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Travel with Kids

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Travel with Kids is a podcast that makes travel easier and more attainable for the average parent. Hosted by Emily Krause, the creator of A Mom Explores blog, you'll find tips and tricks for family travel, deep dives into planning trips to specific destinations, and a few funny stories about the chaos that comes with parenting on-the-go.

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Puerto Rico with Kids - 7 Day Itinerary, Cost Breakdown, and Tips for Visiting

April 24, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Today's episode is all about visiting Puerto Rico with kids! Planning a family vacation to Puerto Rico? We spent 1 week in PR for our spring break and had the best time exploring the island. From El Yunque National Forest to the beautiful beaches and the charm of Old San Juan, there's so much to see and do in this US Territory! (And no passports needed for US citizens! Blog Posts: The Perfect 1 Week Puerto Rico Itinerary for Families How Much Is A Trip to Puerto Rico? Our Family V...

Is A LEGOLAND Vacation Worth It? My Surprising Opinion.

April 17, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

LEGOLAND was never on my bucket list, but when my son chose it for his birthday trip I had no choice but to visit.  In this episode I'm sharing all about the LEGOLAND Hotels and whether I think they are worth it, tips for visiting the parks, the Florida parks vs the California parks, and my overall opinion. Links Blog Post: Pirate Island Hotel Review Blog Post: LEGOLAND Florida Review + Tips for Visiting the Park Florida Resort Tour Short Video: Is the LEGOLAND Hotel Worth It? ...

Camping with Kids 101 with Anthony Quill from From Tent to Takeoff

April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Today's epidsode is all about the basics of camping with kids! We cover what gear you need for camping for beginners, how to camp with a baby, camp with a toddler, and a few tips for packing. Mostly we discuss getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and how to try new things with your kids. You don't want to miss this episode! Learn more from their family's adventures on their blog at From Tent To Takeoff, on Instagram at @fromtenttotakeoff, or on Facebook at @fromtenttotakeoff. ...

London with Kids - How to Plan the BEST London Family Vacation with Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids

April 03, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MB

Are you planning a trip to London with Kids? London is the perfect first international trip for families from the United States, and there are so many incredible family-friendly activities to do in this beautiful city! Today's guest, Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids is sharing her best tips and tricks for planning the perfect family vacation in London!  We'll discuss her 5-day itinerary for London, where to stay, what to eat, and some tips for first time visitors. Where to find K...

How to Take Better Family Vacation Photos with Krista Taylor from Our Wild Wanderers

March 27, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

In today's episode, we're talking all about how to take better pictures on your next family trip! It can be hard to capture the moment as you remember it. The lighting is too harsh, the kids don't want to pose, or your photo just isn't turning out how you imagined it.  Krista Taylor is sharing her top tips and tricks for getting family vacation photos you love that don't have to look overly posed. We'll talk about the best photography equipment for families, how to compose a photo, how to ...

Surviving Long Haul Flights with Kids

March 20, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

My top tips for surviving long haul flights or overnight flights with young children.  We'll cover how to prepare and what to pack, whether you should get the bassinet seat, and how to help kids sleep comfortably on a plane.  Blog Post: TIps for Flying with A Two-Year-Old Toddler Blog Post: Tips for Flying with A One-Year-Old Toddler Blog Post: 55 Best Airplane Toys, Game, and Activities for Toddlers Luggage Cart: affiliate link Safety 1st Jive 2-In-1 Convertible Car Seat: affili...

Where to Go on Summer Vacation with Kids (featuring Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip)

March 13, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 81.4 MB

In today's episode I'm welcoming Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip to help me come up with summer vacation ideas for families! The categories are: beach, cities, road trip, outdoors/nature. We’re each going to suggest a few options for each category! Beach: San Diego:  - https://kidsareatrip.com/best-kid-friendly-summer-activities-san-diego-california/) Sanibel/Captiva - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/2019/3/21/family-travel-guide-to-the-beaches-of-fort-myers-amp-sanibel  Orang...

What It's Like to Be A Travel Content Creator

March 06, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 77.1 MB

In today's episode I'm spilling all the tea about what it's like to be a travel content creator Do I travel for free? How do I earn money? What does a typical work day or week look like? What do trips look like as a travel content creator? How can you get started? Be sure to subscibe to stay up to date on all of my best travel with kids tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and destination guides. Instagram: @amomexplores  TikTok: @amomexplores A Mom Explores Blog

Southern California Road Trip with Kids (San Diego, La Jolla, LEGOLAND, and Palm Spring)

February 28, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

This week's episode will walk you through a 7-day road trip through Southern California, including Los Angeles (kind of), Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California, La Jolla, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Sand Diego is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the United States with the world-famous San Diego Zoo, countless museums, theme parks, beaches, and more. See the sea lions in their natural habitat at La Jolla Cove. Go hiking and see the beautiful Southern California coastline. Have a d...

