A round trip through Egypt is probably not the most obvious choice for a family vacation with a baby. But we were always adventurous travelers and wanted to keep that up as a family.
Middle East
How to Visit Petra with a Baby
The ancient city of Petra, nestled in the Shara Mountains of southern Jordan, dates back nearly 2,000 years. This once prosperous and vital trade city, nicknamed the “Rose City” owing to the pink-hued color of the surrounding cliffs, will awe you and your kids with its large facades carved directly into the mountainsides.
Dubai with a Toddler
Dubai is big (really big), bold, hot and happening. So happening, in fact, that 17 million people visited the Emirate City in 2023. Skyscrapers as far as the eye can see, some completed, many on the way and many, many more just a glint in a developer’s eye.
Turkey with a Baby or Toddler
Would you be surprised if we told you that one of the most family-friendly places we have visited in the world is Turkey? We spent an eventful two weeks in Turkey with a baby, a toddler and our older child.
Istanbul with a Baby
My husband and I are from Chile and have traveled to many places before having a baby. When our baby was 6 months old, we decided to travel with her for the first time! For her first time abroad, we attended a destination wedding in Turkey. As new parents we were so excited to experience Istanbul with a baby!