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#EddieBauerPartner Can’t go on an outdoor advent #EddieBauerPartner Can’t go on an outdoor adventure without packing some of @eddiebauer’s warm weather apparel. It has been perfect for our spring and summer outdoor adventures from hiking to kayaking and all the other ways we’ve been sending time outside. Where will you #LiveYourAdventure? 

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Since IG hates on photos gotta get them in how I c Since IG hates on photos gotta get them in how I can! Honestly sunset in the lavender fields is everything, probably one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever witnessed. I don’t have much information to give today I really just wanted to share these photos 😬.

Check out my last 3 reels with @oneikatraveller for information on experiencing lavender season in Provence, France. These photos are from a lavender field in Valensole.

P.S. the skirt is from Amazon and they have multiple colors!

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Things to do in Provence, France 🇫🇷 besides Things to do in Provence, France 🇫🇷 besides the lavender fields (save + share this post):

🇫🇷Go village hopping and take in the small towns. The first clip of this video was shot in the village of Roussillon and we also visited nearby Gordes.
🇫🇷Explore the ancient town of Saint Paul de Vence
🇫🇷Hike the beautiful Calanques de Cassis
🇫🇷Relax at the beaches of Grande Plage of La Ciotat and the Grande Mer beach of Cassis
🇫🇷Visit Gorges du Verdon, a gorgeous must see lake
🇫🇷Go wine tasting at one of the vineyards like Les Vignerons du Mont Saint-Victoire. Provence is known for their Rosé but you can also taste sweet and spicy wines.
🇫🇷Explore a multitude of ancient ruins, including Roman amphitheaters.
🇫🇷Take a tour of one of traditional perfume factories, Parfumerie Fragonard, Molinard or Parfumerie Galimard and do a workshop where you make your own perfume
🇫🇷Visit the Pope's Palace in Avignon
🇫🇷As you’ll most likely fly into Marseille don’t forget to leave time to explore this city as well, especially the port.

Have you been to Provence? What did you enjoy about the region?

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Everything you need to know about visiting the Lav Everything you need to know about visiting the Lavender fields in Provence, France (save + share this post):

Lavender season varies each year but falls between June and August.

Provence is the region but there are various cities with fields. Valensole is the most popular and where the fields we visited were located but there are also fields in Sault, Manosque and Luberon. The time frame that the lavender blooms is different in each city. Our visit was July 3-5th but the bloom and harvest time could change next year.

The best airport to fly into is Marseille. Airlines that fly to Marseille from the US are Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa and TAP Portugal. If you’re already in Europe you can also fly Pegasus, Ryanair, Tunisair, Aeroflot, Ethiopian, Easyjet, Vueling, Eurowings and Air Algerie. 

If you’re visiting from Paris you can take the train to Marseille! 

From Marsielle you will need to take the train or bus to Valensole or Manosque as your home base. As you’ll 100% need a car to get around to all the Lavender fields you can also rent a car from Marseille and drive as finding a rental car in the smaller towns is more difficult. 

What questions do you have about the lavender fields or Provence?

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My top 5 favorite international destinations I’v My top 5 favorite international destinations I’ve visited!

1. Botswana- I did an exchange program here where I lived with a family in the village of Oodi right outside Gaborone one summer in high school. It completely changed the way I view travel. Besides getting to learn so much of the countries culture from my host family to learning a bit of Setswana to camping in the Okavango Delta it will always be one of my favorite trips.

2. Turkey- from the people to the food to the landscape to the sea it was everything. I visited Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and Izmir and the country has so much to offer with varying landscapes. 

3. Rio de Janeiro- We loved our family trip to Brazil, the food, the people, the vibrance of Rio was everything. So many beautiful hikes, learning how to dance Samba, learning how to make Moqueca, going to a futbol match in Maracana Stadium, wow the energy!! Oh and the nightlife was 🔥. Can’t wait to return and explore more of the country.

4. Kenya- This country has so much to offer. We visited Amboseli National Park, got to do a walking safari amongst zebras and giraffes in Lake Naivasha and even ran into a hippo 😅. We visited a Maasai Tribe who gave us such a warm welcome inviting us into their homes, teaching the girls how to make fire from scratch and we even say 5 cheetah take down a topi, seeing a live kill was insane! Ended the trip relaxing on Diani Beach swimming in the stunning Indian Ocean.

5. Madeira, Portugal- the landscape on this island is insane. Exploring I often felt like I was in 20 different places, like how is all in one island? Loved the hikes here, being above the clouds, seeing all the waterfalls, spotting dolphins in the ocean, and the food was so good! I also enjoyed Lisbon but Madeira was everything!

