I didn’t choose to travel for a living — my job did that for me. Along the way, I’ve figured out how to turn business trips into family wins instead of time lost.
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At The Modern Getaway, I share what actually works when traveling with little kids — from family-friendly hotels and tested travel gear to the simple routines that make getting away (and coming home) easier.
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Tested in real life · 10+ flights and counting · Multiple road trips
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I’m a full-time corporate professional, wife, and mom to two energetic little girls. Still figuring it out, one trip at a time.
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