The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast

This week we are joined by Rainer Jenss, President and Founder of the Family Travel Association. The FTA's mission is to inspire families to travel more, and we are thrilled to chat with Rainer about how the FTA does just that! Through their annual family travel summit and a variety of surveys, the FTA is an important advocate for families facing barriers to travel. For more information, chec...

This week we are focusing on the beginning stages of full-time travel. What makes a family sell everything to go adventure around the world? What's the best way to sell your stuff? How do you go about planning a trip without blowing through your budget? We invited Ben and Kelly from The FUNemployed Family to answer these questions. They started their adventure in June 2018 and have traveled a...

Our two and a half weeks in Vietnam were a whirlwind of emotions. From the Vietnam War memorials in Ho Chi Minh City, to the beautiful old town of Hoi An, to the brand-new Golden (Hands) Bridge in Ba Na Hills, the country offers so much for a family to see. You won't believe what we found when we got to the Golden Bridge early! You can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram...

This week we are excited to speak with Jet Set Lisette all about travel hacking! If you've felt apprehensive about the process of opening up credit cards to get points bonuses, you'll want to listen to this episode. Lisette, a travel coach whom has accumulated over a million miles and hotel points (saving over $90K in travel costs), guides us through the basics of travel hacking. She eve...

We spent a month in Thailand and had some truly magical experiences! From the undiscovered paradise of Koh Yao Noi, to the cultural beauty of Chiang Mai, this country captured our hearts and allowed us to create unforgettable memories as a family. Tune in to hear about our longtail boat island tour, visit to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, and the craziest drive we've ever been on! You can fol...

This week, we are honored to welcome David and Madison Bowman, whom, along with their two young kids, set a lofty goal of visiting all 59 US National Parks. They recently completed that goal (it took them less than 2 years!) and were gracious enough to share their story on the show. Tune in to hear how they converted a shuttle bus into a home on wheels, how they planned their adventure, and some h...

This week we are opening up the mailbag and answering some of the questions we've been asked about our full-time family travel lifestyle. If you're curious about why we travel, how we work with hotels as we travel, education for the kids while on the road, and much more, you have to listen to this one! If you'd like to know more, you can follow along on our adventures by going to ou...

Langkawi, Malaysia has been the most pleasantly surprising destination we have visited so far. We call it the "Maui of Southeast Asia" because of its pristine beaches, winding mangrove forests, and towering mountains. In our opinion, it is an absolute "must visit" location and we are excited to share the reasons why on this latest episode! If you'd like to know more, you c...

Matt and Chelsea, from the blog and Instagram page "Unsettle Down" join us this week to share their secrets to full-time family travel! They've been able to live all over Europe with their 2-year-old daughter Kailen by working remotely. Although Europe has a reputation for being expensive to travel through, Matt and Chelsea have made it happen and share their tips and tricks on this...

This week we are excited to welcome Riki and Sonita Cribb, who run the Instagram page and blog "Kiwis in Bare Feet." They have been teaching at international schools for four years now, with experience in Saudi Arabia and South Korea. They've been able to travel to over 40 countries together, and their 2-year-old daughter Lilah has even been to 20 countries herself! If you've e...

We kick off this episode with Santi's five facts about Bali (just wait until you hear #5)! The three weeks that we spent in Bali went by so fast and we absolutely loved it. Tune in to hear our thoughts on Kuta Beach, Ubud, the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest, and more. We hope our insight helps you be more prepared if you ever decide to visit the island. We really appreciate you takin...

Santi kicks off this episode with another fun place to visit in Manila, Philippines. You can tell from the excitement in his voice that he loved going to DreamWorks' DreamPlay theme park! (00:00-02:13) We are also happy to feature Clare and Ian Fisher from Travel the World Family (02:13-21:43). Clare and Ian sold everything they own to travel the world with their two young children. They are...

After exploring Hawaii, we took a 10 hour flight to Manila, Philippines. There we were able to adjust to a new time zone and explore a few kid-friendly places like Kidzania (00:00-04:11)! In this episode, we are also honored to speak with Christina and Eric McEvoy from Macs Explore (04:11-21:45). They share an inspiring story about overcoming challenges, and had an incredible experience camping at...

Our full-time family adventure began in sunny Hawaii! We spent a week in Maui (00:00-13:05) snorkeling and exploring the island's many beautiful beaches and parks. We even rented a 1975 VW Camper Van to sleep in and cruise around in style! The following week brought us to Honolulu, where we found some great places to have fun with the kids. The Children's Discovery Center was a charming...

In our first episode, we are honored to introduce ourselves to you and tell you why we started this podcast. We also provide a quick story on how we went from living the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle to traveling the world full-time as The Jetsetting Family (00:00-6:20). You can get more info on our adventures by checking out our Instagram, YouTube and Facebook pages! We are excited to share everyt...

Rod and Jessica Sanchez thought they had it all… A comfortable home, comfortable jobs, and a comfortable routine. The "American Dream" was theirs for the taking. But what if that dream didn’t turn out to be their dream? The more they worked, the less time they got to spend together. During their children’s most formative years, they’d be spending the majority of their time away from them...