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I mean c’mon there is not one reason, look at th I mean c’mon there is not one reason, look at this view from the top of the Kloof Corner hike! The biggest way we’re able to afford traveling so much is by letting the deals dictate where we go. Cape Town has been on our bucket list forever but with flights typically costing $1,200-$1,800 it hasn’t been a priority. But when Scott’s Cheap Flights (now called Going, I don’t like the new name but that’s besides the point) dropped this Cape Town deal for less than half of what it normally costs we jumped on it!

So often I hear “but there are no deals during school breaks”, YES THERE ARE! We went to Cape Town for Thanksgiving and the girls get the entire week off of school so they missed no days. Plus since there seasons are opposite it was late spring and the weather was amazing. Scott’s emails deals directly to your inbox for the airports you choose (we select our home airport and airports we can easily fly direct to and always have cheap flights because sometimes it’s worth flying to a city for a deal (known as a repositioning flight). They offer a free version but you don’t get all the deals so we have the Premium subscription which costs $49 for a year and you can tap the link in my bio and use code TRAVELINGCHILD20 for 20% off. They have an Elite membership level for business class seats. Because someone always asks, yes they give deals for nonstop flights but please remember you can’t fly everywhere nonstop. Beloved if you’re going to Thailand from the US you’re going to have a layover.

Anyway when in Cape Town you must hike, there are so many amazing ones! This Kloof’s Corner hike is perfect for sunset. It’s not stroller or wheelchair accessible as there are stairs but if Jordyn and Kennedy can hike it in 40mins (one way up) I promise you don’t have to be super fit!

P.S. when booking a flight from the US you have 24 hours to cancel & get a refund (on flights booked 7 days in advance). So many ppl told me they hesitated on this deal because they had to see if they could get off work/what dates worked for their travel partners. Always book first, think second & just cancel within 24hrs if you can’t make it work! What’s the best flight deal you’ve booked?
Hello from Cape Town, South Africa! Here’s every Hello from Cape Town, South Africa! Here’s everything you need to know about getting into South Africa (save + share this post):

1. Your passport must be valid for 30 days after your scheduled date of departure.

2. You must have 2 consecutive empty pages in your passport.

3. There is no visa required for US citizens for visits less than 90 days.

4. There are no shots required to travel to South Africa, unless you are traveling from or transiting through yellow-fever deemed countries, then a yellow fever shot is required. You can find a list of these countries online.

5. South Africa has opposite seasons than the US so our winter is their summer. December to February are peak travel due to the weather but if you visit in November like we did you’ll get good weather and avoid the massive crowds of peak season.

Have you visited South Africa? If so, which part? If not, is it on your list?
Because why do y’all do this to us trip planners Because why do y’all do this to us trip planners? Are you the one in your group that plans the trip or do you just show up? If you’re the planner tag your friends 😅. If you just show up do you look at the itinerary or ask all the questions even though the info was given to you 👀?

Original reel idea credit goes to @kryssedeal, sis really nailed exactly how I feel!!
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Just head over to the giveaway post on @vrbo, make sure you’re following them and tag 3 people you’d want to join you on your trip! 

So what is your book-it list vacation this year?

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Things to do in Istanbul (save and share this post Things to do in Istanbul (save and share this post):

1. Visit the various houses of worship like Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque. Suleymaniye Camii, Ortakoy Mosque, Chora Church and the Camlica Mosque

2. Tour palaces like Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace

3. Climb the Galata Tower for amazing views of Istanbul. You can even enjoy a meal here at the restaurant on the top floor.

4. Take a cruise of the Bosphorus to see both the European and Asia side of Istanbul.

5. Visit the cities Bazaars, the Grand Bazaar where you can shop your heart out and the Spice Bazaar where you can eat your heart out. Don’t leave without trying a Turkish delight!

6. If you want to go shopping Istiklal is the place to do so. They have a wide range of stores including international chains like Zara.

7. See a Dervish show at Hodjapasha.

8. Walk across the Galata Bridge to see fisherman at work and then walk under it to taste their fresh catches.

9. Take a day trip to the Princes’ Islands.

10. Experience a Turkish Hammam.

11. Explore the neighborhood of Balet, enjoying the colorful building and have some traditional Turkish tea or my favorite Apple Tea.

12. Turkey has some amazing food so go on a food tour or take a cooking class. If you don’t do either just make sure not to leave without having a traditional Turkish breakfast!

