I Went On A Kid-Free Solo Trip And Every Parent Should Try It
Getting to be me again
Travelling had always been a big part of my life before the pandemic and two kids changed everything. Suddenly, a three-day getaway seemed like a mini ordeal just from calculating and packing the right number of diapers alone. There’s a saying that tr...
A familiar adventure
Coming back from my trip, I felt so energised and just happier all around. My kids probably noticed it, my husband definitely noticed it. And here’s why I think that was the case.I am not a particularly maternal person - at almost five years into moth...
Tips to enjoy your kid-free time - ALONE
Maybe travel isn’t the thing you miss most about pre-child life. In which case, do what you miss instead, but I think the key is to do it alone. Don’t put yourself in a position where you have to worry about someone else. For me, travelling to a place I knew to see friends I don’t often get to spend time with checked all the boxes. Here’s what I think is important for parents to consider when doing a solo trip:Most importantly, ENJOY YOUR TIME. During my first-ever solo trip without kids, it was the first time I carried a small bag. No diapers, no wipes, no snacks! I got to put on makeup every morning without rushing. I got to eat every meal mindfully and enjoy adult conversation. It felt intensely liberating and energising.At the end of four days, I was ready to go back to my babies (all of whom managed to fall sick while I was away, of course). It’s a cliche, but I appreciated them all much more after having been away. You can bet I’ll be doing solo travel again soon.Karen Fong is a mum to two preschoolers, and is surviving motherhood by applying a wry sense of humour (and a lot of eye-rolling and complaining) to the weird and wacky situations that come her way. DM her at @karentanfong to commiserate about party goodie bags, sick babies and travelling with a billion pieces of luggage.
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