egypt with a Baby
What did I hear when I told people I’d be in Egypt? “With a baby? You’re so brave!” In reality, this was my daughter’s second trip to Egypt in just 16 months, and what comes across as “brave” is really informed preparation. The nice thing about informed preparation? Anyone can do it! And you’re here doing just that: Getting information, so that you can prepare for an epic trip to Egypt with your baby. Great job! Here are my best tips to help you have the best trip possible.
The Best Travel Gear for Single Parents
Traveling with kids is never easy, per se, but as a single parent? It’s downright daunting. Even as a professional traveler, I personally still get overwhelmed sometimes! But I’ve had to do it quite a lot since my husband passed away, and I’ve tried a wide variety of gear to help me make it happen. Here is the best travel gear for single parents.
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!
The Ultimate Single Mom Hacks for Traveling with a Baby
I’m giving you permission: Do what works for you! These are tips that have helped me in my single mom travels with my baby girl. Some will work for you, some you won’t want, and that is A-OK. Whether you’re a single mom by choice or by circumstances, or whether you’re just taking your first trip with the baby but without your spouse, this post will have something helpful in it that you can use. Here are the best single mom hacks for traveling with a baby.