family travel

Is it SAFE to take your kids to Egypt?

Everyone told us that we had to take our kids to Egypt…but really just to see the pyramids. We were warned ...
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40 Adventure Books Every Kid Should Read

this book when they’re feeling creativeEvery year for Christmas, we gift each of our kids a few books that we ...
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How To Take An Amazing African Safari on a Budget

Updated August 2019 A quick search for “Budget African Safari” will yield you more results than you’ll have the time ...
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25+ Bucket List Adventures to do with your Kids before they Grow Up

You only have so many years with your kids at home with you and like it or not, time is ...
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Whale Watching in Mexico – All the DETAILS

Mexico is one of the best places in the world to see whales.  With it’s warm coastal waters and protected ...
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Driving Through Baja Mexico Trip Report

If you’re an American, this could likely be the cheapest international vacation you’ll ever take. It certainly was for us. ...
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What you need to know BEFORE you visit El Salvador

El Salvador, is a beautiful country with a stunning landscape…but you won’t find it on many people’s bucket lists. The ...
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Should I Travel With A Car Seat Or Not?? Pros, Cons, and Cheapest Options

“Should I travel with a car seat or not?” It’s one of the most asked questions that we get.  And ...
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Foundations of Successful Family Family Travel

Learn how to overcome travel fears with our family travel tips video. We cover handling stress, starting right, and setting realistic expectations for enjoyable family trips.
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On Moving Back: A Letter To Our Kids

Dear Cameron, Sydney, Landon, Connor and Ethan– It’s hard to really put into words what these last 5 years have ...
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How to Climb Mt Kilimanjaro for CHEAP!

It’s the tallest mountain in Africa, the worlds largest free standing mountain, and a bucket list item for many people. ...
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A Magical Stay at the Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai

Sometimes you go somewhere and it’s difficult to really describe how amazing you feel there. Like your first visit to ...
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Bribing Kids to Learn About the World

Bribery is a parents best friend. Whether it’s “just eat 5 more bites and you can have desert” or  “if ...
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What to do when you have no plans in Istanbul

Istanbul:  Where east meets west, and religions and cultures seem to all converge in one giant melting pot. The city ...
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