When the world shut down in March of 2020, I don't think many of us predicted that we'd still be dealing with pandemic related travel concerns and restrictions in 2022. The travel industry was able to rebound in 2021, but we're heading into yet another year with the...
We've been incredibly lucky. In our 12+ years of traveling with kids, we've only had one flight cancelled. We were flying from Los Angeles to Detroit in the summer of 2016 when Southwest Airlines experienced a catastrophic computer systems failure that grounded...
As 2021 draws to a close, we wanted to take a look back at the year to see all that Wandering Moms accomplished. While we had all hoped 2021 would bring more freedom to travel safely, this unfortunately wasn't exactly the case. But 2021 certainly wasn't a total loss!...
Who Rings in the New Year First? Tonga is the first country in the world to ring in the new year! Tonga is a beautiful island nation located in the south Pacific ocean just east of Fiji and just north of New Zealand. As the first country in the world to ring in the...
It's almost Christmas and we're heading out on an international journey to discover Christmas celebrations around the world! Travel with us to various countries all over the globe to see how each culture celebrates Christmas. You may notice many similarities to the...
If you love holiday markets and you also love traveling- this post is for you! We're taking a look at the best Christmas markets around the world so you can plan your holiday travels. For many, it's not even about the shopping- but the festive holiday spirit of these...
Are you looking to travel for the holidays but you're not sure where you want to go? From festive light displays and fireworks to ice skating rinks and mountain resorts, you can't go wrong with any of these incredible holiday destinations! Whether you want a white...
Knowing what to pack for a family ski vacation can be a bit tricky because winter clothing is big and bulky, making it difficult to get everything to fit into your bags! But staying dry and warm is the number one key to a successful family ski trip- so you don't want...
Outdoor vacations continue to grow in popularity, with ski trips being one of the most popular types of travel during the winter months. Whether you are planning to hit the slopes for the very first time or you are an experienced ski family- we'll help you find the...
While Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday in regards to the events in history we are giving thanks to, various countries around the world celebrate a similar "Thanksgiving" holiday where their thanks may be given to a harvest or to an an entirely different...
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Cheap Hotel Rooms Next up in our Wandering Moms Ultimate Guide series is our ultimate guide to finding cheap hotel rooms! Depending on whether you are flying or driving, and depending on how long you're traveling- hotel rooms can be one...
Holiday travel was limited last year due to the pandemic and while many are still choosing not to fly just yet, airport traffic has increased steadily over the course of 2021 and it appears as if traffic will continue to increase for Thanksgiving. Hopper's 2021...
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