The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Your Stories of Traveling with Kids

Oct 28, 2025
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Giving Birth Abroad And Exit Visa Hassles

  • Kelly McEvers gave birth in Saudi Arabia and had to secure an exit visa for her newborn, which took six weeks in extreme heat.
  • Despite the paperwork, the outbound flight was joyful because locals and crew doted on the baby and helped the mother.
ADVICE

Use Local Kindness And Facilities

  • Expect cultural kindness: in some regions strangers and crew will help with babies, easing travel stress.
  • Use local customs (like prayer areas on flights) as quiet spaces for nursing or calming infants.
ANECDOTE

Seasick Ferry To Formentera

  • Daisy Risher described a harrowing ferry ride to Formentera where seasickness spread through her family and other passengers.
  • The trip led to a viral rash and two hospital visits, turning a beautiful island backdrop into a stressful trip.
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