We’re Carrick, Carrie, Andrew and Cadence, an Oklahoma family who believes every family can see more of the world without waiting for someday.
This is where we share what actually works when you travel with kids. Have a look around, find some inspiration, and let’s plan your next trip!
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Around the world
Our favorite places
Every trip we have written about, sorted by where in the world it is.
National parks with kids
46
national parks so far, and counting.
It all started with a free Every Kid Outdoors park pass. That pass opened the door to America’s national parks for our family, and we’ve been collecting parks ever since.
Everyone has a favorite
Cadence · Redwood
Andrew · Glacier
Carrie · Olympic
Carrick · Olympic
Travel gear and resources
The bags we actually pack
Carrick’s carry-on
Red Oxx Air Boss
Made in Montana, guaranteed for life, comes in your favorite color, and tough as nails. It goes with Carrick everywhere.
The kids’ rollers
Samsonite Mother Lode Carry-On
Formerly the eBags Mother Lode. Skinny enough for every overhead bin we’ve tried, wheels that don’t jam up, and it expands when you need more room.
Our checked bag
Briggs & Riley Baseline Large Spinner
We’ve owned ours for years. It’s an investment, backed by the best warranty out there.
Carrie’s travel bag
The Foldie Foldable Travel Bag
The bag Carrie loves to travel with. It fits any overhead bin or under the seat, even on tiny commuter jets. It’s ridiculously expandable and comes in every color, including the perfect shade of orange. Thousands of Amazon reviews back her up, averaging 4.5 stars.
Comparing more options? Our luggage guides line up more of the bags we recommend, side by side and kept up to date.
More than bags
Everything else we pack, book and use.
Packing cubes
Camera gear
Guidebooks
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The cards in our wallets
75,000
bonus miles with the Capital One Venture X
Points and miles pay for a lot of our trips, and the Venture X does a lot of the heavy lifting. We love it for reimbursing travel expenses like Disney tickets purchased from Undercover Tourist and transferring to airline partners for long-haul flights. It’s one of the easiest travel cards to get value from.
- $300 travel credit every year through Capital One Travel
- 10,000 bonus miles every anniversary
- Lounge access at Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass
- Transfer partners like Air France-KLM and Japan Airlines
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Two working parents, two active kids and 46 national parks so far. We’d love to help you plan your next one.