A friend recently asked how we travel with kids. As I’ve been traveling with mine for 6 years now, I had some good tips to send him.
Here are my top tips traveling with kids:
- Have a solid partner who can help
- Create a routine when you travel. Before noon I make sure I’ve worked out, kids have completed their school work (approx. 2 hours) and I’ve got some solid work time in (aim is 2 hours). We then have the whole afternoon to go out and have fun with the kids
- Most towns and cities around the world have awesome parks so make sure you leverage them. A visit to the park always acts as a great reset for the whole family
- Skip hotel buffet breakfasts. You over-eat and it takes up valuable time in the mornings. Only exception here is when your staying somewhere really fancy – the breakfast will be part of the experience
- Most hotels will give you early check-in and late check-out when traveling with kids if you ask politely
- Spend the money on business class when traveling long-haul if you can. It turns flights you all dread into fun adventures
- Have lazy days from time to time where nothing productive is accomplished
- Get the kids involved with everything… from planning trips, checking train times, cooking dinners to doing laundry etc. They appreciate it and it teaches them value life skills
- Pack much lighter than you think. You can find kids shampoo from supermarkets no matter where you are in the world
- Get good health/travel insurance for peace of mind
