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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!!
#sponsored Last year we were able to cross some am #sponsored Last year we were able to cross some amazing places off our bucket list. We want you to do the same so we’ve teamed up with @vrbo to give you the opportunity to win $3,500 and turn your bucket list trip into a book-it-list one! 

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?

*T&Cs apply – link in bio

 #VrboTogether #BookItList
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! 

#bucketlisttravel #cairoegypt #luxoregypt #aswan
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

#moroccotrip #thisisafrica #travellingwithkids

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4 Tips For Traveling While Pregnant

May 22, 2018      Lifestyle

Thank you to Patient.info for sponsoring this post. All experiences are my own and true!

4 tips for traveling while pregnant pregnant woman on the beach

Just as I refused to let having kids stop me from traveling, I refused to let pregnancy stop me from exploring the world.  Traveling during a healthy pregnancy is typically fine. However, there are several differences to consider when comparing traveling while pregnant to traveling with kids.  I wanted to share my personal experience plus some expert advice from Patient to provide you with tips on traveling while pregnant.

My Travel Experience Through Each Trimester

First Trimester Travels

I traveled a lot during both pregnancies and learned quite a bit during my first pregnancy with Jordyn. Those lessons allowed me to travel more comfortably during my second pregnancy with Kennedy. The first trip I took while pregnant was unplanned as I found out I was expecting the day before I left. I was 5 weeks and headed to Spain and Morocco on a two-week journey.  Unfortunately the morning sickness, a.k.a. all day sickness, was a big hindrance in my ability to fully enjoy the trip. Between not being able to try all the new foods I wanted, being tired throughout the day, and not being able to ride a camel in the desert, I still want to make it back to Morocco for a better experience.

women standing in front of a beautiful door at a mosque

My second first-trimester trip was at 12 weeks when I visited Puerto Rico for a long weekend. While I knew I was pregnant prior to leaving, my flight was booked before I knew and I had to adjust the itinerary I planned with my girlfriends. It was a birthday trip so as you can imagine I missed out on a few things; sipping cocktails on the beach with my girls (but virgin Pina Coladas are just as good) and dancing all night at the club. I was also unable to go cliff jumping or participate in other adventurous activities. My morning sickness hadn’t quite subsided and I had some food aversions that made me one picky eater. However, I was still able to enjoy our hike through El Yunque Park, The Bacardi Rum Factory Tour (sans the tasting), laying on the beach and quality time with friends.

group of friends posing for a photo in Puerto Rico

Second Trimester Travels 

I traveled next at 25 weeks and it was a dream. I traveled from New York to Florida to attend a wedding. The plane ride was comfortable but I’d recommend an aisle seat, as bathroom breaks are frequent. I had no issues with smells, my morning sickness was finally gone, my energy was back and I danced the entire night away! I completely felt like myself and even ended up tacking on a 5hr road trip from Miami to Gainesville! This is in line with Patient.info’s recommendation that travel during the second trimester is usually easier.

Pregnant couple at a wedding

Third Trimester Travels 

The last time I traveled before giving birth was at 33 weeks, on a work trip from New York to Texas. The plane ride was more uncomfortable as I was a lot bigger. I was tired and it was very uncomfortable trying to sleep on the plane, even more than I already find it. It was a fairly short flight in comparison to others I have been on and I couldn’t imagine being on a long haul flight that far along in my pregnancy. I would avoid long flights and drives during the third trimester if possible. If you can’t avoid them but can afford to upgrade your seat I would highly recommend doing so.

Traveling with a Toddler While Pregnant

During my second pregnancy, I continued to travel with my toddler in tow. My girls are 21 months apart so Jordyn was 1 while I traveled pregnant. The biggest trip I took during this pregnancy was a two-week vacation to Italy and Greece, leaving from New York. I was 16 weeks pregnant and it was great! We started with an 8-day land tour of Italy, starting in Venice, and worked our way down to Florence, Pisa, and Rome. As you can imagine there was a ton of walking involved but as I was in my 2nd trimester I had a lot of energy and was feeling great. I mainly used a carrier with Jordyn as Venice is not a stroller friendly destination and I was able to do so safely while pregnant.

pregnant woman carrying her toddler on her back in a carrier in venice, italy

The second leg of our trip was a 7 night Greek Isles cruise that left from Rome. It was extremely relaxing and the kids club on the ship allowed me to have a break and rejuvenate when I needed to. The sea days in between the island visits were also a great way to recuperate after a long day of exploring. Unlimited food 24hrs a day was this pregnant mama’s dream come true, I loved cruising while pregnant!

pregnant woman holding toddler in her arms in santorini, greece

Foodies Beware While Pregnant

One of the best things about traveling is trying new foods, especially those unique to your destination. However, due to food aversions and/or crazy cravings, you might miss out on some appetizing experiences. The only thing worse is if your cravings are on the list of foods you can’t eat. Keep you and your baby safe by following these guidelines on what not to drink or eat when pregnant.

Restrictions on When You Can Travel While Pregnant 

Ready to book that trip during your pregnancy? Be sure you will be able to do so via your preferred method of transportation. Most airlines don’t allow women to fly past 36 weeks. Some may even require a doctors note if they can’t tell how close you are to your due date.

Planning a cruise while pregnant? You must be returning from your cruise prior to hitting 24 weeks or you won’t be allowed board the ship.  If you’re caught during check-in you risk losing the money you paid as it will be after the refund period.

While no one can stop you from taking a road trip anytime during your pregnancy, long car rides can be unbearable the last months of pregnancy. Avoid those or plan to pull over frequently for bathroom breaks and to stretch your legs. Here you can find more tips on traveling safely while pregnant from the experts at Patient.

Planning a trip during your pregnancy? Read this post from Patient.info on what to pack for your travels while expecting.


What has been your experience traveling while pregnant? What tips do you have? Drop them in the comments!

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