Train Travel With Children or a Baby
Posted February 14th, 2009In many ways, I find train travel far preferable to traveling by plane or by car, especially when traveling in Europe. Even cities that are far apart are connected by a relatively short rail trip. In the United States, traveling by train isn’t quite as easy, with major cities being farther apart, trains being slower, [...]
Plane Travel With Children - Sitting In The Bulkhead Row
Posted January 16th, 2009Traveling by airplane with children under two doesn’t have to be difficult. The child flies free, which is always a plus, and something about the air pressure seems to make most babies fall asleep. If you are still nursing your child, that works wonders during takeoff and landing. If not, holding your child and giving them a bottle will probably suffice.
The Ergo Bay Carrier - A World-Traveling Necessity
Posted January 12th, 2009We have about 10 different soft baby-carriers in our home. Wraps, slings, ties - just about everything. Different carriers are best in different situations, but for travel, I think nothing beats an Ergo.
It’s a soft carrier that can fold up pretty small, but it has a few plastic clips, making the whole thing very quick [...]
Staying in a Hostel With a Baby or Toddler
Posted December 19th, 2008Hostels abound in Europe and many other countries, and they serve as both an economical choice as well as a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture. But what if you’re traveling with a child?
Hostels are as varied as the people who stay at them, and not all hostels are good for children [...]
- Train Travel With Children or a Baby
- Plane Travel With Children - Sitting In The Bulkhead Row
- The Ergo Bay Carrier - A World-Traveling Necessity
- Paris With Children - Parks, Museums, and Cafes
- Staying in a Hostel With a Baby or Toddler
- Kid-Friendly Bed and Breakfasts
- Backpacking Through Europe With a Baby - Couchettes and Night Travel
- Don’t Let “Baby Gear” Weigh You Down
- Welcome To ‘Backpacking With Baby’
This site is dedicated to traveling with babies and small children, and more specifically to traveling that’s just a bit more adventuresome than your average family vacation. Nothing too unusual, but more adventurous than driving a few hours to a condo at the beach or lake.
Traveling with children can be a fun and rewarding experience. We offer travel tips for children, great places to visit with kids, and ways to make traveling with your children go as smoothly as possible, so you and your family can focus on having fun!