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FTA Family Packing Lists

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Family Travel and Road Tripping

April 26, 2017 • Ethan Gelber

An in-depth examination of both the magic and mystery of family travel and road tripping, including testimonials and suggestions from experts.

How to Set Up Your Family Campsite

February 24, 2017 • Amy Whitley

A family campsite can be stressful if you don’t know how to be organized. Here’s how to efficiently pack and set up all your gear.

Debunking Family Travel Myths: The Picky Eater Won’t Starve

August 7, 2015 • All Over the Map

An attempt to debunk common misconceptions about traveling with kids. Family travel myth #3: The picky eater will starve.

10 Myths of Family Travel, Debunked

July 2, 2015 • Outside

Venturing into the unknown can radically up the amount of quality time in your family. As long as you don’t believe the hype. Let’s dispel the ugly myths about family travel.

Family Travel Don’t: Fear-Packing

April 2, 2015 • Heather Greenwood Davis

Fear-packing is what happens in that last 24 hours before departure. For families, the fears usually surround what the kids might need. Instead, train yourself to think about packing in a different way.

The Latest and Greatest in Baby and Toddler Travel Gear

March 12, 2015 • Ciao Bambino

The best advice when traveling with young children is to find stuff that does double or triple duty. Focus on simple, smart and healthy gear.

Europe with Kids: Toddler Travel Tips

March 10, 2015 • Ciao Bambino

Despite the hardship of flights, time changes, and inevitable travel snafus, the vast majority of brave families who embark on a trip to Europe with kids would do it again in a heartbeat. Here’s the secret to success?

18 Tips for Traveling with Baby

March 9, 2015 • Parenting

Does “vacationing” with your baby sound like an oxymoron? No? With these tips, you can have a fun and stress-free vacation when traveling with baby by navigating on-the-go naps, time differences and cramped hotel rooms.

8 Must-Know Tips for Infant and Toddler Air Travel

March 7, 2015 • Family Travel Forum

Protect your baby’s health in-flight, as well as the sanity of other passengers (and your own!), with these helpful air travel with baby tips — good for the holidays and all year round.

Traveling with Toddlers: How I Keep My Sanity

March 7, 2015 • Geotravelers Niche

Here’s a system that works for one frequent traveler and her daughter who’s at that age where she’s no longer a baby (over two years old) but not yet a fully cognitive toddler (three years and above).

Traveling with Baby: My Essential Gear

March 7, 2015 • Geotravelers Niche

When it comes to packing for travel with a baby, pack for convenience. Meaning, if you usually travel with other gear (like a camera and laptop for assignments), pack what you need to make sure baby is comfortable while you work.