Thrills await! From zip-lining to sandboarding, our adventures inspire your family’s next adrenaline-fueled journey.
A Day-Trip to Gibraltar with Kids (Itinerary Included) Last updated: October 25, 2026. This update checks selected Gibraltar entry guidance, Cable Car status, and lighthouse visitor-access details; the family’s itinerary and observations remain historical. Date information added October 28, 2026. Family stories and photos reflect the original trip; check current visitor guidance below. Disclaimer: This
13 Tips for Cruising With Kids That You Must Know Last updated: October 22, 2026. Updated ship-specific pool and children’s-club guidance, cabin and excursion planning, historical sailing and price context, dining and fare inclusions, motion-sickness precautions, and linked-destination and account-term qualifications. Date information added October 30, 2026. Our family boards Celebrity Equinox ▶Watch this scene
Transatlantic Cruising With Kids: What We Learned on a 12-Day Voyage Last updated: October 27, 2026. This update separates the voyage described here from current cruise, child-travel, and food-import guidance. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published January 24, 2025. The balcony opening and family stories below describe our earlier cruises, not a new
Skiing With Kids in French Quebec: Château-Bromont in Canada Last updated: October 27, 2026. This update distinguishes current hotel and condo amenity and access details from Bromont mountain lunch policies and skiing schedules. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published January 10, 2025. The family stay described here is a personal snapshot; resort amenities,
How to Become a Gladiator in Rome With Kids Last updated: October 26, 2026. This update corrects selected gladiator-school and Colosseum details; the family’s Rome visit remains historical, and provider dates and eligibility can change. Date information added October 28, 2026. Our family’s Gladiator School experience, first published November 21, 2024. The account below describes
Maeklong Railway Market with Kids: Our Day Trip from Bangkok Last updated: October 18, 2026. Clarified railway safety, train-time checks, transport planning and the historical family outing, and revised captions and supporting links. Date information added October 31, 2026. Maeklong Station entrance. Bangkok holds a special place in my heart as my favorite city in
Fatehpur Sikri Near Agra: Our Visit Between Agra and Jaipur Last updated: October 18, 2026. Updated Fatehpur Sikri location and historical context, ticket and opening-time guidance, transport arrangements, family access, and the distinction between our visit and older planning figures. Date information added October 30, 2026. One of the most visited attractions at Fatehpur Sikri
Our recent adventure through India’s Golden Triangle was nothing short of magical, and I’m buzzing to share every detail with you. I hesitated to write this, as it seems like a million tourists have written blogs about India (to match the one billion+ people in India), but every opinion is good to hear! Whether you
Kerala Backwater Houseboat Experience: Our Overnight Stay Our overnight Kerala houseboat stay · Full film (50 sec) ▶Watch full film 50 sec Muted · Tap for sound Playback isn’t available here. Open the full film on Vimeo ↗ Watch the full film on Vimeo I never thought I would be able to claim that I
Bangkok Floating Markets With Kids: Our Boat Rides and Railway Market Visit Last updated: October 18, 2026. Updated market classifications, market and boat timing, transport and return planning, railway-viewing safety, and the historical context of our family visits. Date information added October 30, 2026. Riding through a floating market · Scene from our film (20
Are you heading to Egypt with kids? Congratulations! You’ve made a great decision. We loved our trip to Egypt and would happily go back again. We went to Egypt a bit last minute in April and left only wanting more. We did everything super last minute, but Egypt is designed for tourism so we didn’t
Visiting the Taj Mahal: 11 Things From Our Two Visits Last updated: October 18, 2026. Updated Taj Mahal admission and gate information, daytime and night-viewing rules, transport and price qualifications, photography restrictions, and family safety and health-planning guidance. Date information added October 30, 2026. Feeling the heat, but enjoying fewer crowds for amazing shots! The
Transition From Full-Time Travel To Being a Part-Time Travel Family: An Honest Reveal Last updated: October 27, 2026. This update clarifies which schooling and travel possibilities are personal reflections from the family’s account, rather than current plans. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published May 24, 2024. This personal reflection describes our family’s transition,
Scotland with Kids: A 5-Day Itinerary and Our Family Experiences Last updated: October 20, 2026. Clarified UK entry requirements, travel routes and driving guidance, attraction and lodging locations, and film-based family context while preserving the original Scotland trip. Date information added October 31, 2026. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo during our Scotland trip · Scene
