Travel with a sick child (traveling with unexpected illness)

Traveling in winter also means “cold and flu season” travel and increased exposure to illness along the way. As an adult, traveling with unexpected illness is difficult but is nothing [...]

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7 tips to enjoy this holiday travel season

Holiday travel leads to joyful reunions, much needed holiday breaks, and relaxation. Holiday travel also often includes waiting in long lines, sleep disturbances, change of daily routines, and stress. If [...]

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Jet with Kids boy meets “Singapore Girl” on first Singapore Airlines flight

On our amazing 8+month tour around the world, I was delighted to accomplish a life-long goal to fly with Singapore Airlines. Consistently ranked as one of the best airlines in [...]

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Vomit on airplanes: locate air sick bag before it’s needed

When traveling with kids, it’s better to be prepared than to be caught off guard- especially when it comes to vomit. Air pressure changes, excitement, junk food, sudden illness, and [...]

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Kids need basic play time even when in exotic locations

Young travelers need basic play time- especially in stimulating environments. Travel preparations, air travel, and new surroundings are a lot to process for young minds. Play time is essential to [...]

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7 tips to enjoy family travel days

7 tips to enjoy family travel days: *Smile, breathe, and be realistic… Take time to actually enjoy the family- appreciate travel day is still family day. Focus on interaction with traveling [...]

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Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport, Germany: Hotel Review

International Stop #2 on our 8 month world tour: Deutschland! We were delighted to be back in Germany, yet tired from a late night flight into Frankfurt from Iceland. It [...]

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Icelandair: Experiencing Iceland: stopover in Reykjavik

First international stop on our 8 month world tour: Reykjavik, Iceland! Icelandair is the face and spirit of Iceland and a stopover in Reykjavik allows a glimpse into the soul [...]

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Pardon the Interruption! ESPN Studio in Washington D.C.

First stop on our 8 month world tour was Washington D.C., a great family destination filled with loads of history, interesting people, fantastic restaurants, a great metro system, and an [...]

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NTSB Nora Marshall, Chief of Survival Factors: Aviation Safety

It was a great honor to meet Nora Marshall, NTSB Chief of Survival Factors in Aviation Safety, on my visit to Washington D.C.. Ms. Marshall came to the NTSB with [...]

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NTSB Chairman Deb Hersman

The first stop of our 8 month trip around the world was Washington D.C. I was honored and delighted to have the opportunity to meet with National Transportation Safety Board [...]

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Books to prepare kids for travel destination

While visiting the Air and Space Museum gift shop in Washington D.C., I noticed a few books worth noting when traveling with kids. What better way to prepare children for [...]

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My experience with World School (Home school when home is the world)

When we decided to “reboot” our family by an 8 month trip around the world, we also accepted the responsibility to educate our 7 year old son while traveling. This [...]

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A life “reboot”: 8 months of travel abroad

A lot has been happening behind the scenes here at Jet With Kids! One year ago this month, my life priorities were brought to the forefront. We were unexpectedly handing [...]

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Healthy snacks for airplane travel with kids

It is essential to pack healthy snacks for travel day, especially when traveling with kids. Don’t allow little ones to be tempted by the airport junk food! Fill the fuel [...]

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JetWithKids.com welcomes Lufthansa A380 to San Francisco

The Jet With Kids team was excited to welcome the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft to San Francisco on Tuesday, May 10, 2011! A water canon welcome greeted the guest [...]

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Rick Steves 21″ Roll Aboard luggage review: 10+ reason it works!

I am an airport shopper. I admit it, those little shops with souvenirs pull me in everytime. From airplane amenities to bags, I love to shop while waiting for my [...]

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What travel products should I buy? Do I need them all for a good trip?

It can be overwhelming when facing thousands of great travel products on the market. Do you need all of them? No! Do you even need many of them? No! Do [...]

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4 common tummy issues when traveling

Tummy issues are never fun- especially when away from the comforts of a private bathroom and mom’s couch to curl up on. Understanding the why behind tummy issues when traveling [...]

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Why slings & carriers, some boosters, and vests are prohibited for use on airplanes

We want to hold our precious children close- but on an airplane we actually place them in danger by doing so. Flight attendants tell me there are 3 types of [...]

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