Leah Baillargeon

I’ve worked in the travel industry for years and have always had a serious case of wanderlust — especially for Europe. All my life, I heard the same thing: “Travel before you have kids, because once they arrive, your passport collects dust until retirement.” But when my first daughter was born, I felt a powerful urge to challenge that idea. I wanted to show that travel with young kids isn’t just possible — it’s magical, meaningful and totally worth it. That mission only deepened when I discovered my own family roots across Europe. I realized that reconnecting with heritage — walking the streets our ancestors once did — adds a whole new layer of depth to travel. Now, I help regular families (yes, even the ones with toddlers and snacks in every bag) turn DNA results and family trees into unforgettable heritage journeys. Because you don’t have to wait for “someday” to travel meaningfully — you just need a little help getting started.

I’ve worked in the travel industry for years and have always had a serious case of wanderlust — especially for Europe. All my life, I heard the same thing: “Travel before you have kids, because once they arrive, your passport collects dust until retirement.” But when my first daughter was born, I felt a powerful urge to challenge that idea. I wanted to show that travel with young kids isn’t just possible — it’s magical, meaningful and totally worth it. That mission only deepened when I discovered my own family roots across Europe. I realized that reconnecting with heritage — walking the streets our ancestors once did — adds a whole new layer of depth to travel. Now, I help regular families (yes, even the ones with toddlers and snacks in every bag) turn DNA results and family trees into unforgettable heritage journeys. Because you don’t have to wait for “someday” to travel meaningfully — you just need a little help getting started.