We Roam First. You Travel Smarter!
A Texas mom-and-daughter travel blog.
Family travel with young kids to unusual/ambitious destinations. We started with road trips, state parks, and national parks, added UNESCO sites, and somehow ended up sleeping in a Great Wall of China watchtower with a six-year-old who has been traveling since before she could walk. She runs ahead on the trail. I carry the bag and write it all down — what worked, what didn’t, and what’s actually worth your time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites We’ve Visited
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Is the Great Wall of China Hard to Climb? What It’s Really Like
A lot of people don’t realize how steep the Great Wall of China can be until they’re standing on it. Is the Great Wall of China Hard to Climb? From photos, it can look like a long stone walkway winding through the mountains. What the photos don’t always show are the stairs. Some sections climb…
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Every post on this site is a place we actually went. No itineraries written from a desk. If we recommend it, we did it.
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We’re a Texas mom and daughter. We started with road trips and national parks, added UNESCO sites, and somehow ended up sleeping in a Great Wall watchtower with a six-year-old. This is where we write it all down — what worked, what didn’t, and what’s actually worth your time.
Along the way, we’ve learned plenty of travel tips that make trips easier and more enjoyable, especially with a child. From efficient packing to finding family-friendly spots, we love sharing what we’ve discovered. Our goal is to inspire other families to explore, making the most of their adventures and overcoming the challenges of traveling together. Whether it’s a quick weekend trip or a long road journey, we’re here to share our experiences and inspire others to get started.
