I always love looking back to see the most popular blog posts of the year. It’s so fun seeing what you all have enjoyed and found helpful both from home and when traveling! It also helps me see what content will be most useful to you in the new year – please know that I do look at this info and each time you visit my blog, I truly appreciate it and it let me know how I can better serve you.
The last couple of years have been strange in the blogging world – there have been some significant algorithm changes and with AI, it’s taken a LOT of traffic away from blogs. Essentially, AI is scraping information that creators have put so much hard work into putting in blog posts, and just summarizing them to give the info to the viewer. This means that our pages get much less traffic, which means a fraction of the ad revenue and affiliate income. I know I personally really appreciate personal experiences, opinions, and insights, and really hope my favorite bloggers continue to write and share.
In order for that to be sustainable for me and for others (and keep content FREE to you as a viewer, instead of putting it behind a paywall), here are a few basic things we can do (most of which are totally free to you!):
- Don’t just read the AI summary at the top of a web search. Scroll down and actually click through to blogs to read. This may mean scrolling to the bottom of page 1, or even pages 2 & 3, to find great, personal content to click through to read.
- Directly visit blogs – go to the sites of your favorite creators and peruse their content.
- Of course be thoughtful in your purchases, and if you do make one, see if you can find (or ask for!) an affiliate link from a creator.
- Send blogs/social media accounts of your favorite creators to your family & friends.
This truly means so much to me and all creators!
For now, I’m excited to share the 10 most popular posts from 2025 so you can see what others are loving. Have you read all of these blog posts? Which ones were helpful to you?
10. Tried & True Family Travel Essentials
I wrote this over 7 years ago and love seeing it continue to be helpful! We’ve found some really excellent travel essentials for kids that are worth the weight and effort to take along, including some baby travel essentials have been our tried-and-true favorites. We’ve been working on big updates to this post, so I hope it remains useful for your families.
9. One Week in London with Kids
After moving to London I realized my 3 Days in London post (#3 on this list!) was missing some really special gems. If you’re lucky enough to get more than a few days in this incredible city, this itinerary gives all the highlights across London, included some unexpected stops along with all the top things to do in London.
8. Best Areas to Stay in Paris for Families
We’ve always loved Paris! And since moving to London, we’ve been able to visit several more times – and experience magic with each and every visit! Figuring out where to stay in Paris with kids can feel a bit overwhelming, but in this post you’ll find ideas for the best areas to stay in Paris with family!
7. Screen-Free Airplane Activities for Toddlers
One of the things I get asked a lot as a mom traveling with 6 kids is how we to entertain infants and toddlers while flying. Having flown with all 6 of our kids since they were little babies, I’ve learned a ton about what actually works and what doesn’t when traveling with kids. This post includes my list of 60+ of the best airplane activities for young kids!
6. 10 Surprisingly Affordable Destinations for Family Holidays
This post was #6 in my Top Blog Posts of 2024 and I’m not surprised to see it again. I will be shocked if this post is ever NOT on the list – budget-friendly destinations are always popular!
5. Easy Sedona Hikes with Epic Views
Another post that makes the list time and again. Arizona continues to be a popular US domestic spot for families to visit – and with good reason. Sedona is a perfect mix of glorious beauty, fun trails and activities, and lovely weather. It’s one of our favorite places we’ve visited in the US!
4. 3 Days in Copenhagen with Kids
This one’s been moving up the list! Copenhagen is such a terrific European destination! It doesn’t get nearly as much hype as London, Paris, or even Amsterdam, but it’s honestly so fun with so much to do for all ages (here are a bunch of reasons to visit Copenhagen with kids). Put it on your list if it’s not already, and make sure you reference some of these tips for visiting Copenhagen with kids.
3. 3 Day London Itinerary with Kids
I personally love my one-week London itinerary with kids post. But it seems people just tend to choose shorter stays with more day trips or other adventures! This year I made some major updates this 3-day post with some insights gleaned from our years living here and after writing my one-week itinerary (which I think is pretty darn perfect, if I do say so myself – really spend longer than a few days if you can!).
2. 50+ Baby & Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas Under $5 (That Aren’t Just Clutter)
This post always makes a big resurgence in November and December… but I’m SHOCKED it’s made #2 top posts for this year! Lots of fun ideas that apply to Easter, birthdays and more!
1. 13 of the Best International Family Vacations
Anytime someone finds out how many countries I’ve visited with our kids, the next question is usually, “What is the best country to visit with kids?” These are places where the kids have been warmly welcomed or had activities available that truly kept them in mind. This list is the places that were fun and interesting for the whole family.
And if you’re curious for which posts claimed spots 11-20, here they are:
20. Beginner International Family Trips
19. Switzerland Itinerary with Kids: Top Things to Do in Jungfrau
18. Best Places to Stay in London for Families
17. Hiking the Sedona Devil’s Bridge Trail with Kids
16. One Week Belize Itinerary
15. One Week Japan Itinerary with Kids
14. 3 Day Rome Itinerary with Kids
13. 40+ Fun Things to Do in San Jose with Kids
12. Ultimate Guide to Prince Edward Island with Kids
11. Best Olympic National Park Itinerary with Kids
Did you have any favorite blog posts that weren’t on this list? I’d love to hear!
