I reckon the best place to find travel information is in family travel blogs. They’re what I rely on when I need info because they’re written by families who have travelled to the place I’m going, and I know their intel will be good! Family travel blogs share valuable inside information with the child-focus and detail you need for planning a family trip, and they have independent tips, product reviews and hacks for family travel.
It’s sometimes hard to find these blogs – they’re often hidden way down the list in search results, so I’ve pulled together a list of some of the best family travel blogs on the world wide web to help you plan your next family trip, or at least get you inspired to start.
www.mumpacktravel.com
Solo parent and full-time travel
This is me, Evie, and my daughter Emmie. I write about our adventures, especially the 2.5 years of full time travel we spent in Asia. I’m a solo mum and I hope my blog helps other solo parents know they’re more than capable of taking their kids on life-changing adventures. Find us on Instagram and Facebook.
www.familycantravel.com
Outdoor adventure travel
We are a Canadian family always on the search for our next outdoor adventure. We love to explore with our two kids around the globe and in our backyard of the Canadian Rocky Mountains! We aim to inspire other families to get outside and find active adventures wherever they might be! Find us on Instagram
www.thetoykochapter.com
Tokyo family travel
I began my blog a few years after our family relocated to Tokyo. I share all the cool parks, the kid friendly restaurants and the awesome date night spots for lucky baby-free evenings. I feel that my blog is different to other travel & lifestyle blogs as I speak the language, understand and really love Japanese culture. Find us on Instagram
www.smithsholidayroad.com
Adventure, inclusion and access.
We want to encourage ALL families to explore and step or wheel outside their comfort zones. Challenges, fun and adventure can all be found overseas, interstate, on road trips and even in your own backyard. We’ve explored 30 countries together and hope to inspire you to think outside the box. Find us on Instagram
www.travelynnfamily.com
Adventure family travel
Jenny with her husband and two young boys (now aged 3 and 5) aim to push the boundaries of family travel, and dispel the myth that adventure needs to wait until kids are ‘older’. They have completed a 5 day trek in the Himalayas, ridden sleeper trains across India and more recently traversed Africa in a Land Rover Defender. Find us on Instagram
www.smudgedpostcard.com
Adventure and culture
We write reviews of our holidays and put together ideas for family travel, highlighting smaller and more independent, family friendly places to stay. We have a section called Family Friendly Stays where this all happens! Find us on Facebook
www.we3travel.com
Mother-daughter travel
We3Travel offers destination guides, sample itineraries, and travel tips to make your family vacation planning easier. As the mom of a teen, Tamara believes in creating stronger bonds through family travel and mother-daughter trips. We3Travel focuses on cultural experiences, soft adventure, luxury travel, and travel with teens. Find us on Instagram
www.alittleatlarge.com
Family travel writer and family adventures
Professional travel writer Narelle Bouveng and her two daughters Baylee and Tiah find the best family travel experiences in their home country Australia and overseas. Narelle is renowed for her inspired storytelling and beautifully captured images of her daughters as they explore the world. Find them on Instagram
www.otisandus.co.uk
Family travel
Katy is a mom to three children and has a real passion for travelling. Katy shares camper van travels, holidays, family days out, travel tips, reviews and outdoor adventures, with an ultimate aim to inspire others to travel, to explore, and to embrace the belief that life is one big adventure. Find us on Instagram
Mum on the Move
Luxury adventurous/cultural travel
Mum on the Move is full of destination information, family travel tips, hotel and product reviews, focusing on Asia and Australia. Marianne’s 5 and 7 year old kids have been bamboo rafting in China, kayaking with fireflies in the Philippines and on many family adventures. Find us on Instagram
Our Globetrotters
Middle East, flying with kids
On a mission to create confident world travellers – that’s parents and kids! We show you how to get over those initial family travel fears, from babies and tots through to school age kids. We provide flying tips airline, hotels and attraction reviews, and itineraries. Find us on Instagram
www.inspirefamilytravel.com.au
Family Travel and Local Guides
I’m a Gold Coast mum of two and blogger with a passion for sharing advice and information based on holiday experiences. You’ll often find us exploring our hometown and discovering new places and experiences to encourage other families to explore more of the Gold Coast and beyond. Find us on Instagram
kidbucketlist.com.au
Everyday adventures with kids
