A Travel Journal

Big adventures, real budgets, and one small hand in mine.

Realistic family travel, thoughtfully planned — with plenty of room for the moments we never planned at all.

Real Life Tested

Every itinerary has actually been done — with a kid, a budget, limited PTO, extra snacks, and sometimes a few mishaps along the way

Smarter Travel

Deals, points, miles, helpful apps, and strategic spending that help us save on the little things so we can splurge on the experiences that matter.

Kid-Friendly Adventures

Big adventures, realistic expectations, and enough flexibility for tired feet, changed plans, and the moments we didn't anticipate.

Latest Dispatches

Recent Adventures

Reflections

Essentials

Our Story

Hi, I'm Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah Marie, a solo mom who has set out to travel as much of the world as possible with my favorite pint-sized travel buddy by my side.

Read more about us by clicking below!

From the Camera Roll

A Glimpse Into Our Adventures

The unposed in-between moments — pancakes in pajamas, sandy feet, the museum he didn't want to leave.

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The Newsletter

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New adventures, practical trip-planning tips, travel deals, points & miles, and the things I wish I'd known before we went.