Brandon Lied

Hey there, I'm Brandon Lied, a travel enthusiast, professional video creator at Steel Rock Films, and the founder of Five Bags Packed. My wife, Jamie, runs Jamie Beth Photography, and together, we're a family of five with Grayson, Hayden, and Brynn. We're here to inspire your family's travel adventures. Thanks for joining us!

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Clear Security: Is Clear Worth It for Families? A Family’s Review

 Is Clear worth it for families? Chances are, you’ve noticed those Clear lines at the airport, perhaps as you endured the standard security queues with restless kids and the clock ticking down to your departure. In the midst of the chaos, you may have pondered, “Is Clear worth it for families?” The answer hinges on …

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Holiday Magic in Motion: A Family Review of Luminova at Elitch Gardens

Our family recently embarked on an enchanting journey to Elitch Gardens’ Holiday Light extravaganza: Luminova in Colorado. Nestled in the heart of Denver, Luminova is a spectacular holiday event that combines the magic of Christmas with the thrill of amusement park rides. Here is our family review of Luminova: Family Review of Luminova Looking for …

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Family Fun in Santa’s Lighted Forest With Kids on The Georgetown Loop Railroad

The festive spirit of the Christmas season has taken hold in Colorado! There are an abundance of activities for families to enjoy around the Denver area. Fresh from our adventure at ICE! at Gaylord Rockies last week, our next stop was the mountains. We embraced the holiday magic of Santa’s Lighted Forest with kids on …

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Ice-Crafted Family Magic: Our Gaylord Rockies ICE! Experience

Christmas season is in full swing and so are the holiday activities for kids in Denver. Our recent family Christmas excursion led us to Gaylord Rockies, a world-class resort just a stone’s throw away from Denver International Airport. (Ironically, unless you are actually going to the airport, it’s a bit of a hike from the …

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