I know disaster prep has a bad rap, which is rather unfortunate. I’ve had to do some minor disaster prep while living as an expat in Mexico and I do strongly recommend it for practical reasons. Let’s get into why being prepared is smart (and not crazy) and how to do some basic prep while living abroad.
Be prepared!
Want a bikini body? Then wear a bikini. Yes, it really is that simple. It took me a long time to even wear a swimsuit without trying to cover my body completely with a large t-shirt (this was before rash guards were a common thing), so now I embrace wearing a bikini when I’m at the pool or beach. I especially enjoy cheeky bottoms, because I’m ample in the bottom area. I also have big hips. So, I’d like to share what I think are the best swimsuits for big butts!
I fly frequently with my young children. They have reached the limits the AAP recommends for children to safely use the lap belt in airplanes, so I decided it was time to stop lugging around their giant car seats. We did lug them through airports and used them on airplanes until our children were old enough to ride on planes using just the lap belt. I still highly recommend using car seats on the plane (so does the FAA)! While I prefer keeping my kids in a 5-point harness during every day driving and long road trips, what about plane travel where we won’t be spending much time in a car?
For travelers whose children meet the criteria: travel booster seats! They are lighter, smaller, often easy to pack (in a carry on, of course), and great for travel.
Convinced? Let’s look for the best travel booster seat for your child!
Traveling is not always easy to do and there are sometimes circumstances that limit travel. In early 2020, that’s the (nearly) worldwide quarantine. What’s a traveler to do? READ. The following YA travel books changed my life and I credit it with my decision to move abroad. It wasn’t the only factor, but it was a strong one all the same. Though I never imagined I’d be living in Mexico (since 2017), here I am and this incredible book series played a huge part in my decision.
We like spending time outside swimming. Children’s rash guard shirts are great for helping protect their skin from the harsh rays of the sun. Even if your kids don’t mind using sunscreen, rash guards can allow people to stay outside longer, without fear of getting burnt or forgetting to reapply the sunscreen. Let’s find some of the best rash guards for kids!
This year, our new tradition of going to the beach during the second week of December was thrown off due to our new school schedule. On a whim, I checked the prices for the week of my birthday. To my surprise, Cozumel was affordable and heck yes, I booked the trip! The third week of November we were off to stay at the Allegro Cozumel on Cozumel Island, Mexico. My husband visited the Allegro Cozumel several years ago. I felt comfortable booking this hotel based on his experience, without reading any Cozumel Allegro reviews. The other plus was that there was a water park for the kids. How did we get on?
I love to dress up in costumes. Naturally, Halloween is also one of my favorite holidays. Whether you are traveling or going to a friend’s costume party, here are some awesome travel themed costumes. These will work any time of year!
Okay, you’re ready to go on a trip! Using an anti theft backpack is a great way to secure your valuables while you travel. How do you figure out the best anti theft backpack for your travel needs? Here are the top 5 anti theft travel backpacks, with helpful information to find the best one for your personal travel style.