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.
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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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 & FlightsAgoda
Our go-to for best priced accommodation in most of Asia. Strong coverage and competitive rates for hotels and stays.
Search StaysTrip.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.
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Omio
Compare and book trains, buses, and ferries in Europe and beyond. One place to search and book multi-modal transport.
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12Go Asia
Book trains, buses, and ferries across Southeast Asia—Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond. Our go-to for ground transport in the region.
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Discover Cars
Compare car rental deals from multiple providers worldwide. Straightforward pricing and good coverage across destinations.
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Skyscanner
Great for finding the cheapest flights and exploring "everywhere" destinations.
Find DealsEssential 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.
Family Travel Essentials
From portable high chairs to travel-friendly toys, we've tested countless products to make family travel easier and more enjoyable.
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