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Travel Resources You Didn't know You Needed!
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Chad Slater
We are a full time traveling family of 4. Here are some of the items we don't leave home without.
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Traveling Must-Haves

Booking Sites

These sites are great for discovering activities and resources in new places!

 
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We don't always book with this site, but I always like to check here because there are some great deals.
Cheap Car Rental, Price Match Guarantee - Rentalcars.com
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Viator is amazing for planning things to do in new places!
Viator: Travel Tours, Activities, and Things to Do | 2026
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I like using TripAdvisor for the reviews. Especially when booking something like a car transfer. Don't want that to fall through when you land with tired kids!
Tripadvisor: Over a billion reviews & contributions for Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, and more
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This site is great, because you can get cash back just for booking or buying something you were going to do anyway. Use our code: CHADSL45 for extra savings!
Rakuten
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Swagbucks is great when you have time to kill. You can earn cashback on a ton of things even by taking surveys.
Earn Gift Cards with Online Paid Surveys and Mobile Games | Swagbucks
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Traveling Must-Haves

These are some of the exact items we use as a full time traveling family.

 
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Airlo eSim is great! Just make sure your phone is able to be unlocked(fully paid off).
Buy eSIMs for international travel - Airalo | Airalo
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This charger is super fast and is fantastic to keep your devices charged while traveling full time.
JOYFAR 22.5W Portable Charger w/ USB-C & Wall Plug
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For the kids when going to a new crowded place. For every. single. bag.
Apple AirTag 1st Gen - Track Keys & More
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For peace of mind when you are in a new place. These things are LOUD!
KERUI Door Stop Alarm & Portable Lock 2PK
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One thing we've learned, don't cheap out on the suitcase. Have you ever rolled one over cobblestone streets?
Samsonite Freeform 2-Piece Navy Luggage Set
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When traveling full time with 4 people, space is a premium. These compression bags make a world of difference!
BAGAIL 6 Set Ultralight Compression Packing Cubes
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This is the bag we wish we found sooner!
LOVEVOOK 40L Waterproof TSA Travel Backpack
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We use this toiletry bag, it holds everything!
BAGSMART Toiletry Bag Travel Organizer Medium
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This keeps our most sensitive electronics safe while charging in different countries. A must have.
Travel Voltage Converter
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There are a lot of different opinions on screens for kids. Just like they say, "Everything in moderation. Except on travel days…"
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet 2022, 8" HD, 32GB, Teal
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