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One Dad, Two Kids, Infinite Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hi! I\u2019m Jeff Winkler<\/strong> \u2014 a single dad running a single parent travel blog<\/strong> that captures the joys and chaos of traveling with my two kids. I\u2019ve got a background in theater and film, with master\u2019s degrees in both Theater and Education, and over a decade of experience teaching. These days, I split my time between hand-painting earrings at Cate\u2019s Concepts<\/a> and road-tripping with Cate and Coen on snack-fueled adventures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Out Expert Tour Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Jeff Winkler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel blogger, snack wrangler, and pop culture road tripper.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Coen Winkler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lover of snacks, chaos, and making faces mid-photo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cate Winkler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo taker, Mountain climber, and fashion consultant for dad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why I Started This Single Parent Travel Blog <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This travel blog<\/a><\/strong> is where I share what works, what flops, and why the journey is always worth it. From forgotten stuffed animals to breakthrough bonding moments, every trip tells a story \u2014 sometimes hilarious, sometimes chaotic, always worth remembering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a dad balancing custody schedules, a creative business, and parenting on the go, I wanted a place to connect with others doing the same. Whether it\u2019s navigating logistics or hunting down the weirdest roadside attraction, this blog is a reminder that making memories doesn\u2019t require perfection \u2014 just a little planning and a lot of keeping your options open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why I Travel (and Why It\u2019s Changing)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being a single dad means juggling school calendars, custody schedules, and carry-ons. This blog is my way of sharing what works, what flops, and why it\u2019s all still worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life changes fast \u2014 aging parents, growing kids, and shifting priorities often mean reevaluating how we approach traveling with kids and embracing more flexible family travel planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m reinventing myself \u2014 shifting from nonstop festival vending to becoming a travel agent. Basically, I'm turning into the dad who plans the trip and<\/em> finds the weirdest roadside attraction along the way. Whether I\u2019m on the road with my kids (Cate, 14, camera queen; Coen, 8, snack boss) or solo at a show, I\u2019m all about making the miles count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What This Single Parent Travel Blog Is All About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is where I share our journeys \u2014 the weekend getaways, the epic road trips, and all the strange, sweet, snack-fueled moments in between that prove \"One Dad, Two Kids, Infinite Snacks\" isn\u2019t just a motto \u2014 it\u2019s our way of life. You\u2019ll find:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n