Travel Kids | Born a Backpacker | United States

Baby's First Bike Tour: Biking the Banks-Vernonia State Trail

Pre-kids, we did a few bike tours and we fell in love. If you can find a good trail, and for us, away from the road, bike touring is a...

Coupling your bike with your child's bike for longer cycling adventures

Since my son could get along on two wheels, we have had some good times cruising around our neighborhood and around parks. We bike...

The 6 items you need while camping with a baby

Camping can be the best quality time with your family. Be sure you have all the gear you need to make it go smoothly. Enjoy the great outdoo

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story

I do it too. I base my view on things by a single story or stereotype. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie beautifully explains (per usual) the...

The minimalist's list of baby products you actually need (and ones you don't)

It's a minimal-list! Big box baby stores are basically little Pac-men and the dots are all your cash-monies. They'll gobble all that shit...

What to do in Japan with kids

Japan is a great place to visit with kids, whether they are babies, toddlers, or big kids⁠—all for different reasons. Below is a list of...

Tips for traveling in Japan with kids

If you're planning on traveling in Japan with your kids, here are some tips for the best things to do and where to go.

Keeping your baby warm while camping: Baby Deedee product review

Product review for Baby Deedee, clothing that keeps babies warm and safe while camping.

The Benefits of Last Minute Travel

People stress about last minute travel. Me? I'm the opposite and I think the benefits of last minute travel outweigh the negatives. Here

Why you should visit Big Bear in the off-season

Big Bear: a reprieve from the hot summer weather in the surrounding desert and a quick day trip for LA dwellers to get some runs in at the s

8 Ways to cut down on single-use plastic

Here's some simple changes you can make to cut down on single-use plastic.

A survival guide to being pregnant with a toddler at home

Being pregnant with a toddler at home is so difficult. Here's a guide to parenting while you already have kids.