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Feb 13, 2025

What to Pack for a Transatlantic Cruise With Kids (Full List!)

Packing for an extended cruise with five kids – including young ones, tweens, and teens – is no small feat! I’ll be upfront with you. My schedule was so packed and busy before our recent transatlantic cruise that I delegated a lot of the packing to the kids and grandparents, and we left without some

Jan 17, 2025

Why the Schengen Region and Understanding It Is Important for Your 2025 Europe Travel Plans

If you’re planning a family trip to Europe in 2025, chances are you’ve come across the term “Schengen Zone.” But what exactly is it, and why does it matter for your European adventure?  When we first planned to take our kiddos through Europe on our full-time travels in 2019, this was a new term for

Nov 26, 2024

Travel Tip: How To Claim a Flight Compensation In US – New Rule by 2024

Ah, the joys of air travel – the thrill of soaring through the sky, the excitement of new destinations, and, of course, the occasional… well, “unexpected surprises.” If you’re a seasoned jet-setter like us, you know that delays, cancellations, and lost baggage come with the territory. We’ve traveled over 1,000,000 miles as a family, mostly

Sep 06, 2024

Travel Tip: How To Claim A Flight Compensation In Europe – Follow These 6 Steps

Remember that time we got stuck in the airport with cranky kids and a mountain of luggage? Remember that feeling when your airline announced that your flight actually isn’t going to be taking off for 2, 6, or maybe even 24 hours?  Remember that awful feeling? Well, buckle up, because I’m about to share a

Jul 18, 2024

How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance for Your Family

Hi adventure families! Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the wild world of travel insurance. I know, I know, insurance sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry, but trust me, it’s your secret weapon for stress-free globetrotting! While we all hope that we never need insurance, we all know it’s a great

Feb 07, 2024

Tourist Car Lease in Europe

Are you dreaming of a European adventure but want the flexibility of your own wheels for an extended stay? We’ve been there! We thought we needed a long-term car rental. However, it turned out that a short-term car lease in Europe was a better fit. With this solution, we were able to travel at our