The practical side of taking the family detour. Our guides are built from places we’ve actually been, trips we’re planning ourselves, and the lessons we’ve learned traveling as a family of six—from where to stay and what to pack to transportation, food, activities, and everything in between.
Hawaii Guides
60 Days in Oahu With Kids: What We Changed the Second Time
What our family learned from two month-long stays in Kailua—including where we stayed, daily life, beaches, farmers markets, Aulani, working remotely, and how we completely changed our trip home the second time.
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Europe Guides
How We Decided to Take Our Four Kids to Europe for Three Months
Why our family decided to step away from our normal routine, spend three months in Europe, and make Tuscany our home base.
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How We’re Planning Three Months in Europe With Four Kids
The logistics behind a three-month Europe trip for a family of six—from flights and Airbnbs to transportation, luggage, points, and planning the route.
We’re Taking Our Four Kids to Live in Tuscany for Three Months — Here’s Why
Why we chose Tuscany, why Pistoia made sense for our family, and how Boundless Life made an extended stay in Italy possible.
Disney Guides
10 Years of Disney Vacation Club: Was DVC Worth It for Our Family?
Our family’s experience buying, selling, and owning Disney Vacation Club for nearly 10 years—from our first Bay Lake Tower contract to more than 500 points, and why we wouldn’t buy DVC at today’s prices.