Packing has always been a challenge for our family, and packing well can make or break your trip. That’s why we are sharing our packing tips for families here.
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2DadsWithBaggage is the family lifestyle and travel platform from dads Jon and Triton and teen daughters Sophia and Ava. As a family, we love to share stories, tips, information and deals about people, places and things that we love. We’ve traveled the world and explored far and near, living as citizens of the world to discover there is so much more out there to learn and share with our friends and followers.
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Italian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe Just Like Mama Used to Make
By Jon Bailey
My mom grew up in a poor family of Sicilian immigrants, and learned to cook from my nana by adapting recipes from the Old Country to more modern American ingredients. She taught me many of her secrets, and I’m happy to share with you one of our family favorites – Italian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe.
Put Your Toes in the Sand at These Southern California Resorts
By Jon Bailey
California is known for its iconic beaches, but there are actually very few California resorts on the sand. We put together a list of our top favorites to help guide you if you crave putting your toes in the sand.
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Bourbon Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
By Jon Bailey
The surprise addition of bourbon gave the classic cake a little kick, and just a hint of boozy flavor the kids didn’t even notice.
Tangy & Sweet Summer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
By Jon Bailey
This delicious recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is remarkably easy and no-fuss, and I was able to throw it together in a matter of minutes.
20 Packing Tips For Families With Teens
By Jon Bailey
Packing has always been a challenge for our family, and packing well can make or break your trip. That’s why we are sharing our packing tips for families here.
Meet the Bailey-Klughs
2DadsWithBaggage is the family lifestyle and travel platform from dads Jon and Triton and teen daughters Sophia and Ava. As a family, we love to share stories, tips, information and deals about people, places and things that we love. We've traveled the world and explored far and near, living as citizens of the world to discover there is so much more out there to learn and share with our friends and followers.
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Jonathan Bailey
Jon likes exploring far away places, home cooked meals like his Sicilian mama used to make, John Varvatos, and a front-of-the-line pass to just about anything.
Triton Klugh
Triton likes Starbucks venti black iced tea with double pumps classic, eating at restaurants (any, really), comfy t-shirts and Jason Bourne.
Sophia Bailey-Klugh
Sophia likes Red Vines, scary movies, clothes shopping and Justin Bieber (still). Oh, and boys. She really likes the boys.
Ava Bailey-Klugh
Ava likes vampire romances, cookie dough, ironic t-shirts from 80s rock bands, and cuddly animals of any species.
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Parenting Around the World
We’re travel junkies, and have been to more than 15 countries together,
Oh, and a ton of great places across the beautiful United States as well.
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Visiting other places around the globe helps us see the bigger picture: that our lives are part of a much greater community made up of people just like us, only completely different. The space between is what truly matters, and our little family enjoys the exploration.
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