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

Category: Trip Planning

  • 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…

  • How To Start Traveling Full Time With Kids

    How To Start Traveling Full Time With Kids

    “Can we just skip to the part of my life where I travel the world?” I wish it was that easy; however, a long trip like this needs a little planning to pull off, especially with kids. There is not only one way to start traveling full time. All of it depends on your goals…

  • Life-Changing Family Travel Hacks To Make Your Vacation Smoother

    Life-Changing Family Travel Hacks To Make Your Vacation Smoother

    Traveling with kids is not always easy, but there are some great family travel hacks out there to make your life simpler. Remember this simple rule: Don’t travel harder; always travel smarter. I collected some pretty creative family travel hacks from TikTok to share with you that you should try on your next vacation. The…

  • How To Know The Best Time To Book Travel

    How To Know The Best Time To Book Travel

    Have you ever heard of the Goldilocks Window? It is a term that was coined by Scott Keyes. Scott is the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights now known as Going.com. He explained that the Goldilocks Window is the best time to book your flight to get the best deal and says that you shouldn’t book…

  • What Are The Safest Countries To Visit And How To Read A Travel Advisory

    What Are The Safest Countries To Visit And How To Read A Travel Advisory

    When planning an international trip with your family, safety is always on the mind. How secure a country is should be a consideration when choosing your destination. In this post, I’ll tell you the safest countries to visit and break down ways to understand a if a country or a destination within a country is…

  • What To Research Before Visiting A New Country

    What To Research Before Visiting A New Country

    You’ve booked the trip! Congrats! If not, why not? 😄 But really though, if you haven’t reserved anything yet, jump over to our post: Easy Step-by-Step Guide: How To Plan The Best Family Trip. That blog post dives into the first things you should do while planning a trip, including researching visa requirements, activities and…

  • Easy Step-by-Step Guide: Travel Planning For The Best Family Trip

    Easy Step-by-Step Guide: Travel Planning For The Best Family Trip

    I have planned a lot of trips in my life and really enjoy it. I get excited when finding new activities. That moment when my itinerary comes together makes me thrilled to get on the plane. Because I have done it so often, I have built out a step-by-step guide on travel planning so you…

  • The Best Family-Friendly Festivals For Kids In 2024

    The Best Family-Friendly Festivals For Kids In 2024

    Why Visit A Cultural Festival? Have you ever considered planning a trip around family-friendly festivals? When traveling, some of the most memorable moments for our family have been times when we have stumbled upon cultural events. Most of the time these haven’t been a planned part of the trip. There have been parades, concerts, and…

  • Your Ultimate Guide To Visa-Free Travel For Americans And How To Find Out More

    Your Ultimate Guide To Visa-Free Travel For Americans And How To Find Out More

    An American passport is one of the best for traveling the world. Not THE best, but I’m not complaining! We are lucky to not have to worry about acquiring a tourist visa before visiting many countries. Unfortunately, it isn’t all destinations. Always be aware of what the requirements are for visiting other countries when planning…

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