A Conversation with The Bucket List Family — TripIt Blog
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In 2015, Jessica and Garrett Gee sold all of their property to pay for a four-month trip with their two children. Fast forward to 2022, and the Guises — and their three children now — are a well-known traveling tribe, Bucket List Series. You may already be following them Instagramlook at their YouTube videoor have seen them good morning america.
But if you haven’t heard of them, here’s what you should know: They’re an adventurous family who chronicle their travels around the world and inspire millions of fans along the way.
Fewer Stuff, Richer Experience
Life isn’t always a string of planning trips and creating content for bucket list families.
“If you had told me 10 years ago that traveling would be my profession—I would travel to 90 countries with my husband and kids—I would never have believed you,” Jessica told me. “I wasn’t always a big traveler or explorer. But I fell in love with exploring the world with my family. I liked spending less and gaining experience.”
Not only can they share as a family, but they will also talk about these experiences for years to come.
“One of our most memorable travel moments this year was with gray whales in Lower Mexico,” shared Jessica. “We paddled a small boat at this place called Guerrero Negro. For decades, grey whales brought their calves to meet local fishing boats. Whales love to be touched and scratched. We had a special mom and calf come up , Mom lifted the calf to our boat for a few minutes so we could rub it. It was an experience none of us will ever forget.”
These memorable moments are a big part of why Jessica and Garrett embarked on this journey in the first place. “As a young family, we decided to take the time to create traditions that hopefully shape us into better people for the rest of our lives.”
“We understand how unique and amazing this opportunity is to have an adventure life together as a family,” Jessica said. “We remind ourselves of this every day and remember that it all starts with the decision to step out of our comfort zone. , to step out of social norms, to follow our hearts and to take what we think is best for our family.”
So, what’s next for the bucket list family? “Our next wish list is to swim with orcas in Norway and see polar bears in the Arctic,” she said. “A lot of our trips revolve around wildlife!”
Stay organized – and stay positive
wild animals? Yes.wilderness travel Life? Not an opportunity.
“I’m always well prepared for our travel days,” Jessica said. “When I pack, everything has its place.”
When organizing a reservation (and more) for a family of five? “I use TripIt for every booking part of my trip: flights, rental cars, hotel confirmations – everything. I love that TripIt automatically finds my confirmation in my email and adds it to my itinerary. ”
According to Jessica, feeling organized — and peaceful — goes a long way when traveling with small children.
“My best advice for traveling with kids is to remember that as a parent, you set the tone for the trip. If you’re stressed out on a travel day, your kids will feed off that energy. You can’t always control what happens when you travel; things will error. Your best bet is to move forward and stay in a good mood. “
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Any final advice for families planning their next trip? “Enjoy the journey! Enjoy the little things like a delicious breakfast buffet, healthy food at the airport or an empty seat on the plane!”
After all, it’s the little things – no, the experiences – that make the journey worthwhile.
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