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.
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Latest on the family travel blog
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Baby Travel Registry: What’s Actually Worth Adding If You Plan To Travel
Planning a baby registry when you already know you want to travel is a little different. You’re not just thinking about diapers and onesies. You’re thinking about airports, long flights, cobblestone streets, naps on the go, and how this tiny human is going to fit into a life that already includes exploring the world. I was this exact parent. And…
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Tokyo with Kids: Complete Family Travel Guide (What to Expect)
Tokyo with kids sounds overwhelming on paper, then completely blows you away in real life. It’s a city of contradictions in the best way. Chaotic and calm. Bright and muted. Modern and ancient. Loud and quiet. Steel and nature. We went in expecting chaos, crowds, and constant overstimulation. And yes, those moments exist. But what rises above the challenging parts…
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Best Airplane Toys for Babies (0–12 Months That Actually Work on Flights)
Flying with a baby is completely different than flying with a toddler, and the “toy strategy” looks different too. We’ve taken short flights, Houston to Orlando with a 2.5 month old, long flights with a 6 month old, from New York to Lima, and ultra long haul flights, from Houston to Tokyo with a 7 month old. And many more…
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Best Airplane Toys for Toddlers (1–3 Years Old That Work Well for Flights)
Flights with toddlers can go either way. Sometimes they’re completely absorbed in the plane itself, and you barely touch the toys you packed. Other times, you run through everything in your bag in the first 30 minutes and still have hours to go. After 300+ flights with our kids, now three of them. We’ve trialed, we’ve failed, we’ve tested, we’ve…
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Eating in Tokyo with Kids: How to Get Everyone Fed
Eating in Tokyo with kids was one of the things I stressed about the most before our trip (ask my husband, it’s true). And it ended up being a non-issue once we were actually there. I pictured tiny restaurants, quiet dining rooms, and three kids melting down over green things in their food. The reality? We found ourselves surrounded by…
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Baby’s First Flight: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’re preparing for your baby’s first flight, there’s a good chance your brain is running through every possible scenario right now. What if they cry the whole time? What if their ears hurt? What if I forget something important? What if this is just a terrible idea? I’ve been there. Before our first flight with a baby, I had…
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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.
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.
How to Master a Long-Haul Flight with a Baby
Get expert tips for surviving a long haul flight with a baby. Learn what to do before to prepare and how to have a better trip. Plan smarter, stress less!
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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Long-haul flights. Jet lag. Sleep disruptions. Bottle logistics.
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