Launching The Donovan5 Travel Blog: Real-Life Family Adventures & What to Expect
✈️ Welcome to The D5TravelTribe Travel Blog!
Well, it finally happened. After years of friends and family saying, “You really should start a travel blog!”… I caved.
So here we are — a brand-new adventure in storytelling, snacks, and family travel!
For nearly two decades, our crew of five has explored the world together — from those early years of diaper bags and strollers to the current teen-travel era of eye rolls and endless playlists. Every trip brings new lessons, laughs, and (let’s be honest) at least one forgotten charger.
This blog was born out of years of requests for our itineraries, travel hacks, and kid-tested survival tips. My goal? To share everything we’ve learned about making travel with kids fun, affordable, and actually doable.
🌍 What You Can Expect
Each destination post will dish out:
🏠 Where we stayed (and if it was worth it)
🚗 How we got around (planes, trains, tantrums)
🎡 What we did — activities, tours, and those magical unplanned moments
🍝 What we ate — because food = half the fun
💡 Tips for traveling with kids (from toddlers to teens)
❤️ Each family member’s favorite moment
⭐ Overall rating for fun, ease, cost, and relaxation
🚫 “Do not go here if…” — my honest take, because not every trip is everyone’s cup of gelato
🇺🇸 Our U.S. Adventures
We’ve road-tripped, flown, and occasionally gotten lost in:
Asheville • Atlanta • Baltimore • Boston • Boulder • Buffalo • Charleston • Chicago • DC • Dallas • Denver • Grand Canyon • Juneau • Las Vegas • Marco Island • Miami • Nashville • New Orleans • NYC • Niagara Falls • Oahu • Orlando • Pensacola • Pigeon Forge • Pittsburgh • Savannah • San Diego • San Francisco • Seattle • Sedona • St. Augustine • Virginia Beach
🌎 Our International Adventures
Beyond U.S. borders, we’ve explored:
Bahamas • Belize • Canada • Costa Maya • England • France • Germany • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • Malta • Mexico • Puerto Rico • Switzerland
🔨 In the Works: Our Family’s German Adventure: Castles, Chocolate, and Culture
We’re currently putting the finishing touches on a big adventure post: our two-week family trip to Germany! This trip was a perfect mix of exploration and connection — the first half spent discovering new places, the second half visiting family and catching up with friends.
Here’s a little sneak peek:
🚴 Munich: Kicked things off with a bike tour of the city, pedaling past historic squares, quirky street art, and of course, plenty of pretzel stops.
🏰 Bavaria: Explored fairy-tale castles, including the legendary Neuschwanstein, and soaked up the alpine scenery.
🇦🇹 Austria Day Trips: Visited Salzburg and Innsbruck, squeezing two countries into one week!
🌲 Rhineland-Palatinate: Stayed with family in the Eifel region, blending cozy home vibes with sightseeing.
🏙️ Trier & Cologne: Took day trips to charming towns and iconic landmarks while reconnecting with loved ones.
It was part adventure, part heartwarming reunion, and 100% unforgettable.
💌 Coming soon! Subscribe to the blog to be among the first to read the full post, discover family-tested tips, and relive our Germany journey with us.
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Why subscribe? Because travel with kids is so much easier when you don’t have to figure it all out alone!
By subscribing, you’ll get:
🧳 New destination posts — complete with our real itineraries, honest reviews, and family-tested tips.
💡 Travel hacks that actually work (yes, even with tweens).
🍝 Food finds, fun moments, and behind-the-scenes chaos from The Donovan5 crew.
🗺️ Inspiration for your next family adventure — whether it’s a weekend road trip or a big overseas journey.
No spam, no fluff — just stories, laughter, and ideas to help your family travel farther, smarter, and happier.
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