A family of six on the road

Real family travel,
one adventure at a time.

We're the Newmans — Joseph, the kids, and a camera that follows us everywhere. Travel stories, weekly vlogs, and a podcast about raising a family that wanders.

A collage of Newman family Disney memories — Magic Kingdom, Disney Cruise dinners, Castaway Cay — kids growing up with Disney over the years
Where we've been

Family Travels & Stories

From Disney decks to national parks to backyard RV nights — here's what we're chasing right now.

Disney Cruise ship at port
Disney Cruise

At Sea with the Newmans

Ship tours, port days, and the small magical moments you only catch when you're traveling with four kids.

The kids under the Florida Welcomes You sign
Road Trips

On the Road

Welcome signs, rest-stop stretches, sunset miles, and the chaos of getting six people anywhere on time.

The kids at the Southernmost Point in Key West
Coast to Coast

Off the Beaten Path

From the Southernmost Point in Key West to the Smokies and beyond — the road trips and detours we can't stop chasing.

Icon of the Seas leaving the Port of Miami
Pulling into Port Canaveral with a Disney ship in view
The crew walking through the airport, ready for the next trip

A few snapshots from the road.

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Cruise ship tours, theme park hacks, RV adventures, and unfiltered family travel — straight from the Newman crew. Subscribe and ride along.

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The Navigating Newmans Podcast.

Real family travel stories, Disney Cruise tips, RV adventures, and the honest chaos of raising four kids on the road. Grab your headphones — new episodes every Sunday night.

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Latest From the Blog

A Week at Disney's Fort Wilderness — and Andrew's Back!

We camped a full week at Disney's Fort Wilderness in 90° heat — first-time Blizzard Beach, Avatar Flight of Passage, a same-night campsite move in a downpour, Andrew's big Universal day, and a Father's Day sendoff. Here's the whole story.

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The Newman kids and Andrew together with the family dog at Disney's Fort Wilderness
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Disney Cruise atrium with a Newman princess
Back deck overlooking the backyard and private pool at the Maryville Gem
Stay With Us · Maryville, TN

Our family home — near Knoxville & the Smokies.

When we're not traveling, our 3-bedroom place in Maryville is open to other families. Fenced backyard with a private pool, full kitchen, sleeps 6 — minutes from Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains.

  • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6 · 1,900 sq ft
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