I thought traveling with toddlers was impossible. Now we live in Spain for 2 months at a time — and it's cheaper than Disney.

The author and his family travel to Spain for two-month stints.

Courtesy of John Paul Hernandez

• My wife and I wanted to connect with our Spanish heritage, so we started planning extended stays.
• Now we spend two-month-long stays in Spain with our two toddlers, who love traveling.
• Surprisingly, traveling to Europe for two months is cheaper for us than a trip to Disney.

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