Lessons

10 Things I’ve Learned Over 5 Years as a Travel Blogger

It's Full Life, Full Passport's fifth birthday! ???? Five years ago, on February 1, 2018, I published the very first…

1 year ago

Our First Family Road Trip: 5 Things We Did Right and 4 Lessons We Learned the Hard Way

In mid-September, we finally took the plunge. After years of talking about how we wouldn't let having kids stop us…

2 years ago

What It’s Like to Have Visited Over 110 Countries… And Counting!

"So, how many countries have you visited?" Do you know your answer? For many travelers, this number is important. Some,…

3 years ago

7 Ways I Travel Differently Now Than I Did in My Early 20’s

A decade is a long time. Ten years ago, the Burj Khalifa opened in Dubai. The eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajökull…

4 years ago

Take the Detour

In general, I'm the kind of person who has a plan. Whether I'm running errands, deciding what to do with…

5 years ago

9 Tips for Taking a Multi-Generational Vacation

If you're lucky enough to have parents, grandparents, or adult children who make good travel buddies, one of the most…

6 years ago

Don’t Let Yourself Be Travel-Shamed

Have you ever been mindlessly scrolling through Instagram and felt a sharp pang of jealousy at a particularly gorgeous travel…

6 years ago

A Tale of Two Islands: Visiting Isla de la Plata, Ecuador

Want to visit the Galapagos Islands but don't quite have the budget? Luckily, there's another small island off the coast…

6 years ago

25 Lessons from My First 25 Countries

On February 27, 2018, our plane touched down at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport outside of Belize City, Belize. Within…

6 years ago

When Traveling Hurts: Why Responsible Tourism is Important

I was just about to close my computer when I came across this article listing the twelve places you shouldn't…

6 years ago