Hello! I am Mariam
Thanks for stopping by my page. I am a millennial mom of two little boys and a full-time professional in the busy finance industry. As a working family with tight deadlines and limited PTOs, we prioritize traveling between family and corporate responsibilities.
I understand that life with kids and a job can get hectic, so my goal here is to help busy families plan their next family adventure through my detailed travel itineraries and tips.
We believe that traveling significantly improves our overall well-being. It allows us to see the world we share with others differently, and it can also strengthen family bonds, increase self-awareness, or simply create memorable experiences.
Below are some of the family-friendly destination guides you will find on my page. We may not travel full-time, but we have no plans to stop adding to the list as our budget and schedules allow!
Traveling With kids is possible and fun
Traveling with kids is possible! You may need to adjust your expectations and make a few personal sacrifices, but it can still be fun.
Do not be afraid to introduce them to places outside the resort area.
You will be surprised how much they love exploring the rainforests, museums, cooking tours, etc. Some parts of the travel may be less exciting for them, while others will be less exciting and even exhausting for you. But do not let those uncomfortable moments hold you back from experiencing something new together.
To inspire you further, read some of my favorite travel with-kids quotes.
How It All Started
My maternity leave inspired this blog, as I took a year off from the office to bond with my firstborn child. Starting a family and having a kid is a significant lifestyle change. Life got busier than ever. People have warned us that traveling with kids would be challenging. While I agree that it is not easy, it never scared us.
As my son turned a few months old, we slowly started to explore again. At first, we did a couple of local staycations. I remember how exhausting they were. I could barely enjoy it, but we did it again soon, and things got better with time.
Once comfortable traveling with a kid, I created this platform to share our itineraries and guides to help other busy families plan their travels.
I spend a lot of free time researching and making each itinerary the most valuable and informative. If you feel my itineraries do not answer all your questions for a specific trip, please email or DM me on Instagram. I am happy to clarify or answer any questions if I have an answer.
Traveling locally is still traveling
Last but not least, If you are like us and can’t afford long-distance trips more than 2-3 times a year, try to find adventures near you!
Use your PTOs, weekends, and holidays wisely; you will always explore! Go on a hike, explore a new neighborhood, visit a new museum, visit a farm, or plan a weekend getaway; these are my favorite ways to recharge from busy office days.
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