Living the Magic of Harry Potter With Kids in Edinburgh, Scotland: Self-Guided Tour Last updated: October 26, 2026. Clarified Edinburgh’s Harry Potter biography and local lore, attraction and tour details, UK entry guidance, and linked lodging resources while preserving the family’s visit and souvenirs. Date information added October 31, 2026. Article first published September 29,
Rio de Janeiro with Kids: 12 Family Activities and Practical Tips Our family’s earlier day in Rio · Full film (7 min 17 sec) ▶Watch full film 7 min 17 sec Muted · Tap for sound Playback isn’t available here. Open the full film on Vimeo ↗ Watch the full film on Vimeo *Disclaimer: This
10 Things To Do In Prague With Kids During Summer Last updated: October 25, 2026. Updated castle and cathedral access, clock and landmark details, Petřín transport and ticket information, filming-location corrections, and qualifications for activity and accommodation links. Date information added October 30, 2026. Having visited Prague as a teenager, I remembered the beauty of
How To Conquer Training Around Europe With Kids Last updated: October 26, 2026. This update checks selected rail-pass, reservation, and Eurostar arrival information; the family’s routes and prices reflect earlier trips. Date information added October 28, 2026. A family rail guide first published November 17, 2022. The five-week journey, gifted first-class travel days, and family
*Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. Opinions shared are my own, and I only endorse products I support. By clicking on any of the links below, I may get a small commission if you purchase at absolutely no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support.* Having recently completed a fabulous trip from Lisbon
For those who wish to immerse themselves into French culture and experience true gothic beauty, a visit to Chartres, just outside of Paris, should be high on the list. Chartres, while relatively small at around 50,000 residents only, can still make you feel like you are walking around a French postcard. The town boasts quaint
New Zealand With Kids: 95 Things to Do on Both Islands New Zealand captured our hearts during our seven-month stay. These 95 ideas span the North and South Islands, with our family memories alongside places to consider, plus films from Christchurch-area outings and a separate Lake Taupō visit. Our Christchurch-area outings, from a walk to
Transportation in foreign countries can be stressful, unknown, and sometimes complicated. As a family, we honestly would love to drive so we can see more of the city or country we are in, and it’s convenient for kids. However, there…
Iceland offers endless things to see. Plan the perfect 7-day Iceland itinerary with kids from this list including where to stay.
Portugal will soon be the new home of our family of seven. As a full-time travel family, why are we settling on Portugal for our new home?
A sample 7-day family friendly Kauai itinerary to get your planning started. Modify depending on where you are staying or how long you are visiting.
A Girls’ Getaway to Magnolia in Waco: Our Mother-Daughter Weekend Last updated: October 18, 2026. Updated Waco location, travel and lodging information, Magnolia opening and booking guidance, and the historical context of our mother-daughter weekend. Date information added October 30, 2026. Our mother-daughter Waco weekend: Magnolia, shopping and food · Full film (57 sec) ▶Watch
How Hard Is Full-Time Travel With Kids? 5 Challenges We Faced Full-time travel gave us experiences we loved, but it also meant helping five kids through changing friendships, school routines, personal space and uncertainty. These are the five challenges I wrote about, with a long travel day and two separate family moments alongside those reflections.
Transporting into one of your favorite movie sets brings magic to your trip to New Zealand. Tips about visiting Hobbiton before you visit!
Driving around New Zealand allows you to see the many wonders the country has to offer but go equipped with these essential tips!
Full-Time Travel With Kids Around the World for Two Years Last updated: October 24, 2026. Added historical context to the May 2020 reflection, qualified cultural impressions, and clarified product and service references. Date information added October 31, 2026. Two years of family travel ▶Watch Two years of family travel Muted · Tap for sound Playback
Travel Funnies Series: Volume 4 Photo, heading, and linked-video details reviewed: October 28, 2026. First published May 18, 2020, these stories recount the family’s travel experiences at the time. References to childcare, illness, medication, transportation, tickets, and passports are historical anecdotes, not current guidance or statements of current rules. Full-time travel results in many mishaps.
Travel Funnies: Episode 3: 4 Stories You Don’t Want to Miss Last updated: October 28, 2026. This review clarifies the historical setting of selected stories and narrows several descriptions to the events Leslie or the guest recounts. The collection was first published March 8, 2020; that date does not establish when the trips took place.
