10 tips for traveling abroad with kids, according to parents who have taken their toddler on 10 international trips
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The article emphasizes the importance of understanding passport and visa requirements for children, especially when traveling with another adult. Granger shares their experience with their child, Kynsley, recounting how they managed documentation while traveling to South Africa. With Kynsley now older, they have found traveling by train in Europe easier. Granger advises avoiding rush hour for a smoother journey with children, highlighting a change in their travel approach as their child grows, making public transportation more feasible.
Granger said it's important to ensure you understand all the passport and visa documentation your child needs to enter or exit the country you're traveling to, especially if your kid will be flying with another adult during your trip.
When Kynsley was a baby, Granger and Boyd avoided public transportation because lugging baggage around with a baby is challenging, as is dealing with diaper changes when trying to catch a train.
'My No. 1 advice for traveling with a kid on a train is to avoid rush hour,' Granger said. 'So the middle of the day, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., is a great time to take the train with the kid.'
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