This Travel Tribe

It's a rare occurrence that an opportunity is presented and I have an overwhelming feeling that I need to do it. This happened to me last week when I received a text from my cousin, Jana, telling me that she was thinking about going to Poland to help refugees next month and she wanted to know if I wanted to join her. Immediately I knew that I needed to go. But honestly, I fought that feeling. I'll...

Heading to Long Beach, California? I have 7 fun things you can do while you are there. Long Beach is the LA port for Carnival Cruises so you may find yourself in town before a cruise or for a convention and need something to fill your time while you are there. There are some fun and unexpected things to do!

Who doesn't want to save money on their family vacations without sacrificing fun and exciting adventures? Today Kam Price from Our Family Passport joins Lisa to share five practical and simple ways to save money on your family vacation. These are simple things to add to your travel planning that will make a nice impact on your travel budget. More money saved means more vacations, right?

With travel seeming to open up again (fingers crossed!) it may be time to think about going on an international vacation with your family. Lisa is sharing the top things she considers and thinks about when preparing to visit international destinations. Tips on passports, money, shoes, cell phone use, safety, travel insurance, and more!

Gilbert, AZ! Have you heard of it? If you're coming to Phoenix or Scottsdale for a visit, don't overlook all of the fun you can have in Gilbert, AZ. Our family lives here and loves the Town of Gilbert. Today I'm sharing the things we love doing in Gilbert with different places that start with each letter of the alphabet. Ready? Let's get started with A…

Needing a little break but can't get out of town? You don't need to leave town to have a great getaway. Take some time to explore your town like a tourist. Lisa shares 10 fun suggestions for things you can do with your family this weekend right in your hometown.

Avoid being "that person" who is delaying the line at airport security while looking so stressed and has things stuff all over the place. Today I'm sharing 9 tips to help you and your family breeze through airport security. A few simple steps will make your airport security bearable and maybe even pleasant!

Ready to make traveling internationally with kids (pretty much) stress-free? Laura Cox from @travel80by80 joins Lisa to share her expertise on how to create a memorable international trip with your family. She shares practical tips about safety, food, where to go on your first international trip, how to immerse in new cultures, plus ideas on how to give back to communities while you travel.

Did you know that Disneyland has a special Sweethearts' Nite event? It's a special event in Disney's After Dark series that is all about Valentine's Day. This year was the first time they've offered this event and I'm hoping it won't be the last! We went to this special event and I have all of the details about what makes it special plus our review of the night.

Heading to Phoenix or Scottsdale on an upcoming trip and looking for restaurant recommendations? My husband Ward and I are sharing all of our favorite places to eat around the Phoenix area. We tried to keep it to a top 10 but we love so many places so we narrowed it down to a top 20.

Scotland! Are you looking for a family-friendly international vacation idea? How about Scotland? Emily Braziel from @sixpackexplorers joins Lisa to share all of the things her family loved doing in the Scotland Highlands and in Edinburgh.

Did you know that when you choose to stay and certain hotels, they use some of the proceeds to give back to the community? Meg James from Go and Do Good joins Lisa to talk about how you can make a difference in the world by selecting certain hotels to stay in when you travel. Learn about how hotels help improve their local areas and how you can help when you travel.

Name a better combo than an amazing trip paired with a fantastic book. Okay, maybe peanut butter and chocolate, but not much can beat having time to cozy up with a great book. In 2021, I made time to read 50 books and today I'm going to share my top 10 favorites with you. Of course, my reading time isn't exclusive to when we travel but I do think it's a trip essential for me to have a book ready f...

Do you want to travel more often for less money? One way to accomplish this is to use credit card points to book flights, hotels cruises, rental cars, and more. Our guest in this episode is Katie Holden from Katie's Travel Tricks . We talk about which credit card to consider first if you want to use the travel perks, how to spend credit card points on travel, and ideas on how to keep it all organi...

Although things feel uncertain in the travel world right now, there are still things to be excited about. Today Emmanuel Arnaud, the CEO of Home Exchange is here to share travel trends and inspiration that he thinks will be great options in 2022. Emmanuel also shares some of his Home Exchange experiences and insights. This is a great travel option, especially this year because you can stay away fr...

What's on your family travel horizon this year? Lisa is sharing her family's 2022 travel goals & ideas in hopes it inspires you to start thinking about what you want to explore this year. It's looking like 2022 will be another year where flexibility is key but that won't stop us from making plans. We'll just be sure there is a good cancellation policy in place! Let's explore options for this year...

London makes a fantastic vacation destination for families! Our episode all about exploring London with Kids has been one of our most popular episodes of the podcast. Today for our 150th episode, we are bringing this freshly edited episode back for an encore presentation. Today Lisa has a guest, Mandie Bowen joining her to share all of the things she loved to do with her kids in London while they...

New York City is one of our family's favorite vacation destinations and we hope to inspire you to plan a trip to this fabulous destination. Today we are bringing back one of our most popular episodes all about exploring New York City with kids with Lisa and her guest, Kay Jones. Learn all about great activities to do with kids in the Big Apple plus favorite places to eat.

Ready to hit the road on an adventure with your family? There are so many amazing places to visit in the United States with your family. Sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming to narrow down your destination options. Let today's podcast guest, Catherine Parker, from Carful of kids joins us to share her family's 12 favorite places to visit in the US. They have visited all 50 states as a family so...

There are so many amazing things to do with your family in New York City! It's one of our family's favorite places to visit and we always discover new things to explore and enjoy. On our recent visit to New York City, we did three new things that we think all families will love. Today I'm sharing all of the details of the three unique things we did while visiting NYC. I hope it inspires some new i...

Planning a family vacation to Christmas markets in Europe sounds exciting and overwhelming. Lisa is joined by her guest, Jaems, from Time Zone Travelers who shares all of her tips and knowledge about traveling to European Christmas markets with families. We talk about the best time to go, how long to visit, how to get around, where to stay, what to eat, and what to expect at the markets.

It's always fun to give and receive gifts. Today I'm sharing 12 great gifts for any travel lover in your life. I'm sharing what I love and why I love it! Hoping this list will make your gift-giving less stressful and more fun. 

Have you dreamed of taking an Alaskan vacation with your family? A cruise is an easy option but have you ever considered flying to Anchorage and exploring from there? We have Brooke Milne from Look It's Brooke joining us to share all the details on planning a family vacation to Alaska. She share the 5 cities she visited with her family, what they did, what they booked ahead of time, where they ate...

Are you thinking about planning a family vacation to Alaska? It's easier than you think! Brooke Milne from Look It's Brooke joins Lisa to share all her Alaska trip planning tips and ideas. Learn how to find flight deals, when to start planning, budget expectations, where to stay, how to get around, and more. This is part one of two episodes with Brooke where you can learn all about planning an Ala...

Las Vegas is filled with some interesting and exciting family-fun options! There really is more to do than gamble. Lisa was just in Vegas and is sharing 5 great activities she thinks you should add to your list if you are heading to Vegas with your family.