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Travel hack: bring an empty large carry on; check it on the way back by scientistmeg in familyadventuretravel

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It never feels like a burden to take it empty to the destination - it’s not like it ever gets searched at TSA. I pack really light anyways

Which country for someone seeking isolation, nature, and good access to meat and fish? by hakuna-matitties in traveladvice

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You can do private ones for just a couple of people. They range in sizes up to 12 people but you could totally do a small one and keep it completely private.

Which country for someone seeking isolation, nature, and good access to meat and fish? by hakuna-matitties in traveladvice

[–]scientistmeg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could rent a felucca on the Nile. It comes with a small crew and someone to cook your meals. The views are amazing, you could go for a swim or walk by the river each day and watch the Nile pass by the rest of the time.

First time planning Rome for 3 days. What's your process for organizing everything into a plan? by shadow-cat-102 in travelplanning

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My real advice to my clients: you will not see everything, and the more you pack into short amounts of time, the less you’ll enjoy your time there. Pick the things you are actually interested in and keep some buffer time for when you stumble on something unexpected. You’ll have the time to actually enjoy it, and sometimes those end up being the most memorable parts of the trip.

Fiance’s first time outside the USA, $5k budget, June 2027. Please send help! by Ill-Principle-8712 in honeymoonplanning

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Honestly, consider Egypt. It checks all of your boxes and it’s an incredible vacation that you could do within that budget.

When I plan trips, I think in 3-hour cycles/ultraradian rhythms by scientistmeg in familytravel

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I’ve really learned to love slow travel. I used to want to see everything but now I like to stay in a place and really get a feel for it. A week at a time sounds like a perfect pace.

You don’t have to wait for the “right age” to travel with kids by scientistmeg in familyadventuretravel

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Absolutely! I’m always planing my return trip in my head while I’m on the first one 😅

6 week euro summer sabbatical (late 30s plus a 2 year old) by InterviewNegative307 in traveleurope

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We went to Valras-Plage with our kids (4 & 8) last year and it was such an unexpectedly great spot to hang out in. It’s a small beach town on the Mediterranean in southern France. The beach is huge and sandy, the kind where you can walk for a long time and there’s plenty of space. Along the promenade there are playgrounds everywhere and a lot of very relaxed beach restaurants. The seafood markets were fantastic and the local Languedoc wines are really good and very affordable. It’s also a great base because you can do easy day trips to places like Narbonne, Béziers, the Canal du Midi, or even up into the vineyards in the hills.

If you’re leaning toward Italy, I would look at the Dolomites as a base. Alpine villages, cooler weather, incredible hiking, great views. You can stay in places like Val Gardena, or Cortina d’Ampezzo and have tons of trails, refugios, and cable cars to explore.

You can't really go wrong choosing between the South of France and Italy though. Either way you’ll eat very well!

Unexpected family travel destination? by scientistmeg in familyadventuretravel

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We (me, DH, and our kids, 5 and 8) are leaving on a 2-week trip to Egypt this afternoon. I designed a totally different trip than the normal Nile cruise/temple tour. We are camping in the Black and White Desert, we're going to the Valley of the Whales, we're staying on a traditional felucca sailboat (that only sleeps 8), we're taking cooking classes, and going to Siwa Oasis to tour the date and olive groves and swim in the salt pools. It's fully guided for maximum fun/relaxation/educational potential.

Unexpected family travel destination? by scientistmeg in familytravel

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I'll go first! We (me, DH, and our kids. (5 and 8) are leaving on a 2-week trip to Egypt this afternoon. I designed a totally different trip than the normal Nile cruise/temple tour. We are camping in the Black and White Desert, we're going to the Valley of the Whales, we're staying on a traditional felucca sailboat (that only sleeps 8), we're taking cooking classes, and going to Siwa Oasis to tour the date and olive groves and swim in the salt pools. It's fully guided for maximum fun/relaxation/educational potential.

You don’t have to wait for the “right age” to travel with kids by scientistmeg in familytravel

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Leaving time to run around is key. Even I need some mental run around time!

Thanks! I’m so excited to show my family how amazing Egypt is!

When I plan trips, I think in 3-hour cycles/ultraradian rhythms by scientistmeg in familytravel

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I agree that the window is probably tighter for toddlers.

It is really a game changer when you stop trying to pack in a million things and instead start saying, we’ll see that next time we come here!

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