Hey Reader,

Happy Wednesday! This newsletter is coming out a little late this week... well because life.

And wow, is there a lot going on in the world right now.

Between shelter-in-place orders in Puerto Vallarta and everything happening in Iran, plus the closed airspace in that region, travel safety and planning for the unexpected has definitely been on my mind.

Because if there’s one thing travel teaches you quickly, it’s this.

Even the best-planned trips can go sideways.

Most of the time everything works out just fine.

Until it doesn't.

Like the time we were in Bangkok during an earthquake. Not exactly something you expect to deal with on vacation, in a place that hadn't had any major seismic activity since 1930.

Totally unprepared for that, and I'm a safety first kinda gal.

But after years of traveling with a kid, I’ve learned that a little preparation makes those moments way less stressful.

Not in a scary “what if everything goes wrong” kind of way. More like a calm “we’ve got this” kind of way.

A few simple things can make a big difference when you’re away from home.

Things like knowing where the nearest hospital is, having copies of important documents, and making sure emergency contacts are easy to find.

Inside the checklist I cover things like:

• the one thing families often forget to consider
• how to organize emergency contacts when traveling abroad
• what to do if someone gets sick while you're traveling
• having a family separation plan in case a child gets lost

Most families never think about these things until they need them.

So I put together a simple guide to help.

I created a Family Travel Emergency Plan Checklist (+ Free Printables) you can run through before your next trip, so you’re not scrambling if something unexpected happens.

You can read it here:
​Family Travel Emergency Plan: A Practical Checklist for Parents​

It only takes a few minutes to go through, but it can save you a lot of stress later.

Because the goal isn’t to worry about what might happen. It’s to feel confident enough to relax and enjoy the trip.

And focus on the good stuff like discovering new foods, exploring new places, and watching your kids experience the world.

✈️ In the News | Around the Web

• ​Watch Rick Steve's Iran episode (free) - This is on my list to watch this week. It was designed to help viewers appreciate the rich culture and humanity of the Iranian people, which feels especially important right now. As Rick Steves says, “Travel tears down the walls that ignorance builds.”

Ok, that's all for today. As always, if you have any questions, or something travel related you'd like to see more of, hit reply and send me an email. I personally reply to every one.

Journey On,

Donna

​P.S. If you have a trip coming up soon, it’s worth running through this family travel emergency checklist before you go.​

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