Go with your kids
Get out of your comfort zone and show your kids the world. Explore unexpected places, try new experiences, and learn something new.
Familee Travel, a family travel blog, shares real-life trips with three kids, from baby travel logistics to destination guides and honest hotel reviews. We’re always hunting for the best stays for a family of five and raising little global citizens along the way.
Come along, let’s go…
Latest on the family travel blog
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Baby Sleep While Traveling – Realistic Tips + Gear That Helps
We’ve had the 1am “it’s morning!” wakeup in Seoul. The overtired stroller nap refusal baby. The hotel hallway FOMO baby who heard one door close and decided sleep was canceled. And yes, the baby who fell asleep mid-dinner in Oman. When sleep goes well, the whole day feels lighter. The goal isn’t perfect sleep. Let’s be realistic. It’s enough sleep…
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Jet Lag in Children – How to Help Kids Adjust to a New Time Zone
Jet lag in children can feel like the thing that might ruin your entire trip before you even book the flight. If you’ve ever struggled through daylight savings with a toddler, the thought of a 6, 12, or even 16-hour time difference can feel daunting. Jet lag with kids is real. It’s messy. It can mean middle-of-the-night wake-ups, dinner table…
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Long Haul Flight With a Toddler: Sleep, Snacks, and Survival Strategies
At hour 12 of a 17-hour flight from Dubai to Texas, my 15-month-old was still wide awake. Not crying. Not upset. Just bouncing. We built a blanket fort around our seats to block out the cabin lights and meal carts, and he finally fell asleep somewhere around hour 15. If you’re planning a long haul flight with a toddler, I…
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Traveling to Japan With a Baby – Why It’s a Perfect First International Trip
Traveling before kids felt adventurous and spontaneous. Jump on a flight to the Philippines with nothing planned and have a random tuk-tuk driver suggest accommodations. Sure. Stay at a hostel in Marrakech for the weekend. Why not? Then comes a baby in the baby carriage. And your perspective shifts. The thought of traveling with a squishy human you’re now fully…
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Babyzen YOYO Stroller Review – Worth It or Overhyped?
I didn’t fall in love with the Babyzen YOYO after one trip. I fell in love with it after years of gliding through airports at midnight, pushing it over cobblestones, sliding it into overhead bins, and relying on it when my kids were tired, jet-lagged, or absolutely done. We bought our YOYO in 2018 after baby number two, and eight…
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Cenotes in the Yucatán With Kids – Visiting With a Baby or Toddler
Mexico has always felt like a second home to me, but on this trip, we were traveling with an almost 5-month-old baby and a 2-year-old, staying in Playa del Carmen and moving at family speed. Cenotes weren’t originally part of the plan. They felt adventurous, possibly impractical, and maybe not realistic with such young kids. Still, after some research and…
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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, a family travel blog, to encourage other travel-obsessed parents not to let go of their travel dreams.
Today, Jessica shares her experiences traveling with 3 kids and her expertise to guide new parents through traveling with their baby, toddler, and kids.
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.
Preparing to travel with a baby
Guides + Tips
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!
From planes to trains and Ubers to ferries. From strollers to carriers to car seats. From weekend getaways to round-the-world trips. From cities to deserts to mountains to beaches and beyond. We’ve traveled the world with our 3 kids since they were babies.
Learn from our experiences and mistakes to plan a smoother and better family trip with your baby.
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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.
Exploring further with kids
Favorite trips with a baby
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.
