Dear Reader,
Well, how you found my little blog is beyond me – but I’m grateful and I hope you enjoy reading it.
Hi by the way, I’m Jen, aka “The Flying Mum,” a travel-addicted mama who is determined to find our next family adventure (and help plan yours, as a Pro Travel Advisor with FORA Travel).
And when I say “adventure” I don’t mean just surviving a wild day at Disneyland with two toddlers.
I’m talking real adventures, like cliff walks in Switzerland, via ferrata in the Dolomites, ziplining in Costa Rica, rappelling in Maui, and alpine coasters in Germany.
But, after that adventurous day, I want to check into a “bucket list” hotel, have a spa day in the room, and get cozy with the fam. One of my favorite hotels? Nayara Tented Camp in Costa Rica. It’s the ultimate, luxury “glamping” in the rainforest!
Working in a trauma center has motivated me to do those bucket list trips now and help others do the same. I’ve seen firsthand the lives of young people dramatically changed after an unexpected traumatic accident. This constant reminder that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, it just looms.
Sorry, but no, not sorry, I don’t want to wait until our babies are grown just so that our vacations are easier. I want to have as many memorable experiences as possible, and I want them now.
I created this blog to inspire other families to pursue their travel dreams, little ones in tow or not. You can do it. You can do it. You can do it!
Now I focus more on sharing our itineraries, unique gems, experiences, mishaps, tips, gear, and more. I always share our own experiences. I am a research fanatic though (how could I not be with a doctorate degree), and pride myself on fully researching trips as a travel advisor. I’ve planned trips all over the world…Morocco, Dubai, Costa Rica, Europe, I’ve covered a lot!
When I finally look up from travel planning on my laptop (and am not traveling), I like my slow days with my family – walks around the neighborhood, working out, indulging in a juicy burger and red wine, playing with the kiddos, and binge-watching our latest favorite with my hubby (and that list is in no particular order).
Many think my husband and I are cuh-razy for traveling with kiddos. But we think we’d be crazy NOT to! We love the adventure (and challenge, haha) of it all. We hope you will too!
Not convinced? Read my Top 10 Reasons to Travel With Your Baby or Toddler.
Explore my site for adventure ideas, tips, gear, and destination guides. All of my photos are authentic and from our own personal experiences. Contact me if you have any ideas or questions!
Oh, and to get to know us a bit more, see my story highlight “About Us” on Instagram.
Thanks for following!
-The Flying Mum
