{"id":97185183,"date":"2017-02-09T19:09:56","date_gmt":"2017-02-09T19:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97185183"},"modified":"2017-02-13T13:43:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T13:43:05","slug":"how-the-bucket-list-family-travels-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/how-the-bucket-list-family-travels-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Bucket List Family Travels the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably seen them before. The Bucket List Family has been profiled by <a href=\"http:\/\/people.com\/celebrity\/utah-bucket-list-family-sells-their-belongings-to-travel-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\">People<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.today.com\/news\/tech-millionaire-garrett-gee-family-sell-everything-travel-give-back-t61191\" target=\"_blank\">Today<\/a>, and most recently on the homepage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/beauty\/meet-the-utterly-adorable-bucket-list-family-kids-211319060.html\" target=\"_blank\">Yahoo<\/a>. This family of four &#8212; parents Garrett and Jessica Gee, and kids Dorothy and Manilla &#8212; have been traveling the world since August of 2015. In that time, they\u2019ve visited more than 34 countries, sharing their experiences with almost half a million followers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebucketlistfamily\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/thebucketlistfamily\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve always loved to travel,\u201d Jessica told CheapOair, \u201cBut we never had the desire or thought to \u2018travel around the world.\u2019 When my husband was finishing school and had sold his business we were at a crossroads of some very important decisions. Where should we live? Should we buy a house? How should we raise our kids?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After Garrett\u2019s company was acquired by Snapchat, he and Jessica decided that instead of building a home and settling down, they would put their money in the bank and live frugally while traveling the world. With $45,000 earned from selling their cars, furniture, and other belongings, they began their journey. Currently on an island off the coast of Fiji, they have plans to visit Philippines, Africa, Europe and Asia this year, with no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year we are revisiting a few countries and will see some others,\u201d Garrett told us. \u201cWe\u2019re really looking forward to the Galapagos, Africa, Iceland, and the Philippines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow it has evolved into a family business,\u201d Jessica said, \u201cwhere we are able to continue to travel while promoting hotels and brands to fund our travels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L1FSW_pXkXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With a huge emphasis on togetherness, along with their engaging videos and honest interactions with followers, it\u2019s no wonder the Bucket List Family is everyone\u2019s new favorite travel blog to watch and cheer on.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the family&#8217;s appeal is probably the ease with which the Gees seem to have on their globe-trotting adventures while also being full-time parents to three-year-old Dorothy and one-year-old Manilla. They make taking along your toddlers, ages notorious for tantrums and meltdowns look totally doable. And though social media has a way of glossing over the rough side of parenting, according to Jessica: Traveling with kids is totally what you, as the parent, make it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re stressed out high-maintenance, or unhappy, then that is what it will be,\u201d she said. \u201cKids feed off of your energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI agree,\u201d Garrett added. \u201cWe often remind each other on travel days to \u2018chill out\u2019 when we sense one of our moods is affecting the whole family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people often ask the Gees why they choose to travel now, when their kids are so young and unlikely to form lasting memories of their adventures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m totally fine if the kids don\u2019t remember the details of our travels,\u201d Jessica said. But I know that at a young age my kids have learned how to be brave, accepting of others, open-minded, and adventurous. And most importantly, I\u2019m SO grateful for the time that we have been able to spend as a family.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BPLy5PagHX7\/\" target=\"_blank\">@garrettgee was just interviewed by Business Insider!! They shared our family story about why we started traveling, our history, and the financial details behind our family travels.. &#x1f30f; Link to article in profile!! http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/28-year-old-strategy-for-saving-snapchat-millions-2017-1 &#x1f30d; \/\/\/ #family #bucketlist #adventure #explore #wanderlust #travel #vlog \/\/\/ @garrettgee @settie4444 @dorothyseven @manillagee @thebucketlistfamily<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-01-13T00:23:31+00:00\">Jan 12, 2017 at 4:23pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While travel is definitely the main goal for the family, It\u2019s not their only one. They\u2019ve used their platform to help others as much as possible. In August of 2016, the family teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/effect.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">effect.org <\/a>in Nepal, where they spent a week helping survivors of human trafficking, including participating in a hackathon to help create tech solutions to combat the problem.<\/p>\n<p>After sharing their week with their social media followers, the Gees also set out to raise $50K to build a school. \u201cEducation,\u201d they explained <a href=\"https:\/\/effect.org\/campaign\/bucket-list-family-opens-a-school-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">in their fundraising post<\/a>, \u201cis the number one way to prevent girls from being trafficked. Schools not only give young women a place of safety, but they gain the education, confidence, and skills necessary to keep them safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAND WE DID IT!\u201d Jessica said. \u201cI was over the moon excited that we were able to pull it off thanks to some very kind and generous people out there!\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BO2LS1WAnHU\/\" target=\"_blank\">BIG THANKS to everyone who attended our meet up event last night!! I hope you had as much fun as we did. We loved meeting you in person!! Was anyone able to view the live feed?? Our wonderful hosts, @pictureline recorded everything and just posted the video to YouTube!! \u2764\ufe0f&#x1f499;&#x1f49a; Click the link in our profile to watch!! https:\/\/youtu.be\/RehH8jN3V18?t=25m47s \u2764\ufe0f&#x1f499;&#x1f49a; \/\/\/ #family #bucketlist #adventure #saltlakecity #utah #travel #vlog \/\/\/ @garrettgee @settie4444 @dorothyseven @manillagee @thebucketlistfamily<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-01-04T14:53:27+00:00\">Jan 4, 2017 at 6:53am PST<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Social media has been criticized for showing just the \u201chighlight reel\u201d of most people\u2019s daily lives, and though the Bucket List Family keeps it pretty real, we wanted to know if it really is as easy as they make it look. They were both quick to say that it hasn\u2019t always been easy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne time a few months ago we had a canceled flight leg on our way to the Caribbean,\u201d Jessica recalled. \u201cWe had been waiting in line for hours. And then Manilla fell and had a bloody nose. The airline did nothing to help while I stood with a screaming child. Everything collapsed all at once and I wanted to go home. But then I realized I didn\u2019t have a home. I remember looking at my crazy, stressed out, bloody family and realizing that wherever they are is home. Sounds cheesy. But I\u2019ve learned that being together is the most important thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But even if you\u2019re not self-made millionaires, able to sell your belongings and explore the world with your adorable children, the Gees say that travel is within reach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou don\u2019t need to travel far,\u201d Garrett said. \u201cBut we strongly believe that spending the money you do have on experiences with your loved ones is better than physical things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think most Americans can have the ability to travel if they prioritize [it],\u201d Jessica said. She points out that it\u2019s not that hard to take a few unpaid days of vacation, cut out unnecessary expenses, and keep an eye out for sudden travel deals<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSacrifice a little so that you can save for a trip,\u201d she explained, adding: \u201cTravel is more affordable than you think. Signing up for deal alerts is a great place to start!\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 61.75836030204962% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOyNxkoApmt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can we share with you our travel workout and diet plans for 2017?? &#x1f62c; Disclaimer : we do NOT think we are perfectly fit or healthy, BUT we love fitness, we work very hard, and health is a top priority for us as a full-time traveling family!! &#x1f499; I have a full blog post for you and @garrettgee created one too! HIS and HERS &#x1f618; Here they are!! Link in profile : https:\/\/goo.gl\/t2rIoC &#x1f30e; \/\/\/ #family #bucketlist #health #fitness #fitspo #travel #vlog \/\/\/ @garrettgee @settie4444 @dorothyseven @manillagee @thebucketlistfamily<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-01-03T01:58:09+00:00\">Jan 2, 2017 at 5:58pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably seen them before. 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