Travel + 5 Kids + Real Life
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 […]
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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: 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 […]
Reading Time: 13 minutesToday dawns the fourth anniversary of our most impactful decision as a family. This day, four years ago, we departed our “normal” life after selling our cars and home, putting our remaining possessions into storage, and leaving with seven backpacks and four checked bags that contained our new life. The […]
Reading Time: 13 minutesHave a toddler and want to travel? Fear no more! While toddlers are the most difficult to fly with, in my opinion, I’ve got loads of tips to make your flight smooth. Take heart. Parents around the world travel with toddlers every day. You CAN do this. It just takes […]
Reading Time: 16 minutesWe’ve traveled over 35 countries with five kids and we’ve got dozens of tips to help you book your trip, get around and be successful!
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen you think of Costa Rica you probably have a few expectations: beautiful beaches, wildlife, and misty rainforests. Monteverde, meaning Green Mountain, checks off the “misty rainforest” box to the extreme. This mountain town teeters on edges at every turn and feels like a tropical ski town in the sky.
Reading Time: 8 minutesWith over 30 countries under our belt with five kids in tow, we know family travel. We know airports, red-eye flights, navigating new countries, and foreign languages.
What items do we not want to leave without? Here are the 10 items I wouldn’t want to ever leave on a travel day without:
Reading Time: 5 minutesWith the backdrop of Mount Arenal, an active volcano, and set in lush rainforest, La Fortuna should definitely make it onto your list of things to see in Costa Rica. Not only is it gorgeous, but there is also so much to see and do. Fun Activities In La Fortuna […]