Minimalism & Sustainability
On this page you can find all of my articles about minimalism as it relates to traveling with a baby, including my favorite products for minimalist travel. Articles related to sustainability can be found here, as well.
The UPPAbaby Minu: My Newest Travel Obsession is a Pocket Stroller
Note: I have no association with UPPAbaby and bought my Minu full price (worth every penny). I only write about products that I own and have used for a significant amount of time. I’ve owned … Read more
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 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
Ethical Animal Tourism Matters: Why Many Animal Encounters are Inhumane, and How to Find Ethical Alternatives
Raise your hand if you love animals! I’m going to assume that you’re emphatically waving at me right now. Would you jump at the opportunity to get up close and personal with them while you’re … Read more
Carbon Offsets for Family Travel: Something to Consider
Each person on a flight from JFK to Heathrow is responsible for the output of .95 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. That’s equivalent to burning more than 1 thousand pounds of coal, or driving 2323 … Read more
Ditch the Diaper Bag: My Travel-Inspired Minimalist Solution to Hauling Kid Stuff
I hate diaper bags. I hate them so much that, despite having a toddler and an infant, I don’t use a diaper bag. Ever. Instead of a diaper bag, I just have a purse. It’s … Read more