Stress Free Tips for Traveling with Kids

Assign specific tasks

If you and your spouse are traveling together with your kids, you’re hopefully going to be splitting the work load between the two of you which is a great idea; however, try to stick to clearly assigned tasks for your whole trip in order to avoid confusion. For example, if one parent is always in charge of the boarding passes while the other is assigned with keeping track of your luggage, you’ll avoid miscommunications or oversights. Nobody wants to hear the words, “but I thought you had the passports” after arriving at the airport!

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.