Travel with Babies & Toddlers

And although a large number of TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) teachers are newly graduated, it’s never too late to teach abroad and explore the world. Being certified to teach English as a foreign language will help your resume stand out and ensure that you and your family have a comfortable transition abroad. If you choose this route, your new employer will not only assist you and your family with the visa process, but they will more than likely help you to find an apartment in your new home. Before setting off on your big adventure, it’s important that you inform your children about some things in advance, like culture shock, language differences, and different manners that are culturally acceptable abroad.

If you followed my tips for storing your camping gear over the winter, then all of your gear is safely stowed away, and it’s time to start getting your camping gear ready for spring. Your sleeping pad (or pads, in my case) is another important piece of gear to ready for camping season. This is also a good time to make sure you still have the repair kit for your sleeping pad or a good time to order a new one. As you can see, if you properly store your camping gear at the end of the season, then preparing your camping gear for spring camping trips is a piece of cake!

Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Visitors to the three units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park find the dramatic scenery and recreational opportunities awe-inspiring. The Enchanted Highway is a collection of the world’s largest scrap metal sculptures constructed at intervals along a 32-mile stretch of two-lane highway in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of North Dakota. North Dakota is the ONLY state in the country to have a National Park named after a president, Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Opening Spring 2021 Heritage Landing in Bismarck will feature a full restaurant and bar and a 4,000-square-foot deck overlooking the Missouri River and the dock for the Lewis and Clark Riverboat in Bismarck.

Today’s guest is Ciara Rounds, Global Media & Public Relations Representative for the South Dakota Department of Tourism. It’s a state that isn’t defined by one thing – though there is something that people tend to focus on when considering a South Dakota vacation… I-90 stretches the width of South Dakota and with five National and State Scenic Byways covering hundreds of miles make it the perfect road tripping state. South Dakota has 56 State Parks and recreation areas and 6 National Parks Service sites, so there is a lot of opportunity for wide open spaces and outdoor adventure.

Mankato – Minneopa State Park is known for live bison as well as waterfalls that are easy to access Voyageurs National Park – Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Voyageurs National Park (VNP) are new places certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) in 2020. Voyageurs National Park also joined the ranks as a newly certified International Dark Sky Park, offering primetime night sky viewing. The Twin Cities – not just the Mall of America, which we’re known for, but so many museums, attractions, and parks…I’m part of a “Hiking Minnesota” Facebook group where I’ve learned about hidden waterfalls, caves and canyons right here in the Twin Cities.

So that used to be the story that people would kind of think negatively about Michigan because the only thing they’d ever heard were bad news stories coming out of our biggest city, a city that had gone through, you know, decades of challenge and transition because of a change in the world economy. At the same time, the rest of the state probably was a little bit ahead of Detroit in kinda, you know, getting ready for that next, who we are. Where the lower peninsula, a lot of people like to go to the UP to experience the out of doors temporarily and then kind of go back to their city environments later. It’s the kind of place you need to be there for at least a couple of nights to kind of get the sounds of life out of your mind, to really take in the sounds of the clip plops of the horses as they’re carrying people down the roads.

So regardless if you are a budget traveller or seek out a little extra luxury along the way, in this handy family travel advice guide, we’ll take you through hidden costs to avoid – and how you can make some savings along the way. Allow yourself plenty of time for any documents to be approved in advance and if it’s a Visa on Arrival country, check if you will need local currency ready – the Visa office can often be before you hit an ATM in arrivals Research your cash situation well; Check whether exchange rates offered locally are better than changing your cash with a reputable money exchange before you go, or should you budget in a couple of ATM cash withdrawals (never exchange at the airport; you are just asking for a crappy rate and extortionate fee). we’re a travelling circus and pay for premium airline tickets that include our car seats in our luggage allowance, making sure they’re covered in a protective bag.

If you’re a new parent who is excited to introduce your infant to water play, we’re here to provide an extensive list of the Best Reusable Swim Diapers for the Beach, pool, or just an afternoon of sprinkler time. The key difference between reusable swim diapers and regular diapers (and why you’ll want to invest in a few) is absorption. We’re not here to make you feel bad about your choice of disposable vs. reusable swim diapers, but it’s important to consider how often you’ll be using them. It may not be anyone’s favorite topic of conversation, but it’s beneficial to everyone involved to know the best method for cleaning poo out of your baby’s swim diaper.

Today's podcast is brought to you by my book Planning the Ireland Vacation of Your Dreams, a step-by-step guide to planning YOUR perfect vacation in Ireland. Read: Everything You Need to Know About Car Rental in Ireland with special attention to step #6 and Car Rental Check the drive times to your first night's lodging from the airport and your final night's lodging to the airport. If you want to join an Ireland tour unlike any other, be sure to check out my Traveling in Ireland Tours!

Inspiring your next family camping trip with fun & inspirational quotes on camping and the great outdoors Love it or hate, or even just trying to find the fun side of embracing it for the kid’s sake, we hope you’ll Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity. – Unknown “Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books. Our family travel blog is absolutely packed full of outdoor adventures ideas for families, we recommend you start here for all our outdoor tips and hacks, you may also be interested in: • Ultimate Camping Packing List – ideal for desert & beach sand