Long day’s journey into Paris
So wouldn’t you expect that leaving five and a half hours before your international flight would be enough time? Even if you live at a distance of about 70 miles from the airport? I actually had...
View ArticleWorst trip yet
Like everyone, I’ve had my share of bad trips, many of them involving injury or physical calamity. There was our first day of our year of traveling with Tommy, which I have described here. There was...
View ArticleTrip planning: Consider the smaller airports
Living in the corridor between New York and Washington D.C. has some advantages, one of them being that I live a reasonable drive from the Philadelphia and Baltimore airports (with Newark being just a...
View ArticleWhere to stay (and put your car) at JFK Airport
One of the things I’ve learned about traveling with kids is that it’s very important to do a thorough cost-benefit analysis when making decisions about things like whether to pay extra for the hotel...
View ArticleMondays are for dreaming: Flying fearlessly
When you travel a lot with kids, and especially when you write about it, it is always family airline travel that elicits the greatest wonder and concern from parents who are less experienced. It’s...
View ArticleThe return of Lovey Bear or where to stay at the Philadelphia Airport
I had already been planning to write a post recommending the Sheraton Four Points Philadelphia as a great place to stay if you’re flying in or out of the Philadelphia Airport. For one thing, it’s...
View ArticleFamily travel tips: How to pack only carry-on bags for air travel
There comes a time in the life of every blogger when they are forced to reveal something about themselves that they’ve never done publicly. I’m no exception. So here it is: Hi, my name is Mara, and I...
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