We usually don’t overplan every activity before arriving somewhere.
Instead, we pick a few things we know we want to do, then leave space to figure the rest out once we’re there.
For bigger activities, like tours, day trips, or anything that can sell out, we’ll usually book ahead. It just makes things easier, especially when travelling with kids.
We usually check both Viator and GetYourGuide for this, as they often have slightly different options and availability depending on the destination.
For everything else, we keep it flexible.
If you’re looking for ideas, we’ve put together guides on the best things to do in each place, based on what we actually found worth it.
Use the guides below to plan what fits your trip.
These are the tools we’ve actually used while traveling as a family. Nothing complicated, just what’s worked for us on the road.
Overpacking, airport meltdowns, wasted money, we’ve done it.
Here’s the exact toolkit we use to travel smarter.
Here’s the exact toolkit we use to travel smarter.
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