I recommend at least 5 days in Istanbul but you can easily spend a week or more exploring the city.

Have you been to Istanbul? If not is it on your list? For those that have been what was your favorite thing to do?

#istanbul #bucketlistadventures
Our Egypt Itinerary (save + share this post): 3 n Our Egypt Itinerary (save + share this post):

3 nights Siwa: Shali Fortress, 4x4 safari in the Great Sand Sea, sunset on Fatnas Island, emple of Amun and Temple of the Oracle, take a look or a dip into Cleopatra Spring, Mountain of the Dead, House of Siwa Museum, float in the salt lakes.

5 nights Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx,  Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Khal Al Khalil, Old and Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque and the Fortress of Babylon, see an Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show at Wekalet El Ghouri. For a break from the historical things with kids spend a day at Dreamland Park, Kidzania, or Ski Egypt. Stay at Marriott Mena House.

3 nights Luxor: Hot air balloon ride, Luxor Museum, Mummification museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor, Colossi Statue of Memnon and Hatshpsut

3 nights Aswan: High Dam, Temple of Philae, Nubian Villages, Sail on the Nile by Felucca, Nubian Museum, Abu Simbel

On the way to Aswan from Luxor you can also stop to see the Temple of Horus and Kim Ombo Temple. If you have extra time visit Alexandria, Bahariya Oasis, and White Desert National Park to see the White Desert.

Have you been to Egypt? Is it on your list? There is so much to see outside of Cairo! 

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OUR MOROCCO ITINERARY (save + share this post):

🇲🇦2 nights Chefchaouen- painting class, hiking, enjoying the Blue City and more.

🇲🇦3 nights Fes- Royal palaces, Moroccan dance class, visit the tannery and more

🇲🇦6 nights Marrakech- Majorelle Gardens, explore the Medina, explore the various mosques, stay in a riad, take a Moroccan cooking class and more.

🇲🇦3 nights Sahara Desert- ATV tour, sand boarding, Bedouin experience and more.

For all the details of each trip tap the link in my bio for the itineraries of each city. Have you been to Morocco? Is it on your list?

P.S. the girls were 3 and 5 on this trip

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3 Days in Rome

July 27, 2017      Destinations, Europe, Italy

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Rome was the last stop on our Tour of Italy after visiting Venice and Florence. We spent 3 days in Rome and loved it. Rome is a great home base for day trips to the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Pompeii. We took full advantage of this and got out of the city during our visit.

How to Get to Rome from Florence

We traveled from Florence by train and would spend 3 days in Rome. The train ride was a quick hour and a half. Once we arrived we were able to walk from the train station to our accommodations.

Where to Stay in Rome

With a large group like our Airbnb was the most cost effective option. We found the one below that housed all 15 of us. New to Airbnb? Save $40 on your first stay by signing up here. Nervous about staying in an Airbnb? Here are 8 Tips to Guarantee a Great Airbnb Experience.

bedroom with window

What to Do With 3 Days in Rome

Day One in Rome: Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon

After settling into our Airbnb and having lunch we headed to the Pantheon. After admiring it we continued to walk around the area coming across the Spanish Steps, shopping and various lesser-known points of interests. Rome is very walkable which means you’ll be walking a lot so be sure to bring comfortable shoes. After getting lost in the streets of Rome we headed to the Trevi Fountain. Little did we know it was currently under construction so there wasn’t much to see and no possibility of throwing coins into the infamous fountain. Of course, this just means we’ll have to come back! You can learn about the Pantheon’s fascinating history and how it converted from a pagan temple to a Christian church during this 35 minute audio guided tour.

fountain under construction

Day Two in Rome: Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

On our second day we took an all day, 14hr tour of the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. It’s a 3 hour drive from Rome to the first stop, the Amalfi Coast. Along the way there we stopped for breakfast and viewpoints to take pictures, making the time go by faster. The long car drive also allowed us time to take some naps since we had to wake up at the crack of dawn. We spent about an hour walking around Amalfi admiring the coastline, homes tucked within the mountains and the architecture.

photo of amalfi coast

After spending some time in Amalfi we continued our drive to the town of Positano which was 45 minutes away. Here we had free time to walk the shops, get lunch on our own and hang out at the beach. If you skip sitting down for lunch and grab a quick bite to eat you might have enough time to take a scenic boat tour and you can find operators along the beach.

