The Family Backpack Team’s Travel Bucket List
…But another top reason is that we’re in this glorious travel “sweet spot” with our kids right now. They are 4 and 6 years old, and traveling has gotten so…
9 Reasons Why Puerto Rico is an Easy First Family Trip Outside the Continental U.S.
It can be daunting to consider traveling to a country where English is not the first language – especially when traveling with kids. However, a family trip to Puerto Rico…
OTG|247 – Our Favorite Bags to Organize Your Life and Travels
…year and has been using them daily as well as when she travels. It makes switching handbags frequently a breeze. As a traveling and working mom of 3 girls, I…
Trusted Blogger
…short 2-minute video and tell your story: who you are, how many kids you have, where you will be traveling to this year and a funny story or a tip…
Unique, Kid-Friendly Accommodations in the U.S.
…across the country. Flying Ham rentals , Nashville Family travelers with romantic notions of traveling the world by vintage RV can get in on the fun by booking a ham-style…
Tokyo in Transit with Kids
…would see three American ladies at a sushi bar where no English was spoken, except for the word “bean.” Our sushi chef said this every time we would eat some…
Adoption through Travel
…people my age grew up during the Contra War and the nightly news taught us that the word “Sandinista” was synonymous with evil. But I wasn’t afraid to go there….
Save it for a Sunny Day. Pain Free Ways to Build Your Vacation Budget.
…(they are not just for hardship) and teach your children how to spread the word. One great option is iSow.com . What is on Ella’s Paris bucket list? Put it…
Why We Will Purchase Travel Insurance Moving Forward
…late packing and organizing everything for a family of five. We got Cuban books from the library and listened to Cuban music. In other words: not only were we excited…
Stargazing with Kids
…Word of warning, you will be disappointed if you are looking for continuous star streaking across the sky. It’s more like 1 or 2 every few minutes, but it’s very…
Why the Far North of Sweden Should be on Your Family Bucket List
…as the Danes at practicing “hygge” during the dark months of the year. (Hygge is a Danish word that roughly translates to “coziness” and “well-being” and encompasses a way of…
The Family Backpack 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
…about saving up for a goal. Traveling as a family is such a great way to spread the love of family unity beyond the holiday season, we hope you enjoy…