The Kid Bucket List seeks to curate the wonder in the everyday. We advocate that adventure isn’t all about the plane trips and often the best experiences can be found in our backyard. From learning to fish and skip stones across water, to exploring ancient roman ruins , we let our curiosity lead our adventures. Find us on Instagram
Kids Are A Trip
Adventure, luxury, and teen travel
I am the owner of Kids Are A Trip, a travel website inspiring families to explore the world beyond their backyard. A former teacher, I truly believe travel is an education and feel fortunate our three boys have learned about different cultures as we have visited over 25 countries. Find us on Instagram
Seven Wanderers
We are a family of seven who love travelling, exploring and creating new adventures and memories as often as we can. Our blog includes travel stories, tips and reviews and aims to show people that even big families can make their travel dreams come true. Find us on Instagram
The Window Seat
Family travel, wine and food
Georgie Watts is hopelessly addicted to travel. She loves unique experiences that can be replicated by every family! Her favourite travel companion is her husband, Merrick (comedian/sometime actor/wine guy) and her two junior frequent flyers, Wolfie (10) and Kinga (7). Find her on Instagram
www.myadventuregang.com
Specialty is family travel with young children
We are a normal American family trying to treat everyd ay like an adventure. We are sharing our experience to help other families get out and explore the world with their young children and embrace adventure every day. Find us on Instagram
OutsideSuburbia.com
Luxury Travel with Older kids
We are a family with older kids juggling work, college, high school and baseball schedules to find that sweet spot where stars and schedules align and we can travel together. We believe in making memories – be it a summer road trip through the Alps, a safari in Masai Mara or enjoying the magic of Maldives. Find us on Instagram
boyeatsworld.com.au
Foodie family travellers
BoyEatsWorld is the personal blog of award winning career travel writer and editor Aleney de Winter and her ever chatty offspring, Raffles and Sugarpuff. Together, Aleney and her kids share tales of travel, culture and world cuisine to encourage families to delve deeper, go farther and travel with a social conscience. Find us on instagram
Adventure, baby!
Family travel
I’m a Sydney-based writer and blogger and mum to a seven-year-old dreamer. We love to share our travels at home and abroad and encourage other families to get outside and spend more time together. Find us on Instagram
thetravelingchild.co
Family travel & Momcations
Monet is a wife and mother of two girls who are 3 and 4. . They have traveled to 21 countries on 6 continents with their children. Monet’s blog is all about showing parents travel with kids is possible and providing tips to make it easier and affordable. Find us on Instagram.
Then I Had Twins
Traveling with twins – also solo!
Anna is an American living in Amsterdam with her Dutch husband, Tim and 20 month old twins, Marcus & Emily. Anna writes about twin motherhood, living abroad and how she manages to continue to travel with young twins on her Instagram account. Find us on Instagram
Wanderlust and Wet Wipes
Adventurous (and honest!) family travel
Emma set up Wanderlust and Wet Wipes after a lightbulb moment – she knew she couldn’t be the only one who struggled to meet everyone’s needs. Her blog brings a realistic and honest angle to destination guides plus it has tips for dealing with everything from planning to holiday illnesses to picky eaters. Find us on Facebook
BestTraveledBabe
Travels with babies/toddlers and during pregnancy. Part-time travel.
We’re fortunate to get to travel for my husband’s work. Our trips range from a weekend to a week or two. We’re based in Alabama, and are planning to explore our state and the South Eastern US more this year, with occasional trips to Europe. The Babe is 2 years old, and the Little Man is due any day now. Find us on Instagram
Wanderlust Crew
Worldschooling and One on One Travel
We’re Wanderlust Crew, a family of 6 who began slow-traveling full time 6 years ago, before it was a thing haha! We worldschooled and enjoyed exploring the world together as a family. We still love traveling and I recently backpacked Europe solo with my four kids.
MummyTravels
Solo parent travel/travel with younger kids
I’ve always loved travelling and when my daughter was born in 2012, I was determined becoming a mum shouldn’t stop me seeing the world. We’ve travelled long-haul to South East Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean, taken a cruise, done a US road trip, more European and UK breaks than I can count. Find us on Instagram
Where Is The World
Adventurous & Off The Beaten Path Family Travel
We’re a Canadian family of 4 who love to get off the beaten path and travel outside our comfort zone. Our girls are 6 and 8 years old, and the best little travel buddies. We recently returned from a family gap year where we traveled through 30 countries on 5 continents.
