A bustling street scene featuring a man walking past a massive stack of yellow jerry cans arranged in a semi-circular shape on a makeshift cart, parked between two worn cars. The chaotic urban environment, with scattered debris and a cloudy sky, captures a slice of everyday life in Kinshasa, hinting at the unique adventures of world travel with kids and the vibrant culture they can experience
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Travel the World With Kids: First Impressions of Congo from a 5 Year Old

After months of preparation to travel the world with kids, countless packing lists, and some last-minute suitcase additions, we finally arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Having heard warnings about long delays, passport control challenges, and luggage mishaps, we braced ourselves for a rough entry. But, against all odds, our arrival went smoother than…

Young boy relaxing on a pile of suitcases and travel bags outdoors, with various luggage items, including a blue duffle bag and a stroller, in front of a building entrance. Perfect depiction of family travel challenges and packing for kids.
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Moving Overseas to the Congo: How We Managed 18 Suitcases

Moving overseas with a young family is no small feat. We recently packed up our lives in Virginia and headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with two little ones. For months, we strategized, packed, and re-packed, yet somehow, on the morning of our departure, we found ourselves scrambling to buy *two* last-minute suitcases…

A young child sits amongst many bags. We are preparing to move to Africa with kids
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Messy Move: Preparing to Move to Africa with Kids

As we prepare to move our family to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it feels like a constant state of chaos has become our family’s new normal. Our apartment is covered in packing boxes, we’ve unearthed toys that have been hidden for months, and we have a Costco aisle’s worth of diapers in our…

A young boy sits in a closet full of food in preparation to move to Africa with kids.
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Moving Overseas: Why We Have a Year’s Worth of Food in A Closet

No, we are not doomsday preppers and we’re not hoarders. Yet, we find ourselves with a closet that looks more like a Costco aisle filled food than your everyday clothes closet. Why you ask? As part of D’s job and moving overseas to the Democratic Republic of the Congo , we get a shipment of…

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Why We’re Moving to Central Africa: A Family Adventure Awaits

Our family is about to set off on an adventure that’s sure to be filled with learning and plenty of unforgettable moments. That’s right—we’re packing our bags and heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and we are feeling all sorts of nervousness and excitement. Family Adventure is Calling Adventure has always called…

About Us

Welcome to Full Passport Family! Back in my mid-20s, I found myself stuck in Uganda with a passport that was completely full of stamps and visas. After a slightly frantic visit to the embassy, I managed to get it sorted out, but the thrill of that adventure, and many others across the globe, sparked a…