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Akaso Brave 4 review: a cheap GoPro alternative for the masses

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We’ve tried to pare down our electronics as we travel longer and farther – we want a light load with multi-function gear and we can’t possibly remember to charge any more devices than we already have. We resisted cameras similar to GoPro for years in an effort to minimize our gear, save money and not […]

Want to snorkel with kids? Here’s the gear you need for every age

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It’s been almost five years since we first slapped a mask and snorkel on one of our kids and threw him overboard. Yes, that actually happened here. We’ve had a range of experiences snorkeling with kids, with some excellent days and some really tough ones. But the most important ingredient for success is having the […]

A year with the Bubblebum inflatable booster seat

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Bubblebum inflatable booster seatWe’re firm believers that having the right gear can make or break a family travel experience. After all, sometimes the products we love at home just aren’t suited to a three-week six-country whirlwind trip (or a twelve-month sixteen-country trip, for that matter). Even if you’ve spent all your extra money on gelato […]

Your best travel car seat options in 2019

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Whether or not to bring a child’s car seat for travel and how to fly with an airplane car seat without going crazy are always burning questions for family travelers. We’ve been through these situations many times with our own children over the years – including travels through six continents with newborns through grade schoolers. […]

Hands-On with the Best Travel Backpacks for Women (2019)

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Are you shopping for the best travel backpack for women? I am! I checked out some of the best travel backpacks for women and there really is nothing like feeling a product in your hands and putting it through its paces in your own home. I happened to have our clothes packed for our upcoming […]

Best small daypacks for women in 2019

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As we hurtled toward our departure for our family gap year trip around the world, we thought about many things… where to go, how to manage the kids, how we’d pack a year’s worth of stuff for our family into just a few big backpacks and so many other things I can’t even remember. One […]

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