This Travel Tribe

For me, the main reason for traveling is to create an opportunity to make memories with our family and friends. Gathering with family and friends at home or while traveling for Thanksgiving or other holidays is a perfect time to enjoy being together and making memories. Sometimes a little bit of planning can help make things a bit more meaningful and special. I'm sharing 10 ways you can make your...

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is truly one of the most magical places I've visited. We recently took our first trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and I want to share everything you need to know to make your visit to the North Rim amazing. I'll share where you can stay, practical tips to make your time enjoyable, things to do while you are at the North Rim, and where to go for the best views o...

There's a bit of mystery surrounding the exclusive Disneyland's Club 33. Our family recently got to go to Club 33 and I'm sharing all the details about how we got in, what the food and service at like, and all about our experience. Ready to learn more about the holy grail for die hard Disney fans?

Heading to Disneyland Soon? Our family just returned from a Disneyland trip and we compiled a list of 11 tips we think everyone should know when visiting the park. Lots of tips about food, logistics, and where to go for a restful moment.

Are you wanting to plan an epic Christmas family vacation? How about traveling to Europe to explore some of the charming Christmas markets? Jennifer Girod, from Travel Family Style joins Lisa to share great ways to plan a Christmas market vacation. She talks through how to pick where to go, when to start planning, where to stay, plus what to expect at the markets.

Do you have favorite things that you love to pack and take with you on every trip? I do! Today I'm sharing 10 of my current favorite things to take with me on vacation. A few of them are also favorites when I'm home too. My list includes clothes, shoes, organization items, and more.

Thinking about a trip to the fabulous city of Tucson, AZ? You won't want to miss this conversation Lisa has with Heather Farris from Wheeling to Dream . Learn about all of the fun things both Heather and Lisa think your family will enjoy doing and eating while visiting this beautiful city in the Sonoran Deseret.

Are you looking for a year-round, beautiful vacation destination with many outdoor activities? Vancouver Island could be the perfect place for your future family vacation. Gina Woods from The Driftwoods Family and Driftwoods Photography lives on Vancouver Island and join Lisa to share her family's favorite things to see and do in this outdoor paradise.

National Parks are a great travel destination for families. With so many parks, how do you know which one to visit next? Lisa is join by a guest, Jennifer Girod, from  Travel Family Style  who shares all about 3 national parks that are hidden gems. You won't want to miss learning about these special parks and all that you can expect when you visit.

There's one thing you have to do no matter what type of vacation you are going on: pack! Today I'm sharing five quick tips for things you can do today to set yourself up for success on your next vacation. Follow these practical and easy ideas to take the stress out of packing.

Are you heading to the Big Island of Hawaii? (also known as Hawaii.) Kona and Hilo are the two main cities and there is so much to explore between those two cities including Volcanoes National Park. Today, Audrey and Taiden Gregson (Lisa's daughter and son-in-law), join Lisa to share 8 cool places to visit on the Big Island plus lots of great tips and insights that will make your trip run smoothly...

You know when you do something so great and you need to tell all of your friends right away? That's how I feel about flying on JSX. I'm here to tell you what I love about it and want to encourage you to do it too. The stress-free experience will change the way you experience air travel. Plus prices are affordable, you can fly with your dog, and you only need to arrive 20 minutes before your flight...

Heading to Phoenix? You won't want to miss my list of 14 actually fun things to do in Phoenix for free! I'm including a variety of activities from museums, hikes, history, an old west town, and more.

Are you heading to a new destination with your family but not sure what to do with all of your time there? Today I'm sharing 11 of my favorite apps that are perfect for discovering great things to do, places to eat, events to attend, and parks, hikes, and trails to explore when you are traveling. Hey, these apps can also be great for discovering cool things to do this weekend close to home too!

Food and travel go together like peanut butter and jelly! We just spent last weekend enjoying family time (& delicious food!) in Salt Lake City and thought we'd better share our favorite places to go for some great eats. Lisa's husband Ward is joining her for a fun conversation about one of their favorite topics, food!

Heading to the Mexican Riviera? There are so many fun things to do with your family in Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Today, Lisa's sister, Kristen Raymond, joins her on the podcast where they both share their experiences of several excursions in all of those fun Mexican locations. Join us for inspiration on what you can book for your family when you get to head to the Mexican Riviera on vac...

Thinking about taking your family on a cruise? There is a lot to consider and know about before booking your family's first cruise. In this episode, Lisa's sister, Kristen Raymond, shares things she thinks families will want to know before setting sail on their first cruise. Kristen recently took her family of 6 kids and her husband on their first cruise and she has great insights and tips to shar...

Thinking about traveling to Egypt? Honestly, I never really thought about going to Egypt but I'm so happy that we got to experience it. There really is nothing like this destination with its thousands of years of history, pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics, and more. It really is like what you've seen in history books only so much better. Let me share 14 places you will want to have on your list whe...

Family fun does not have to cost a lot (or anything at all) to be exciting and memorable. Today I'm sharing 10 great activities to spice up your next vacation that won't cost you any money.

Egypt is a fascinating destination full of so much history and culture. There are some things that I definitely think you'll want to know before your go on a vacation to Egypt. Whether your trip is already booked or you dream of going to Egypt one day, I'm sharing things you want to know before heading to this magnificent destination.

Krakow, Poland is a hidden gem! Let me share all of the special and memorable reasons why I think you should add Poland to your travel radar. There is so much history, charm, and good food to be found in Krakow.

The instant my cousin sent me a text asking if I could go to Poland with her to help Ukrainian refugees, I knew that I had to go. It was doing to stretch my time and energy but I knew that this was somewhere where I could really help others and it couldn't be missed. After the word spread a bit, there were 12 of us that set off to Krakow, Poland to find ways to assist the Ukrainians. My friend, Ch...

Could you pack your needed items only in a carry-on for your next vacation? I think you can! Even for a month in Europe, an Alaskan cruise, or a week-long site seeing adventure in NYC, it is possible. Let me share why I think packing in carry-on luggage only gives you freedom plus I'll share some practical ways to make everything fit that you need without making any sacrifices.

Thinking about booking a group tour for an upcoming vacation? There are plenty of benefits to this type of trip plus a few drawbacks. I think a big part of planning a great trip is being informed about what to expect. Today my plan is to share my view on the positives and negatives of going on a trip with a tour company. We've done group trips to Ireland, Spain, Switzerland & Austria, Scotland, Eg...

If you are planning to cruise, there are a few essential things you should do the week leading up to your cruise that will make things run smoothly. I've been able to cruise many times and have gathered a list of everything that you will want to do the week before cruising like arranging transportation, printing boarding passes & luggage tags, pre-paying the gratuities, linking your credit card to...