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Slow Family Travel: 10 FAQs Parents Ask Before Taking a Gap Year
If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about ditching routines, grabbing your kids, and actually seeing the world without racing through it all, you’re not alone. This post is for you.
We started our slow family travel journey in September 2024 because we were craving something different. My husband and I wanted more time together. We were burned out from fast-paced jobs and fast-paced vacations that left us needing a break from the break. We weren’t looking for another bucket list trip, we were looking for a full reset.

Tips on Flying with Kids
Flying with kids can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, it can actually be an enjoyable experience. Over the years, I’ve learned that being well-prepared makes all the difference. From packing the right toys to keeping kids entertained mid-flight, I’ve put together my best tips on flying with kids that will transform the way you travel.

Minimalist Packing for Slow Travel: A Guide for Families
Master minimalist packing with these space-saving tips! Learn how to pack light and fit everything you need into a carry-on.

What Are the 3 Best Lightweight Car Seats for Travel? A Parent’s Guide
Traveling with children can feel like a marathon, especially when you’re lugging heavy gear from one place to another. One of the most challenging items to deal with is a bulky car seat. Enter the lightweight car seat—a game-changing solution

How a Family Gap Year Can Transform Your Relationships and Perspective
Taking a family gap year might sound like a wild dream—a year off from the hustle and bustle of life to spend intentional time together. But trust me, it’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. For our family,

Stroller or Child Carrier: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
When it comes to parenting, some decisions feel bigger than they should, and choosing between a stroller and a child carrier is one of them. Both have their advantages and drawbacks, and let’s be honest—sometimes you wish you could just

Flying vs Taking the ADO Bus with Kids in Mexico
Traveling around Mexico with young kids isn’t exactly cheap or easy—especially if you’re used to budget flights like Southwest in the U.S. We spent two months in Mexico, hopping around to different cities, and let’s just say we learned a

How We Travel the World Without Losing Money: Our Secrets to ATM Fees and Credit Card Hacks!
When we travel internationally, people often ask, “How do you access your money?” or say, “It’s so expensive to use ATMs and credit cards abroad!” Let us share how we travel the would without losing money as through our ATM

Driving in Mexico: Lessons Learned for Family Road Trips
After driving in Mexico for almost 2 months as Americans, we had some adaptions we had to make. We are a family of 4 who are traveling internationally and rented a car while we were in Mexico. Read more for

How We Plan Our Day When Traveling with Littles: Balancing Adventure and Kid-Friendly Fun
Raising two small children is no easy feat, even with all the conveniences of home. They have their meltdowns, make their messes, and of course, there’s always a bit of sibling bickering. So we thought, why not embrace those challenges