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
The Most Kid-Friendly Airports in the US
Did you know that some airports have play areas? I never noticed the designated play areas in airports until I had little travelers of my own. If you’re flying with kids and need a place for your little ones to stretch and use up some of their energy, the following airport playgrounds are the ticket (pun intended). 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
BabyQuip: The Best Travel Hack for Families on the Go
This post was sponsored by BabyQuip, but all content and opinions are my own. Let’s face it...traveling with toddlers/babies is stressful. If you’re anything like me, you pack almost everything in an attempt to preempt anything from kid meltdowns to all-out mutiny. But over packing only makes family travel cumbersome and even more difficult. A couple of months ago I learned about a baby equipment rental company for traveling families called BabyQuip. This company allows folks ... 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
Why UPPAbaby Strollers Are My Jam!
I have been an UPPAmomma since I was pregnant with my first child, a little more than five years ago. As a first-time mom, keeping my baby safe was my number one priority. But as a traveler, being able to navigate through an airport with ease was also very important. I needed something safe, comfortable and versatile. When it was time to purchase a stroller, I did research…a ton of it! I wanted a safe stroller, made from durable materials, that was also cute. The UPPAbaby strollers and ... View the Post
10 Photos That Will Make You Want to See the Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC!
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a three-week celebration in Washington, DC that commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. The trees were presented as a gift to enhance the friendship between America and Japan. The dates for this year's Festival were March 20-April 14th. Each year, more than 1.5 million people enjoy the National Cherry Blossom festivities. One of the most popular locations to see the Cherry ... View the Post