What have been your favorite international trips? What country is highest on your bucket list (doesn’t have to be from my list)?

Should I make a list for my favorite US destinations (they’ll probably surprise you).

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Answering the most asked question on my vacuum sea Answering the most asked question on my vacuum sealed carry-on only reel (save + share this post). This is how my clothes look once I take them out of the bag. Do you think these are really wrinkled? They were vacuum sealed for roughly 22 hours.

If you’re going to visit more than one city the best way to pack these is to pack each bag per city. Then all your clothes for that one city are all together and you only have to open one bag at a time. Then reseal that one bag with all your dirty clothes before going to the next city and don’t worry about the other ones getting dirty or smelling! You can label each bag with a sticky note or tape with a marker to know what bag has what clothes.

The link to purchase the bags and hand pump is my bio.

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#WBPartner The girls are so excited to watch the n #WBPartner The girls are so excited to watch the new @wbpictures DC League of Super Pets. To prepare for our trip to the theater to see it we did a fun activity of making our own super hero costumes for us and our very own super pets. 

Jordyn turns villains into ice cream and eats them, James turns villains into money and spends them and Kennedy shoots lighting with her eyeballs. 

If you or your child could have super powers what would you pick? @dcleagueofsuperpets #DCSuperPets

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The Best Travel Apps You Need to Download Now!

September 27, 2018      Trip Planning Tips

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Whether you’re a new or experienced traveler we’re all looking for ways to make travel easier. From finding affordable flights, attractions and making sure you don’t get lost travel can sometimes be overwhelming. In this article, I’ll share the best travel apps you need to download now to help you before, during and even after your travels.

The Best Travel Apps to Save Money on Flights

Skyscanner

Skyscanner is the best way to find affordable flights. Whether you have a specific location you’d like to travel to or have specific dates you have to travel on, Skyscanner quickly and easily finds you the most affordable options. Don’t like the price you see? Set an alert for when prices change. In addition to flights, Skyscanner can also help you with a hotel and car rental. Thanks to Skyscanner we found $400 tickets to Amsterdam and our $520 roundtrip flights from Miami to Kenya. The best part is Skyscanner is free and they are available on the web or you can download their free app here.

Hopper

Who hasn’t searched for a flight and hesitated on purchasing it? Will the price go lower and you end up spending more money than needed? Or will it go and you’re making a big mistake if you don’t purchase it now. Stop wondering and download Hopper now! It predicts prices with 95% accuracy up to 1 year in advance that way you know if it’s the right time to buy.

The Best Travel Apps to Book Affordable Lodging

Airbnb

Vacation home are always a more affordable option for families or large groups over hotels. Airbnb is one of the leading sites to find these options worldwide. Thanks to Airbnb we saved $600 over booking a hotel in Copenhagen and scored a $90/night 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment in Cartagena. Haven’t used Airbnb yet? Sign up here and save $40 on your first stay. You might also be interested in reading this 8 Tips to Guarantee a Great Airbnb Experience. Download the Airbnb app now for iOS or Android.

HotelTonight

Have your plans changed or did an unexpected cancellation occur? Easily find the cheapest hotel with HotelTonight. Hotels give HotelTonight their unsold rooms which allow you to get the best deals on last minute bookings. Who doesn’t want a 5 Star hotel at a 2 Star price? Sign up for HotelTonight and use promo code “TTRAVELINGCHILD” for $25 off your next booking.

Expedia

With Expedia’s new Add-On Advantage feature you can save a ton of money on hotels up to 24 hours before your trip after you’ve booked a flight or car rental. Traditionally you would have to book these at the same time to get the discounted bundled price but not anymore. On our recent trip to Disney World we were able to score a $129/night two-bedroom suite 15 minutes from the park using the feature. Download the app on any smartphone here.

The Best Travel App to Check Reviews

TripAdvisor

Before booking any hotel or tour I always check TripAdvisor. I love that they allow photos from real travelers because it’s always the worst when the photos on the hotel’s website wowed you and you get there and it is not the same. Not only does TripAdvisor let you search reviews of hotels/tours there are also forums about specific destinations which you can search for any questions you have or pose your own. Within these forums are destination experts who will answer your questions plus you’ll get tips from others who have visited to answer the question you have. We’ve used TripAdvisor to help us choose hotels and tours in Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Bangkok. iOS users can download the app here, while Android uses can download it here.

The Best Apps for Discounts on Attractions, Restaurants, and Getaways

TravelZoo

If you’ve never heard of TravelZoo you are missing out! They offer discounts on restaurants, spas, activities, and even hotels all over the world. We used them to get great restaurant deals in Chicago. In addition, they offer vacation packages where you can save thousands of dollars. These vacation packages typically include, airfare, accommodations, activities plus an expert guide. Download their app now!

