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Most of us have experienced it – nappy change while in a rush to check in at the airport, meltdowns during a flight, potty breaks anywhere, mess (and more mess). And oh, not to mention the mosquito bites, jet lag, snacks (and more snacks), lost toys (followed by tantrums), and all other nuisances of traveling with kids. Yes, we all have our stories to tell. Despite all these, we can all agree that traveling with kids is the best experience ever. They say a picture paints a thousand words. To get a glimpse of how amazing traveling with kids can...

Traveling is easy… until you have kids! Whether you’re taking your kids out for a picnic, a city tour, or a weekend visit to their grandpa/ma, the entire journey can either be a bad decision or a fun-filled adventure.  For sure, you want the latter.  So we asked family travelers within the FlyingKids Instagram and Facebook community about their best tips and advice on how we -- parents -- can stay sane while our children stay happy and content during road trips. And we’ve got some really interesting responses! If you want a successful road trip with your little ones,...

How often do you travel as a family? If you haven’t been on a vacation at least once this year, it’s time to start planning one. It doesn’t matter if you prefer a luxurious trip abroad or a simple family getaway in a nearby town. What is important is that all of you, as a family, get to visit some new places and experience the joy and beauty of traveling together. It is more than the fun. Traveling is really good for you and your kids. Below are some of the best reasons why you should go on a family...

Traveling with kids is like a roller coaster ride. It’s exciting, thrilling, and yet scary. Not only do you worry about packing their stuff, you also have to think about how kids are going to deal with the whole experience of travel. No matter how well behaved, no kid will be the perfect angel... especially when cooped up in a car, train, or plane. Are they going to like the place? Will they get enough sleep? Will they get bored? Will they leave their electronic devices and focus on the new destination and family adventure? What about culture-shock? Will they...

Not all classrooms have four walls. More and more families are choosing to homeschool their children. According to the report released by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of homeschool students has increased by 300,000 since 2007. There are many reasons why many families prefer homeschooling over traditional education, from trying to do away from the negative environment of public schools, to protecting their kids from bullying, aiming for a higher quality education, and more. But there’s one even more interesting reason – to be able to travel the world. Home education is...