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Travel Resources You Didn't know You Needed!
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We are a full time traveling family of 4. Here are some of the booking websites we use and the items we don't leave home without.
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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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This bag holds so much and fits in the overhead baggage area on even the cheapo airlines.
LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack TSA Carry-On
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These small battery packs are lifesavers on long flights and travel days, especially if you have an old phone.
Anker Nano 45W 10000mAh Portable Charger
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Don't get me wrong I love a physical book, but when traveling full time you just can't bring all the books you want.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB Black
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These are an absolute game changer. Compression cubes are great, but being able to vacuum seal our clothes saves so much more space!
Travel Vacuum Bags with Rechargeable Pump, 15 Combo
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This keeps all of our cords organized. Solid purchase.
Medium Travel Tech Organizer Case - Dark Grey
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This bag is great for keeping wet bathing suits away from the rest of your clothes. Perfect for those last minute swims on travel days.
babygoal Waterproof Wet Dry Bag for Swimsuit & Travel
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Don't get caught without one and make sure you lift with your knees!
FREETOO Portable Digital Luggage Scale 110Lb
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So many fun colors! These water bottles are great for traveling.
Owala FreeSip 24oz Insulated Water Bottle
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