Groupon

Before I book anything I check Groupon to see if the tour company or restaurant I plan on patronizing has a deal. Not can you find deals directly from the companies but often times Groupon has promo codes for an additional 20% off. Even when we aren’t traveling but looking for something to do or somewhere to eat at home Groupon saves us so much money! I haven’t tried any Groupon Getaways yet but they look super appealing and affordable, hoping to try one soon! As a bonus if you log into your JetBlue TrueBlue account and visit Groupon through their shopping portal you will earn extra miles on your purchase. I wrote a post on 12 Ways to Earn Miles Without Flying, these practices have earned us roundtrip flights to Chicago for our family of four.

The Best Travel Apps to Book Tours

Viator

Finding trustworthy tour companies can be overwhelming. Not with Viator! Search attractions for the destination you’re visiting with this platform that allows you sort by interests, tour length and more. We’ve used Viator in Morocco, Rome, Aruba, and Paris. Download Viator for iOS here or on Google Play here.

Get Your Guide

Get Your Guide also has tours all over the world. I love that they offer personal recommendations before and during your trip help with making sure you’re having the time of your life. Download their app here.

The Best Travel Apps to Avoid Getting Lost

Goolge Maps

I know most people already have Google Maps on their phones, if you don’t what are you thinking?!? However not many people know you can download offline maps for you’re visiting for when you don’t have service. Here are the instructions to do so on Apple as well as Android.

Maps Me

Maps Me was a lifesaver for us when we visited Cuba. It’s one of the largest offline map systems you can find. There’s a reason over 100 million travelers use Maps Me. Download it for Apple or Android here.

The Best Translation App

Google Translate

I’m often asked how we survive in countries we don’t speak the language. The answer is Google Translate, available on the App Store and Google Play. You’re able to get text translation in 103 languages by typing out what you’d like to say. If you don’t have access to internet which might be the case when traveling there are 59 languages available in their offline mode. My favorite option in the instant camera translation where you can translate text in images instantly by just pointing your camera. This is available in 38 languages.

The Best App to Stay Organized on Your Trip

TripIt

You’ve planned your trip to a t and now your at your destination. Your excitement causes you to forget where to get your rental car or the address for your tour after breakfast or tomorrow. Stay organized with TripIt and avoid sifting through hundreds of emails to find that address. TripIt pulls all your reservations and confirmations from your email and easily organizes your days for you. Download it here.

The Best Apps to Recoup Lost Funds

AirHelp

Is your flight delayed or canceled? Not sure if you are eligible for compensation or how to file a claim? Upload your boarding pass with AirHelp’s scanner and instantly check your flight’s eligibility for compensation. Download the app now from the App Store or Google Play.

The Best App to Speed Through Immigration

Mobile Passport

If you’re lucky enough to have your first city of entry  into the US from overseas as one of the 25 airports that Mobile Passport operates in you want to download this app now! Mobile Passport speeds you through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The best part is there is no need to fill out a customs form (because really who ever has a pen, ok maybe that’s just me). You just take a photo of everyone in your family, scan your passport and skip the long lines. It’s typically even shorter than the Global Entry line and it’s free! Available at Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, both Houston airports, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburg, Raleigh Durham, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tampa, Washington Dulles, and West Palm Beach.

The Best App to Save Money to Travel

Dosh App

The Dosh App is one of the ways we save money to travel. Thousands of businesses partner with Dosh to offer it’s members cash back on their purchases. All you have to do is link any and all debit and credit cards to the app and each time you make a purchase at a participating store you get cash back. This is in addition to any miles, points, or cash back you earn directly from you credit card. Sign up here or using the referral code HAMBRICK and get $5 immediately.

Found this list helpful? Share it to help a fellow traveler!! What other apps can’t you live without when traveling?

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  1. TJ says

    October 2, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    Are there any sites that you can make payments on flights? Thank you!

    • Monet says

      October 3, 2018 at 10:32 am

      Hi TJ!

      Yes there are. I haven’t personally used them but Airfordable and Layaway Tickets both allow you to book flight deals at that cheap cost and pay over time with a small interest fee.

  2. Roslie says

    October 9, 2018 at 2:40 am

    Wow, this article was extremely helpful. I consider myself a frequent traveler, but wasn’t aware of the Mobile Passport app. Thanks for sharing definitely will be downloading it.

    • Monet says

      October 9, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear that even as a frequent traveler you learned something new!

  3. Randee says

    October 24, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Your family has inspired me to start traveling! I am 24 with no kids and if your family can make it a priority so can I! Thank you for all this information it is so helpful! I’m planning my first trip for December.

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