Thrifty Family Travels
Family Travel
Hi, I’m Melissa from Thrifty Family Travels. My blog shows families how to travel on a budget, without ever compromising on experience. I provide practical information including itineraries, tips for family accommodation, attractions, tours and how to get around. Find us on Facebook
Local Passport Family
Exploring like locals at home & abroad with 4 kids
I’m Preethi, mom of 4 and planner extraordinaire. I delight in finding exploring opportunities for myself, my husband, and our children at home and abroad. We strive to learn like locals wherever we are, and seek to encourage curiosity and connection. Find us on Instagram
TravelingMel
Family travel and outdoor adventure
We are a traveling, worldschooling family that spends half the year in Montana, USA and the other half traveling the world. Whenever possible, we add outdoor adventures to our travels. From rafting on the on border of Bosnia and Montenegro, to climbing a volcano in Guatemala, we love discovering the world through its natural places. Find us on Instagram
Learning Escapes
Cultural travels with kids / home-swapping for families
Learning Escapes is a travel blog following the adventures of Italian expat mama Marta and her family. Marta believes that holidays are the best opportunity to bond as a family and loves to plan trips that mix education and fun. Follow her for detailed family city guides,kid itineraries and home swapping info! Find us on Instagram
Family Travels on a Budget
US and Caribbean travel, travel with teens and tweens, how to save on travel
Karen is a married, almost empty nester, wife and mom of three whose passion for travel led her to start Family Travels on a Budget. On the blog, she shares travel ideas, money saving tips and reviews to help others plan their perfect vacation, whatever their budget. She enjoys travel with her family, couples’ escapes and girlfriend getaways. Find us on Facebook
Fifi + Hop
Family travel (with adult-only trips mixed in)
My name is Corey and I run the travel blog Fifi + Hop. It covers mainly family travel, along with those must-have getaways without kids. I live in the New York City suburbs with my two girls, ages 9 and 11. We love to explore NYC and the surrounding area, and my blog has a lot of information on days out in the big city and well as ideas for weekend escapes. Find us on Instagram
Rolling Along with Kids in Bali
Bali family travel and inspiration
Kate is a Bali family travel expert with reviews, tips and tricks and travel hacks for the best family holiday. Join the Rolling Along with Kids in Bali Facebook community and talk to other families and Kate and plan your best ever holiday. Find us on Facebook
www.wandermustfamily.com
Stylish family adventure
The Wandermust Family are on a global adventure to prove that luxury travel doesn’t have to stop once you have a family. Their fearless approach to travel means that no type of travel or destination is off limits. In 2018 is they completed a round the world trip with their toddler in tow and love explore new places with her!
Hangry By Nature
Smart Travel Guides for Families
Hey, I’m Tina! The perpetually ‘hangry’ face behind the family travel blog and YouTube channel – Hangry By Nature. Along with my man-child, Andy, and our raucous boy squad, we gallivant around Australia and beyond providing smart travel guides, tips and inspiration for adventurous parents who aren’t afraid to wander off the beaten path with little humans in tow. Find us on YouTube
White Sands and Cool Breezes
Family travel (but travel in general)
I’m a single mom who loves to travel and is hoping to instil that love in my little man. Find us on Pinterest
OurEveryJLife
Fulltime travel with 1 and 3 yr old boys.
We’re Joyce, Jesse, Jonah, and Jaxon, a Bajan/Korean Canadian family that sold everything to see everything. We travel the world and focus on the most important things: family, travel, and spreading good vibes! Find us on Instagram
Show Them The Globe
Family travel with a baby
8 weeks after our first baby, J, arrived into the world we set off for Africa and, one year later, we’ve travelled to 18 countries as a family. From swimming the wadis in Oman to waving at the elephants outside our bedroom in South Africa, we watch in awe as J’s adventures shape the person he becomes.
