This Travel Tribe

There are so many amazing cities to visit in the United States and today our family is sharing five of our favorite destinations. I asked each family member to choose one of their favorite US cities and highlight things they loved doing when we visited that city to share with you today. Is one of our favorites one of your favorites too? Join us to learn about places we feel make great family vacat...

There are so many amazing places in the world to visit and it can be a challenge figuring out where to go next. We are here to inspire you with fresh ideas and inspiration on where you can take your family on your next big adventure. Maryann Jones Thompson joins Lisa to share her picks for the top 20 destinations you should consider adding to your bucket list this year. There are so many great pla...

Since we are all currently staying at home and finding fun ways to spend time together as a family, I thought I'd put together my top ten list for budget-friendly and travel-focused staycation ideas. I'll share creative and simple ways to enjoy some travel experiences while at home like having a family spa day, ways to get the most out of your backyard, finding a penpal, having a cultural day, and...

We all know that food can really enhance your travel experience but how can you discover the flavors, spices, and specialties that different destinations have to offer? Sandra Clark Jergensen joins Lisa to share her food discovery experiences from traveling to many destinations around the world. Learn how Sandra researches food before a trip, where she suggests that you shop for food while traveli...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you think about planning a family vacation? Do you want to try out new destinations but you aren't even sure where to go? How much free time do you have available in your schedule to plan a trip? Trip planning can be a big task that prevents people from taking vacations and I want to help! Today I'm sharing my trip planning process which I hope will help you think...

Is visiting New Zealand on your travel bucket list? Looking for an exciting family-friendly vacation destination? We have the perfect information for you when Ann Frishmann from Travel Design by Ann joins Lisa to share her knowledge about the best things to see, do, and experience on a family vacation in New Zealand. We focus on amazing activities to do on both the north and south islands in addit...

Are you planning a family trip to Washington D.C. and feeling overwhelmed by all of the things to see and do there? Lisa is joined by travel expert and Washington D.C. local, Keryn Means, and they share all of the highlights a family will want to plan to visit on a trip to our nation's capitol. There are insights on things you should book ahead of time, how to balance your time each day, how to ge...

My main goal here has always been to encourage you to make plans and make memories with your family. In light of the recent Coronvirus outbreak, that is shifting to look quite different than it usually does. Now, instead of venturing out around town or to new destinations, we get to spend time together at home. The message is still the same: Make Plans & Make Memories. Now get to make all of those...

There is something magical about getting your dreams down on paper. Not only is it a clarifying process but it allows the mind to be free from holding the information and gives you even more space to dream. This is why I believe that creating a travel bucket list will bring joy along with lots of inspiration for upcoming family vacations. Join me as I share my current travel wish list and I hope t...

Wondering where you should go on your next family adventure? We have a list of amazing family-friendly destinations to share with you. Maryann Jones Thompson, founder of ROAM Family Travel, joins Lisa to share her top destination picks for 2020. Many of these ideas are amazing bucket list style trips and we hope to spark ideas that encourage you to start planning an epic family vacation. There are...

Are you ready to explore the English countryside? Come along with Lisa as she is joined by guests Devynn MacLennan Dayton, Lexi Nilson, and Nicole Jacobsen, who are co-authors of Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen's England, as they share their highlights of Jane Austen inspired locations throughout England. Learn about family-friendly destinations you won't want to miss in the Eng...

Heading to Disneyland with a baby? You won't want to miss this essential guide filled with practical advice from a mom who has been to Disneyland with her baby countless times. Madeleine Feddock joins Lisa to share all of her tips about where to stay, what to pack, the best way to order food, where to feed & change your baby, how to make time for adults to go on rides, the best rides for babies &...

Is there value in using a travel agent to plan a family vacation? Do you want to visit new destination but don't know where to start? Do you love planning trips but don't have an extra 40 hours to do the planning? Jennifer Shank from Family Adventures Await joins Lisa to share all of the areas a travel agent can help in planning a trip. You may be surprised at the variety of ideas and options that...

With a few simple, proactive actions, you can set your family up for a healthy and happy vacation. Lisa shares five easy things she does for her family's health while traveling plus five of her favorite ways to keep everyone happy and making positive memories while on their family vacations. It's quick & practical advice that you can put into action on your next family adventure!

Happiness. It can be a bit complicated sometimes. True joy and happiness comes from within and we can work to cultivate it through the choices we each make in our lives. Although there are many things that can enhance happiness in our lives, one of our favorite things is travel. Today Lisa's sister, Melanie Jorgensen, joins her for a discussion about how making family travel has increased their fa...

We all want to travel more and that means that we need may need to get creative with how we spend our travel dollars. Lisa shares her tips for getting the most value out of your vacations through budgeting ideas, transportation suggestions, ways to discover less expensive activities plus ideas for getting affordable accommodations. Lisa shares her personal insights along with referencing ideas fro...

One goal that many parents have when they travel with their children is that they can expand their world view & help them feel gratitude for the world around them. Jennifer Spatz from Global Family Travels joins Lisa to talk about the many family travel possibilities that will allow families to learn, serve, and immerse themselves in a culture when they travel. Listen in to be inspired on how you...

If you are traveling with kids, you are on the lookout for simple and creative ways to keep your babies and toddler entertained while traveling. Brittany Barron from FivePax joins Lisa to share practical ideas, tips, and insights on things she has found that creatively entertain her toddlers during long hours of traveling. We talk about the essential basics to pack in a kid's travel backpack, fun...

Getting more time to read is a definite perk of most of our vacations. Even if we are busy while on vacation, there is always travel time where I like to squeeze in some precious time with a book. Today I'm sharing my favorite fiction & non-fiction reads from 2019 plus three books I'm looking forward to reading in 2020. I hope this will inspire new book inspiration for you that can be enjoyed whil...

Ready to explore a great family-friendly destination? Jackie Wentworth from the Sioux Falls Visitor's Bureau joins Lisa to share many of the places, activities, and food you will want to experience when visiting. Their beautiful Falls Park is the center of this community filled with trails, restaurants, farmers market, art, and more. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a place you should consider visitin...

If you are heading to Disneyland, you know that there will be crowds., but you don't have to let that slow you down! Lisa shares her family's tips, ideas, and practical information you can use to make your next trip to Disneyland and California Adventure the best yet. Lisa shares how (and why) you should be at the opening rope drop, suggestions on how to plan your day, where to stay, what to do wh...

Taking a family daytrip is a perfect way to spend time together as a family, When the idea of being away from home for even a couple of nights sounds like more than your toddler (or you!) would be up to right now, consider a daytrip. Mary Jordan joins Lisa to share great tips and insights on how to create a great daytrip experience for your family. They talk about free things to do, how to find de...

Hawaii can be a dreamy family vacation but the cost can be high. Lisa shares how her family saved money on their recent trip to the Big Island. There are many practical ways to save like planning beach days, staying in a beach rental that includes beach toys, and sharing costs of a rental car and rental house with friends. Join Lisa as she shares details on these ideas and more which will help you...

If there is one thing that seasoned family travelers know, it is that flexibility is key to creating a positive family vacation experience. Mike Baron joins Lisa on this episode to share his family's Costa Rican travel experience. Learn about great things to so in Costa Rica with young kids plus how to adapt when you go to the back up on the backup plan.

Maui has so much to offer families! Discover many highlights that you won't want to miss when you visit Maui in this episode where Kevin Wagar joins Lisa to share his family's Maui favorites. As parents, they both understand the balance needed between fun, rest, accommodations, rental cars, good food, and entertainment. They cover all of these areas & more while sharing a few off the beaten path i...