Our family prefers active, experience-packed vacations. Learn how we plan city itineraries, group nearby attractions, and stay flexible so we can see more without burning out.

All families decide where to head on vacation differently.

We have a running list of places we’d like to see. It’s our family bucket list. These are places that are a reasonable plane ride away (we’re not doing 17-hour flights with the kids), are safe, have reliable public transportation, and are relatively affordable. So…

In this guide, I'll show you how our family uses Google Flights to compare airports, find cheaper travel dates, and discover affordable international destinations.