Everything We Use to Make Travel Easier
Real tools, printable checklists, and family-tested resources we’ve relied on for years of international travel.
Think of this as our family’s travel toolbox.
Everything here is something we’ve personally used, tested, or created to make travel a little easier.
Before You Go
Travel gets so much easier when you’re prepared before you ever leave home.
Whether you’re packing for a long-haul flight, planning a safari, or figuring out where to stay once you arrive, these are the resources we come back to again and again.
Everything on this page comes from our own travel experience as a family—not just things we’ve read about, but tools we’ve actually used.
Start Here
If you’re getting ready for a trip, these are the first resources I’d recommend.
Plan Your Trip
Helpful resources to make planning your adventure easier.
Sleep.
Comfort.
Flights.
Layovers.
Everything we’ve learned from years of flying internationally with children.
Long-Haul Travel With Kids
Uganda
Kenya
Tanzania
Zanzibar
Explore destination guides we’ve written from our own travels.
East Africa Travel Guides
Looking specifically for Uganda?
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
Browse all of our Uganda travel resources in one place.
Uganda Travel Guides
Booking Our Trips
These are the companies we’ve personally found the most helpful while traveling.
A few things we learned the hard way
After years of international family travel…
- Packing light almost always beats packing “just in case.”
- A little preparation before departure removes so much stress later.
- Comfortable kids make for happier travel days.
- Download everything before you leave Wi-Fi.
- Having mobile data immediately after landing is worth every penny.
From Emily’s Notebook
Travel doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
Over the years we’ve learned that the best trips usually aren’t the perfectly planned ones—they’re the ones where you’re prepared enough to relax and enjoy what’s in front of you.
That’s really why I built these resources.
I hope they help your family spend less time worrying about logistics and more time making memories together.
Popular Travel Guides
Some of our most-read guides.
• Murchison Falls Guide
• Zanzibar Guide
• Jinja Guide
• Long-Haul Travel Tips
I hope these resources help your family travel with a little more confidence—and a lot less stress.
— Emily
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Save Me a Seat at Our Table
We’re so glad you’re here.
Life is a little more meaningful when it’s shared.
About once a month, I sit down with a cup of tea and write a letter about what we’ve been noticing, learning, cooking, exploring, and celebrating in our little corner of Uganda.
It’s less like a newsletter…
and more like catching up with a neighbor.
If this sounds like your kind of place, go ahead and save yourself a seat.
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