Left to right, Martha, Dennis, Kara, Joel and Monica Disberger have flown a total of 7.5 million miles, according to United Airlines. In this undated snapshot, they enjoyed a meal in Taiwan.
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Growing up on airline food —
"Really, what we value is family time," says the family's youngest, Monica. Now age 20, she's a veteran of countless airline meals.
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Australian Gold Coast —
Martha and the kids keep a lookout for kangaroos on Australia's Gold Coast. How does she wrangle kids and a complicated travel itinerary? "Excedrin and deep breathing work," she jokes. "Wine helps."
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Millions of miles in tickets —
The family has amassed an impressive collection of airline ticket receipts during their travels.
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Bangkok, Thailand —
"Don't be afraid to try new things," says Dennis Disberger. "It's really fun to try new foods and meet new people." Monica enjoys a boat ride with a new-found friend in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Phuket, Thailand —
Monica and Kara Disberger ride an elephant in Phuket, Thailand. The family's traveling lifestyle is "within the means of a lot of folks," says Dennis Disberger. "You just budget."
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Mementos of a traveling life —
"Start a good collection and stick with it," says Monica. Her souvenirs include free items such as sugar packets, napkins, and soap.
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Moscow, Russia —
St. Basil's Cathedral, left, is a Disberger favorite. The Kremlin is on the right.