Packing Light with Kids: How to Avoid Overpacking with Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children

February 15, 2024 17:09 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

In today's episode we're talking about how to pack light when traveling with kids! I've spent years perfecting my system to avoid overpacking when you have babies, toddlers, and young children. It's definitely not easy, and takes a lot of work upfront, but I find it makes the trip more relaxing and enjoyable when you bring less STUFF. Links: Amazon Packing Light Idea List: https://amzn.to/3wpFr8Y Zoe Stroller:   https://glnk.io/zlzjm/amomexplores  Be sure to subscibe to stay up t...

Travel with Kids Q&A: Getting Kids to Sleep in Hotels, Destinations I Wouldn't Return To, and More!

February 07, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MB

In today's episode, I'm answering questions you submitted on Instagram stories! If you're not already following my Instagram @amomexplores, be sure to follow along there for behind the scenes, play by play updates on our trips, and even more tips for travel with kids. Mentioned in the episode: Zoe Stroller:   https://glnk.io/zlzjm/amomexplores  Be sure to subscibe to stay up to date on all of my best travel with kids tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and destination guides. Instagra...

How to Plan the PERFECT Vacation Itinerary for Your Family

January 31, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

On today's episode, we're discussing how to plan your perfect vacation itinerary from start to finish. I'm sharing my exact process for researching a trip, then how I choose which hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals to book, and finally how I choose what to fill each day of the trip with. I include my favorite resources for vacation planning, like how to find tours and excursions, how to find which activities are close together, and how to get from point A to point B. Vacation plannin...

Tips for Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World with Jeanette Loechel

January 24, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode I'm interviewing Jeanette Loechel, the founder of Royal Carriage Vacations, a Luxury Disney Travel Agency. Their motto is "People First," and they specialize in helping you plan a magical Disney vacation by taking care of all the details so you can just relax and enjoy time with your family. We cover the best Disney Hotels for Families, which parks to prioritize, what is the best age for...

Costa Rica with Kids - 1 Week Itinerary, Cost, and What to Know Before You Go!

January 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our first international trip as a family of 6: Costa Rica! We'll share our one week itinerary for a family vacation to Costa Rica, how much it costs to travel to Costa Rica as a family of 6, and a few tips to know before you go.  We flew into San Jose, Costa Rica, then took a private transfer to get to La Fortuna - near the Arenal Volcano. We stayed at Arenal Manoa (affiliate link), an am...

How to Do the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in One Day (Universal Orlando)

January 03, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Do you love the Harry Potter books? If so, I'm about to share with you how to have the most fun year ever: make it a Harry Potter year! The highlight of your year will be visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Orlando. I'm going to give you my exact one-day itinerary for visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  We'll talk about where to stay at Universal Orlando, what type of ticket you need, and which rides and experiences to prioritize.  Links ment...

How to Make 2024 Your Best Travel Year Ever (Travel More in 2024!)

December 30, 2023 02:51 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

If one of your New Years Resolutions in 2024 is to travel more as a family, keep listening to this episode! Even if you're on a tight budget, creating travel opportunities for your family is all about being intentional.  I'll walk you through how to schedule travel into an already busy calendar how to budget and save for travel how to make your trips affordable how to make sure your trips go as smoothly as possible so you can make more memories as a family! Links mentioned in thi...

2023 Favorite Travel Gear and Lessons Learned

December 20, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB

2023 has been our biggest travel year yet as a family! We spent a lot of time on planes with kids, on trains, in cars, and walking around cities. We spent a lot of time packing and unpacking. I learned a lot about myself, and I learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work when it comes to travel with kids. If you're planning to travel or take a family vacation in 2024, this episode might give you some good tips to make sure everything goes smoothly! Links mentioned in this ep...

Visiting Asheville, North Carolina at Christmas with Kids

December 13, 2023 15:56 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MB

If you're looking for an awesome Christmas getaway, Asheville is the perfect destination! The weather is mild, the views are spectacular, and there are so many festive things to do with kids! Definitely include the Biltmore Estate, the National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn, and a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plus this episode shares a VERY unique stay we had in Asheville that would be SO fun for families! Listen to find out the top things to do in Ashevi...

