This Travel Tribe

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.

Our family just returned from a week-long vacation in Maui and today I'm sharing our top 5 things we recommend you do while you are there. If you love beautiful scenery, waterfalls, hiking, snorkeling, great food, and more, then Maui will be a great destination for your family vacation.

Heading to Maui? Our favorite day in Maui was when we spent out time exploring many of the beautiful sites along the Road to Hana. I'm sharing our tips on what to wear, what to bring, and where to stop along the Road to Hana.

National Park visits are on the rise in the United States. Are you one of the many fortunate people getting out and exploring these beautiful places with your family? Today Lisa is joined by Emily Matheny from Stamp Your Way USA who shares tips on fitting many national parks into one trip. She also shares insights on preparing for a visit to national parks for families plus a really fun way for yo...

Our family loves to visit Disneyland and we are always on the lookout for ways to make our experience in the park the best it can be. I got away to Disneyland last week and have some tips to share about navigating the park right now including ideas on where to stay, what your morning routine should be, where to eat, and how to get Rise of the Resistance ride tickets.

There are so many fabulous things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska! Even if you have only one day there while cruising, you can fit in a lot of fun. Let me share the highlights of all we did when we were lucky enough to visit Ketchikan.

Skagway is a popular Alaskan cruise spot which means that most visitors who come by cruise only get one day when visiting this town. Let me help you make the most of your limited time at this beautiful destination.

There are a lot of great things to do in Juneau, Alaska while there for a day on a cruise. When exploring a new port while on a cruise, you want to maximize your time with the best activities since you will only be there for a short amount of time. Today I'm sharing my top five picks for things to do while in Juneau on a cruise. There's a little something for everyone: high adventure, scenic outlo...

If you are looking for a quiet island getaway with lots of culture, a national park, new foods, friendly locals, and gorgeous beaches, consider adding American Samoa to your bucket list. Melinda Clayville from AmSamFam lives in American Samoa with her family and she shares what visiting families will love to see, do, eat, and explore on a visit to these beautiful islands in the South Pacific.

We recently got a new passport for our daughter and I was reminded how many things should be gathered and planned to make it a smooth process. Today I'm sharing my step-by-step guide that I've put together based on lots of research and our own experiences. If you are thinking about getting your child a passport, listen to the episode for many useful tips. Plus check out the show notes for a quick...

We just returned from an Alaskan cruise and have all the information you will want if you are heading out on a cruise soon. Lisa shares the things they did to get ready before the cruise plus all of the pandemic-related changes they noticed while on the cruise. Hopefully, many of these changes are here to stay! Lisa sailed on the Majestic Princess on a 7-night cruise to Alaska. If you will be crui...