My family flew from Zurich to San Francisco on United after a few weeks in Europe. United was great. My son Augustine…not so much. Yesterday I wrote about how nice the flight was in terms of service, seat, food,...
The Best Lounge At LAX For Young Children
Traveling with infants or children is often not only stressful in the air, but on the ground. But one lounge at LAX stands out as the superior choice for parents or guardians traveling with young children. The oneworld lounge...
Bragging: Child Behaves Perfectly In Lounge Defying Expectations
As a traveling parent, assumptions are made about my child before she even enters a room and how we will respond. Eyes turn towards families then roll with disgust as a child sits down at a lounge or in...
2019 Will Be A Country Count Duel
At some point, the student becomes the teacher, and in our families, we often play the role of teacher for all things travel, miles and points. One of our disciples has crept his country count up on us and...
Sharing a Business Class Seat
Some passengers book one business class seat or use an upgrade and trade use of the seat, splitting time between coach and business class. Is this right? Fair? Is it wrong? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Our Child Reached The Perfect Age to Fly
Our daughter has been flying around the world with us since she was just eight weeks old. However, now, at nearly five years old, she has reached the perfect age to fly. Challenges of Flying With Children There are...
“Renewing” a Child Passport Amid the Government Shutdown
Our child’s passport is expiring and it’s time for a “renewal.” With the uncertainties of the government shutdown, it muddied the already opaque process. We decided to pursue the expedited services in an effort to ensure a speedy replacement. ...
Vacation Home or Endlessly Roam?
I have taken some time away from the blog to focus on returning to school, but on a recent vacation, we encountered a new dilemma and I wanted to share it with our readership. The decision on whether to...
Unaccompanied Minors on Diverted Frontier Flight – Escorted To Hotel Without Notifying Parents
Last week unaccompanied minors were traveling on a Frontier flight that was diverted. The children’s parents claim they were not notified when their kids were taken to a hotel by airline staff. What should have happened? What happened? Siblings...
Taking a Toddler to the Taj Mahal
Last week I penned a review of the Hyatt Regency Delhi from a trip our family took to India almost three years ago. During our stay we took the journey out to Agra to view the Taj Mahal. We...
Should I Cruise Or Fly To Europe?
I’m looking ahead to Christmas travel to Europe this year and seriously considering a ship over a plane. Little Augustine (who’s running circles around me and starting to put sentences together) has reached the age in which flying is...
What Is The Appropriate Age For Ditching Kids On Airplanes?
Last week, I wrote about a father who ditched his eight-year-old in economy class while he flew business class on a 12-hour flight to Asia. The story has garnered fierce opinions on both sides. Some have argued that it...
Amazon Prime Day: Traveling Family Picks
Amazon holds their Prime Day once per year which offers Black Friday-level discounts on participating products. I wanted to share my picks for family travelers. This year Amazon Prime Day has been extended, starting at 3PM Eastern on July...
A Father’s Day Reflection: Travel Moments with Dad
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend in Key West, I am reflecting on moments throughout Lucy’s travels where her dad has shared with her so much more than just the entire world. A Collection of Moments There are...
Uber For Kids: Good Idea or Not?
A new ride service for kids, HopSkipDrive, is growing on the west coast and in Denver, but if I had the chance to use their service, would I? If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Celebrating Mother’s Day With Travel Reflection
On Mother’s Day this year I wanted to reflect and recognize the special relationship that my wife and daughter have developed as they travel the world. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Hyatt Regency Cartagena Spa: Mother/Daughter Massage
In my final post from our last-minute trip to Cartagena, Colombia, my four-year-old daughter and I had the chance to try the Aqoral Spa at the Hyatt Regency Cartagena. It was better than expected for both mommy and daughter. ...
Flying By The Seat Of Our Pants
The more points and miles we have and the more we travel, the finer we cut our trips. However, the trip we took this last week was booked in part while we were on it, leaving surprises at every...
Five Unconventional Places I Hope To Visit This Summer
Summer is the time of year I usually stay home: it’s when most people have time to travel and therefore the perfect opportunity for me to take a break from traveling and avoid the crowds. This year, due to...
A Family Holiday in Beautiful Borneo
One of our favorite family holidays was to Beautiful Borneo over Christmas. We spent most of our time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as our port of entry to the nearby islands, and a side trip to Brunei. While no...
