This Travel Tribe

Our family recently took a last-minute trip to Milwaukee and got to spend a few days exploring a new-to-us city. Although our time was short, we packed in a lot of experiences and I'm sharing the things we enjoyed, something you can skip, plus a few things that we still have on our list for next time.

Who's ready to save money on their next vacation? Today, Lisa's guest, Kelly Davidson from Epic Mom's Travel shares 10 practical ways to cut the spending when you plan your next trip. She shares 5 things you definitely want to try and 5 things you should not do when traveling that will help stretch your travel dollars.

Whether you are a first-time cruiser or you've been on many cruises, packing can always be something that is a bit tricky. Depending on your cruise ports, you will need to pack for a variety of experiences such as beach time, city exploration, helicopter glacier tours, formal nights, loungewear, and more. Our family has been able to cruise many times and I've gained experience with what you really...

There are common reasons why people don't travel: fear, time, and money. Today our guest, Deborah Haile, from Tiny Global Footprints joins Lisa to share inspiration on how you can conquer your travel fears, find more time to travel, and savvy ways to find the best prices for your trips.

Ready to learn all about exploring the best places in South Dakota? Kristen and Mark Morgan from Where Are Those Morgans? join Lisa to guide you through an amazing family vacation in South Dakota. Discover not-to-be-missed sites, some off-the-beaten-path discoveries plus where to hike and stop along your journey.

There are several practical and simple ways to make your experience in the national parks the best family vacation. Learn how to avoid crowds, make the most of your time, and when you should go to the parks. Suzannah and Chris Hinton from Hinton the Trail join Lisa to share wise advice that you will want to use on your next visit to a national park.

Would you love to take a trip along the iconic Route 66 with stops at many of the places that inspired places and characters in the well-loved Disney Cars movies? Our guest, Kylie Neuhaus joins us to shares her experience driving along Route 66 and discovering many of the Cars movie inspiration sites. She breaks down the drive, lets you know where to stop, and what to look for at different stops....

If you are heading to Michigan on a vacation, you won't want to miss all that is shared by Kris Morton from My Michigan Travel in this episode. Kris shares all of her favorite things to see and do around the state. There is so much to enjoy in this beautiful state.

Are you heading out on vacation with friends or family soon? Traveling with people outside of your immediate family is a great way to spend time with important people in your life! We have traveled with others a lot and today I'm sharing ten things to think about while you are on a trip with others. Things like who pays for things, how to keep track of costs, how to manage food, how to plan activi...

Planning a trip with another family is fun and exciting! The first question you need to answer is where will you be going. I'm sharing 10 destination ideas that our family has loved visiting while traveling with other families. Listen in and let me spark some ideas for where you should plan your next group trip!

Traveling with another family can add to the fun and excitement when you travel but it can also add to the stress and planning. Lisa is sharing five tips she has used when planning trips with other families that will help make your next family vacation with friends the best it can be.

Every destination has many great options for fun things to do. How can you narrow it down and select the best activities for your family? Today Lisa is sharing her favorite ways to discover activities and make plans for family vacations. When knowing how and where to search, you will be able to discover hidden gems and new things that will make your next family vacation the best yet. Listen in to...

You know you need a vacation but how do you choose the best place to take your family on your next trip? I'm sharing my list of things to consider when thinking about where to go next. I'll walk you through my destination selection process and will guide you to help you discover the best location to take your family on your upcoming vacation.

Who is ready to learn some easy and practical ways to save money on your next family vacation? Today Lorianne Rosengarten from @loristravelhacks joins Lisa to talk about things she does to get deep discounts on flights and hotels when she travels. Plus learn about ways to get cash paybacks, credits from banks, how to scan in your receipts for gift cards, and more!

Will you be heading to San Antonio with your family in the near future? Or are you looking for a fun city to put on your travel bucket list? Lyndsey Miller from @vanvoyagefamily joins Lisa to share all of her family's favorite things to see, do, and eat in San Antonio, Texas.

If you will be flying in the next five years, then this episode is for you! Today I'm sharing all about TSA PreCheck & Global entry. I'll explain what it is, what the benefits are, the cost, how to get it for free, plus how to sign up.

Traveling with kids is always an adventure! You can do things to help make the vacation planning, packing, and time on vacation a great experience for everyone in the family. For this podcast episode, Sinead from Map Made Memories joins Lisa to share practical tips she has gathered while traveling around the world with her family. Learn how Sinead gets her kids involved in trip planning, practical...

St. George, Utah makes a fantastic destination for family vacations. With all of the fantastic outdoor activities like hiking, biking, parks, and reservoirs plus some fun arts and culture, it is sure to be a great destination for all ages. Miryka Haberl from @stgeorge_kids joins Lisa to share all of the family's favorite things to do and places to eat in the beautiful southern Utah city of St. Geo...

Let's talk about travel! Gather your family around the table and get a conversation started with the 10 travel-themed questions shared in this episode. Lisa poses the questions for your family to answer and also shares her experiences relating to each of the questions. It's a fun episode that is sure to help you reminisce and spark new travel ideas.

If you are lucky enough to be visiting Hawaii in the near future, you need to get COVID clearance before you can enter the state. My husband and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii and I'm here to share my research and experience with you to help make your experience with knowing where to go to set up a Hawaii travel account, where to go for testing, and how to best get your COVID clearance into...

Although many people are still unsure about traveling just yet, I'm here to share our family's spring break travel experience where I hope to help you gain confidence and excitement about traveling again. I'm sharing things I learned and observed over our week-long vacation involving flights, hotels, rental cars, and amusement parks. Some things have changed about traveling in the past year, but t...

With road trips becoming even more popular because of pandemic restrictions, this summer will be a great time to hit the road with your family. Today Lizzie Murphy joins Lisa to share her best strategies for keeping kids occupied during road trips. She shares smart ways to keep things organized plus lots of great game ideas that do not require preparation or materials. Are you ready to head off on...

As we are starting to make plans to travel again, it will be satisfying to discover great deals on flights and hotels. Today fellow travel enthusiast and CTO of Roomsteals, Nate Ritter, joins Lisa to share simple tips and ideas for saving money when booking flights and hotels. Flexibility and savvy planning will go a long way in helping you save while booking your next vacation. Listen in to disco...

Traveling to NYC right now may not seem like the most popular travel idea but it could be a great option if your family is willing to go right now. The crowds are low and many of the popular attractions are open. Dina Sullivan joins Lisa to share her experiences of multiple visits with her kids to New York City in the past few months. She shares what to expect with pandemic precautions plus five g...

Sedona, Arizona makes a fantastic destination for families with all of the exciting outdoor activities, delicious restaurants, and beautiful scenery. Our family has visited Sedona several times and I'm here to share 20 of our favorite things to see, do, and eat while visiting. Let me help you organize a list of all of the things you can do on a visit to gorgeous Sedona, AZ.