Family Travel Blog
The World Is Too Good Not To See It With Your Kids.
We're Chris & Katie, two full-time professionals from Pittsburgh who travel the world with our little ones. Real destinations, real family moments, and smart planning that keeps it affordable. No excuses. Just go.
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Latest Adventures
Where We've Been
toronto, CanadaPoints and Miles Family Travel
Travel does not have to be expensive, you just have to be informed.
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Auckland, New ZealandAn American catching a bus…
Background knowledge: I did my student teaching in New Zealand in 2013, where I was placed in a homestay. My cell phone did not work unless it was connected to wifi, remember this was 2013, so I only had internet at my home stay, school or at small coffee shops/cafes.
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Santorini, GreeceThe craziest 48 hours in Greece
Here is a story of the craziest 48 hours that I have experienced while traveling. In October of 2022, Chris and I spent 9 days island hopping in Greece for our honeymoon.
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Follow Along for the Real Stuff
Behind-the-scenes packing chaos, flight day disasters, and the moments that make it all worth it. Find us on any of these.
Tried & Tested
What We Always Pack
The stuff that actually earns its place in the bag, every single trip.
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes for everyone
- ✓Compact umbrella stroller
- ✓Snack bag (airports and museums are expensive)
- ✓Portable charger
- ✓Offline maps downloaded
- ✓Kid-friendly museum activity books
- ✓Lightweight day pack
- ✓Reusable water bottles
- ✓Hand sanitiser
- ✓Transit card or contactless card
Hey, we're Chris & Katie
A Family Who Travels More Than They Probably Should
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, we took our very first trip together just five weeks after meeting and we haven't slowed down since. Now we travel the world with our little ones, both working full time jobs.
We travel smart — maximizing points, miles, and every deal we can find — but the real reason we do this is simpler than that. Watching our kids discover the world is something no highlight reel can capture. We want to show other families it's more within reach than they think.
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