We Traveled Happy
Whether you’re planning a family getaway, an anniversary trip without the kids, or flying somewhere new on points and miles, I’ll help you make travel feel doable, affordable, and worth the effort.
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Hi, I’m Michelle!
Hi, I’m Michelle — the mom, planner, and points-maximizer behind We Traveled Happy.
I don’t think travel has to stop once you have kids, but it does take a smarter plan (and maybe a well-timed snack).
After years of squeezing in trips around school breaks — 8 national parks, 3 countries, and a whole lot of hotel pools — I’ve picked up a few tricks to make family travel feel a little less like a circus (and a lot more like an adventure).
Sometimes it is just chaos in a new place, but that still beats chaos at home.
I also love sneaking in grown-up getaways with my husband and using points and miles to stretch our travel budget. Around here, I share the strategies, checklists, and real-life tips I wish I had when we first started, so you can spend less time stressing and more time actually enjoying the trip.
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