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2DadsWithBaggage is a family-oriented lifestyle and travel website created by dads Jon and Triton, along with their teenage daughters, Sophia and Ava. Together, we enjoy sharing our experiences, advice, insights, and great deals on everything we cherish. Our travels have taken us across the globe, allowing us to immerse ourselves in different cultures and uncover a wealth of knowledge. We’re excited to share our adventures and discoveries with our friends and audience.

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Fly from Tijuana Airport via CBX Cross Border Xpress

3 weeks ago | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

After traveling into Mexico by using the incredibly easy CBX Cross Border Xpress bridge, I can safely say this is the best way to travel to Mexico from Southern California. Not only does this border crossing make things easy, it also provides access to far less expensive flights within Mexico. Because you are traveling on domestic flights from Tijuana to other Mexican airports, the airfare is sometimes less than half the cost of flying from San Diego or Los Angeles.
Visit the Bavarian Hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen

Jan 21, 2025 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

Just up the mountain about a one-hour drive from Munich is the lovely medieval hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen. Although that seems like a long name for us Americans, it’s actually quite fun to say. Try it – say it three times fast right now! Originally two towns that joined together in 1935, this Bavarian ski resort town is purely Bavarian and very charming.
Exploring Arizona's Old West by Car: Phoenix, Tucson, Tombstone & More

Jan 5, 2025 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

There’s something about the Old West that draws curious folks. It always has and still does possess a mysterious quality in its rugged beauty and shoot-em-up history. Our family set out from San Diego to explore Arizona’s wild west and experience some authentic Western history. There are so many different ways to enjoy Arizona’s beauty. Bask in the warm sun at luxurious resorts. Hike through gorgeous red rock landscapes.
Light Summer Dinner: Creole Salmon Recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Jul 27, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

Summer is a time when meals tend to get naturally lighter. Maybe the warm weather makes us feel uncomfortable when we eat a heavier meal. In our house, seafood tends to become more popular this time of year and I search for ways to make something the whole family will love. Light and healthy dishes like this Creole Salmon recipe with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a good way to please everyone. My family loves this combo of flavors, and it’s a healthier choice.
Pasta With Zucchini Blossoms Recipe

Jun 29, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

It’s that time of year when vegetable gardens are flourishing and the zucchini plants are sprouting flowers. More and more recipes are popping up that use the fresh flowers of the squash plants to give dishes an interesting new flavor. The first time I tried pasta made with a sauce containing these flowers, I was intrigued to find out more.
Mediterranean Chic at Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs

Jun 10, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

Aaahhh Korakia, you never disappoint. We must have stayed at Korakia Pensione at least five or six times, and each time it gets better. Like a fine wine, this sweet little resort just keeps improving with age. Styled in a Moorish/Moroccan theme, the resort offers a bit of Mediterranean chic at Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs. Welcoming guests for some 20 years now, this sweet little resort is an ideal getaway for some luxe peace and desert tranquility.
Stargazing in Mexico's Wine Country

Jun 8, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

In Baja California’s wine country, the night skies are clear, the lights are few and far between, and the heavens open up for some pretty spectacular sky shows. Valle de Guadalupe is the center of Mexico’s winemaking success in Baja California Norte, and the area has become a mecca for the wine tasting and foodie crowd. It’s also an ideal place to watch the nighttime skies. Planets, stars, constellations, meteors and even satellites arc above the local vineyards.
A Wellness Weekend Getaway in Scottsdale, Arizona

May 15, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

Scottsdale has always been one of our favorite upscale destinations, and we recently enjoyed a quick weekend getaway among the cactus flowers and cushy resort accommodations of this sunny Arizona playground. Like many seekers of blue skies and warm weather, we’ve enjoyed this destination many times before. But never like this. Our wellness weekend getaway in Scottsdale was the perfect combination of luxe resort chic, outdoor exploration and delicious tastes.
The Best Luaus on the Island of Kauai

May 13, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

The Hawaiian Island of Kauai is our family favorite. Although we’ve visited other Hawaiian Islands over the years, we keep returning to Kauai as our home away from home. In fact, we’ve been coming to the Garden Island since our girls were babies not even walking yet. Over our many visits we’ve had the chance to experience a number of cool local destinations, including several of the luaus offered here. Given all those many visits, we have created a list of the best luaus in Kauai.
Luxury Weekend in Valle de Guadalupe - Mexico's Wine Country

Jan 14, 2024 | 2dadswithbaggage.com | Jon Bailey

Mexico is making a significant impact on the wine industry, spearheaded by the winemakers in the Valle de Guadalupe area of Baja California Norte. For decades, wine grapes have been grown and harvested in this fertile region of Mexico, and in the last 10 years it has really taken off. The area has risen in stature and sophistication. Now it seems to be topping the lists of many wine connoisseurs, foodies and travelers wanting to visit someplace new.