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5 simple hacks to save more money on booking.com

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As many travelers can attest, booking.com sets the standard for hotel booking websites. The interface is easy to use, the inventory is seemingly endless, the cancellation policies are generally liberal and the prices are consistently some of the best you’ll find on the internet. All of these awesome features make it our favorite place to book […]

How to road trip with a toddler and a kid

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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 […]

8 Travel Activities for Kids That You Can Do At Home

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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 […]

Save money on travel with HomeExchange

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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 […]

Why you need a travel capsule wardrobe for your next trip (and how to build one)

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As you know, we love packing light. It’s just easier for us. One strategy I’ve adopted over the last year to streamline my own packing is the travel capsule wardrobe concept. A capsule wardrobe is a limited set of clothing (you pick the size) from which you can build a huge set mix and match […]

Worldschooling adventures: Our kindergarten homeschool curriculum

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We’ve spent almost an entire school year worldschooling our kindergarten, and we’ve been surprised at our successes and failures! See what worked for us (and didn’t) to develop your own kindergarten homeschooling curriculum for traveling families.