If you’ve ever thought about traveling internationally with your kids — especially somewhere that’s not a typical “family travel” destination — and wondered how you’d actually make it work… you’re not alone.

In this episode of Tiny Travelers, Sarah sits down with Ariana Johnson Patriz to talk about building a life, and a business, in El Salvador.

Originally from the U.S., Ariana shares her journey of moving abroad after marrying a Salvadorian, traveling internationally with young kids, and eventually settling down with a three-year-old and a four-month-old. Through that experience, she saw firsthand how challenging travel with little ones can be — and turned that insight into a BabyQuip business serving families visiting El Salvador.

From navigating an emerging tourism market to helping diaspora families travel home more easily, Ariana gives a real, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create access, build demand, and support families in a place where baby gear rentals are still a new concept.

Whether you’re curious about international travel, building a business in a new market, or just want a better understanding of what family travel looks like outside the U.S. — this episode will expand your perspective.

🎧 What You’ll Learn

• What it’s like building a BabyQuip business in an emerging tourism market
 • How El Salvador’s shift in safety is changing family travel
 • The challenges of introducing baby gear rentals in a new market
 • How Ariana uses content and social media to support local travel (El Salvador Kids Guide)
 • Ways to better support diaspora families traveling with young children
 • What makes running a BabyQuip business outside the U.S. different
 • How personal travel experience can shape a stronger business

👤 About Our Guest

Ariana Johnson Patriz is a BabyQuip Quality Provider based in El Salvador, helping traveling families explore the country with less stress by renting baby gear locally. She is also the founder of El Salvador Kids Guide, a platform highlighting kid-friendly places and experiences across the country. A trained teacher, Ariana previously taught middle school science and now also works part-time with CEDES, a nonprofit focused on advancing sustainable business practices in El Salvador.

🔗 Resources & Links

El Salvador Kids Guide
Ariana's BabyQuip Shop

👉 Baby gear rentals: BabyQuip.com
 👉 Use code TINYTRAVELERS for $20 off your order

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