for recharge from the whirlwind during the group’s pop culture reign, he eventually turned to solo getaways.

I went to Cancun just to relax and have a me-time vacation.

Now that they’re having full conversations, it’s a lot easier to fly with them.

Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin and their children

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you could distract them easier with games and some snacks.

Traveling is just a breeze these days compared to what it was a year ago.

Its a full day of layovers, he said.

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Sometimes well fly to New Orleans and drive to Jackson thats how much I hate layovers.

Its just so nice for them to get spoiled and really bond with the family, he added.

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Window or aisle seat?An aisle seat.

This shows my age.

I always liked the window because I like to put my head down and sleep.

Now I have to pee too much.

I never know what Im gonna wear until the hour before, so I overpack big time.

Beach swim or mountain hike?It’s 50/50.

I’m more of a tropical person, so give me a beach over snow any day.

But when it comes to hikes, give me a mountain over a beach.

Passing time on a plane listening to a podcast or music?That’s so hard.

I guess it depends on the time of day.

If I know I need to rest, I will listen to music.

I love putting my blues on.

Don’t sleep on theCity of Angelssoundtrack it’s the perfect mix.

First thing you pack?I can’t live without my iPad.

It is my life, for sure.

and Pompeii, which he loved because he had studied it as a kid.

Just everything was so magical and beautiful, it felt like we were getting married, he said.

It was so romantic.

He can’t wait to return, but definitely with the twins in tow.

We cant wait to travel more with the kids, Bass said.

It’s so fun and over the top in Paris, the host of podcastFrosted Tips with Lance Basssaid.

Another dream destination for Bass?

I want to bring my kids everywhere," he said.

“So we’ll definitely be taking some fun adventures, you know, in the next few years.

Ironically, a stagehand strike cut down on the number of shows he had to perform.

I love exercising, he said.

I think it’s so important, especially the older I get to take care of myself.

I want to be here for as long as I can for my little kids.

Plus I enjoy how I feel after I have a good workout.

That love of outdoor trips started as a child.

He now sees his childhood self reflected in his son.

Apparently he is me now, and now I get it!

I got to see the countdown and the shuttle go up, he remembered.

It changed my life thats when I knew I wanted to do something in space exploration.

Taking that step early is still one of his proudest accomplishments.

And it’ll be really fun stories to tell the grandkids.

Paradise right now is just being home with my kids, Bass said.