Tag: travel
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How Our Family of 7 Travels the Mountains Without Breaking the Budget
Traveling with a big family is different. More shoes. More snacks. More planning. More money. But also more memories. We are a family of seven sharing real mountain trips across Gatlinburg, the Smoky Mountains, and Virginia. This blog is where we document what actually works for large families, including real budgets, cabin stays, packing systems,…
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Free and Low Cost Things to Do in the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains have a reputation for family fun, pancake houses, and packed parkways. And yes, you can spend a lot of money here. But you don’t have to. If you’re traveling with kids like we are, or you’re just trying to keep your trip realistic and stress-free, the Smokies offer more free and…
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How Our Family of 7 Did a 5 Day Mountain Trip on a Realistic Budget
Traveling with seven people sounds expensive. It can be. But if you plan correctly, it does not have to be overwhelming. Here is a real world example of how a family of seven can do a 5 day Smoky Mountain trip with minimal but realistic expenses. No luxury fluff. Just smart planning. The Scenario •…
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Hello from Our Family of Seven
Hi there. I’m Ellen Ferreira, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on Budget Family Journeys, chances are you love to travel… but you also have kids. Maybe more than one. Maybe more than you ever planned on. In our case, we have five boys. Yes. Five. Our home is loud, busy, and…
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