Adventure doesn’t stop after kids: family travel made easier
Life doesn’t get put on hold when you have kids. And here, neither does travel.
Hooked on Hiatus is a travel brand built specifically for parents navigating the chaos of traveling the world with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. We provide practical itineraries, stress-free packing solutions and travel tips for real families to explore confidently.
Meet Molly: from solo trekker to family explorer
My very first vacation happened was when I was a mere 2 weeks old. By high school, I caught the international travel bug on a whirlwind choir tour throughout Europe. Later, my corporate career took me to several continents, igniting my passion for solo travel that defined my 20’s.
Then, the world changed. I got married, bought a house and welcomed my first child. Suddenly, the confident solo traveler who had successfully navigated foreign train stations alone was absolutely terrified to step on a plane with my baby. (Read all about that tranision in my article, From Backpack to Baby Carrier).
After finally being brave enough to go somewhere with her, we discovered what we should’ve known all along: she’s a great flier. And today, with a baby and a toddler in tow, we haven’t stopped exploring! Our pace is a lot slower now, and our logistics are entirely kid-centric, but the adventure is only beginning.
Expertise you can trust
Hooked on Hiatus isn’t just a hobby blog; it’s a dedicated family travel agency. We help parents curate seamless, stress-free vacations that actually work with real families.
Every itinerary, travel booking platform, and gear recommendation is vetted through both my professional industry knowledge, and real-world testing with my own kids. If our family doesn’t use it, love it and trust it, we don’t recommend it.
Beyond the blog, you can also find my regular travel feature column in the print pages of Sioux Falls Woman magazine.
Explore Hooked on Hiatus
Blog
Discover free, deeply researched family itineraries, off-the-beaten-path destinations, sanity-saving tips for flying with babies and toddlers, and ideas for screen-free travel entertainment.
Digital Products
Our signature, age-specific interactive packing lists are designed on a strategic “last-in, first-out” packing method. They ensure you never leave essential gear behind without overpacking.
Travel Planning
From a personalized itinerary audits, to complete custom-built itineraries, our professional travel planning services make sure your travel plans align with your kids’ schedules.
What we stand for
Mindful Tourism
We believe in slow travel that supports local communities without straining local infrastructure. We prioritize choosing eco-conscious accommodations and transportation methods whenever possible.
Reducing Impact
We are committed to sustainability on the go, actively reducing single-use plastics by traveling with our own reusable alternatives. We want to preserve the planet for our children.
Honesty
Our product recommendations are always genuine. We provide completely transparent, authentic advice on gear and travel sites to help you make the best choices for your family.
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