How to Use Points and Miles for Your Next Family Vacation

December 06, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 106 MB

If you want to take more family vacations but you're on a budget, this podcast episode is for you! Today's episode will cover how to get started with points and miles to travel for less with a family.   I'm interviewing Abby from Wayfaren Co ALL about simplifying the world of credit card points for travel.  Abby hopes to help families take those dream trips that their tight budget might not normally allow- showing them the ins and outs of all the unconventional ways to travel more for ...

Visiting Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park with Kids

November 29, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MB

Our road trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park and back was one of our favorite family spring break trips! It was budget-friendly, there was warm weather, and no crowds.  I'm sharing our itinerary and tips for visiting Las Vegas with Kids as well as what national parks, state parks, and recreation areas are within driving distance.  Death Valley NP in California was a kid-friendly national park, and spring was the perfect time to visit! There wer sand dunes, salt flats, and m...

Ideas for Gifting Travel and Experiences for Birthdays and Christmas

November 22, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MB

Have you ever thought about doing experience gifts instead of toys or more things you don't need? If you want to give a great gift this holiday season that's going to help your family create more memories together, why not give the gift of travel? Travel, museum passes, sporting events, hotel stays, water parks, classes, and theme park tickets are all great options for gifts. I'm sharing how to give the best experience gifts while also having something for the kids to open on Christmas mor...

How to Find Cheap Flights for Your Next Family Vacation

November 15, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Planning a family vacation and trying to find some cheap flights? Lately flights have been insanelly expensive, making travel feel out of reach for families. We've been budget travelers for a long time, and with a large family we have to be really good at finding deals on flights.  This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing all of my tips and insider secrets for finding cheap flights.  I'll also share how I handle extra expenses like paying to choose your seat and paying ext...

What to Do in Salt Lake City with Kids

November 08, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

What is there to do in Salt Lake City, Utah with kids? This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Lisa Stanworth from the Choose Your Happy Place podcast! We talk about what to do in Salt Lake City with Kids, along with day trip options like Park City, and how to use Salt Lake City as a jumping off point for visiting the Utah National Parks.  Lisa is a Stay at home mom to 5 kids and a Salt Lake City native. She grew up in SLC, spent her summers in Hawaii, lived in Boi...

Visiting Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park with Kids

November 01, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

Key West is one of our favorite family-friendly travel destinations! It's a tropical destination you can visit without a passport, and there are so many things to do with kids. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Alli from Big Trips with Four Littles We talk about what to do in Key West with Kids, along with how to get to Dry Tortugas National Park, one of the most remote national parks in the United States. We compare getting there via seaplane vs ferry, and what ...

Tips for Flying with a Toddler (From a Mom of 4 and Travel Blogger)

October 25, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB

If you're flying with a toddler soon, be sure to tune into this episode to get all my tips and tricks including: what to do with toddler car seats when you're flying what to pack in your toddler's carry on bag going through TSA with a toddler best toys and activities for toddlers on airplanes mindset tips for surviving long travel days Travel with toddlers can be a challenge, but like many things, the more you do it the easier it gets!  Links mentioned in this episode: Blog Pos...

Is Washington DC A Toddler-Friendly Destination? 24 Hour Washington DC Itinerary

October 18, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

This past spring I took my toddler to Washington DC for a quick 24-hour trip. We toured the city and saw as many sights as we could in our short time there! This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'll share whether I thought Washington DC was a good place to visit with toddlers, whether we want to come back and visit with our whole family, and what to do in Washington DC with kids if you only have a short time.  Links mentioned in this episode: The Perfect 24-Hour Washington DC Itin...

Booking a Kid-Free Trip to South America on A Budget (Using the United Excursionist Perk)

October 04, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

This summer my husband and I had the opportunity to take a kid-free trip to South America to visit some college friends. We visited Ecuador and Colombia, and were able to book all of our flights on points by signing up for the United Explorer Card and taking advantage of the United Excursionist Perk. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing exactly how we got the points and exactly how we booked a FREE stopover in Colombia to see the epic Cocora Valley with some of the tallest...

Where to Go for Spring Break with Kids (and Tips for Doing Spring Break on a Budget)

September 27, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 63.6 MB

Looking for spring break ideas to escape the dreary winter weather? There are so many destinations within the United States that make for awesome vacations with kids. While Florida has some of the best family spring break destinations, you can also find beautiful spots in the southwest, on the west coast, in the midwest, and along the east coast, too! This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing tons of ideas for where to go for spring break 2024 or spring break 2025!  I'll al...

Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth It? My Experience Visiting Disney World at Christmas with A Toddler

September 20, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what it's like to visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World with a Toddler.  I'll talk about what this specially ticketed event is, what makes the ticket worthwhile including unique entertainment, character sightings, food and beverage, free treats, and more! I'll share my thoughts on whether it was worth it to visit with a toddler since the party runs from 7 p.m. until midnight.  And as always ...

Greece with Kids: Things to Do, Our 1-Week Itinerary, and the REALITY of Travel with 4 Kids

September 13, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Greece!  Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Greece itinerary for families. We visited the Greek Island of Paros, and spent a day in Athens, too! We'll share what our travel fails were in planning this leg of the trip, as well as some of our favorite moments! You'll also get some behind-the-scenes about why booking a private tour did not live up to our ...

Italy with Kids One-Week Itinerary (The Reality of Travel with 4 Kids)

September 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Italy and Greece!  Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Italy itinerary for families and what we did in each of the cities we visited, including things to do in Venice with Kids, things to do in Florence with Kids, and things to do in Rome with Kids. I'm also sharing about why I packed all of us in just one backpack each, plus a small carry-on suitcase t...

How to Go Viral on TikTok and Instagram as a Travel Content Creator (I'm Back! Catching Up on the Last 2 Years of Travel with Kids)

August 30, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what I've been up to for the past 2 years, why I took a break from podcasting, and how I've gone viral on TikTok and Instagram and grown my accounts. I'm sharing my top tips for growing on both Instagram and TikTok, plus how I use my blog as my main source of income to fund all of our family travels. You can look forward to a lot of trip recaps with tips for visiting destinations with your kids, plus a few episodes where I share every...

15. Dealing with Travel Anxiety with Dr. Stefani Reinold

November 15, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 112 MB

oday we’re talking with Dr. Stefani Reinold, a board certified psychiatrist, women's mental health expert, and eating disorders specialist. She is author of the bestselling book, Let Your Heart Out, podcast host of the show, It's Not About the Food, and Creator of the HEART Method: a self-led therapy tool helping with emotional self-awareness and resiliency. Stefani walks us through some ways to handle travel anxiety and the stresses that come with taking a trip with kids. In This Episo...

14. RV Travel with Kids featuring The Flying Hens

October 18, 2021 19:17 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

Today we're interviewing Molly from The Flying Hens about what it's like to travel full time in an RV with kids! We discuss the pros and cons, how they got started, and tips for anyone considering vacationing or traveling full time in an RV. Links: blog: www.theflyinghens.com Instagram: @theflyinghens "Everything you need to know about taking an RV vacation" https://theflyinghens.com/2020/07/rv-trip/ "how to sell everything you own and full-time RV" https://theflyinghens.com/...

Planning a South Dakota Road Trip with Kids

October 11, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

Want to take an epic road trip through South Dakota for your next family vacation? I've got you covered! This episode covers: - how much time you need for a South Dakota trip - where to stay - what attractions and parks to include on your trip - lessons I learned & what I would do differently Links to learn more: Visiting Badlands National Park with Kids: blog post / YouTube Custer State Park: blog post / YouTube Mount Rushmore: blog post / YouTube Wind Cave National Park...

12. Exploring your State with Kids

May 25, 2021 19:09 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

Kelli is a Minnesota mom of 2 who loves to help other moms get outside and explore near and far. Their family is working on checking off every state park in their home state of Minnesota! Links: Instagram: @awaywego.family 📍 FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ Get Your Family Travel Planner or check out my ebook How to Become a Travel Blogger & Get Paid

11. Visiting Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Kids

May 19, 2021 14:11 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MB

Tiffany is one of the creators behind The Stoke Family blog and Instagram, and she’s also a wife and mom of 2 and today I'm interviewing her about how to plan a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with kids! Find Tiffany and The Stoke Fam Instagram: @thestokefam Website: thestokefam.com Yellowstone Travel Guide & Grand Teton Travel Guide Roadtrippers App (with discount!) 📍 FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amome...

10. Trekking to Everest Basecamp with Kids with Clanwander

May 05, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Julie is a mom and creator of Clanwander, a family of four from Scotland travelling around the world for the pure fun of it. Their clan is made up of Kris (Dad), Julie (Mum), Erihn (aged 9) and Jacob (aged 4). In March of 2020 they embarked on an ambitious journey to hike to Everest Base Camp in Nepal with their children. Little did they know, a global pandemic was about to bring more challenges than they anticipated. Their experience taught them many lessons and made for memories they...

