Have you been wanting to travel with your kids but need some tips to start planning? Or maybe you are looking for some travel hacks to make traveling with kids less of a struggle. You’ve come to the right place!
My goal is to help families to travel easier and with less anxiety. We have older kids, so many of our tips are focused around traveling with older kids or teens. If this sounds like you, keep reading!
I have split up the family travel tips into four different categories: trip planning, travel hacks, budgeting, and safety tips. Which one do you want to read first? If you aren’t sure, scroll down to see my most recent family travel tip posts.
Family Travel Tips Blog Posts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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…
8 Great Ways To Save Money On A Family Vacation
Vacations can be really expensive but they don’t need to be. Having a budget and sticking to it is one way to keep costs low, but there are so many other tricks to being frugal on a trip. If you have been reluctant to book a getaway because of cost, this post is for you….
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
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
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…
How To Overcome A Bad Vacation Experience
Have you ever watched Home Alone 2? If not, the family takes a Christmas vacation to Florida expecting sunshine and the beach and instead gets rain all day everyday. While at the same time, Kevin is enjoying a little snowy holiday of his own in New York. Don’t get separated from your kids on a…
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
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
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
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…
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…