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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

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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! 

#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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3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Destination To Travel to With Young Kids

May 30, 2017      Tips on Traveling with Kids

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For those of you who have been reading my blog or following me on Instagram for a while you know that when it comes to traveling with my children my motto is: if kids live there, kids can visit. For me, unless I wouldn’t go there myself it’s free game to go with my children. With that said I know everyone’s comfort level is different and for parents just starting to travel with their children here are some things to consider when choosing a destination to travel to.

Does the city have great public transportation? Cities with great public transportation make it so much easier to travel with kids. You can forgo traveling with your car seat, avoid constantly taking the kids in and out of the car and wondering what to do with your car seat when relying on taxis. Public transportation is also typically the cheapest way to explore a city and most kids under 5 ride free and significant discounts are given to older kids. Most European cities have great public transportation and many offer unlimited transit passes in 24hr increments. We’ve used public transportation on our trips to Rome, Chicago, Singapore and more.

You may be interested in reading: 4 Reasons to Buy a Eurail Pass

 

Are you okay with having your child in a car without a car seat? If you’re visiting a place with poor or non-existent public transportation and not renting a car there is really no way your child can use a car seat. If you’re traveling by taxi out of the country a lot of them don’t have seat belts in the back seat so you wouldn’t be able to install the car seat. If they do, unless you have an infant car seat with the Car Seat Caddy it will be extremely difficult to walk around a city, museum, etc., with a heavy toddler or convertible car seat. In a lot of other countries there are no car seat laws and using car seats are not the norm. To avoid this, sometimes we have been lucky enough to find tour companies that provide infant and toddler car seats but many times that option is not available.

What will you have to pack? Some countries don’t sell the same things you can buy in US stores. If your child is on a special diet be sure to check if you can find what you need at your destination or be prepared to bring your own. For instance, in some countries pasteurized milk is not the norm and you will have to find an alternative such as Parmalat. The same goes for diapers and wipes. While every country sells diapers and wipes if you are particular in the brand your child wears, you may need to pack enough for your entire stay or have them shipped to your accommodations in advance.

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​Some of my favorite places to travel with the kids have been Thailand, Colombia, and Denmark and here are my reasons:

Thailand: While the public transportation in Thailand is no where near the greatest the girls loved the time we spent at the Elephant Rescue Park. They also enjoyed our boat ride on the floating market, had a blast at the beach and enjoyed the food and Buddhas at the Temples.

Colombia:The kids loved the colorful streets of Cartagena, Jordyn enjoyed rolling around in the mud at the Volcan de Totumo, and of course the beautiful beach at Isla Baru.

Denmark: The girls loved exploring the castles,  going on the rides at Tivoli Gardens, and exploring the city by bicycles. Copenhagen has one of the best public transportation systems in the world and it was so easy to get around with the kids. Strollers are allowed on all buses and trains and you do not have to remove your child and fold it up.

What factors do you consider when choosing a destination to travel with your kids?

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  1. Ell says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I love this! Very useful tips for those with children who are traveling ! Keep up the good work(:

  2. Emily G Davis says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    Love your site! Great article 🙂

  3. Tessa Torrente says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    GREAT article. I will have to keep these in mind when I have children!!
    xo
    Tessa
    http://travelwheretonext.com

  4. seekandread says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Nice article, I have a question how do you mange your kids too stay on one place in the airplane?

    • Monet says

      June 1, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you so much! It’s all about entertaining them- read this post I wrote on Surviving Long Haul Flights with kids- it will help a lot
      thetravelingchild.co/long-haul/survival-with-kids

  5. Kaylee says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I have yet to travel out of the country and it has never crossed my mind about the child safety laws in a vehicle. Thank you for the heads up!

  6. Danielle says

    June 1, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    I love the idea that if kids can live there, kids can visit! It’s so great to expose your children to the world. Great idea!

  7. Brian says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:24 am

    Traveling with children is very difficult. But the lack of laughter of the kids is not happy. 🙂

  8. Maria says

    January 2, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    I agree on Thailand! I love to travel with my two girls as well, ages 5 and 10. Thailand was amazing for them from the culture to the food to the animals!

    • Monet says

      January 6, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Yes!! I need to update this post- Colombia is about to get bumped for Aruba, lol- one of our best trips of 2017!

  9. Adia Gorham says

    January 6, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I will be traveling with a 4 month old to the Bahamas in March. Was wondering what you would recommend ie. Stroller vs carrier in warmer weather? Any pool toys you’d suggest for more tropical vacations ?

    • Monet says

      January 6, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      We have used the carrier even in warmer weather because some countries, like Thailand, using a stroller is very difficult with unpaved sidewalks or extremely busy streets. I have the Cool Air Mesh Carrier which is breathable and helps in warmer weather to help your child and yourself not be as hot you can check it out here: https://ergobaby.sagetrack.com/redirect/?cid=97&afid=1111&sid1=&sid2=&sid3=&url=https://store.ergobaby.com/cool-air-carbon-grey.
      They also sell a linen carrier which I’m sure assists with the warm weather although I personally haven’t used it, you can learn more here: .
      We just bring floaties with us as we try to pack as light as possible, some hotels have kids pool toys and sometimes we’ve been able to buy sand castle stuff for extremely cheap.

  10. Ashley says

    February 23, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I’m planning to go to Europe with my girls in July (6yrs and baby will be 9months). It didn’t even cross my mind to think about the car seat for the little one. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thank you so much for the heads up!!!

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