Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Spain
I lived the dream: For an entire month, my 18-month-old daughter and I lived like locals in Spain. We had such an amazing experience, but, as with every trip, there are always things I wish I’d known beforehand. This was my second trip to Spain, but because we spent such a long time here this […]
The Best Snacks for Babies and Toddlers on a Plane
I’m amazed at how many kid snacks are more like a bite of air, not a bite of food. Because my daughter can’t yet eat a burger or hold a pizza or fit a sandwich in her mouth, I definitely need to bring food for her on our flights. I can nurse her as needed, but at this point, she needs the extra nutrition and calories from solid foods. It was pretty challenging at first, because I wasn’t used to feeding a baby on the go. So, I’ve pulled together the best baby and toddler snacks on a plane!
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.
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