Travel

3 Safety Tips For Taking Your Kids For A Ride In A Utility Vehicle

March 31, 2023 By Ina

If you have a utility vehicle that you enjoy riding around in, you might be tempted to take your kids with you for a little fun. However, in the wrong hands or in the wrong environment, utility vehicles can be very dangerous, especially for little ones. So if you’re wanting to drive your kids around in your side-by-side or other utility vehicles, here are three safety tips that you should know before you head out. [Read more…] about 3 Safety Tips For Taking Your Kids For A Ride In A Utility Vehicle

Originally posted on July 6, 2022 @ 4:34 am

4 Tips For Traveling With Younger Kids

March 31, 2023 By Carmen Te

Whether you�re new to traveling with kids or you�ve done it several times, it always comes with challenges. From having to pack all of the essentials to making sure that you fit in enough activities that will appeal to the kids, it can be daunting. However, by following the right tips and preparing as best as you can, you can make it an enjoyable experience for everyone in the family.

To help you enjoy your vacation as much as possible, and save you from stress on the road, here are some of the best tips to see you through.

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Originally posted on February 26, 2020 @ 10:02 am

Four Ways To Get Your Whole Family Fit

March 31, 2023 By Carmen Te

Exercise is important in order to have a healthy body and a healthy family. If you want to be healthy and live a long life you need to workout. If you want your children to learn good health and wellness lessons, you need to make sure they are fitting physical activity into every single day.

Exercise is used in addiction recovery, it helps boost your mood, and it keeps your body running at peak performance. You can get your whole family into fitness by finding ways to make it fun and do things together. Here are some tips. [Read more…] about Four Ways To Get Your Whole Family Fit

Originally posted on April 19, 2017 @ 8:23 am

Teaching Your Children Safe, Smart Travel

March 31, 2023 By Teresa Te

With the holiday season coming up, we need to be aware of the dangers out there. As parents of young children planning a family holiday, this is especially true- but those of us with grown up children must also be vigilant. Traveling on one’s own, or with friends, is a wonderful experience for all young adults, and should be encouraged as often as possible- as long as the importance of smart travel is understood.

The Philippines, for instance, is an amazing country, dotted with beautiful beaches and exciting cities- but it’s also one that many travelers feel is unsafe, mostly due to reports of crimes and attacks on tourists. Recently making headlines, for example, was the violent rape of two Japanese tourists in Cebu City by South Korean men, in an act that brings to mind the mistreatment of the Japanese comfort women. The Koreans were charged with rape, as The Sunstar Cebu reports:

Rape complaints were filed Monday against two Korean nationals who allegedly raped two Japanese women last Saturday dawn, then left them to pay for the motel room bill. (Source)

The answer is not to avoid travel altogether, but to travel smart. Here are some tips to impart to your children.

Stay in a wholesome location. Before booking a room at a hotel, motel, or inn, do a bit of research; read reviews on TripAdvisor, and find out how the location is.
Know who to trust. Listen to your instincts; if someone seems shady, even if they’re supposed to be trustworthy- such as a worker at your hotel, or your driver- stay away.
Have important numbers with you. A little notebook in your bag or pocket with a list of emergency numbers is a good idea in case you lose your mobile phone.
Don’t get drunk. By all means, enjoy a few drinks at a local watering hole, but don’t get so drunk you lose control of yourself or your belongings. Not a wise thing to do in a foreign country.

Originally posted on October 28, 2014 @ 11:19 am

Toilet Training Kids When Travelling – How To Make Life a Little Easier

March 30, 2023 By Guest Blogger

Toilet Training can be challenging. It doesn’t happen overnight and takes a lot of time and patience! Travelling and getting out and about whilst toilet training can be stressful, but we believe if you are well prepared and well equipped it is possible.

Here are our Top 10 Toilet Training Tips for when you are travelling and out and about

Originally posted on April 3, 2013 @ 8:50 am

Easy Ways to Keep Kids Safe in the Car

March 30, 2023 By Guest Blogger

Safety first should be every family’s mantra when traveling. This is whether they have small or big kids to bring along during their trip.

Many families travel on the road all year round and if you’re one of them, make it a point to check everything including seatbelts before you leave and during your trip. This way, you avoid accidents and injuries among your loved ones.

The seatbelt is a very important safety tool in the car. The standard one found in the vehicle is meant for adults hence, parents must ensure they use the proper child restraint appropriate for their kids’ age.

Babies must be put in a baby capsule and they must be fastened first. Toddlers up to three years old should be in a car seat and if you’re placing them in the front seat, they need to be positioned facing backwards. This is the safest position recommended by the experts. [Read more…] about Easy Ways to Keep Kids Safe in the Car

Originally posted on March 11, 2013 @ 5:01 am

Are You Sure You Want To Take Your Family There?: Most Dangerous Countries To Drive

March 30, 2023 By Teresa Te

Do you often travel with the whole family and like to drive around in a rental car? Do you have plans of taking a holiday abroad soon?

If you are traveling in the coming month or in the near future, it would be worth doing a little research about the traffic conditions, regulations and driving requirements in your destination. This will help you enjoy a safe tour of the interesting spots there with your loved ones.

You should know by now that millions of people get killed and injured in road accidents every year. But you may be aware of the statistics only in your home country the reason why you need to do your homework if you’re visiting a new place in another state or abroad.

Family travels are always fun and where parents are concerned, they often like to show their kids around new and interesting places that offer enriching experiences and fun entertainment. There are families that love to explore a new destination every year while the others prefer to return to the same place year after year.

Driving in your own rental car is often the best choice for visiting tourist attractions in a leisurely manner. However, countries vary in their traffic rules and requirements hence, parents need to be responsible enough to learn about the driving statistics and safety tips and what they need to accomplish if they plan to rent a car and drive around at their holiday destination.

Originally posted on March 14, 2013 @ 7:48 am

How to Travel With Kids Stress-Free during the Holidays

March 30, 2023 By Teresa Te

The holidays, for some families, require traveling. Sometimes, it even means traveling together with the kids.

When you’re with kids, however, there are a lot of things to bring along. More so if you have a baby or toddler in tow. Apart from your own luggage, you also need backpacks, a stroller and a car seat among others.

So how do you ensure a safe and easy travel for all of you? Here we share some tips that will come in handy.

Your patience is very necessary. Tell yourself to keep calm and refrain from reacting too much when your kids throw a tantrum, complains or whines during your trip. Before you react, take a deep breath and think about what you have to say and be sure to talk in a soft voice.
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Originally posted on December 25, 2012 @ 1:36 pm

Tips for Booking Family Holidays Online

March 30, 2023 By Teresa Te

Booking for your travels today is a breeze. It can be done online and in the comfort of one’s home. Within a few minutes, you can already print out your tickets. No need to call a travel agent and visit their office.

But this convenience provided by travel operators should not make you dilly-dally on your bookings. It’s important to remember that if you’re planning to go on a holiday, booking for your travel and accommodation needs to be made in advance. This is particularly vital if you’re traveling with your family. Early planning and booking will help you avail of the best deals and find the perfect schedule for you and your family.

Another benefit of advanced planning is that you have the opportunity to search for family activities at your destination and book for tours early as well. You have more time then to pack your things and that of your kids and buy other items you may need to bring along.
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Originally posted on January 17, 2013 @ 1:35 pm