What Does a Family Safari Trip Cost?
One of the most common questions I got after returning from our 8-day Tanzanian Safari family trip with three kids under 12 is some version of: “How much does a family safari actually cost?” The honest answer is that the range is wider than most people expect. And that’s actually good news, because it means…
The Ultimate Tanzania Safari Itinerary for Families (in February)
We just took our three kids (ages 11, 9, and 9) to Tanzania for our 20th country and we went in February for very good reasons. This wasn’t a last-minute type of trip. In fact, I booked it back in October 2024 (for February 2026). I planned around a school break, my husband’s PTO, flight…
5 Tips to Packing Carry-On Only for a Week (or more!)
Packing carry-on only might sound impossible when you’re traveling with kids, but trust me, it’s 100% doable and totally worth it. No dragging roller bags through crowded airports, no waiting at baggage claim, and way fewer things to keep track of. Over the last 10 years of traveling with kids, I’ve found a simple, repeatable system…
7 Tips to Planning Your First International Trip With Kids
Planning your first international trip with kids can feel overwhelming. You have to worry about passports, time zones, different foods, meltdowns on airplanes, it’s a lot. I totally get it. But with the right approach and a little flexibility, international trips with kids can also be one of the most rewarding things you do as…
How to Choose Safe and Kid-Friendly Hotels
Before you dive into our list of tried-and-true family stays, I wanted to share how I find and book places that actually work for families. And not just in theory, but in real life with kids, and luggage. After a decade of traveling with little ones (and a few trial-and-error stays along the way), I’ve figured out what…
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