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Helping adventurous families with older kids and teens explore beautiful destinations while avoiding the crowds

Category: Family Travel Tips

  • Is Panama Expensive? The Ultimate Family Cost Guide to Panama

    Is Panama Expensive? The Ultimate Family Cost Guide to Panama

    A Panama family vacation can vary in cost depending on where you go and where you stay. We stayed one month in Panama in 2023 and have broken down our expenses in this cost guide, so you can answer the question, Is Panama expensive? We spent the majority of our month long stay in Panama…

  • Simplified Steps To Apply For Or Renew A U.S. Passport

    Simplified Steps To Apply For Or Renew A U.S. Passport

    Before booking travel, always check your passport to see when it will expire. Many countries require that you have at least 6 months left on your passport before it expires. The processing time can vary but it’s usually not fast, so check well in advance. If you don’t have a passport, it can feel overwhelming…

  • Travel Safety Tips For Families: How To Stay Safe On Vacation

    Travel Safety Tips For Families: How To Stay Safe On Vacation

    Over the last 6 weeks I have been addressing the top safety concerns that families have when traveling and giving helpful tips on how to keep you and your family safe. My hope is that when you use these safety tips, your vacation feels stress free because you are prepared and ready for anything. And…

  • Crowd Safety When Traveling: How To Keep Your Family Safe

    Crowd Safety When Traveling: How To Keep Your Family Safe

    There are many circumstances when you are traveling that you may come across a crowd. There are so many fun festivals to attend abroad, exciting music events, or you might just run into a horde of tourists at an attraction. You can try to avoid busy places when traveling, but sometimes it is just not…

  • 7 Proven Public Transportation Safety Tips When Traveling Abroad

    7 Proven Public Transportation Safety Tips When Traveling Abroad

    Getting around a new region is the part of travel that stresses me out the most. I fear I’m going to get lost. I panic that my belongings will get lost in the shuffle. Can you relate? Fortunately, after traveling many different places, this has gotten easier for me. I have learned valuable ways to…

  • 7 Valuable Hotel Safety Tips For Traveling Families You Need To Know

    7 Valuable Hotel Safety Tips For Traveling Families You Need To Know

    Traveling with your family is such an amazing experience for you and for your kids. You shouldn’t miss out on doing it whatever your kids’ ages may be. When I became a parent, the importance of safety became even more important. I not only had to think about my safety, but now I had to…

  • How To Stay Healthy When Traveling: 8 Safety Tips To Avoid Getting Sick

    How To Stay Healthy When Traveling: 8 Safety Tips To Avoid Getting Sick

    When taking a trip, one of the worst things in my opinion is getting sick on your vacation. I look forward to traveling so much that to not be healthy is a huge bummer. We can never guarantee that we won’t get sick when we hop on that plane, but we can reduce the risks….

  • 7 Ways To Keep Money Safe When Traveling Abroad

    7 Ways To Keep Money Safe When Traveling Abroad

    Today we are diving into the topic of money safety while traveling internationally. Every country has its own system when it comes to using money and it can be a bit confusing. Also, there is the added fear of pickpocketing or not being able to access cash when you need it. This blog post addresses…

  • 7 Great Ways To Stay Connected When Traveling Abroad

    7 Great Ways To Stay Connected When Traveling Abroad

    Safety when traveling with kids is always a hot topic. We, as parents, always want to keep our kids safe and taking a trip abroad can feel scary. Mostly it is that fear of the unknown, right? I remember when we were taking off for our 6 month adventure, I was super nervous. Did I…

  • How To Make A Travel Budget And Helpful Tips To Save Money

    How To Make A Travel Budget And Helpful Tips To Save Money

    Making a travel budget is useful in many ways. It can help with planning your trip and prioritizing what’s most important to you and your family. Additionally, it can keep you out of debt and provide a framework to make informed decisions on where to spend your money on your vacation. It can also give…

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