If you are visiting the Florida Keys, consider adding a Dry Tortugas National Park day trip to your itinerary! When I was pregnant with my oldest child, I bought a book at a garage sale with a list of all the National Parks in the United States, and I dreamed of someday visiting all of them with my future children. This past year we were able to check 3 off our bucket list: Smoky Mountain National Park in Gatlinburg, Sequoia National Park in California, and finally Dry Tortugas National Park off the coast of the Florida Keys. Dry Tortugas is one of the most remote National Parks in the United ..read more

If you're looking for the best travel gear for toddlers, keep reading! I'm a mom of 4 and a family travel content creator who has traveled with toddlers of all ages, stages, and temperaments.  From long road trips to international long-haul flights and everything in between, we've encountered many different travel situations with our toddlers.  I've assembled a list of toddler travel essentials that have stood the test of time and experience. We like to travel light, so I have narrowed it down to the necessities. Packing for young children can get out of control fast with all of the ..read more

​Puerto Rico is an incredible family vacation destination, but you might be wondering what the travel costs are. ​We spent spring break in Puerto Rico with our 4 kids exploring the San Juan area, visiting the beautiful beaches, wandering through the only tropical rainforest in the United States Forest System, and road-tripping along the West Coast.  I'm sharing our Puerto Rico Travel Budget as a family of 6 so you can get an idea of what the price range is for a trip to Puerto Rico.  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and make a purchase ..read more

If you're planning a trip to Puerto Rico with kids, you're in the right place! Puerto Rico is an excellent family vacation destination with sandy beaches, a tropical rainforest, historic cities, and bioluminescent bays. It can be a destination for adventure or a place to relax in the warm sun.  U.S. citizens don't need a passport to visit since Puerto Rico is part of the United States. It's a great place to escape the cold weather during the winter months since it's a tropical island. Renting a car is easy, and driving is similar to mainland United States, especially around San Juan.  ..read more

Are you planning a trip to Europe with kids?  Planning a trip to Europe is both exciting and overwhelming. Europe contains a multitude of diverse countries and landscapes. There is an abundance of history, quaint villages, bustling cities, and breathtaking natural settings. At the same time, overwhelm can set in quickly when you realize the logistics of visiting multiple cities or countries in one trip aren't always straightforward. While public transportation is excellent in most European cities, there's also the matter of getting to your hotel or Airbnb from the train station with all o ..read more

Best Conversation Starters For Families One of my favorite benefits of travel is spending more quality time with my kids. Watching them cope with new situations and learn about their preferences and dislikes is amazing. Travel offers plenty of opportunities to get to know your kids on a deeper level. Long road trips, time spent waiting in lines, waiting for your plane at the airport, or hanging out in a hotel room all offer the chance to initiate a conversation with your little ones. Sometimes, though, I find myself excited to sit and chat with my kids, but I can’t think of a single thing to t ..read more

Are you planning to visit Amsterdam with kids? Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world. With an abundance of art museums, parks, canals, historic buildings, and delicious food, this beautiful city should be at the top of every family's bucket list! ​If you dream of seeing the charming rows of canal houses with your kids, you're in the right place!  I've always wanted to visit Amsterdam, and finally got the chance when I found cheap flights to Belgium this winter for my toddler and me. I added a weekend in Amsterdam to the itinerary since it's so easy to get t ..read more

If you're planning to visit Puerto Rico with kids, you may be wondering how to spend your time on the island. This blog post will share our family's 1-week Puerto Rico itinerary, including the best things to do with kids, and the best places to visit on La Isla del Encanto (or "The Island of Enchantment").  Like many families in the United States, we prefer to visit warm and sunny destinations for spring break. We live in Wisconsin, so our March weather usually includes snow and below-freezing temperatures. We were drawn to Puerto Rico as our destination of choice for a few reasons:  ..read more

Do you have air travel coming up with a 1-year-old toddler? If so, you're in the right place! I'm a mom of 4, a travel blogger, and a proud survivor of dozens of flights with toddlers.  There’s a lot of advice for flying with kids out there, but one of the most frequent questions I’m asked is how to entertain a 1-year-old on the plane. This is one of the toughest ages to travel. 1-year-olds are just starting to assert their independence. They want to do everything themselves, walk around, and explore, but they have very short attention spans and can do absolutely nothing to be helpful.&nb ..read more

Are you thinking of adding Ghent to your Belgium itinerary? When I found cheap flights to Belgium, I knew I wanted to explore more than just Brussels. There are many great day trip options from the capital city, but I ended up choosing Bruges, Ghent, and Dinant.  You can read my guide to visiting Bruges here, and my entire Belgium itinerary here!  When I decided to add Ghent to my itinerary, I didn't know much about it other than what I had seen on TikTok. I was expecting a small town, similar to Bruges. But I was surprised to learn that it is actually the 4th largest city ..read more