With the upcoming Yom Tov season, many of you have long car or plane trips ahead. We know how hard it is to keep the kids busy and entertained during the trip! This “My Travel Adventures” activity book is here to help. We’ve collaborated with Do-All Travel to bring you this amazingly cool My Travel…
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How to Get a Good Night Sleep on That Red Eye (or Any Flight)
Put your feet up and get some rest. Oh, so, how do you put your feet up on a red eye flight? A short flight is like sitting in a car. You get on, you sit a bit, perhaps get some reading in, take a short nap if possible, and you get to your location. …
What to See and Do in Venice, Italy
Planning a spring trip to Europe? Your European experience isn’t complete without getting lost in Venice, Italy. When I was a girl, and I’d come from Europe to spend my summers at sleepaway camp in the United States, my friends would ask me, “Do you live in the place with all the water? Or the…
Driving to Toronto? 7 Things You Need to Know Before Crossing the Border
Canada might just be a (long) car trip away, but it is another country. Keep these 7 tips in mind and your trip should go smoothly. When people share with me that they will be driving to Canada, it’s often with a tinge of panic in their voices. How can you possibly travel for 8+…
10 Tried-and-True Travel Things
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, these gadgets make the travel a bit easier. Traveling can be a privilege or a chore, depending on who you ask. Some travel so often for business they wish they stayed home, while others feel lucky they get to travel for pleasure. For those traveling often some little comforts…
What to Do When Your Tire is Low on Air (and You Can’t Change a Tire)
You’re low on air but you’ve got places to go and carpools to run. This is a guide for those who can’t change a tire but need some unprofessional advice. I’ve had 6 flat tires in the last few months. Or was it more? I’ve become so paranoid, I hear the thump and vibrations of…
Your Picks: Amazon Prime Favorites for Your Vacation or Staycation
Are you traveling or entertaining kids at home this month? Your fellow Between Carpools readers have some Amazon Prime picks for you. A while back, we asked our Instagram followers for their favorite 3 items they buy on Amazon. The response was so overwhelming that it took us a while to sort through all your…
Dreaming of Sukkos in Israel? Here’s What You Need to Know
Whether you want to go in the future, or you’re looking forward to your first time in Eretz Yisrael for Sukkos this year, here’s what you need to know. The most popular time to travel to Eretz Yisrael is Sukkos. It’s no wonder why. Seeing Yerushalayim transformed with sukkahs on every balcony and lulavs and…
Enjoy Gourmet Meals When Traveling…Even When There’s No Kosher Restaurant in Sight
Do you want to see the world, beyond where kosher restaurants exist? As someone that eats kosher, do you sometimes feel that mixing good meals and good views is impossible? There are limited places around the world that offer kosher food for travelers. Plenty of people will only to places with kosher restaurants, and plenty…
14 Genius Road Trip Tips for a Smooth Journey
Road trips can be long…unless you make getting there part of the fun. It’s that time of year when we want to get out of town and see something new. And sometimes that involves a long—or very long—car ride. We’re here to help you not only survive the drive but maybe even enjoy it! OK,…
