The easiest and most affordable alternative in getting your passport photos is by taking it yourself at home. Yes, at home, on your own convenience and time. It saves you money and saves you time specially having children to photograph. Here is my step by step approach that I have followed the last few years…
Category: travel tips
10 important photography tips to consider while traveling with children
Although smart phones are truly smarter these days, it still lags behind any digital cameras that are in the market. Most notably the use of an external flash, the low light capabilities digital cameras has; and how it out-performs mobile devices– with a few more important technical advantages it offers. Here are 10 of the…
What’s the best light weight camera gear to travel with kids?
A minimalist camera gear approach to traveling with children I have been asked many times on what camera(s) I use and the gear I bring in our travels as a family. As I have evolved from traveling with bulky camera gear to carrying a toddler with me– over the years, I’ve had the best opportunity…
How to budget travel for a family of four
Planning for a trip with two children involves a lot of planning, research and proper timing. We have tailored 20 helpful ways to make the most of our travel without breaking the bank. Take each one with a grain of salt. We have worked around these steps to be able to continue to travel with…
When do you start to travel with children?
A milestone approach to traveling with children So when do you start traveling with the baby? The answer is now. Whether you have an infant, a toddler or a school age child, the perfect time is now. This is a bold statement to make but ultimately possible for any parent. It may sound cliché but…
10 easy ways to pack and travel light
1. What’s in the bag? We use two travel luggage(s). One smaller size luggage for the kids and larger one for myself and my wife. The bags contain comfortable mix and match clothes, one extra pair of shoes each, extra underware, socks, and toiletries. The duffle backpack/bag, which also serves as the the carry on,…
What does a 12 hour flight look like traveling with children?
Many of our international flight usually follow the same routine in four separate phases. (1.) The first meal, (2.) sleep, snack(s), (3.) second meal and (4.) preparation for landing. This is a small peak in to our travel with a toddler and school age children. Hour one and two, take off and the first meal. …
Travel light essentials for children
Traveling with children involves a well thought out plan and the right amount of drive to make the plan work. Traveling with my two children since they were a few month old gave my wife and I a front row seat of the adventure that’s played before our eyes and the long night’s research in…
ABC’s of flying internationally with a baby
When my son was only 10 month old we traveled a total of 12 hours flight to the Philippines and an extra two hour connecting flight to my City. I like to share a few things that might come in handy as you start your wonderful journey with your own children. Ask for a basinet…