NotBackPacking
Hi! We’re David, Elizabeth & Grace. We’re not full-time travelers. We have regular jobs and responsibilities.
We've learned two big lessons:
1. Our backpacking days are over (we’ll pass on the shared rooms and random toilets, thanks!)
2. Having kids doesn’t mean we can’t still see the world.
Grace got her first passport stamp at 1. Today, we’ve hit 25+ countries as a family — without quitting our jobs or draining our savings.
💡 On this channel, you'll get:
- Real-world tips on family travel
- Step-by-step guides for planning
- Honest reviews of airlines, hotels, lounges & attractions
We don’t sugarcoat things. If it’s great, we’ll tell you why. If it’s overrated, we’ll save you the time and money.
Whether you're:
✈️ A parent wanting to show your child the wonder of travel
🧳 A couple wanting affordable adventure
🌎 Or anyone ready to stop dreaming and start doing...
This channel is your blueprint.
👇 Subscribe now and let’s explore the world together. Welcome to Not Backpacking.
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France by Rail D Day Beaches to the French Riviera (750 Miles, 13 Hours!)
Normandy D-Day Beaches (Plus Train from Paris and Caen Castle)
London Unfiltered (10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting)
Paris - Is it Worth the Hype? 🇫🇷
🇫🇷 Unexpected Markets, Victor Hugo, and the Louvre's Labyrinth 2025
Welcome to Not Backpacking
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London on a Budget (Notting Hill, British Museum, Sherlock, Brands)
London on a Budget: Big Ben, Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace & Westminster Abbey (Family Travel Day 2)
London on a Budget? Day 1 in One of the World's MOST EXPENSIVE Cities! (Honest Reviews & Tips)
Air New Zealand PAID for our LUXURY 5-Star Hotel! (Pullman Auckland Airport Review)
Air New Zealand vs EVA Air vs Qatar Airways ✈️ 25,700 Miles | Best & Worst Airline Experience 2025
🇹🇭 10 Crucial Bangkok Travel Tips You MUST Know Before Visiting in 2025
Crazy Last Day in Bangkok 🇹🇭 | Beauty Queens, Travel Scams, Khao San Road, and Wat Arun
Luxury Wellington Stay 🇳🇿 : 5-Star Bolton Hotel Review (Is it Worth It?)
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I wish I never made this - Bangkok Samsen Street Hotel Review 2025
Exploring Bangkok's Grand Palace Temples and Hidden Streets
Surviving the Bangkok Earthquake & Chaotic Traffic Escape
The Next BIG Trip starts NOW
Foxton Fizz Taste Test: Is This New Zealand Soda a Fantasy or a Flop?
Air New Zealand Business Class, Lounges, Cockpit and a 23 hour delay 🇳🇿
Is This the BEST Value Hotel in Wellington New Zealand? | Honest Review & Tips! 🇳🇿
🇳🇿 Exploring Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellington | Honest Review & Travel Guide
Eating the BEST Vietnamese Food on the Gold Coast in a Crazy Halloween Thunderstorm
Splash Planet - New Zealand's Best Water Park
Is Sea World Gold Coast Worth It - Plus How to to Get Picked to Meet a Dolphin 🇦🇺
Wet n Wild - The Greatest Gold Coast Theme Park