Time for another Traveling With Kids post over on the fantastic creative parenting blog Classic Play. This time I write about a city trip we did to Berlin a few years ago. We really fell in love with Berlin and had the most amazing 4 days there. We visited lots of monuments and museums, took a bus tour, ate the famous currywurst and spent hours strolling around interesting little neighbourhoods. Pop on over to Classic Play to read more about our trip.
My newest Traveling With Kids column is over on Classic Play! today. This time I decided to get down to the nitty gritty of traveling with kids. Meaning, I interviewed the kids and asked their opinions and experiences in regards to travel. They gave me some well thought out philosophical anecdotes on traveling. And they also gave me a story which revolves around toilets (there was an 8 year old boy involved!). I loved hearing how different our kids memories are of our travels compared to ours. Some little stories they tell I had completely forgotten about. So pop on over and let me know what you think. And if you have some stories about your kid’s views on travel I’d love to hear them!
My newest travel column is over on Classic Play! today. This time I wrote about making traveling as a family as affordable as possible. Believe me, it is possible. I list all my top tips on how to save money on transportation, accommodation and entertainment. I also included my top way of saving spending money in the months leading up to a trip. Pop over and take a look and I’d love to hear if you have any tips of your own.
Today I’m over on Classic Play! with my last Traveling With Kids column of the year. This time I write about our visit to the Mount Fuji/Five Lake District in Japan. It’s a gorgeous region that is full of nature, culture and history. And the views of that gorgeous mountain are unbelievable! It’s really something that we’ll never forget. Pop on over to Classic Play! to read all about it.
I just wrote a new post for my Traveling With Kids series over on the blog Classic Play! This time I give some tips to make flying with kids a bit more pleasurable. Over the years I’ve had my fair chair of in-flight inconveniences/disasters but I’ve compiled a list of essentials to pack that make everything run more smoothly. So if you’re travelling by plane with kids this Christmas make sure to read this first!
My newest Traveling With Kids column is on Classic Play! today. This time I write about our wonderful trip to Quebec City a few years ago. Quebec City offers so much to families with kids of any age. I’m pretty sure it’s the closest you’ll come to European (especially French) culture in North America. And it’s a great way to show off that middle school French to your kids. And, most importantly, don’t forget to try the poutine! Pop on over here to read all about it.
Time again for one of my Traveling With Kids columns on the wonderful blog Classic Play!. This time I write a bit about our house-swapping experiences. We’ve done three so far and they have all been very positive. It’s a great way to “live like a local” and save some serious cash. I talk about the pros and cons of swapping and the fact I’m still on the fence about what I really feel about it. I’ll be honest, it’s weird having strangers in your house and using your things. Take a look and let me know what you think about house-swapping and your experiences.
It’s that time again. If you pop over to the Classic Play! blog you can read all about our time in the Guilin/Yangshuo area in Southern China. It was full of beautiful cycle trips, downriver rafting, making tofu and autograph signing sessions. A seriously beautiful time with my family. Even despite the 45 degree heat. If you’re planning a trip to China with your family this area is a must!
Today over on Classic Play! you can read my newest Traveling With kids column. This time I write about our recent “Sleep in the Hay” experience in Switzerland. We stayed at a beautiful farm in the Swiss mountains above Lugano and the kids were in heaven the entire time. Breathtaking views, wonderful walking trails, lots of animals, farm fresh cheese and goats who shared our sleeping quarters. What more could a kid want? Check out my post here.
Time for another column in my Traveling with Kids series on Classic Play! This time I thought I’d discuss the fact that there is sometimes an unfortunate situation or a bump in the road during traveling with children. Travel disasters happen and we have to embrace them, solve them and move on. Sometimes this is easier said than done but if we remain calm it usually irons itself out so we can enjoy the rest of our travels. Pop on over here to read my post and I’d love it if you took some time to share any unfortunate situation that has happened to you while traveling with kids.
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