We recently took our first international family trip to Sydney, Australia! When we arrived, our son was 4 years old and our daughter was 14 months old. But getting around in Australia with two small kids was not the easy undertaking I thought it would be. Since we were only planning to be in Sydney for 5 full days (we had 3 additional days already earmarked for day trips), we wanted to have the ease of renting a car without the hassle of trying to figure out how to drive on the right side of ... View the Post
The Most Kid-Friendly Airports in the US
Updated November 26, 2019 This week is slated to be the busiest travel week of the year in the US. It's reported that more than 55 million people are preparing to take to the road or hit the friendly skies in the next 24 hours. If you're flying with little ones, don't forget that some airports have playgrounds. Here’s a list of US Airports with designated play areas and where you can find them: Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International (BWI) Airplay: BWI has an ... View the Post
Top 10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers
This post may contain affiliate links. There are some inherent dangers in globe-trotting alone as a woman. As a solo female traveler that's had adventures on all 7 continents, I've picked up some important safety tips along the way. Here are some of my top safety tips for solo female travelers: 1. Do Research About Your Destination Research any local laws, customs, culture, religious restrictions, and body language behavior you should be aware of. Some things to research: How do the ... View the Post
Road Trippin’: A Survival Guide for Road Trips with Small Kids
As a kid, I LOVED road trips. Being on the open road, enjoying the change of scenery, seeing new places and meeting new people excited me. But as a momma of two young children, road trips have become the stuff that nightmares are made of. Our oldest child (Aubrey, just turned 5) is okay with any car ride that’s as long as an Avengers movie. That’s about 3 hours, thanks to Stan Lee. But our youngest (Austen, almost 2) hates being restricted; ergo car seats are the devil. So any car trip ... View the Post
Things to do in Washington, DC during a Government Shutdown
Washington, DC is a great family vacation destination. There are tons of activities that will entertain you and your children as you explore this great Metropolis. Unfortunately, some government agencies have had to close their doors due to a lapse in Federal funding. The Smithsonian Museum and the National Zoo have been impacted but even though those two agencies are temporarily closed, there’s still plenty to do in the Nation’s Capital. I have compiled a ... View the Post
9 Things to do Before Your Next International Trip
Traveling abroad and long vacations are what I live for. But before I can throw caution to the wind and slip into full vacay-mode, there's a bit of adulting I always have to do. I've decided to share with my International Travel To-Do List with my fellow Wanderers here on the blog. Here are the 9 Things to do Before Your Next International Trip: 1. Make sure your passport and visa are current A passport is the key to entering and exiting any country. So if you're planning on leaving ... View the Post
