- Pro Traveler
- Posts
- The Secret to Not Losing Your Mind While Traveling with Kids 👶
The Secret to Not Losing Your Mind While Traveling with Kids 👶
This Issue of Pro Traveler is Brought to you By:
What’s better than flying business class?
Flying business class without paying for it.
Discover how to work those loyalty programs, crack the upgrade code, and sip champagne at 35,000 feet.
Cheers to smarter travel! 🥂✈️
Kelsea Myers is the poster child for "Why pay dorm fees when you can globetrot?✈️" Instead of spending her college years cramped in a tiny room🏠, she hit the road with her laptop💻, embracing the online education life.
Here are some travel highlights:
• Jet-set to North America, including Portland and British Columbia🍁.
• Took finals while beachside—talk about a shaky Wi-Fi connection🌊!
• Mastered the art of budgeting: fancy dinners were out🍽️; ramen noodles were in🍜!
• Socializing with European hostel-mates instead of wall-sitting in the library📚.
She juggled lectures📖, scenic views🏞️, and hostel life🏨, proving that you can earn your degree without sacrificing your passport stamps🌍. In the end, she traded in her traveling shoes for an apartment and traditional college escapades🎉—because who said you can’t have your cake and eat it too? 🎂 Kelsea's journey shows it’s possible to study, see the world, and not end up drowning in student debt💰. Who’s signing up for online classes next? 😄

Traveling with kids can either make you a Family Explorer 🌍 or a Culprit of Chaos 😱—let's aim for the former! Here are some quirky tips from seasoned globe-trotting parents to keep you sane:
• Train ‘em Young 🚂: Get your kids used to wandering. Baby Samara took her first train ride at 10 weeks. Talk about early frequent flyer miles! ✈️
• Pack Light 🎒: Avoid bringing your entire house; it’s good exercise but bad for your back.
• Involve the Mini-Me’s 👦👧: Let them join the planning and watch them transform from grumblers to engaged travelers.
• Screen Time is Lifesaver Time 📺: Don’t fight it; embrace the digital babysitter on a plane!
• Snack Attack 🍿: Always be stocked with snacks; childhood meltdowns happen without warning.
In essence, if you think your kid will be an angel on a plane... 🙏 well, bless your optimism! So just chill, pack snacks, and adapt your travel style—or you might end up at a playground instead of the Louvre! 🎡🏰

Get ready to sprinkle some holiday magic ✨ on your travels with "Elfing Around - Elf Ideas 2024!" Because who says elves can’t have a little fun on the go? This guide is packed with whimsical ideas to make your trips feel like a scene straight out of the North Pole. 🎄
• Travel Photoshoots 📸: Capture that perfect pic with your elf friend, preferably not in front of an angry grizzly bear 🐻.
• Elf-Sized Snacks 🍭: Ensure your elf enjoys gourmet treats—mini candy canes are a must, but don't forget the peppermint latte ☕️ (they can be a bit hyper!).
• Adventure Challenges 🏞️: Transform ordinary activities into elf-tastic quests, like finding the biggest Christmas tree 🎄 or the smallest cozy café ☕️.
So, whether you're packing your bags 🧳 or just daydreaming of candy cane highways, this article is your go-to for popping some elf-tacular fun into your travels! 🧝♂️✨

Looking for adventure in 2025? ✈️ USA TODAY Travel has unveiled five fantastic destinations that they highly recommend revisiting. Here’s the scoop, with a sprinkle of humor:
• Australia 🇦🇺: Get ready for a 14-hour flight to Tasmania, where nature’s charms will make you wish you had wings. 🕊️
• Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦: Experience a little slice of Europe without the jet lag—Bonjour, crepes and café! ☕🥐
• Japan 🇯🇵: A land of stunning temples and delicious food 🍣 will make your three-day trip feel like a fast-food drive-thru—too quick! 🚀
• British Columbia 🇨🇦: Tucked away gems await in the Okanagan Valley. Wine tasting galore—just remember, wine pairs excellently with... more wine! 🍷🍇
• Fiji 🇫🇯: Dreamy beaches and diving with manta rays? 🐠🌊 Maybe it’s time to book that plane ticket.
So, dust off those passports, folks! 🧳 Your 2025 travel plans are waiting—and snacks are mandatory. 🍿😄