Planning, Logistics & Lodging
On this page, you can find all of my articles that are related to planning your trip, choosing suitable lodging, and all things logistics. These are the tips you really want to explore before your you get too far into the planning process!
Toddler Travel Essentials: The Only 15 Things You Need to Bring
You are getting ready for your first trip with a toddler. What should you bring? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably browsed the internet for this already, and come across dauntingly long lists that … Read more
Baby Travel Essentials: The Only 21 Things You Need to Bring
You read that right. 21. Think traveling with a baby means you need to break out the big suitcases and buy all the new products? Think again! The truth is, you don’t really need that … Read more
How We’ve Saved Thousands on Flights with Going
As you can probably tell by the fact that we have a travel blog, we like to travel as a family. A lot. We don’t have unlimited funds for doing so, and I’ve always been … Read more
How to Travel Carry On Only with a Baby and Toddler
Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Backpacking was one thing that we thought we would lose for sure when we had our first baby. We were dubious that we would even be able to travel anymore, much … Read more
The Toddler Travel Bed: Training your Baby or Toddler to Use One
Toddler travel beds are a lifesaver for the minimalist family traveler. They are also essential for any baby or toddler who has trouble sleeping in an unfamiliar place (so every kid ever). What is a … Read more
Baby Jet Lag Guide: Preventing and Dealing with Jet Lag in Toddlers and Babies
Anybody who has ever dealt with jet lag in babies knows that it can potentially cost you several days of your vacation. A jet lagged baby is right up there with food poisoning on the … Read more
Sick Kid on Vacation: How to Deal When Your Baby Gets Ill
If 2020 taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. And to always be prepared. Having a sick child while traveling is bound to happen to you at some point. It’s not a matter … Read more
Transportation on Vacation: How to Get Around When Traveling with a Baby or Toddler
Transportation with a baby on vacation is quite the conundrum. How do you get around the city without a car seat? If you bring a car seat, what do you do with it while you’re … Read more
Babyproofing Your Hotel or Airbnb
Travel with a baby or toddler can be a lot of fun, but it can bring a lot of challenges that you never had to consider when you traveled pre-baby. You are staying in a … Read more
RideSafer Travel Vest Review: Is It a Practical Solution for Families?
The RideSafer Travel Vest promises to make travel with young children significantly easier, while also keeping them safe. It is an alternative to a travel car seat for vacations or taxi trips around town. I … Read more
Joovy Gloo Review: We Adore This Toddler Travel Bed and Beach Tent
A quick note: I have not been compensated for this review, nor did I receive this travel bed for free or reduced cost. I only review items I use, with the hope that my insights … Read more
Airbnb with a Baby? The Pros and Cons of Using Airbnb with Kids
There are many reasons to consider looking for an alternative to a hotel for your next trip. Tiny hotel rooms with noisy babies or toddlers can be quite stressful! But is renting a family-friendly Airbnb … Read more
Why I Travel with a Baby (And You Should, Too!)
“But they’re not even going to remember it!” People are often shocked to hear about all the places that I have traveled with my kids. I get all kinds of questions – about the logistics, … Read more
How to Plan a Trip with Kids, Without a Travel Agent
Are you in the early planning (or dreaming!) stage for a trip with a baby, toddler, or kids, but you’re not sure what to do next? Is this your first trip with dependents and you’re … Read more
Somebody Take My Kid! Childcare Options While Traveling
I don’t know about you, but when I picture my dream vacation, there are definitely elements to it that don’t involve the words “family friendly”. My husband and I used to do all kinds of … Read more