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    The Stealthy Black Cat: Japan’s Luggage Delivery for Families

    Carrying suitcases through train stations, up and down flights of stairs, while shepherding kids is not exactly my idea of fun. On our recent trip to Japan, I finally tried something I’d heard about for years: Japan’s luggage delivery service. It turned out to be one of the best Japan travel hacks we’ve ever encountered. Before going, I couldn’t quite…

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    6 Easy Hikes Near Seattle: Beautiful, Baby and Kid-Friendly

    After we moved to the Seattle area, we were excited to get outside and explore the famously beautiful Pacific Northwest (PNW). With a baby and toddler, and minimal hiking experience though, we needed to find easy hikes near Seattle. Over several months we walked and hiked the below beautiful places. If you’re visiting Seattle, these places are all close enough to…

  • Blue Lagoon with Kids: A Quick Stopover in Iceland

    We stepped off the plane from Greece in shorts and headed straight for steaming blue geothermal pools. Not exactly the ideal outfit when you arrive in Iceland, but it turned into an unforgettable memory. Is a stopover in Iceland worth it? What about with kids? It can feel overwhelming. Do you try to squeeze in Reykjavík? We decided to go…

first-time parents? New Baby?

Preparing to travel with a baby

Maybe you’re eagerly awaiting your baby’s first flight. Or perhaps it’s dread or anxiety you’re feeling. Either way, we’re here to help!

Best Tips And Favorite Toys For Entertaining Babies And Toddlers On A Plane

After over 100 flights with our two babies, we’ve figured out our favorite go-to toys with guaranteed distraction success and the best ways to keep them entertained on any flight length. Read on for our best tips and favorite toys for entertaining babies and toddlers on a plane.

Meet Jessica

Pushed out of her comfort zone in college through a trip to South Africa and a summer in Shanghai, China, Jessica was captivated by the world. She loved to explore new places and appreciated how it challenged her to think and be a better citizen.

After her first baby, Jessica, founded Familee Travel to encourage other travel-obsessed parents not to let go of their travel dreams.

Today, Jessica shares her experiences and expertise to guide new parents through traveling with their baby, toddler, and young kids.

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Bringing a baby to Machu Picchu

Yes, we really did it. We brought a baby and a toddler to Machu Picchu. Was it easy? No. Was it incredible? Yes! Click the button below to read how we did it.

Looking for unique destinations? is that really baby-friendly?

Exploring further with kids

Not sure where to bring your baby on their first trip? Or are you trying to figure out whether that bucket list destination is really family friendly?

We’ve circled the globe, from quick trips to long hauls, city breaks to desert escapes, and everything in between with our 3 kids.

Check out where we’ve been with our babies and tips for parents to consider. Discover our family friendly travel destinations and be inspired to travel further with your kids.