Beautiful Brown Adventures

Travel as unique as your family

There are many travel blogs overflowing with content. Here’s what you can expect from Beautiful Brown Adventures:

Community

Honest travel experiences and tips from families of color

Values

Antiracist travel tips and advice

Context

Land acknowledgements and history of Indigenous peoples

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Spotlight on BIPOC-owned and family-friendly restaurants and businesses

Spotlight on California Travel

A Guide to Tide Pooling with Kids in the Bay Area

How to Visit the Oakland Zoo with Kids – 8 Tips for Surviving in the Wild

How to Spend an Exciting Weekend in Watsonville with your Kids

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A Complete Guide To Alaska With Kids

A WINTER DAY IN JAPAN

Hi! We're Angel & Angelica

We are two mama friends-of-color intent on journeying around the world with our beautiful brown familias. We invite you to come along for the adventure!

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Browse the map highlights for a location and trip on your family’s bucket list. We’re always adding new content, so check back or subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about new posts!

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Explore the most popular trips on our blog because let’s face it, the community knows best!

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Japan

Japan blends tradition and modernity, from Tokyo’s neon lights to Kyoto’s serene temples. Enjoy sushi, hot springs, cherry blossoms, and rich culture with effortless travel.

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Vancouver

Vancouver offers stunning natural beauty, from mountains to the ocean, with vibrant city life, great food, and outdoor adventures year-round.

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Balance Biking

Balance biking helps kids learn coordination and balance without training wheels, making the transition to a regular bike easier and more fun.

Go Adventure

Choose your own Adventure

Outdoors

Spending time outdoors offers a refreshing escape from the routine, whether it’s hiking through scenic trails, kayaking on a peaceful lake, or simply enjoying a picnic in the park.

The fresh air, natural beauty, and sense of adventure rejuvenate both the body and mind, making outdoor trips a perfect way to unwind and reconnect with nature.

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International Travel

Exposing our children to new destinations, with new cuisines, new cultures, and new terrains has been key to raising global citizens.

From Portugal to Cambodia, and so many places between – get the info you need to take that long flight with your kids.

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National Parks

Visiting all of the US National Parks is on the bucket list! Each National Park has something new to offer, like informative Visitor Center’s, beautiful hikes, interesting history, and amazing views.

Check out where we’ve been with our little kids in tow.

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City

We’re city girls – love the noises, the music, the museums, and the food.

Take your family to explore all that the city has to offer.

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Family Bike Rides

Biking with your kids is a healthy way to get outdoors, add movement to your day, and bond with your family.

We have tested a few balance bikes and lightweight kid bikes, and have recommendations for you.

Also, Angel’s family uses a family cargo bike on the daily.

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Beaches & Sun

Take an trip to the beach – whether near or far, it is always an adventure.

From warm beaches in Coron and Hawaii, to the chilly beaches of California, grab your swimsuit or puffy coat and get your toes sandy at our favorite beaches.

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Camping

Sleeping outdoors and under the stars is new for a lot of families. Don’t stress – our camping recommendations will help you prepare for an overnight adventure at a campsite.

Check out our favorite campsites in California and around the U.S. We’ve tried backpacking, car camping, and roof top tent camping.

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BIPOC-Owned Guides

We believe in supporting BIPOC-owned businesses first. Finding BIPOC and local businesses to support can often be difficult—until now.

We’ve done the work for you! Check out our guides featuring BIPOC- and women-owned businesses you can share your hard-earned dollars with.

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