Helping families plan adventurous, realistic travel!

Real-world, deep-dive itineraries, honest breakdowns, and logistics that actually work for parents who want meaningful adventures with their kids

Where family travel with kids stops being overwhelming

Meet Lauren

I’m a British mum who’s been full-time traveling with my kids since 2024. I create realistic, adventurous family itineraries that actually work with no rushed resorts, and no burnout. Just honest plans tested on real children, with the pacing, budgets, and logistics that let everyone enjoy the trip.

Realistic Family Travel with Kids Itineraries | Life Alongside Lauren
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Real Family Travel Made Simple Adventures, Itineraries & Tips That Actually Work with Kids

I’m all about family travel with kids that feels exciting instead of exhausting. No more scrolling through endless Pinterest family travel ideas that crash and burn on day two. Here, we focus on realistic family travel itineraries, family-friendly destinations, and travel plans for families that respect nap times, meltdowns, varying kid ages, and actual budgets.

Ready to ditch package tours and create your own epic story? Dive into our family-tested itineraries below!

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Realistic Family Adventure Itineraries With Kids

Crafting unique adventures for families.

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Family-Friendly Hotels & Stays We Actually Recommend

Honest advice from real experiences.

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Affordable Flights & Transport Hacks for Families

From VPN’s to discount codes, how to budget travel.

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Packing Lists, Gear & Logistics That Save Your Sanity

Experience you can count on.

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Featured Itineraries

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