I've walked roughly 500 miles through Europe with my mom — twice. The experiences brought us closer together.

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The author and his mom posing for a selfie on their route in 2023.
Going on international trips with my mom has helped us strengthen our relationship.

Cameron McKeon

I've traveled to 16 countries with my guide dog. He gives me freedom, but sometimes strangers make me want to stay home.

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Milagros Costabel

My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author poses with her family while visiting Mount Titlis in Switzerland.
The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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I've learned that stress-free travel with kids means breaking some rules

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The author poses at a pyramid with her family.
Some parents try to follow a bunch of rules when they travel with their kids, but the author thinks it's better to break them.

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Kids can get bored visiting temples, museums, and other historical sights during international travel. I have a no-fail fix.

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The author poses with her son outside of the Tower of Terror attraction at Tokyo DisneySea in Japan.
The author said her kids can grow tired of visiting museums and other historical stops during international travel. To keep them happy, she tries add a visit to an amusement park to their itinerary.

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My family of 4 only packed carry-ons for a monthlong international trip. We'll never travel with checked bags again.

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The author with her husband and their two kids at Borough Market in London.
My family and I only packed carry-ons for our monthlong international trip, and we loved it.

Emily Bond

My family has traveled all over the world. My kids' top 4 trips surprised me.

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The author with two of her children on a trip to Jordan.
My kids have traveled all over the world with me. I was surprised to hear that our recent trip to Jordan was one of their favorites.

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I use my vacations to visit friends and family. My trips are easier, less expensive, and more meaningful.

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The author and her friend posing while on a hike in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado.
I love using my vacations to visit loved ones around the world.

Erin Greenawald

I have 24 food allergies and have visited over 30 countries. A few rules have helped me enjoy meals safely while abroad.

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The writer drinking out of a coconut in Mexico.
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Nishaa Sharma

I'm a mom and a travel writer. Here's how I encourage independence with my 7-year-old when traveling.

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Mother and son at airport looking out window, they are both wearing backpacks.
The author (not pictured) encourages her son to be independent while they travel.

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