Eric Stoen
Eric Stoen is the writer and photographer behind Travel Babbo, sharing family trips, places to stay and practical ideas for taking kids around the world.
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Eric’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus his backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
Known for
- The Ultimate Family Tradition: One-on-One Vacations with Dad2017 · Writer
Travel Babbo - South Greenland: Kid-Friendly Adventure in a Stunning Destination2018 · Writer and photographer
Travel Babbo - Florence, Italy: What to Do and Where to StayFamily destination guide · Writer and photographer
Travel Babbo - Where to Travel with Your Kids at Every AgeFamily travel guide · Writer
Travel Babbo
Overview
- Known as
- Travel Babbo
- Work
- Travel writer and photographer
- Started
- Launched Travel Babbo in 2014 after leaving healthcare
- Focus
- Family trips, including one-on-one adventures with each of his three children
- Breakout recognition
- Named the world’s No. 4 travel influencer by Forbes in 2017
Mini bio
How it started.
Eric’s enthusiasm for travel grew while studying in Florence and Heidelberg. He later spent 18 years in healthcare, sharing family trips on Facebook before launching Travel Babbo in 2014.
A trip worth sharing.
Taking his eight-year-old daughter to Antarctica helped spark the blog: he wanted other parents to know it could be a destination for children too. His family’s one-on-one trips became a central part of his writing, with each child choosing a destination from age four.
Finding his footing.
He built his travel career through firsthand reporting and industry connections. AFAR, Universal Orlando and Travelocity offered him ambassador roles in 2016. Forbes named him the world’s No. 4 travel influencer in 2017.
What fans find today.
Travel Babbo combines family itineraries, hotel experiences and photography with practical planning advice. Florence is a recurring favorite, while his Greenland stories show how much he values time spent exploring with his children.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026The Beauty of Unplugging in South GreenlandWriter; republished an essay originally written for Visit Greenland
- 2017The Ultimate Family Tradition: One-on-One Vacations with DadWriter; originally published on Travelocity’s Inspire Hub
- 2015Giving the Gift of TravelWriter for Outdoor Families Magazine; later republished on Travel Babbo
Awards
- NATJA Gold, family travel writing2018 · Online publication: South Greenland: Kid-Friendly Adventure in a Stunning Destination. Listed in Eric’s official awards biography.
- NATJA Gold, family travel writing2017 · Online publication: The Ultimate Family Tradition: One-on-One Vacations with Dad. Listed in Eric’s official awards biography.
- Condé Nast Traveler Dream Trip Photo Contest winner2012 · Won with a photograph taken in Havana, Cuba.
Quotes
I just wanted to inspire people.Eric Stoen, Petit Passeport interview
Reflecting on why he began sharing family trips and started his website.
Trivia
- His children began calling him Babbo during a Florence trip. The nickname became the name of his travel site.
- He studied Norwegian during two summers in Oslo.
- His go-to restaurant order in Florence is cinghiale, or wild boar.
Find Eric
Follow his family travels and find ideas for your next trip.
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