This Travel Tribe

Hello, Denver, Colorado! This is such a wonderful, family-friendly destination. Travel blogger, Molly Caliister, joins Lisa to share all of her favorite things to see, do, and eat in the mile-high city. If you are looking for a beautiful destination with year-round outdoor activities, you will want to have Denver on your list. Listen in to learn about cool family hikes, places to visit in downtown...

My husband Ward and I bought into a timeshare over a decade ago and have a lot of experience we'd like to share about all of the pros and cons we have discovered about owning a timeshare. We have tips for where to buy timeshare points (not directly from the timeshare company!) plus reasons why we think owning a timeshare was great when we had a young family, and a limited budget. We are open about...

Design can influence how you travel, things you do while you are on vacation, and how you incorporate travel memories in your home. GG LeMere joins Lisa to share her graphic design knowledge about how to notice cool design elements while you are traveling and why this is important. We also talk about different ways you can bring home (mostly free) things from vacation to use in your home. Have you...

Are you wondering about all of the best things to do in Houston with your family? Jessica Long from Our Long Life joins Lisa on the podcast to guide you through all of her family's favorite things to see, do, eat, and experience in Houston, Texas. Learn about what to see (The Water Wall, Butterfly Center, Farms, & more!) plus what to eat, and when to come & what to expect from the Houston Rodeo.

Our family has been using vacation rentals for years and we think it's the best place to stay while traveling. I have a lot of tips about things to consider when booking, how to make your stay the best possible, things you can do to have a smooth checkout, and more. I've also been an Airbnb host for several years and share ideas and tips from that perspective about getting the most out of your sta...

Disney trips can feel intimidating for many families, especially if you have a child with special needs. Beth Vermillion joins Lisa to share her experiences at Disney Parks with her special needs children. She shares how Disney has accommodated their needs and she gives great suggestions of ways others can have great family experiences at Disney Parks. We talk through how to use the Disney Park Di...

Do you feel like you don't have enough money to travel? Does it seem overwhelming to start saving money for your dream trip? Today Danielle Desir from The Thought Card joins Lisa to share many of her practical tips for saving money for vacations. There are many gems like "treat travel as a bill" and "you are always saving for a trip" plus many more insights. Learn how you can set up travel savings...

Did you know that Pittsburgh is a great family-friendly vacation option with so many parks, museums, food, outdoor activities, and great day trips? Amanda Emmerling from Toddling Traveler joins Lisa to be your guide through all of the wonderful things to see, do, eat, and explore in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk about parks you won't want to miss, activities on the rivers, the many different m...

We all want to get out, travel, and explore with our family right now but the pandemic posses a big challenge. Today I'm sharing about trips our family took this summer, how we made them work, safety precautions we considered, places we were able to stay (and why we felt they were safe), how we traveled by both car and plane, and how we handled food and activities. I hope to inspire you to discove...

Are you looking for an amazing road trip to take with your family? Have you considered visiting Southern Utah? With several National Parks, lakes, charming towns, outdoor summer plays, the Shakespeare Festival, excellent hikes, and even dinosaur prints, this is a great family vacation option. Tami Wilcox from Postcards and Passports joins Lisa to highlight many of the places her family has enjoyed...

As a parent, traveling one on one with your kids can provide special bonding time, new shared experiences, a chance for your kids to shine, and a sense of adventure in your kids. Eric Stoen from Travel Babbo is joining Lisa to share all of his insights into why he does one on one trips with his kids and how to get the kids involved in the planning. Plus he shares some of his favorite destinations...

Are you looking for a family vacation option that is closer to home? Mexico City is a family-friendly destination that is easy to get to from the USA, has a great arts scene, lots of culture, amazing food, and great historical sites to explore! Sarah Wilson from The Wandering Rumpus joins Lisa to share her family's vacation experience in Mexico City with excellent insights into where you should st...

It's easy to get in a rut and not explore where we live but let's change that! Today I'm sharing 10 easy ways to discover new places, people, and food right in your own backyard. These are quick and practical tips that you can apply today and will help you get out and explore close to home. You may think that you have already done everything nearby but I'm guessing that you can discover new things...

