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7 Ways to Prepare for a Future International Trip

June 30, 2020 Kristen Comments 0 Comment

It’s pretty obvious there isn’t much international travel going on right now with the Covid-19 pandemic. However, being stuck at home might have you day-dreaming about your next big adventure. There are things you can do now to prepare for a future international trip. You might not know when your next trip will happen, as each week of the pandemic seems unpredictable right now, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start planning that trip! Quarantine and Covid-19 might have you…

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How To Score Great Deals On Flights

February 13, 2020 Kristen Comments 0 Comment

We do not receive any commission or payment from the companies or products that we mention in this post. We do receive a small referral bonus for the first 5 friends that apply for Venture One through our link, just as any of their customers would. Flying is one of the largest expenses when traveling. Especially if you are traveling as a family and have quite a few people to buy tickets for. (See our post here about flying with…

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How To Survive a Road Trip

January 26, 2020 Zak Comments 0 Comment

Traveling by car can be both the best and worst travel method. Though traveling by plane or train may be a more time efficient option, it’s not always the most cost efficient – especially for multiple people. As a mid-west family, traveling by car is pretty much our life. Whether it be to the nearest grocery store or to work, commuting for many people is the only option. Here are some tips and tricks we’ve learned over our lifetimes on…

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Car Rental Tips and Considerations

January 24, 2020 Zak Comments 0 Comment

We do not receive any commission or reimbursement from the companies or products that we mention in this post. Plenty of destinations have great public transportation systems. In many situations, we’ve used them and they generally work great – especially the ones with tourists in mind. However, for most places within the United States, public transportation is spotty at best. This is probably why most people rent a car when they travel. Car rental places can be tricky. What one…

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Traveling with Anxiety – Tips and Tricks

January 23, 2020 Zak Comments 8 comments

Traveling with an anxiety disorder is tough. Cars can be cramped, airports are packed and busy, flights can be canceled or delayed. Let’s face it, all kinds of things feel like they could go wrong. Our family is no stranger to anxiety – especially when traveling with our child. However, we’ve learned some things that can reduce travel anxiety, and we’d like to share them with you. If you have meds, don’t forget them! Sometimes just knowing you have your…

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Travel Tech Essentials

January 18, 2020 Zak Comments 0 Comment

In this day and age, having tech with you while traveling is a no brainer – even if it’s just your smartphone. However, for most people, they take their phone, laptop, tablet, smart watch, and many other devices. Needless to say, these can be a hassle to carry, not to mention the headaches you’ll get having to separate these devices while going through TSA. But let’s be honest, do you really need all that stuff? Or are you just trying…

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Flying With A Baby – Family Travel Tips and Tricks

January 12, 2020 Kristen Comments 10 comments

We flew with our daughter for the first time when she was 8 months old to San Francisco. I had the opportunity to attend a conference there. At the time, I hadn’t flown a lot… and as a new parent, I had a lot of questions about flying with a baby. Could I take breast milk through airport security? Would we take her car seat on the plane with us or should we check it? What about a stroller? What…

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Benefits of Baby Wearing When Traveling

January 11, 2020 Kristen Comments 1 comment

My number one recommendation when traveling with babies and toddlers is BABY WEARING! I cannot stress enough how much smoother traveling with a baby will be if you wear your baby. When our daughter was a baby we wore her quite a bit both at home and out and about. Here are some of the benefits of baby wearing when traveling: It frees up both of your hands. You’ll need all the hands you can get just carrying your own…

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