After leaving Positano it took us one hour to drive to Pompeii. Here we spent two hours with a guided tour learning all out this infamous city buried by ash from an eruption of a nearby volcano. Seeing the ruins from something that occurred in 79 AD was a very unique experience and well worth the long journey. You can explore Pompeii and Amalfi Coast during this skip the line tour, you travel by comfortable, air-conditioned bus in a small group of less than 18 people or you can choose a private option.

man frozen in place by ashed from pompeii

Day Three in Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, The Vatican, and the Colosseum

On our last day in Rome, we took two half day tours. Our morning tour was to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. I highly recommend this tour of the Vatican as without a tour you could be in line for hours. Besides being able to skip the line St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and The Vatican are huge. There is no way we would have seamlessly gotten through everything without a tour guide and we definitely wouldn’t have gained all the knowledge we did. Our guide knew so much about the artwork and just little things we would have no other way of knowing.

If you are doing this tour with a child I recommend ditching the stroller and using a carrier. It was so crowded when we went even though we did an early tour and I couldn’t imagine walking through with a stroller, trying to push through everyone. Also, there were many instances where there are stairs so you will have to carry the stroller up and down them.

After getting lunch and resting a bit from our morning tour we headed to our afternoon Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour. Our tour started with a tour of the Roman Forum which is next to the Colosseum. After spending an hour exploring the Roman Forum we walked over the to Colosseum.

The tour of the Colosseum includes a behind the scenes tour that a regular ticket will not get you. We were able to go below ground to explore the Colosseum’s tunnels, chambers and pits. The tour also allows access to walk on the floor itself which is restricted to private tours.

3 Days in Rome mom and daughter standing in front of the colosseum

How to Get Around With 3 Days in Rome

Rome has great public transportation and is very walkable. There was no need for us to rent a car or get into a taxi during our visit. The only time we didn’t ride the train, bus or walked was when we did our day trip to the Amalfi Coast. Our 3 days in Rome was the perfect amount to explore the hot spots of the city.

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  1. Luva says

    September 11, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Could you please tell me what tour company was used for the Amalfi Coast/Positano and Pompeii day trip? Wasn’t sure that we could cram a visit to South Italy in our 4 day Rome itinerary, but reading your experience makes it sound a lot more feasible!

    • Monet says

      September 12, 2017 at 9:33 am

      Hi Luva,
      I am so sorry- thought I had the tour hyperlinked but I realize I didn’t. Here is the link https://www.partner.viator.com/en/23742/tours/Rome/Pompeii-and-Amalfi-Coast-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Rome/d511-2635POM. We booked a semi-private one since there were 6 of us but they have cheaper non-private ones.
      Monet

  2. Thanh says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    Adore your family philosophy and travels! I’m traveling with a 3 year old and 18 month old this September to Italy (Florence, Tuscany) and debating taking two car seats vs renting. What did you do for the flight over to Italy and when you rented cars? Thanks and love your site!

    • Monet says

      February 1, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Hi Thanh,
      Thank you for your kind words! Jordyn slept in the bassinet on our overnight flight to Italy and then sat in my lap on the way home. We didn’t rent a car at all for this trip, we took public transportation throughout the city and then our tour in Florence was on a coach bus.
      Monet

  3. Karisse says

    February 7, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Love this series on Italy. What time of year did you all travel there? It looks warm by your dress but do you recall the temperatures?

    • Monet says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Hi Karisse,
      I am so sorry I am just seeing your comment. We went in August and it was HOT!

  4. Nikita says

    February 13, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    You are doing such a great job . Thank you for this !!!

  5. Tiffany Clinton says

    April 17, 2018 at 1:25 am

    We are planning a trip to Italy this summer. I see that you traveled by train, but did you have to use a taxi to get to the specific attractions? What did you do about a car seat? We have a 14 month old and will be starting in Milan and ending in Rome. We thought we were going to rent a car, but I’d love to know how you did the inner-city traveling.

    • Monet says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Tiffany! I am so sorry I am just seeing your comment. We did not use a taxi to get anywhere. We used public transportation or walked as our Airbnb’s were in the heart of the city. We traveled by train from one city to the next.

  6. Sarah says

    May 20, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    Hey! What did you use for your daughter to get around during the tours of the Vatican and Colosseum? A carrier? Thanks!!!

    • Monet says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      Hi Sarah! Yup, I used a carrier, a stroller is really inconvenient in those spaces, they were very crowded and some had narrow paths or stairs.

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