We took a whirlwind side trip to Oman from Dubai with our baby. I wish we had stayed longer, but it was still worth it, one of my favorite trips to date. Getting to Oman with a baby Flying to Oman from Dubai We took a quick morning flight from DWC (Dubai’s other airport, closer…
We brought our baby with us for the first time on a ski trip when he was 13 months old. We traditionally followed the ski and snowboard by day and hang out in the cabin by night schedule. It was fun and a great time to catch up with everyone. This trip was different though,…
Why in the world do we take our baby away from his comfy home environment? Disrupt his routine? Wrangle squirmy on a 15-hour flight? Carry a sweaty love for hours trekking? It’s not always easy, sometimes it’s really difficult, but we think it’s important. If you want to travel with your baby, here are some…
NOTE: This post is written for USA citizens applying for their baby’s passport while in the USA. Both USA citizens and non-USA citizens residing outside the US may have different requirements and experiences. If you have plans to travel abroad, your baby will need a passport. Typically it takes 4-6 weeks to get it back…
Traveling with babies doesn’t have to be as tough as some people imagine. From the car to the plane to the bus and everything in between, here is some of the baby travel gear we use for getting around. We prefer to travel light, as we find it makes our travel experience a bit easier…
Sleep while traveling is extra important so you have enough energy to get out and about for adventures. See below for some sleep-related baby travel gear we use to encourage some extra zs (or at least the same as we get at home) while on a trip. Because well-rested babies = happy babies = happy…
We came for the beer and cheese, and beer and cheese we had. Milwaukee surprised us, and it may surprise you as a family-friendly destination that will appeal to many parents. We really enjoyed our time here checking out the various breweries, and snacking on all different yummy foods (mostly with cheese). Actually I don’t…
We use a variety of travel (and non-travel) websites to research, book and plan a family trip. Check out the list below to make sure you’re up to date and using these helpful sites. Not all are travel-specific, but they are all useful for travel planning. 1. Google Flights Google’s flight search feature is simple and…
We didn’t know much about St. Louis aside from the arch, but there was so much more to the city than we expected. St. Louis is a fun family-friendly destination for all ages. Read below for family-friendly things to do in St. Louis to add to your itinerary. NOTE: This was a pre-baby trip, but…
We decided to travel to Albuquerque because of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta which happens annually in October. It wasn’t really on our radar otherwise, but we were pleasantly surprised with the city’s unique charm and beauty. Read below for family-friendly things to do in Albuquerque to add to your itinerary. NOTE: This was a…