9. Hiking and Backpacking with Little Kids

April 01, 2021 15:33 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

In today's episode we talk with Stephanie the Backpacking Mom about how to start hiking with little kids when you don't know where to start, even if you're not an "outdoorsy" person. We also dive into the world of backcountry camping and how it might be more doable than you think. Stephanie is a mom to 3 kiddos, an avid backpacker, and passionate about helping other families get outside with their kids. She started backpacking with her kids when they were babies, and since then she has tra...

8. Getting Babies & Toddlers to Sleep when You Travel

March 23, 2021 19:24 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

Dayna Kanigan is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and a mom of 2 boys with a passion for helping others get that much needed rest we all deserve! In this episode she'll be sharing tips for how to get babies to sleep when you travel so you can stress less and enjoy your trip more. In this episode we discuss: - actionable tips to take at home to prepare for better sleep on a trip - what to include in your bedtime routine so you can take it on the road - how to get rambunctious to...

7. Planning a European Vacation on a Budget

March 08, 2021 22:19 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

Ashley is a family travel writer and outdoor adventurer from the US who spent 9 years living in Europe with her family and has recently moved to Toronto, Canada. She’s a mom of 3 and is the resident trip planner in her family. With all of their experience traveling around Europe, she’s got tons of tips to share with us today. Find out how to save money, avoid the crowds, and see a side of Europe you may not have thought of before. Where to find Ashley: Blog - Born Explorers Instagram...

6. Calgary & The Canadian Rockies with Kids

March 02, 2021 20:24 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Emilie is a French Canadian, born and raised in Quebec City, married to a guy from California. They have two little boys (aged 2 and 4) and have lived in Canada, the US and France. They have also traveled a lot through Europe and North America. In 2020, they sold all of their belongings and started on a full time travel adventure, and are documenting it all on their blog and Instagram Love Life Abroad. They are now spending the winter in the Canadian Rockies. Blog: Love Life Abroad Insta...

5. Oregon with Kids

February 23, 2021 20:31 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MB

Anna is a mom to four children, ages 14-21, and wife to Dave, for 25 years. She has traveled all over Europe and the United States with her family since her children were very young. Homeschooling and flexible work have allowed them to stay in destinations months at a time. Her family's most recent adventure was the purchase, and upcoming conversion, of a Ford Transit Van. Now that her children are older, Anna is growing her business as an Online Course Creator and loves sincerely connecting...

4. Enjoying Travel with Teens

February 16, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Jen has 2 teens and a preteen and is the creator and main contributor to Go Family Adventure. She loves to travel and inspire others to take their families on adventures both near and far. When she realized a few years ago that her time at home with her kids was limited, she decided to make travel a priority. There were so many things their family wanted to do and so many places they wanted to see! So, now they’re out there doing it, one adventure at a time.   Links: Where to find Jen:...

3. Exploring Israel with Kids

February 09, 2021 16:28 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Is Israel a family-friendly destination? Maureen is a travel storyteller based in Tel Aviv, Israel who enjoys showing her daughter the joys of travel and outdoor adventure. Her family is currently in the process of visiting every National Park in Israel! She’s also lived in Brazil and Botswana, so she’s an expert at living abroad. I’m so excited to have Maureen share more about finding National Parks outside the US, as well as why Israel should be on all of our bucket lists. Links: Waz...

Using Points and Miles to Travel with Kids with Toni Perkins-Southam

January 24, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

What if you want to travel the world with your kids but it's not in the budget? That's where travel reward points and miles come in. It can be tough to figure out how to use points and miles for a big family, so today's guest will share how she uses travel hacking to travel the world for cheap or free with 4 kids.  Toni is a mom of 4 from Utah who also happens to be one of the moderators of the Award Travel 101 Facebook Group which has over 67K members! She’s been travel hacking since 2012...

1. Visiting the US Virgin Islands with Kids with Mika Robinson

January 18, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

Winter is in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it's the perfect time to research and plan a trip to the US Virgin Islands. Today's guest, Mika Robinson from Wondering Robinsons, has frequented the USVI with her family and is sharing her top tips for planning a trip, getting around the islands, where to stay, and what to do with kids.   About Mika: Mika is a mom of 2 and family travel enthusiast based in Orlando, FL. Her goal is to help busy working families with teens...

Travel with Kids [Pilot]

January 09, 2021 22:21 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

Welcome to Travel with Kids Podcast! Emily Krause, creator of A Mom Explores, shares what you can expect from this show and what led her to create a podcast about family travel. Traveling with kids is almost never easy, but it's always worth it. The goal of this podcast is to take some of the stress out of trip planning and managing a family while you're away from home.