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Hey! We are Mandy and Jackie, married parents to Avery who refuse to let our full-time careers, cute pup, and busy life stop us from traveling the world. We are currently based in St. Petersburg, Florida and are looking forward to getting back to traveling after the pandemic, getting married, and having a baby!

As new parents, we will be focused on exploring the best ways to travel with a little one. We are looking forward to learning and sharing all the best tips!

Our motto is simple, life is short, buy the plane ticket.

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Full-time adults with a baby girl who love to take adventures around the world.
Life is short, buy the plane ticket.
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Cheers to new adventures together ❤️ follow us

Cheers to new adventures together ❤️ follow us to find out out about our secret!

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✉️ Have you ever mailed yourself a postcard ?

✉️ Have you ever mailed yourself a postcard ?
We did just that on our vacation last week when we visited the @shenandoahcaverns !
It was such a special treat to receive a postcard in the mail and talk about our trip and our favorite things we did!
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✈️Family adventures are our favorite kind! 🌍
Despite what some may say, we believe that traveling with our little one is invaluable. From witnessing her wonder at new sights to sharing unforgettable moments together, every trip enriches our family bond. Don’t let the naysayers hold you back—because the memories we make along the way are truly priceless.
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🎉 TGIF Hands up if you’re ready for the week

🎉 TGIF
Hands up if you’re ready for the weekend 🙋🏼‍♀️ Luckily it was a short work week for us from coming back from the mountains.
📸 A shot from our quick stop in DC before our flight home
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Lost in a sea of tulips at Monticello! 🌷 Sprin

Lost in a sea of tulips at Monticello! 🌷
Springtime strolls through Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello are like stepping into a painting. The vibrant blooms add an extra touch of magic to this historical gem.

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🍷 A special visit to @crosskeysvineyards yester

🍷 A special visit to @crosskeysvineyards yesterday. We got to enjoy a beautiful day where we got married almost 3 years ago. Showing Avery where we got married was pretty special.
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Let’s Go! We are off enjoying the mountains ⛰

Let’s Go!
We are off enjoying the mountains ⛰️ Follow our adventures over the next few days as we explore the mountains of Virginia.
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🧳 We certainly have had to get used to packing

🧳 We certainly have had to get used to packing for trips with our little one with us. Traveling with just carry on bags has been a distant memory 😆 But we wouldn’t trade it for all the amazing memories we are about to make in the next few days ⛰️
What are you must haves for packing for your little ones on vacation ?
For us we won’t go on vacation with out:
1. @slumberpod - Life saver for bed time- especially when your sharing a room with your little one on vacation
2. @babybjorn portable travel crib - easy set up and break down, breaks down into a small travel case.
2. @ergobaby carrier - Many places we have visited are not stroller friendly so having the carrier helps wonders
3. @ergobaby metro plus stroller - light weight, compact (fits in the overhead of most planes), and can recline the seat completely flat for on the go naps!
4. @walkerfamilygoods Louie sling bag. We fill this with a few diaper changing supplies, rather than having to bring the entire diaper bag to the plane or restaurant bathroom 🙌🏻
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Happy Easter 🐣🐰 . . . #chasingourcompass #

Happy Easter 🐣🐰

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Here a little fl

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
Here a little flash back to our time in Dublin a few years ago.
How are you celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today?

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