Belgium Trip with Kids: The Perfect Day in Ghent Last updated: October 25, 2026. Updated historical admission-price context, castle restoration information, disputed fries-origin wording, and the framing of the family’s earlier Ghent visit. Date information added October 31, 2026. Originally published in January 2020, this article recounts the family’s visit at the time. Prices, age
The close of another year. This is a special year for us as it is the close of a year traveling as a family full-time. We actually just celebrated our 19 month anniversary on Christmas! As a celebration of the new start of 2020, I want to share a recap of our trip around the
Traveling With Boys: 7 Tips From Our Family’s Earlier Travels Last updated: October 30, 2026. Edited for clearer tips, historical family context, and qualifications for travel-day activities, food, and lodging. This article was first published in November 2019. The children’s ages, family routines, and trip costs below describe our earlier travels. *Disclaimer: This post may
Travel Funnies Series: Part 2: 4 Hilarious Stories Photo and link details reviewed: October 28, 2026. First published October 28, 2019, these stories recount the family’s earlier travel experiences; the prices and comments about local customs describe those encounters, not current guidance. Welcome back to our Travel Funnies Series! We got a great response on
Family Travel in Asia vs Europe: Differences We Noticed After seven months in Asia and several months in Europe, I wrote down the differences our family noticed in costs, transport, food and everyday routines. These are observations from our own earlier route, with plenty of variation within each region. What I learned during our seven
Travel Funnies Series: Part One Photos, links, and heading structure reviewed: October 28, 2026. First published September 8, 2019, this post preserves the family’s earlier travel experiences; its stories and observations are historical personal accounts, not current travel guidance. Kids are hilarious, aren’t there? Adults can be pretty quirky too. We are no exception. Taking
Trip to the USA: Returning to the Familiar Last updated: October 31, 2026. Updated the historical framing and comparisons, corrected a broken photo link, improved image descriptions and layout, and clarified where to find current Global Entry information. Date information added October 31, 2026. Historical reflection: This article recounts Leslie’s 2019 trip. The observations and
Moving Abroad? 5 Best places to move with kids Last updated: October 26, 2026. This update clarifies selected Singapore import and language information; the family’s relocation reflections remain historical. It does not assess individual visa eligibility. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published August 11, 2019. This article records places our family was considering
Summertime often means a road trip for most families, even if that’s just within a “staycation”. It’s a great time to pile into the car and get a change of view. With our five kids, we sometimes have to road…
Happy 1-Year Travel Anniversary to Us! Last updated: October 26, 2026. This update corrects selected Singapore gum-import and food/eating claims; the family’s first-year travel memories remain historical. Date information added October 28, 2026. A first-year travel reflection, originally published May 27, 2019. These are the memories, surprises and emotions of our family’s first 365 days
A Letter To Our Children: To my children Lucy, Grant, Lincoln, Harrison and Grace, We love you. Period. Yes, we dragged you away from what was a comfortable life. You had SO MUCH! A huge home that sat on a river, nearly an acre of land, a phenomenal community with friends, family and so many
Teaching My Kids About Random Acts of Kindness Last updated: October 27, 2026. This update clarifies the care context around the roses in the kindness story while preserving the family’s personal account. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published February 17, 2019. This post reflects Leslie’s birthday-season reflections and family kindness stories from that
8 Ways to Create Stability for Your Kids During Full-Time Travel Last updated: October 25, 2026. Added historical context for the family’s routines, clarified the Borobudur description, and corrected wording while preserving the eight routines. Date information added October 31, 2026. Everyday family life ▶Everyday family life 5 sec Muted · Tap for sound A
How Full-Time Travel Has Changed Me Photo and link details reviewed: October 26, 2026. The family’s reflections and memories remain as originally written. The travel-resource links remain from the earlier article and may change. Date information added October 30, 2026. A personal reflection first published January 6, 2019. Leslie’s travel routines, family moments, feelings and
Halloween in Hawaii with Kids: Our Family Night in Oahu Last updated: October 19, 2026. Expanded the historical family Halloween story with context from the costume parade, dinner, and trick-or-treating scenes. Date information added October 31, 2026. Trick-or-treating with our five kids in Oahu · Scene from our film (41 sec) ▶Watch scene from our
Settling Into Full-Time Travel with Kids Photo and link details reviewed: October 27, 2026. This update presents the original two-week journal and Japan plans as memories from that period. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published June 11, 2018. This is a journal from our family’s first weeks of full-time travel. At the time,
Beginning Our Full-Time Travel Journey with Kids Photo and link details reviewed: October 25, 2026. The family’s early full-time-travel account is preserved as a historical reflection. Date information added October 28, 2026. Originally published in May 2018, this post describes the family’s move into full-time travel at that time. *This post may contain affiliate links.
My Hopes For Our Full-Time Travel Journey with Kids Photo and link details reviewed: October 26, 2026. The post’s family hopes and reflections remain historical context and are unchanged. Date information added October 28, 2026. I just came from my hair appointment. Who doesn’t love a good gab with their hairdresser?! My gal is not
The Decision is Final! We are Going to Travel the World with kids Photo and link details reviewed: October 27, 2026. The family’s original announcement, memories, and direct quotations remain unchanged. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published January 4, 2018. This is our family’s announcement and planning snapshot from that time; the future-tense
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