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Tips for Traveling with a Baby
Tips for Traveling with a Baby
Hello Friends!
Recently we came back from California and took Roark on his first plane ride. Traveling with a baby is a whole different ballgame than traveling as a couple and there were a few things we did during this trip that really worked for us, so I thought I would share our top tips for traveling with a baby.
1. Check your bags and keep carry ons to a minimal
There are so many things you…
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My Husband doesn't quite get that Ii don't like to go to bars alone- I doubt that any guy thinks twice about the possibility of being assaulted. Am I paranoid? No. Overly conscious about it? Maybe. But this article from today's NY Times is a good reminder to be careful when traveling as a woman - especially alone. Read the State Dept alerts about the country you're going to and use common sense. Safe travels!
How I pack
Everyone has their own theory on packing and it will vary depending on the destination, reason and length of your trip. BUT my usual pattern is to make a list of things I don't want to forget (obviously I'm a list maker) or throw them in your suitcase (carryon size!). I always leave my travel size toiletries in a quart size bag -ready to throw in when it's time to go. Plan your wardrobe using wardrobe combos that will mix and match well ( use Pinterest for ideas on what to pack to do this). Try rolling clothes to make them fit and minimize wrinkles. Put shoes in bags to keep clothes clean and pack them at the bottom of your bag. That's it! Next post- what goes in my small carryon. Bet you can't wait.
Buying a backpack, for backpacking...
A surprisingly stressful decision. Too small: it won’t fit all your stuff Too big: you over pack and its a pain to lug around.
The Process: 1) figure out the type of backpack you want. Are you camping? Trying to pack a tent? Or just a sleeping bag? How many days are you going for? In what kind of weather? While you don’t want to buy a backpack for a single trip only, thinking in these terms might help. 2) research. I gathered information from ANYONE I could. Everyone has their own opinions and styles and ideas on what works best. I did online research then asked employees in stores. I went to The North Face store and they were so knowledgeable ALSO they had weight to put in the packs so I could really test how it felt. 2) the size. This was the hardest part for me. I wanted my pack for backing around Europe. So this means hotels and the occasional friend’s house and the rare hotel. So I didn’t need to pack any camping gear. Then I can very easily over pack. So I wanted something a bit on the smaller side that would prevent me from going overboard. 3) style. I am a girl so I bought a backpack designed for women. Easy enough. It’s narrower (for women’s shoulders) and provides a general better all around fit for women.
I ended up purchasing The North Face Alteo 35 for women. The size is measured in liters. So mine is a 35. I originally researched that a 40 to 50 would be a better size. But I would prefer to pay for a load of laundry then have a backing breaking heavy pack.
I have just started the trip and so far so good. I seem to have enough clothes. But I have only been traveling for 4 days and staying at a friend’s house. I will report at the end of the trip with more info re the backpack.
I am adding this a couple of weeks after using the backpack, the verdict: amazingly comfortable. The perfect size but two problems. Problem 1: I can only open the pack from the top. Highly irritating when staying at places for a night or two that I have to unpack half the bag to get at my stuff. I would suggest buying a bag that has at least a bottom opening if not a side opening as well. Problem 2: this is both a negative and a positive. It has a trampoline back. Which means its extremely supportive and allows air to flow so the pack is not pressed to you back. However this means that it backpack is a bit of a funny shape making it challenging to pack and because of the shape it creates, you cannot easily stand the bag up.
What you should know about hurricanes before taking a cruise.
Does the ship have enough to do if going outside isn’t an option?
When choosing a ship for hurricane season, this factor is especially important for families traveling with kids. If the cruise line you’ve selected is light on activities and features, an indoors restriction due to a storm can leave you with few options. Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships have everything from casinos to ice skating arenas, and Disney offers all-day kid’s activities with the Disney characters. No one wants to spend their cruise watching TV, so choose wisely in the event the pool is temporarily unavailable.
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Cruises and Hurricanes
