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 10 Best Tips for Single Parents to Travel with a Baby
Has it been flawless? No way. Has it been worth doing? Every time. I’m so glad to be showing my daughter the world, exploring new places together and going back to places that were special to my husband and me. I’ve taken dozens of trips with my daughter since becoming a single parent, and these are the best tips to help you make it happen for yourself–and your baby.
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!