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The most useful travel gifts for families (2019)

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The holidays are almost here and, if you’re like me, you always struggle with finding the perfect gift for everyone. I love giving gifts that I know people will use and love, so it’s often something that’s been great for our family. So without further ado, here are our top picks for useful travel gifts […]

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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We’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 and your garage […]

Your Israel packing list: a season-by-season guide

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Travelers often think of the climate in the Middle East as being warm (or blazing hot like the surface of the sun) year-round, Israel truly has four distinct seasons – and I’ve been there for them all! I’ll take you through what to pack for Israel in this season-by-season guide, including your travel to Israel […]

How to travel with car seats (without losing your cool)

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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, so in this post we’ll try to address the most common […]

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