Tag: traveling with kids
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A Winter Day Strolling the Streets of Paris {France}
We first visited France last year, and ever since, we’ve talked about returning. So when we decided to come back just as the Christmas markets were beginning to open, the trip felt even more special—something we had been quietly looking forward to for months. Our journey began in Paris, a city that seems to inspire…
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Fortress Views, Mozart & Holiday Charm- A Day in Salzburg{Austria}
Two years ago, we had a trip planned to Austria and Germany when everything was suddenly canceled just before we were set to leave due to renewed Covid lockdowns. It was one of those disappointments that lingered—not just because of the travel itself, but because of how long we had been looking forward to it.…
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One Day in Atlanta Before Our International Flight {Georgia}
Before our family’s first international trip in years, we spent a day exploring Atlanta. From whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium to the powerful stories of the Civil Rights Movement, this one-day itinerary turned a travel day into an adventure of its own.
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Passport for a Minor: Delays, Drama & Travel Plans
What should have been a simple passport renewal turned into months of delays, unexpected setbacks, and canceled travel plans. Here’s our family’s story, what we learned, and practical tips to help make your child’s passport application go more smoothly.
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Child Passport Requirements: A Parent’s Checklist
We’re gearing up for our international trips this fall. Between flipping through travel books and finalizing itineraries, we’re also making sure all of our travel documents are in order. And if I’m being honest, the biggest hurdle in our planning has been renewing our daughter’s passport. If you thought getting an adult passport was complicated,…
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Buffalo National River: Finding Family, Adventure & Legacy {Arkansas}
Explore Buffalo National River in Arkansas through a peaceful family adventure. Discover canoeing, hiking, dark skies, towering bluffs, and why America’s first national river is worth visiting.
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Experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile {Alabama}
We spent a weekend experiencing Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where colorful parades, elaborate Yardi Gras decorations, flying beads, King Cake, and plenty of surprises showed us why this celebration is such a big part of the city.
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Moments & Misadventures :: Sitting In A Hole In The Rock
One of Utah’s lesser known parks is Capitol Reef National Park. This park boasts of all the beautiful red rock of the southern part of the state but without the crowds of visitors that you often find at the other national parks. We spent the weekend at the park, hiking the different trails among the…
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Crowley’s Ridge State Park {Arkansas}
After spending one day at Silver Dollar City, the next day we were on the road again back to home. On the way back, we decided to take a different way home so we could go through Arkansas. I have never been to Arkansas before, and truthfully I have actually given very little thought to…
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Travel Tips for Parents: Flying with Babies & Toddlers
A few years ago, I was flying out of Kansas City. In front of me in the security line was a mother traveling alone with a baby in a stroller and two young children by her side. She was carrying a suitcase, two large overstuffed shoulder bags, and several loose items in her arms. Each…