A Family Vacation to South Dakota: 7 Day Itinerary
…into Rapid City which is a great starting point for exploring South Dakota and the surrounding areas. Tip: Traveling with kids is lots of fun, but can be stressful at…
3 Amazing Days of Adventure in Central Alaska….with Kids!
…current heartbeat of Alaska. The small city, really the only city between the outskirts of Anchorage and Denali National Park, has every walk of life that thrives within the borders…
Ahoy, Matey! Pirate Adventures for Family Travelers
…of being a pirate. Find More Things to do With Kids In the Area: California Panama City Beach, Florida Pirate-obsessed families traveling down Florida’s glorious 30A can stop at…
How I Plan a Family Vacation
…with a newborn might not be a marvelous idea for a family vacation, but New Orleans with older kids is totally do-able. Our hope at The Family Backpack is to…
An American Family Travels to Cuba
…whole-heartedly. With every place we travel, our kids gain another level of understanding of the world and learn many new things. This was definitely true during our visit to Cuba….
Do You Want to Be an Expat?
…overseas for only two to three years your new friends will also be moving away, a lot. The good news is that expat friends tend to be friends for life!…
The Family Backpack 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
…giving our kids that toy they’ve been ogling over or those cool new shoes, etc. This year, however, consider taking them by surprise with more experience-based gifts that will inspire…
The Gift of Gratitude: How Your Family Can Give on Vacation with Volunteering Opportunities
…creating an excellent way to expose your kids to something beyond the typical resort vacation where a whole new world awaits . We’ve created a list with some great kid-friendly…
Hitting the road in California with kids (and an overzealous itinerary)
…for lunch at Phil’s Fish Market in Moss Landing and arrived in the city by early afternoon. The rest of day was spent enjoying time with friends at their house….
Sweet Stays: 8 Reasons to Explore Rental Properties for Your Family Vacation
…bouncing off of and forget what city you are in?) This is one reason we love booking private rental properties. Here are eight reasons you should too. #1 –…
A Weekend in La Crosse, Wisconsin with Kids
…minutes from your house. La Crosse, located on the western side in the state of Wisconsin, is a beautiful city surrounded by bluffs and the mighty Mississippi River. It’s a…
How to Eat Healthy When Traveling with Kids
…crew. We’ll walk whatever city we are in, taking the stairs when available, swimming in the pools, etc. Though I’m not seeking out classes and such, I feel good about…