There is family travel, couple travel, adventure travel. And there is travel with kids, which includes all of the above and more.
Last update: August 31, 2025
Travel with Kids
There are different opinions about traveling with kids. For some it’s the worst travel experience possible. Others regard it as the best opportunity to spend time together as a family. And yet, some people believe that even though traveling with kids can be challenging, it’s manageable. I can’t disagree with them.
Traveling with kids has its own struggles. Yes, you need to pack more. Books, puzzles, or your child’s favorite toys are a must to keep your little explorers entertained on bus or airplane.
Are you used to skipping breakfast or lunch? Forget about it when traveling with kids. With the tiny travelers onboard, you always have to think two steps ahead and carry some snacks at all times. And don’t let me start on mentioning those days when your child skips his or her nap. It’s the worst thing ever.
It’s All Worth It
But once you master all of these, traveling with kids is not as difficult as it may seem in the beginning. When you see the world through the eyes of your young travelers, you learn to appreciate simple things. You visit the places and do things differently, find more joy and fun in your trip, take time to slow down and immerse yourself deeper in the experience.
On the other hand, travel journeys with your kiddos can be frustrating. Your little travelers can throw a tantrum, break into fever (I still remember that Oahu trip), and refuse to cooperate. Guess what? It all shall pass. And you won’t even remember how defeated you felt back then when you look at the pictures from that family trip and fond memories flashback.
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PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO TRAVEL WITH KIDS
I hope these photos will inspire you to take a family trip or at least consider this possibility when your kids get a little bit older.
