Travel

4 Tips for Safe Flying During a Pandemic

October 13, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

As a family that loves to travel, the coronavirus outbreak caused a lot of changes to our plans. In fact, we had to cancel both a couple’s trip to the United States and a family trip to Edmonton because of the outbreak.

But as flights gradually reopened, we started once again to make some tentative travel plans. And the first was a trip to visit our extended family in Ontario in mid-August.

With some of our favourite travel gear from https://expertvagabond.com/best-travel-gifts/ and our masks in hand, heading to the airport was not the fun and lighthearted experience it usually is. But, we safely made it to our destination, and had a great time visiting with our loved ones!

Our experience helped me to feel more confident about planning future trips as well. With a little care, families can still enjoy a safe flight to their destination. These are my 4 tips for flying safely during a pandemic: [Read more…]

How to Assemble a Creative Photo Travel Diary

August 11, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Some people aren’t great with words. Some people are OK with words but have no desire to keep a wordy travel diary. Others just love photography.

If you fall into one of these groups, and if you like to travel, a photo travel diary may be the perfect way for you to preserve all the memories of your favourite adventures.

There’s also a major benefit to keeping a photo travel diary that those who prefer to write cannot compete with: mixed chronology. [Read more…]

Best Places to Travel with College-Aged Kids

June 10, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Planning family travel is always challenging. And in some ways, it can become even harder when kids start college. Picking a destination that satisfies multiple ages and interests is tough!

But there are places that can provide plenty of interesting activities for older children, cultural opportunities for adults and fun for younger kids! Use this list of top destinations as a starting point and see which one might best suit your family.

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Must-Read Tips for Easier Travel with Kids

February 25, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

These days, having young kids is no barrier to jetting off on wonderful adventures and discovering amazing new places. Vacationing with young children can be enormously rewarding, and traveling from an early age can be eye-opening and educational for your little ones.

New experiences, exotic foods and unusual sights are even more exciting when seen as a child, and your little one’s perspective might even add a new dimension for you as a parent, too!

However, travel with kids does include some unique challenges, and there are more things to keep in mind and to plan for. You need to ensure that family vacations include a range of activities so everyone can have a good time, and it’s worth thinking about things like travel, accommodation, activities, and downtime in advance.

To help with planning the best family vacation possible, and to make travel with young kids a breeze, these hints and tips can keep the whole trip running smoothly. Read on to learn more about easier travel with kids [Read more…]

5 Tips for Successful Road Trips with Kids

January 10, 2020 by Kathryn 3 Comments

We’ve all heard it before. “Are we there yet?” they cry out from the backseat. Even though it’s only a 30-minute drive, the kids are bored after just a few minutes!

Road trips can be a great way to save money on a vacation and see more places on your trip, but driving long distances with kids brings its own challenges.

Luckily, a few tips, a careful plan and some road trip essentials can help make that trip easier on the whole family! Check out these five tips for ensuring a fun family road trip with kids.

1. Have Plenty of Space

Even if your road trip is starting from home, it can be worth the extra expense to rent a different vehicle. A car with plenty of space and the latest features can make a big difference in comfort! [Read more…]