The Elusive Family
Family travel
We are a family of four and have visited over 30 countries on 5 continents, and have learned so much from traveling! We currently reside in Europe and continue to travel whenever we can. We hope to inspire others to travel by sharing our adventures of traveling with a baby and a 5 year old. Find us on Instagram
Suitcases and Sandcastles
Family travel inspiration – culture, hidden gems, slow travel
Clare Thomson’s award-winning family travel blog, Suitcases and Sandcastles, is where she shares her ideas for unique travel experiences . You’ll find tips on making culture fun for kids and her family’s favourite hidden gems. Find us on Instagram
FlipFlopGlobetrotters
Travel with young kids
Wanderlust, travel bug… call it what you like, we simply love to travel! When our son was 17 months we decided to travel around South East Asia for a year. We travel whenever we can, more determined than ever to create a nomadic lifestyle for ourselves. When not traveling, we plan new trips and dream of discovering new places. Find us on Facebook
Go Live Young
Family Adventure Travel
Daley Family Travels
Family Travel (especially the Pacific Northwest and Europe)
Hi! We’re the Daley Family. There’s Ashley, Aaron, London, Adeline, and a baby boy on the way (due this March!). We moved to the Pacific Northwest 1.5 years ago after living in Paris, France for awhile. While we miss traveling around Europe quite a bit, we’ve been enjoying exploring all the beautiful nature the PNW has to offer. Find us on Instagram
Abroad Wife
Family Travel & Travel in Europe with Young Children
I’m Lindsey, a married mom of three-our new baby just joined the family! We are an American family living in Washington D.C. (for now). Most of our travel has been based out of Europe as a result of living in Germany and then Ukraine. Join me for tips on living abroad and traveling with small children! Find us on Instagram
Passports and Adventures
Travel with young kids in tow
I’m Cath, an Irish expat now calling Portugal home with my hubby and young son after 15 years in the UK. We travel as often as we can (and as often as my parents will take the dog) and hope that, through sharing our experiences and travels, we inspire families with young kids to travel more. Find us on Instagram
The Spring Break Family
Family travel for working families
We apply the concept of “18 summers” to Spring Break to travel the world with our kids. We’re just your average working family that prioritises travel and works to empower other families to do the same. Find us on Instagram
www.marcieinmommyland.com
Child friendly travel
I’m Marcie and I write the Seattle-based family travel blog Marcie in Mommyland. My husband and I travel to kid-friendly places with our boys (ages 2 years old and 5 years old.) We share how to make the most of your vacation days while finding quirky tours and cultural experiences. Find us on Instagram
3 Kids Travel
Part-time family travel
TheWallaceReboot
Big diverse family/fulltime travel
Hello! We are a full-time traveling family of 6, toddler to teen. We are worldschoolers that are educating our children through hands on learning about cultures and the world around us. We strive to share friendship and happiness wherever we go, to immerse in the local neighbourhoods outside of largely tourist areas and to explore locally. Find us on YouTube
Big Brave Nomad
Military Family Travel & Solo Parent Travel
Hello! My name is Tavia Carlson and I am from Pensacola, Florida. I am married with two kids; a two-year-old son, Latham, and my 3-year-old daughter, Charletta. We are a U.S. military family that travels every chance our leave gets approved. On my blog you will find city guides, packing list and tons of helpful information on traveling with kids in tow. Find us on Instagram
Skylar Arias Adventures
Family adventures
We are an adventure loving family who loves to explore whenever we can. We believe adventures can be had anywhere, you don’t have to travel far or visit some exotic place. Our goal is to show families that sometimes exploring where you live, visiting a museum, or a neighbouring state can be fun for the whole family. Find us on Instagram
dutchdutchgoose.com
Travel with Kids/ Homeschooling while Traveling
A traveling family of five we are always up for an adventure. We love to find fun ways (boat, train, RV) to explore whatever is nearby.
Travel We Will
Family travel
Courtney Byrne lives in New Jersey and is a wife and mother of four children. She is the founder of the popular blog, The Chirping Moms, which shares adventures in motherhood and ideas for family travel. Courtney loves travel writing best and is determined to help families see that travel is possible! Follow us on Instagram
fouraroundtheworld.com
Family travel with young children
Before becoming parents we loved to travel and never wanted that to stop. The way we travel may have changed but we are passionate about sharing the world with our two girls so they grow up with an appreciation for different cultures and history too. Follow us on YouTube
www.NavigatingAdventure.com
Accessible adventure with kids
I’m Stephanie from Navigating Adventure. I’m passionate about encouraging families to get outside, explore new places, be active and embrace adventure together. I share our experiences, tips and inspiration to show you that it is possible to navigate adventure with kids! Follow us on Instagram
www.patseyfamilytravels.com
Traveling within the United States with our two young kids.
My name is Amanda, and my husband and I have a passion for traveling around the country with our two young kids. We aim to inspire others like us to see the United States!
Baby & Life
Multicultural and Urban Travel with Young Kids
Yashy grew up in South Asia and the Middle East but now lives in downtown Toronto with her husband and two kids. Her mission has been to maintain the pre-baby lifestyle post baby and she encourages other new parents to do the same. You can find her travel adventures and misadventures with her two biracial kids. Find us on Instagram
Packmoreintolife
US and European travel
Hello! We are a military family that loves to travel and find adventure in everyday life. We have traveled to over 23 countries and counting! Would love to inspire you to travel with your family and see that traveling with kids is an amazing experience. We’ve got something for everyone! Find us on Instagram
hayley_in_germany
Expat in Germany & Family travel in Europe
I’m Hayley and I’m an American living in Germany with my husband and our two daughters. We love expat life: immersing ourselves in the local cultureand seeing as much of Europe as we can . I share our life in Germany, trip itineraries and travel guides, and recipes on my blog Find us on Instagram
Kids and Compass
Culture and adventure with small kids
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