Travel + 5 Kids + Real Life
Reading Time: 7 minutesAh, 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 […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesRemember 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 […]
Reading Time: 14 minutesTraveling with children is different from traveling as a couple. Frankly, before we had kids, we were young and broke, so we traveled little and not internationally (unless our parents were helping us out!). Our first big international trip was to Grand Cayman with my parents when we had two […]
Reading Time: 8 minutesHi 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 […]
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Reading Time: 10 minutesTravel addicts like us constantly daydream about where to go next and what kind of deal we can get on our flights. Flights tend to be the most expensive part of an international trip, especially for a family. With most international flights across an ocean clocking in at $500, on […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesHave you heard of a photography company that specializes in capturing vacation memories? Imagine one that connects travelers with local photographers in more than 300 cities worldwide so travelers can have professional photos taken of themselves, their family, and their friends in the places they visit. Flytographer has got you […]
Reading Time: 11 minutesDoes the idea of training around Europe fill you with a sense of nostalgia and romanticism? Europe has relied on trains as a primary form of transportation for centuries, and the systems are well-built. Unlike the USA, where train transport can be expensive and odd at times, train travel in Europe should be on […]
Reading Time: 15 minutesAfter visiting nearly 40 countries, most with our five kids in tow, we’ve learned a few things about traveling internationally. I remember the dread and fear in my stomach when facing our first big international tour. Your first trip overseas can be nerve-wracking. You might start thinking about what you can expect. Will […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesOur five kids have traveled over 30 international flights around the world. Our longest flight was from Auckland to Los Angeles for 14 hours; we understand jet lag well. What’s the best way to deal with it? How can you minimize the adverse side effects of your vacation? *Disclaimer: This post may […]