One of the greatest joys of camping as a family is sharing that sense of wonder and adventure with your children. We’ve done our fair share of enjoying the great outdoors with the kids (ages varying from baby to age 6) and below is a list of our must-haves that we never leave the home … More Must-Haves for Camping with Kids
Ah Venice, Italy. Romanticized canals. Renowned beauty. Famed gondoliers. Oh, and let’s not forget the endless stream of tourists. To be honest, I was hesitant to even make a stop in Venice because I had heard so many mixed reviews about the heavily trafficked tourist destination, that I almost skipped it altogether. There is no … More Venice, Italy – The City on Water
Yep, we did it. We packed our bags once more and set out overseas to spend 31 days abroad as a family of four. William’s unused paternity leave was the perfect excuse to ignore all responsibilities and spend the following weeks gallivanting Europe. At the start of our journey, Briar was just shy of 11 … More Exploring Europe as a Family of Four – The Prelude to the Traveling Circus
Just exiting my first trimester woes, I was craving a tropical getaway. The catch? Almost every city with warm weather during the winter months is plagued with Zika, banning all expecting mothers from their heavenly beaches. Generally opting for the road less traveled, I never thought I would find myself in Hawaii. But there I … More Top Family Friendly Things To Do in Kauai
We did it. We took the plunge and bought our tickets to Spain this past March. Mixed emotions led up to the trip – excitement, nerves, exhilaration, and a touch of sheer panic knowing that I would be flying for approximately 30 hours [cumulatively] with a 7 month old baby. But certainly excitement trumped all … More Have Baby, Will Travel – Our European Venture [Spain + Portugal!]
We hit the two month mark with Arlo and I was already itching to have our first trip together as a family. Whether it be by plane, train, or automobile – I was ready to get out of town! We had our sights set on Denver. We decided to brave a flight with Arlo rather … More Have Baby, Will Travel Pt. 2 Flying with a Baby
Inhale. Exhale. I stood in awe amongst the vastness of white from last night’s storm that had blanketed the towering trees in a powdery snow cover. Not often enough do I truly feel disconnected from the outside world. And that’s when the idea pops into my mind – I could totally see myself living here. Taking things to … More How to Get the Most Out of Your 2017 [With Less]
You don’t realize just how easy traveling is when you are single until you have your first baby. Something to note: now that I am married and have a baby, my definition of ‘single’ has nothing to do with my love life status. For me, ‘single’ now defines any being who is not responsible for … More Have Baby, Will Travel. Pt. 1 Packing Tips
My love for traveling is pretty well known within my social circles. So when I got married and started discussing the idea of having children, I got a lot of advice – solicited or not. Probably one of my biggest pet peeves when talking to people with children is the classic line, “Travel as much … More Have Baby, Will Travel. How to ‘Thrive’ Rather Than Just ‘Survive’ When Traveling with Your Baby
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