Gear & Travel Tips
In the two years after our family left Los Angeles to travel the world, we probably notched about 20,000 miles of road trips: across the US and back again, up the coast of Australia, the entire length of New Zealand and a massive loop through the southwest to Big Bend and beyond. While we haven’t … Read more
There are always times in life when travel doesn’t work out. Sometimes it’s because of money, sometimes it’s because of work and school schedules, and sometimes it’s because of other unforeseen circumstances. What’s a travel-loving family to do when they’re stuck at home but still want to feel inspired? I’ve pulled together tons of fun … Read more
Do you like saving money on vacation? Me too! On average, lodging costs represent around a quarter of the cost of a trip, so saving on that expense can make a huge difference in your travel budget. We’ve tried a few different options for saving on vacation accommodations over the years, but our new favorite … Read more
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Do you want to look great and feel comfortable on your Hawaii vacation without taking along an entourage just to manage your luggage? The great news is that the glorious year-round weather can help you shrink your Hawaii packing list to just the essentials! We went minimalist in our packing for Hawaii despite our five … Read more
Do you need to bring a car seat when traveling? 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 issues traveling with a car seat many times with our own … Read more