On the Road
We’re longtime travel lovers, and combining our knowledge as parents from all over the world and from all walks of life, here are our best baby and toddler travel tips.
Whether you’re on a road trip or heading to the other side of the world, these tried and true tips are what we learned the hard way so that you don’t have to.
Why We Always Recommend Travel Insurance for Family Trips
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How We Use Points to Fly Business Class as a Family
Today, I’m diving into a topic near and dear to my heart: traveling in style for less. But this isn’t budget travel – we’re talking about soaring through the skies in style with the whole family, courtesy of credit card points. Over the past two years we’ve flown in business class with seven airlines to…
Is the Joolz Aer2 Worth Buying? I Tried it to Find Out!
Friends, I am on a constant search for the best travel stroller, particularly that can fit in the overhead bin of an airplane. I’ve searched high and low, trying several in my quest to find the best. I originally had the OG model of the Joolz Aer, and recently tested out the Aer2 to see…
Stokke Yoyo vs. Joolz Aer2 – Which is the Better Travel Stroller?
In my quest to find the best travel stroller, I’ve ended up testing quite a few to see which one could be our go-to. Most recently, that’s been the Babyzen Yoyo2 and the Joolz Aer, both of which we’ve taken on international trips. After testing quite a few, I can confidently say these are two…
How to Handle Long Haul Flights with Babies and Toddlers
I used to think long-haul flights were a test of endurance reserved for ultra-marathoners and people who willingly sign up for reality survival shows. Then I had a baby, and I realized those contestants have it easy. My son has been to 17 countries by the time he turned two and a half, and we’ve…
Is the Ergobaby Metro+ Stroller Worth Buying? (Updated in 2025)
I’m on a quest, friends, to find the best travel stroller that fits in an overhead bin. Though there are plenty on the market, my criteria are high. It needs to fold easily, be comfortable for my son, be sturdy, and have great storage. Ergobaby recently sent me the Metro+ Deluxe stroller to test and…
What to Expect When Visiting Hot Destinations with a Baby (and How to Keep Cool)
There’s something magical about hot destinations, especially when it’s the middle of winter where you live. Palm trees sway, the air smells like sunscreen and mangoes, and everything feels like a postcard… until you realize you’re sweating through your shirt, your baby is crying, and you’re starting to question every life decision that brought you…
How We Make Room in the Budget for Family Travel
You know the drill. A photo of some jaw-dropping destination pops up on Instagram—pristine beaches, dramatic mountains, or a hotel room that looks like it was designed by a collaboration of Marie Kondo and Beyoncé. And then you look up the price and can’t believe people spend that on a hotel. “Must be nice,” you…
Flying Business Class with a Toddler in Their Own Seat: How to Make It Work
So you’ve snagged a business class seat for yourself and your toddler, and while the extra room will be awesome, there’s a new issue – how to keep them satisfied with staying in their own seat when there will be much more space between you. I was worried about this for our most recent flight…
How to Survive International Flights with a Two-Year-Old Who Has Their Own Seat
(Or, How to Wrestle a Toddler at 35,000 Feet and Somehow Still Arrive in One Piece). Now that your kid is 2+ and the lap infant days are behind you, there are some new rules to play by. Traveling internationally with a toddler who has their own seat is like embarking on an epic quest….
JSX Airline Review: Private Terminal Bliss (Mostly) with Little Kids
As a mom who flies solo with a toddler from time to time, the idea of sidestepping the typical airport maze, TSA lines, and last-minute sprints to the gate is beyond unappealing. Enter JSX—a semi-private airline that basically makes air travel feel like the VIP line to your destination, minus the chaos. You show up…
How to Survive Long Layovers with a Baby or Toddler
Long layovers can already be a drag, but add a baby to the mix, and they can feel like an eternity. I’ve been there, pacing up and down airport terminals, desperately trying to keep my toddler entertained. He’s well traveled, having been on over 100 flights and visiting 15 countries by his second birthday. So…