Travel Vlog: How to find a balance between Parenting and Travel Vlogging

Good news, guys, I created another YouTube Channel a few weeks ago! It took me about four years and lots of encouragement to finally create this travel vlog. I didn’t want to create a new vlog for the sake of it, and I needed to be in the perfect place mentally to start vlogging again.

I decided to start a travel vlog because of my schedule. I’m continuously checking out different places of attractions with my family within the vibrant city of Dubai and occasionally in other Emirates, so using the opportunity to create content for my YouTube travel vlog is a win-win for me.

The decision to manage my blog simultaneously with a travel vlog was to give more details about the places I visit; you can’t fully understand the beauty of a place until you see it.

Indeed, there is a major difference between when I was vlogging before having my son, and now that I am a mom, everything needs more details, planning, and attention to avoid mistakes.

The main purpose of this post is to provide busy parents with essential tips for their travel vlog.

Based on my blogging experience, the following tips are separated into three segments- Content Creation, Time Management, and Positivity.

Content Creation

1. One of the benefits of having a travel vlog is your content will always be relevant. As a busy parent, you might get worried about all the trips you’d have to make to stay relevant. The good thing is you don’t always have to be on the road; you can vlog about other related topics.

For instance, the gadgets you use, tips on becoming a better travel vlogger, what to travel with to certain places, share a personal experience on your recent vacation- it is an endless list. This helps you keep your channel active when you need to take a break from being on the road and enjoy family time at home.

2. Create an editorial calendar. Couples need an editorial calendar for their YouTube channel to organize their lives better, especially with kids.

3. Don’t be forced to involve your family in your videos just because others are doing it. If you want to be alone in your videos, absolutely fine; however, if you wish your spouse or kids to be featured, that’s great, as long as you are genuinely satisfied with your decision.

4. Edit videos when you are less busy, so you don’t make a mistake. I know I don’t always abide by this rule but I do a fine editing job when I’m in a state of tranquillity.

Time Management & Planning

1. Creating a balance between vlogging and your family, especially when you’ve got children, requires time management, planning, communication and understanding.

2. Always go with your kids’ essentials. It is essential to add this to the list because there’s nothing like that feeling when you remember your kids’ essentials are not with you.

3. Don’t stress your children. There is something that amazes me about children. They suppress their tiredness to have maximum fun, and if they push themselves too hard, they might fall ill. Therefore as a parent, it is important to balance their fun time.

4. Check out the places you want to visit before embarking on your journey to avoid sad tales. For instance, they might:
Be temporarily closed.
Have increased their rates.
Cancel some services.
Move to another location.

5. Go on convenient trips. What I mean is, if there’s a reason to visit another state town whatsoever, check out the places of interest in that location so you can achieve two things in a day.

6. Travel on a weekday to avoid the crowd, especially when the kids are on holiday. Also, avoid rush hour.

Positivity

1. You may not have all it takes to be a travel vlogger but with a good camera (or phone), means of transportation, mic (not necessary), access to places of attraction, positive attitude, confidence, and a support system, you are good to go.

2. Listen to your body. Stress can do a lot to the body beyond your imagination. You might break out, have eye bags, look pale, have a migraine, and so on just because you pushed yourself too hard. Listen to your body and rest when you need to.

3. You don’t have to travel abroad to start a travel vlog. People might be interested in visiting the places of attractions in the city you live in. So put on a positive attitude and share your view of your city.

4. Avoid places that might worsen your allergies. I always read about new places I intend to visit before travelling.

If you love this blog, kindly share the posts with your friends and loved ones. It will mean a lot to me to know your thoughts in the comments. Love, Grace

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