November 06, 2023

10 Beach Must Haves for Toddler and Baby

November 06, 2023/ Tavia Carlson

We are Florida residents and we live at one of the most beautiful beaches in America. We are experts at taking toddlers to the beach. This guide covers the top 10 beach must haves for toddlers and babies. There are many beach essentials for baby and toddlers, so I gathered the best of the best together in one place. If you’re wanting help planning for your next trip to the beach with toddler, this guide will lay out the best beach essentials for toddlers.

November 02, 2023

6 Tips for Road Trips with Kids as a Solo Mom

November 02, 2023/ Tavia Carlson

Are you a solo mom planning to tackle a solo road trip with kids? Don't panic! I've compiled 10 practical tips to help you navigate road trips alone with kids. From packing smart, to keeping your kids entertained during the drive, to planning epic road side stops - I’ve got you covered. These tips are for any single mom road tripping with kids or any single parent driving alone with children.

February 05, 2023

The Best of New Orleans with Kids

February 05, 2023/ Tavia Carlson

New Orleans is a very family friendly city. There are so many things to do in New Orleans with kids. This guide will walk you through the best places to stay in New Orleans with kids, the best places to eat in New Orleans with kids, and best of all it outlines the best activities for families in New Orleans!

March 20, 2018

36 Hours in Asheville, NC

March 20, 2018/ Tavia Carlson

Asheville was everything we hoped for. The setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains is fantastic, the hiking and outdoor actives are endless, the food is to die for, and the breweries leave nothing to be desired. There is truly something for every age group in this beautiful city. Whether you're heading there for a long weekend or a mid-roadtrip stopover, you won't be disappointed.

March 07, 2018

10 Tips for Roadtripping Alone with 2 Toddlers

March 07, 2018/ Tavia Carlson

We recently had an issue with a flight being canceled. This resulted in me having to rent a car and drive from Houston, Texas to Pensacola, Florida with my 1 and 2-year-old by myself. OH and all we had with us was our diaper bag plus our Pockit Travel Stroller.

Big Brave Nomad

We are an adventure Family of 5 traveling the world one approved leave at a time. We want to inspire other families to Brave the World with their kids!

Who We Are

Hello! We’re the Carlsons! An adventure family of 5 traveling the world anytime our leave gets approved. We’ve trekked 33 countries, 48 U.S. States & 50 U.S. National Parks with kids in tow!

I am here to help you whether you’re traveling for the first time or the hundredth time; with 1 baby or 10 kids. Whoever you are, you’re welcome here! If you ever have questions, reach out and we can help!