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Tools We Trust & Love

Essential travel resources, tools, and recommendations from our family travel experiences. Find the best booking sites, travel insurance, and gear we use on our adventures. These are the tools that have made our family travel journey smoother and more enjoyable.

8+
Countries
50+
Cities
4+
Years Traveling

Our Family

Melissa & Rimaha - Parents passionate about showing kids the world

Noah, Aaliyah, Elijah & Manaia - Our amazing travel companions

Worldschooling - Learning through travel and life experiences

Slow Travel - Taking time to truly experience each destination

"We unschool/worldschool our kids, and do our best to show our kids they can have any life they choose."

Travel Insurance

World Nomads

World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world.

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We receive a fee when you get a quote from World Nomads using this link. We do not represent World Nomads. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.

Genki

Genki offers flexible international health coverage for travelers and nomads. Subscribe month-to-month and get coverage that works wherever you go.

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SafetyWing

SafetyWing offers nomad insurance and health coverage designed for long-term travelers and digital nomads. Flexible plans you can start or pause as you travel.

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Booking Websites

Expedia

Book stays, flights, and packages in one place. Great for accommodation and trip bundles around the world.

Search Stays & Flights

Agoda

Our go-to for best priced accommodation in most of Asia. Strong coverage and competitive rates for hotels and stays.

Search Stays

Trip.com

We used Trip.com primarily in China for ease of use—trains, flights, and accommodation in one place, with English support and straightforward booking.

Book on Trip.com

Transport Search

Omio

Compare and book trains, buses, and ferries in Europe and beyond. One place to search and book multi-modal transport.

Search Trains, Buses & Ferries

We receive a fee when you use this link. This is not a recommendation to buy.

12Go Asia

Book trains, buses, and ferries across Southeast Asia—Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond. Our go-to for ground transport in the region.

Search Trains, Buses & Ferries

We receive a fee when you use this link. This is not a recommendation to buy.

Discover Cars

Compare car rental deals from multiple providers worldwide. Straightforward pricing and good coverage across destinations.

Compare Car Rentals

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Google Flights

Powerful flight search with flexible date options and price tracking.

Search Flights

Skyscanner

Great for finding the cheapest flights and exploring "everywhere" destinations.

Find Deals

Essential Travel Gear

Products we love and use on our travels

Grayl Water Filter

We love our water! The Grayl water filter ensures we always have clean, safe drinking water wherever we go. Essential for family travel to destinations where tap water isn't safe.

Essential for safe drinking water
★★★★★

Family Travel Essentials

From portable high chairs to travel-friendly toys, we've tested countless products to make family travel easier and more enjoyable.

Coming soon: Our gear guide
★★★★★

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