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A $20,000 Vacation

$20,000. On a 2 week vacation. Can you imagine? Me neither! Thankfully by using credit card points deliberately (“travel hacking“), we were able to take a dream vacation to Sri Lanka (post coming soon) and the Maldives with FREE flights and accommodations for all four of us. Wanting to go to the Maldives with points? … Read more A $20,000 Vacation

Safari with Little Kids

Thinking about going on a safari with young kids? Looking at a safari in Africa but wondering what age is right? We just returned from a safari in Tanzania with our kids (ages 5 and 6), and I’m excited to share what we learned with you.

India with Kids

Spring Break tends to be a time of exciting travel for our family. Tuscany, Egypt, Israel, Germany…it’s a great time to get away, take a break, and explore new places. This year we decided to up the adventure and head to INDIA! Depending on what type of traveler you are this either sounds like a … Read more India with Kids

Dubai With Kids

Heading to Dubai? Today I’m looking back at our recent trip to the city with young kids. Keep reading for my top tips on visiting Dubai with children and Dubai on a budget. Driving to Dubai from Muscat? Check out this blog for a great detailed rundown on how it’s done. A note- Maps.me has … Read more Dubai With Kids

2 Weeks in Oman

While many only visit Muscat/Oman for a day, if you have more time for holiday (or plan to move to Oman), here’s my top sights to see in two weeks. Check out 1 Day in Muscat sites plus…

Travel on a Budget

My best tips and tricks for traveling on a budget. Use points, fly free, and more. Read more Travel on a Budget

About Me

A little about my family and I. Read more About Me

Favorite Products

My tried and true products to make a mobile life just a little easier.Read more Favorite Products

Flying with Kids

April 10, 2018November 17, 2018chaoscardboard

Our kids have been flying since before they could crawl. Their passports were stamped barely a week after receiving them in the mail. We fly. A lot. So let me share with you some thing that have helped me survive flying with kids, including flying by myself with 2 under 2!