Vacationing might be an effective way to get away from your house, job, school, and everyday responsibilities for a while, but you always intend to come back. When you’re away from your home, many things could go wrong if you haven’t adequately prepared. Home repair problems, natural disasters, vandalism, and even burglaries can occur, putting a damper on your mood and finances. As no one wants to … [Read more...]
Safe travel: 3 medical conditions that could prevent you from flying
June 29, 2021 By
The idea of getting on a plane again and heading off somewhere exciting is something many of us cannot wait to do. For most people, this is easy – we simply book a ticket, arrive at the airport, check-in, and fly. Yet for some people, it is not quite so easy. Some medical conditions could prevent you from flying, and rather than booking a vacation and finding out flying is not possible, it is best … [Read more...]
Tips for keeping kids healthy on family trips
September 24, 2020 By
A great family road trip can teach valuable lessons and help your child expand their world view. It can also, though, put them at risk of getting sick. Motion sickness, changes in climate, and lots of germ-ridden tourist stops can spell trouble for children with susceptible immune systems. Tips for keeping kids healthy: To keep everyone right on track and healthy, follow these health tips. … [Read more...]
Travel tip: Fighting germs on vacation
August 10, 2020 By
I don't like to think too much about it, but there are a lot of icky germs out there, friends. Sure, there are a lot of benign ones, too, and I don't obsess over it, but none of us want to get sick when traveling. This is why I up my germ-fighting game substantially when we're on the go. Fighting germs on vacation: At home, I have my tried-and-true Mrs. Meyers house cleaning supplies and … [Read more...]
Safe travel tip: How to use the Allianz TravelSmart app
July 13, 2018 By
If you’ve traveled a fair amount, you know that sometimes, things go sideways. Usually, these things are small things: maybe you need to pick up a prescription from a pharmacy and need directions, or maybe your flight got delayed, leaving you rescheduling your airport transfer. These problems are always pesky--who to call? Where to go? Sometimes, of course, the problems are bigger and more … [Read more...]
Teen travel checklist: Preparing your teen to travel abroad
March 27, 2017 By
Last week, our teen departed for three weeks in Italy, without his parents. He traveled with a small group of student ambassadors for a cultural exchange and school program, and while chaperones will be available, they won't be with him 24/7. Because our teen is still under age 18, there are some things he needed us to prepare for him before his trip. Teen travel checklist: Preparing your … [Read more...]
Tips to keep your family safe while traveling
December 1, 2016 By
Traveling the world is a great way to introduce your family to different cultures while having a fun time abroad. While in our experience, travel tends to be safer than your average day in your own hometown, every trip raises the possibility of risk. Before you leave home, study the following three tips to keep your family safe as you travel the world. Make a Copy of Your Passport Losing your … [Read more...]
Hitting the road with a pint-sized co-pilot: Safety tips for single parents
February 8, 2016 By
Just because you are a single parent with small kids doesn’t mean you can’t – or shouldn’t – get out there and see the world! It does, however, mean that there are some safety considerations particular to your situation that you should think about before hitting the road. Join a car club If you aren’t already a member of an auto club such a AAA, now is a great time to sign up. Should … [Read more...]
Facing serious concerns when traveling with kids: how to get past the ‘fear factor’
April 1, 2015 By
Any parent traveling with kids off the beaten path has fielded questions from nay-sayers: “Are you sure it’s safe to travel to Mexico?” “You’re taking your kids how far along what trail?” “How long will you be gone?” “Solo, you say?" As a parent who makes her living encouraging people to travel with their kids, I bristle at these fear-based inquiries. They are not … [Read more...]
BubbleBum travel booster seat product review
August 8, 2012 By
It's not too often that I am presented with something completely new in the travel with kids product line. When I received the new BubbleBum booster seat for review, however, I was surprised: how could a small, lightweight, bright purple cinch bag contain a child's car booster seat? And yet it does. The BubbleBum is the first (to me, anyway) completely portable, travel booster seat for … [Read more...]
