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Traveling solo with kids as an expat in France

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Cheryl

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
½ûÂþÌìÌà Team

partofthatworld

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

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 Good luck and safe travels! - @partofthatworld

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Cheryl

Hello partofthatworld,


Thank you for sharing your feedback on travelling solo with kids as an expat.

We appreciate you taking the time to contribute to the discussion!


Cheers,


Cheryl

½ûÂþÌìÌà team

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