Category: Family Travel Tips
Local Travel: 25 Exciting Ways To Explore Near Your Home
When Mike and I first had kids, our travel budget was small. We felt like the days of exploring Switzerland’s mountainous landscape to adventuring in Costa Rica were over. At least on pause. Our moments were spent keeping these little ones alive. However, this didn’t mean we weren’t thirsting for adventure. Instead of traveling halfway…
Cut Through The Bullshit: How To Book A Good Airbnb
Are you considering booking your next stay in a vacation rental like Airbnb (or VRBO) versus a hotel, but are worried you will book a dirty Airbnb or that there will be problems checking in? These are valid concerns when traveling and something that could tarnish your vacation. I have stayed in many Airbnbs over…
Hotels Vs Vacation Rentals: Which Is Better For Your Trip
When going on vacation, it’s not only about pool time and eating delicious food. Getting a good night’s rest is vital to having enough energy for those breathtaking hikes and city wanderings. We have noticed that where we stay can have a huge impact on whether we enjoy a location or not. Probably because if…
Travel Reward Credit Card Perks And The Best Cards
One of the biggest considerations when deciding to travel is if you can afford it. There are other factors of course, but money is usually a sticking point. When you have a family, the travel expenses grow and so finding ways to cut these costs is really important. One way to reduce major trip expenses…
7 Simple Ways To Discover Cheap Flights And Save Money
One of the biggest costs when traveling can be the flight. Finding cheap flights is really important if you want to save money and especially if you have children. Traveling with a family means that the days of just buying one or two tickets are over, and all of a sudden your flight costs double…
5 Simple Considerations When Choosing The Best Family Vacation Destination
You want to travel more often but choosing a vacation destination can sometimes be a difficult decision. You might not know what other countries or cities have to offer, if going with your family is safe or not, if the kids can last on a six hour flight, etc… All of a sudden you are…
How To Make Family A Priority: Make A Travel Goal
Do you ever feel bored of routine? OR do you feel like you aren’t bonding with your family because you are so busy with day-to-day responsibilities. It can be easy to feel stuck. If you desire to creating more core memories with your family, my suggestion would be to travel more together! Traveling creates connections…
Learn From Our Mistakes: How To Have A Successful Road Trip In Another Country
After 5 short hours of sleep and delaying the rental car reservation until the next day, Mike arrived to pick up the rental car to begin our 7 and a half hour journey to the Tatacoa Desert. We were exhausted from our long bus rides the previous day, but ready to start this leg of…
Cartagena Costs Broken Down: Is It Expensive To Visit This Beautiful City?
While the exchange rate in Colombia continued to be in our favor, we had previously decided to go “all out” on our lodging in Cartagena. This was our biggest, most modern, best beach access, most amenities stop for our time in Latin America. These costs started our numbers off a bit higher, and while many…
Medellin Trip Cost Breakdown With Tips And Takeaways
If you read our previous blog posts, you know that getting into Colombia and up to Medellin did not go as planned. Read more about our crazy adventure here. We had to shift our plans pretty significantly, and that impacted our finances for this part of our journey. Beyond the unexpected though, we are learning…