Traveling solo with kids as an expat in France

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator20 November 2024 04:41:25

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Hello everyone,

During your expat experience in France, you may have to travel solo with your kids, either to explore your host country, to visit family and friends in your home country, or for vacation trips.
While this journey can be a great adventure, it also comes with its challenges. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights and experiences to help fellow expats make the most of their trips with their children.

Here are a few questions to start with:

How to best prepare for traveling solo with kids?

What are the biggest challenges expat parents in France face when traveling solo with their kids?

What specific formalities or documents do you need to travel alone with kids (eg. parental consent for travel, birth certificate, etc.)?

What are your tips to smooth the journey with kids?

Share your experiences, tips and anecdotes to help fellow expats.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

partofthatworld Active member

Member since 24 July 2023

partofthatworldActive member24 November 2024 18:15:27

Traveling solo with kids can be a mix of fun and chaos 😃 For preparation, I recommend packing light but including essentials like snacks, entertainment (small toys or tablets), and a first-aid kit. Having a checklist for documents is crucial—I've always carried a copy of my child's birth certificate, a parental consent letter (if required), and their health records.

The biggest challenge for me is managing their energy during long journeys, so I try to plan breaks and keep them engaged. For smoother trips, booking accommodations with family-friendly amenities has been a game-changer. Oh, and don’t forget to involve the kids in planning—they love it and it helps them feel more excited about the trip! This guide may help your planning gowithguide.com/blog/how-to-pla … steps-5730

Good luck and safe travels!

partofthatworld Active member

Member since 24 July 2023

partofthatworldActive member25 November 2024 01:40:07

Traveling solo with kids can be a mix of fun and chaos 😃 For preparation, I recommend packing light but including essentials like snacks, entertainment (small toys or tablets), and a first-aid kit. Having a checklist for documents is crucial—I've always carried a copy of my child's birth certificate, a parental consent letter (if required), and their health records.The biggest challenge for me is managing their energy during long journeys, so I try to plan breaks and keep them engaged. For smoother trips, booking accommodations with family-friendly amenities has been a game-changer. Oh, and don’t forget to involve the kids in planning—they love it and it helps them feel more excited about the trip! This guide may help your planning https://gowithguide.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-trip-5-essential-steps-5730 Good luck and safe travels! - @partofthatworld

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