How to travel by plane with a toddler car seat

We liked to travel pre-kids, and we still like to travel with kids. So far, we’ve taken our toddler on 30 flights. This includes four international trips plus plenty of domestic trips, almost all of which have involved either rental cars or taxis. And we’ve brought a car seat on every single one of them. Here’s what we’ve learned about how to travel with a car seat for a baby or a toddler. Car seats[…]

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My Review of Quince’s Check-In Suitcase After 1.5 Years of Use: Does It Hold Up?

I love the brand Quince. I love their cozy sweaters. I love their linen pants. But I had no idea that they also make luggage! As soon as I found out, I knew that I had to give one of the Quince suitcases a try. This is not a sponsored post, but it does contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the reader. All opinions are my own. I’m[…]

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SIM Card in Paris: which one to buy and where to get it

Traveling abroad is so much easier when you have a SIM card, because everything is so much easier when you have mobile data. As a tourist, though, you’re vulnerable to companies over-charging you, so it’s best to know exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s our guide to finding the best affordable pre-paid SIM card in Paris, France. How do prepaid SIM cards work? A prepaid SIM card essentially gives you a phone number and mobile[…]

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Travel Gifts for Men: 2019

The thing with travelers is that they generally don’t need a lot of stuff. They’re constantly on the move, and more items might just slow them down. This can make coming up with travel gift ideas preeetty challenging (let’s think beyond the travel pillow or the passport cover, people). BUT! There are certain items that make travel SO much easier and SO much more pleasant, things that the traveler in your life might not have[…]

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Hiking Mount Washington!

Here in the Northeast we only have a small number of snow-free months. So we try to take advantage of them! Fortunately, we’re near the beautiful White Mountains. One of those is Mount Washington, situated in its very own Mount Washington State Park. The mountain is in northern New Hampshire, and it’s the tallest in the eastern half of the U.S. – although it’s only 6,300 ft! Not much compared to the Rockies out west.[…]

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