If you have ever planned an international trip with kids and thought, I am excited and also quietly anxiety-spiraling, I understand. I’ve been there too. Family travel comes with a mental load no one really prepares you for. You are booking flights and packing swimsuits while also thinking through all the potential safety issues in…
Traveling internationally with kids is an adventure and if your child has a serious food allergy, it can also feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Suddenly, every street food vendor, every restaurant menu, every snack at the airport becomes a potential hazard. As a mom of two young kids who’s navigated over a dozen international destinations with…
I still remember the moment I realized traveling with carseats was the worst part of travel for me. I was sweating through my shirt, attempting what could generously be described as fast walking through an international airport, while lugging a full-size car seat, dragging a carry-on that absolutely did not roll straight, and negotiating with two exhausted kids who were on…
Traveling with kids is beautiful, exhausting, and full of surprises. I remember one 12-hour overnight flight with my toddler refusing to sleep, our carry-on full of snacks and toys, and nothing working. These are the best family travel gifts that families actually use. Whether you’re a parent about to embark on your next trip, the cool…
Growing up in Northern California, Bodega Bay has always held a special place in my heart. I have been coming to this stretch of coastline since I was a child, long before I ever imagined returning as a mom with two young kids in tow. This three day Bodega Bay Itinerary captures what we loved…
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Bodega Bay, California with kids, our family has spent decades exploring these beaches and tidepools, and we are sharing all of our favorite places and tips. It is one of our top places to visit along the California Coast. On a recent trip, our family…
If you’re planning a family trip to Guatemala, Lake Atitlán will most certainly steal your heart. Surrounded by volcanoes and Mayan villages, this crater lake feels like it belongs in a magical storybook. So much so that you’ll probably come back time and time again, like I have. But choosing where to stay in Lake…
Guatemala, with its colorful colonial towns, lush volcanoes, serene lakes, and rich Mayan history, is a destination that invites curiosity, adventure, and cultural connection, even for families with toddlers and early elementary–aged kids. We’ve spent months exploring Guatemala as a family with two young children, visiting Antigua, hiking Pacaya Volcano, paddling across Lake Atitlán, and…
If you’re searching for the best playgrounds in the Bay Area, you’re in the right place. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, and now, as a mom of two young kids, it’s been such a joy to rediscover the playgrounds I grew up visiting and explore all the new ones that have popped…
If you’re wondering where to stay in Guatemala City with kids, you are not alone. I asked the same question when I first arrived with my two little ones in tow. After living in Guatemala for three months, I’ve learned what makes a hotel truly family friendly. These are the best hotels in Guatemala City…
