Travel Tales And Beyond | Family Travel Guides, Itineraries & Tips
Welcome to Travel Tales And Beyond — a family travel blog built on firsthand experience, not guesswork. We’re a family of adventurers sharing detailed travel itineraries, honest destination guides, and real travel stories from around the world, written from the perspective of parents who’ve actually been there.
From hiking the W Trek in Patagonia with a 9-year-old and going on a family safari across Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, to exploring Europe’s historic cities, island-hopping across the Pacific, and road-tripping through South America — every guide on this site is based on our personal family travel experience.
You’ll find practical, no-fluff travel tips for families: day-by-day itineraries, real cost breakdowns, family-friendly accommodation picks, and honest advice on traveling internationally with children of all ages. Whether you’re planning your first big family adventure or your fifteenth, we’re here to help you travel with confidence — and make memories that last a lifetime.
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Active Adventures with Kids

From scared in Aruba to certified in Crete, Greece — how our 11-year-old earned his PADI Junior Open Water certification.

How our 10-year-old rode 207 miles from Seattle to Portland — and what it took to get him to the finish line.

Our 9-year-old hiked the French Valley and Glacier Grey legs of the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile — and was absolutely unstoppable, leading the way on every trail. Read Full Story →

Cetina River (Croatia) rafting with kids from Split: about 3 hours on the river with Pirate Rafting, a cave waterfall stop, and a cliff jump our 11-year-old loved. Read Full Story →
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