If you are a parent who has traveled with a young child, you have probably had one: THE FLIGHT FROM H–L!  (Since this is a family-friendly blog, I’ll avoid the more colorful description, but you get the picture).  This is the flight that you look back on and cry, cringe, or perhaps laugh hysterically because …

One of the hardest things about traveling with kids is lugging all the gear!  I’ve spend many hours of my life the past few years trying to find innovative and efficient products that make traveling with little ones easier.   Here’s a roundup of a few of my favorite products for toddler travel. (Trips With …

It was inevitable that my continuous blog posting would be interrupted by my day job, so my apologies for the last few weeks of radio silence.  Hope it won’t happen again any time soon! The good news is that I ended my rough work period with a long weekend trip to Disneyland last weekend!  This …

  In the past year, I’ve become a bit of an addict when it comes to frequent flyer miles and hotel points.  Collecting points is how my family is able to travel as much as we do… some of our travel is essentially free!  Within the past year alone, miles and points have gotten me …

I haven’t had to struggle with diapers for about a year now (hooray for a potty-trained toddler!), but I distinctly remember just how hard a simple diaper change could be when traveling with a little one.  Believe it or not, there are a LOT of airplanes flying the friendly skies these days without a single …

My travels often bring me to smaller cities without meaningful public transportation, so I often find myself in need of a car at my destination. When you are traveling with a little one (or two or three), car rentals may present whole new logistical and financial challenges. Here are some tips for what to consider …

International Travel If you are traveling internationally, this is a simple question.  Yes!  You need a passport for your little one, even if you are just going to Mexico or Canada.  Many parents who haven’t traveled frequently may be unaware of the law changes in 2007 (requiring those entering the US by air to have …

For those of you who are frequent travelers, it probably goes without saying that you should ask for compensation when things go seriously awry in your travels.  Airlines have been known to hand out free miles and even vouchers willy nilly, but these only go to those who ask!  I think a lot of infrequent …

Lugging bulky and heavy baby gear on planes, trains, and automobiles doesn’t make for a fun vacation.  And hitting up a Target or drug store with a cranky tyke after a full day of travel to buy baby supplies is not much better.  That’s why I’m a firm believer in shipping baby gear ahead to …

Much of my travel with my kids is by plane.  But when my family takes a road trip, one of our favorite destinations is Lake Tahoe.  Located just a few hours from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is perfect for weekend getaway.  In winter, the skiing opportunities are endless. My family has a …