Hey, I'm Whitney!

I’ve been traveling the globe and writing about it since 2006, first solo, then with my husband, and then with our daughter. When my healthy, strong husband passed away mid-flight in January 2025, I became a solo parent traveler in an instant. It was the beginning of a life I never expected, but I knew I still wanted to show our daughter the world.

Even as a widow with an infant, I choose to see the passport as half full, not half empty. So, whether you’re new to travel or just need encouragement to keep going, I want the Half Full Passport to be a resource for single parents, the grieving, and travelers everywhere. Welcome. 

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How to Travel Abroad with a Toddler
Single Parent Travel Tips
Whitney

How to Spend a Month Abroad with a Toddler (even as a single parent!)

I get it a lot: “You’re so brave!” It’s a compliment, but I have a little secret to share: It was far scarier for me to stay home during the month of January. I got a lot of questions when I told people I’d be spending an entire month in Spain with my 18-month-old daughter. I mean, a regular trip with a toddler is… A lot of work. But a month? Yikes, right? I’ll admit it was stressful, mostly in the weeks leading up to the trip. Once we were there, it was amazing. We had such a good time, and it was 100% the right decision for us. Here’s how to spend a month abroad… With a toddler!

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Sagrada Família
Barcelona
Whitney

Your Best Tips for Visiting the Sagrada Família in Barcelona

It’s the number one thing to do in Barcelona, and one of the top two things to do in all of Spain. You know you want to go, but what now? When do you get tickets? What ticket do you get? What’s the process like when you get there? Where can you get the best photos? Here are your best tips for visiting the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain.

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With toddler at the Alhambra
Granada
Whitney

The Best Things to Do in Granada with a Toddler

We loved our month in Granada, Spain. It’s walkable, beautiful, and there were tons of things to do to keep my sweet toddler entertained! There are certainly parks, playgrounds, and the like, but there are also many things that are unique to Granada that my girl absolutely loved. If you’re planning a trip to the “City of Pomegranates,” here are the best things to do in Granada with a toddler!

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Know Before You Visit Barcelona
Barcelona
Whitney

The Best Tips Before You Visit Barcelona (avoid our mistakes!)

I really liked Barcelona. But boy oh boy, could I have done it better! We stopped in Barcelona for a few days on the front and back end of our month-long trip to Granada, and while I did have an idea how I wanted the days to go, I just wasn’t as prepared as I usually like to be. Call it widow fog, call it mom brain, whatever it was, I made the mistakes so you don’t have to! Here are the best tips before your visit to Barcelona!

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What to Know Before You Visit Spain
Spain
Whitney

Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Spain

I lived the dream: For an entire month, my 18-month-old daughter and I lived like locals in Spain. We had such an amazing experience, but, as with every trip, there are always things I wish I’d known beforehand. This was my second trip to Spain, but because we spent such

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Rainy Day in Granada
Granada
Whitney

The Best Rainy Day Activities in Granada

Maybe you won’t have rain on your trip to Granada. That would be amazing! The vast majority of things to do in Granada are outdoors. We spent a month there in January, and we got a mix of beautiful, sunny days and rainy, dreary days. We actually got out and enjoyed both realities, and you can, too! Here are the best things to do on a rainy day in Granada, Spain.

Spoiler alert: You will want an umbrella!

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