Now that we will be traveling closer to home for the next few months, a family trip in an RV is becoming a popular vacation option. If you've never rented an RV, you will want to listen in as Lisa talks with Shauna Kocman from @familytravelfever about everything you want to know to make your family RV trip a success. We discuss the benefits of an RV trip, things you will want to pack, how to manag...

Going on a road trip with a family is a great way to explore new places. Today I'm here to share tips + ideas with you on ways to help your family have the best road trip ever with useful organization insights from Shellie Eldridge. Learn how you can pack clothes efficiently, make your snacks last the entire trip, how to plan out where to stop along the way, and keep the kids happy and entertained...

Introducing our children to new places, cultures, ideas, and food is an important piece of their real-world education. Visiting these new places in person is always amazing but sometimes we can also explore right from the comfort of our own homes. Melissa Scott from @scottfamilytravels joins Lisa to share practical ideas on how to learn about places around the world while at home. Get ready to dis...

Phoenix makes a fantastic family-friendly vacation destination. Yes, even in the summer when the heat is high, there are still many places to go and things to do. Jana Tingom from Phoenix with Kids joins Lisa to share her favorite wintertime and summertime activities along with a few great road trips from Phoenix that you won't want to miss. Let us help you start planning your family vacation to P...

Are you searching for the perfect gift to give to your favorite travel lover? I've got you covered! This episode covers 10 of my favorite things that I love to take with me when I travel. Starting with my favorite lip balm and moving to my favorite suitcase plus everything in between. Listen in to hear what I love about each of my favorite ten items or click the link to the show notes to see my li...

Let's face it. Going to Disney Parks with your family is expensive. The good news is that there are ways to save significant amounts of money when heading to Disney Parks. Beth Vermillion joins Lisa and they discuss practical ways to save money when planning a Disney trip, how to find great accommodations at budget-friendly prices, bargain ways to enjoy lots of delicious food in the parks, plus ma...

We absolutely love visiting New York City as a family and have discovered so many fun and free things to do while visiting this fabulous destination. Today I'm sharing our top 10 favorite free things to do with kids in NYC. This list is a perfect starting point for planning a family vacation to the Big Apple as it includes iconic places, great places to walk and explore, cool photo stops, and even...

Did you go off to summer camp as a kid or wish you had? It's not too late to have a fabulous summer camp experience and you can bring along your whole family! Joanne Jarret is joining Lisa today to share fun and inspirational insights into what a family camp is, where you can attend one, what it's like to go to camp with your whole family (spoiler alert: it's fabulous!), how this type of vacation...

If you are looking for a unique and memorable experience when visiting New York City, then I highly recommend that you make plans to climb into the Statue of Liberty's Crown. Our family has been able to do this a couple of times and I'm excited to share all of our tips and ideas for making this a smooth and exciting experience for your family. I'm sharing insights on acquiring tickets, getting thr...

San Fransisco is a fabulous city to explore with teens with so many exciting places to visit. Anne Abreau, a travel blogger living in the Bay Area, joins Lisa to share all of the activities that you won't want to miss on your next family vacation to San Fransisco. We talk through the typical touristy options plus discuss some not-to-be-missed experiences. As a bonus, Anne shares two exciting day t...

What makes Kona, Hawaii a great family vacation destination? Let me share our family's Kona experiences with you and guide you to discovering wonderful activities that you can do together while enjoying this island paradise. Learn about our favorite activities that you won't want to miss like visiting an octopus farm, doing a night snorkel with manta rays, kayaking with dolphins, and more! I'll sh...

Wyoming has plenty of room to roam for your family on your next vacation. Today Piper Singer from the Wyoming Office of Tourism joins Lisa to share all of the highlights she thinks you'll want to include when planning a family trip to Wyoming. With stunning national parks, natural hot springs, endless outdoor activities, rodeos, western museums, quaint little towns, and lots of open space there is...