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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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7 Travel-Themed Children’s Books By Black Authors Your Family Needs

February 3, 2020      Destinations, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Product Reviews, Reviews, Travel Tips

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When I started my blogging journey nearly four years ago my goal was to inspire parents to travel the world with their kids while providing tips to make it easier and affordable. Then it became more than that! Not to everyone but to so many of you who send me messages saying thank you for showing you that life doesn’t end after having kids. Even more meaningful to me are the thank you’s I get for showing the world positive images of a black family and that black people do indeed travel.

If you type in family travel in google images you’ll see a trend and what you’ll notice is families that look like mine are missing. Instead of complaining about it and letting Google images dictate the norm I decided I wanted to take our positive images off the internet and into homes. So I wrote a book series on my families travels. My hope is to help diversify the book shelves of all families regardless of race but to also let little black girls and little black boys know the world is theirs and they can go every and anywhere they choose.

Thankfully I’m not alone in this journey and there are several black writers with similar goals. Here are 5 travel-themed children’s books written by black authors you need to add to your kid’s bookshelves. They are also the perfect gift for your nieces, nephews, God children or your local elementary school!

The Traveling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro by Monet Hambrick

The Traveling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro is the first book of my series, the Traveling Child Goes to. The series based on the travels of my family of four. 

This first book brings you along our 2019 spring break trip where they spent 7 days in Rio de Janeiro (read our itinerary here). Told from the perspective of 4 year old Jordyn and 3 year old Kennedy your children will learn about the culture of Brazil and follow along the girls as they visit various landmarks. The book is guaranteed to have you wanting to book your own trip to Rio de Janeiro. You can purchase the book on Amazon here. You can follow along our other adventures on Instagram and Facebook.

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Payton Goes to London by Shayla and Payton McGhee

Payton is a bright and energetic six-year-old that is taking her first trip to London, England. Follow her and her family as they visit popular London landmarks such as the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and Big Ben. A perfect travel book for kids and the first in a globetrotting series, Payton’s adventure will ignite your child’s curiosity about visiting different countries around the world and the popular sights to see while there.

Payton Goes to London was written to build curiosity for travel among young children, dispel the stereotype that African-American families do not travel abroad, and inspire other families to explore the world with their little ones. Follow Payton’s adventures on Instagram!

Follow the Takeoff Toddler to Cairo by Imani Bates

Follow The Takeoff Toddler is a series in the making with its first installment released in 2019. The books follow a character made in the likeness of the authors son, Nasir. It documents his families travels around the world, starting with Cairo! His mom, Imani Bates wrote this book to introduce children of color to the world of travel. The reading level varies from 3rd to 5th grade depending on the strength of the child’s reading! Yet, the book is still great for ALL! You can buy the book on Etsy Instagram. Follow along Nasir’s other adventures and life living abroad in China on Instagram.

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Captain Carson Goes to Bali by TeAndra Taylor and Carson Taylor

Captain Carson Goes to Bali is part one of the Captain Carson children’s book series written by mother son duo TeAndra and Carson. Carson has been to 11 countries and 18 states.  Anytime the Taylor’s travel, TeAndra would look for books to introduce him to their destination. It was hard to find books with little kids who looked like Carson so they decided to create their own. Captain Carson Goes to Bali can be bought on Amazon and you can follow their adventures on Instagram.

The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete by Serena Minott

The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete tell the stories of a little girl named Aya, who travels the world with her parents and her buddy, Pete. Aya and Pete are always ready for the adventure and excitement of exploring a new place. The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete in Paris features highlights and interesting aspects of the city – geography, language, food, culture, currency and key landmarks – through fun exchanges between Aya and Pete. Purchase your copy of the book Amazon. Follow along Aya’s other adventures on Instagram.

Titan and The Worldschoolers Book by Tai Travels

Join Titan and his Mom as they travel on an adventure around the world from ‘A’ through to ‘Z’. Their book, Titan and The Worldschoolers gives us a glimpse of what ‘World-Schooling’ is all about! Read this kids book to learn more about homeschooling and how you can make learning fun. You can buy it here on Amazon. In addition to the book Tai Travels also has a corresponding activity book. This is the perfect way to entertain your child on your way to your next adventure. The exciting games also contain historical facts and stories bound to keep your child learning new things. It can also be bought here on Amazon.

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The Traveling Toddler Goes to Series by JD Boumah

The Traveling Toddler Goes to Series follows along the journey of toddler JD Boumah. There are currently two books in the series, The Traveling Toddler Goes to the Dominican Republic and the award winning The Traveling Toddler Goes to the Dominican Republic. Both books can be bought onAmazon. Follow along JD’s other adventures on Instagram and Facebook.


These five travel-themed books by black authors are bound to have your little ones excited about your next adventure. Do you have other books to recommend? Please drop them in the comments. If you found this article helpful please share it!

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  1. Rhea says

    February 4, 2020 at 11:35 am

    This is incredible! I love that so many children and parents are seeing the world and documenting their experiences of all that God has created. Thank you Traveling Toddler JD Boumah and all the other little Kings and Queens, Parents, and families who are doing the thing! You guys rock! #inspired #travel #amazingkids #amazingparents

  2. Fatu Forna says

    February 4, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    I love all of them, but next time please include my book Puppy Princess Sheba Goes to Africa!!!

    https://amzn.to/399T5fK

  3. BK says

    February 4, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    Amazing! Thank you parents for sharing the world with your children through actual traveling and making the experience a book. What a hands-on learning experience.

    • BK says

      February 4, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      Keep writing Traveling Toddler!

  4. Tasha Cru says

    February 6, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Thanks for the recommendations! It is amazing to see and conquer fears of traveling with kids. This is indeed a movement. We are living in a global world and it is great when kids can experience it through reading and traveling!

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