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Posted On: March 26th 2026, 12:28 pm
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Someone told me to stop romanticizing travel with kids… so here’s a realistic travel day with kids
The alarm was set for 5:30 am, but of course our toddler decided to function as the alarm at 5:15 am. There was the obvious food anxiety and overbuying snacks, followed by a lovely feeling of being corralled like cattle, followed by 2.5 hours of wrestling a 10-month-old alligator who refuses to nap until the last 5 minutes.
We landed in The Netherlands missing a sock, a bit of our sanity, and any illusion of control. And still… We looked at each other and thought, this was worth it. Why? Because we get to experience new cultures, foods, sights and sounds with the people we love the most.
While travel with kids isn’t exactly “romantic,” perhaps I do romanticize it. Here’s my take - parenting is hard whether you’re at home or halfway across the world.
The difference is that travel inspires and empowers us. It pulls us out of autopilot and gets us living in the moment. It bonds our family in a way that routine never could.
So yes… it’s chaotic. Yes… it’s exhausting. But so is parenting at home. And yes… it’s absolutely worth it. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book the trip with your kids… this is it.
Book the trip. Book @allianztravelus
The alarm was set for 5:30 am, but of course our toddler decided to function as the alarm at 5:15 am. There was the obvious food anxiety and overbuying snacks, followed by a lovely feeling of being corralled like cattle, followed by 2.5 hours of wrestling a 10-month-old alligator who refuses to nap until the last 5 minutes.
We landed in The Netherlands missing a sock, a bit of our sanity, and any illusion of control. And still… We looked at each other and thought, this was worth it. Why? Because we get to experience new cultures, foods, sights and sounds with the people we love the most.
While travel with kids isn’t exactly “romantic,” perhaps I do romanticize it. Here’s my take - parenting is hard whether you’re at home or halfway across the world.
The difference is that travel inspires and empowers us. It pulls us out of autopilot and gets us living in the moment. It bonds our family in a way that routine never could.
So yes… it’s chaotic. Yes… it’s exhausting. But so is parenting at home. And yes… it’s absolutely worth it. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book the trip with your kids… this is it.
Book the trip. Book @allianztravelus
Comments (41)
7 months agocristina.sanjose.realtor
God bless you 👏❤️. I did our first 5 in a half hours flight to Miami with my 18 month old. NOT DOING IT AGAIN 🙈. Until his at least 4. Gives us opportunity to save money too 😁
7 months agokevin317
Spot on. My wife and I celebrated when we made it through without losing a sox or bottle cap lol
7 months agogigidiazlive
I gotta parent through both easy days and tantrums at home OR abroad. Soooooo I rather parent in a new city when I can 😍 ❤️🙌
7 months agoandreaolivierworld
I will say it again & again! You guys are the BEST! The real thing! My kids got their passports at 2,3 months old. 3 My both kids are in their 20s now and still have the love for exploring the world 🌎
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