This Travel Tribe

Are you ready to start traveling again? We have all been affected by the pandemic in big and small ways in this past year. One area where a lot of change has occurred is the way we travel. Moving forward, there are going to be some changes that are here for the short term and others that could be here to stay permanently. Today's podcast episode welcomes travel expert, author, and journalist, Harr...

Is taking your family on an African safari on your travel bucket list? There are many factors that can prohibit you from making this dream come true such as the expense, possible dangers, and distance of travel. The good news is that there is a safe and affordable way to make your safari dream a reality! Today Jenny Lynn from TraveLynnFamliy is here to share her knowledge and insights on how to pl...

Even with the COVID pandemic happening, many families are still looking for adventure and amusement park fun. The Walt Disney World and Universal Parks in Orlando are currently open and ready to entertain your family. While many things remain the same in the parks, there are some new procedures, rules, expectations that you will want to know about before planning a trip to these parks. Lindsay Rig...

Your trip plans are finalized but what final things should you do the day before you head out on vacation? Lisa shares her check list for everything you will want to remember to do before heading out the door on vacation. Follow her list and you will have confidence that you are set up for another successful vacation. Things like backing up your phone, downloading travel apps, taking screenshots o...

Your bags are packed, tickets purchased, hotel plans confirmed, but what are you forgetting to do at home? There are several simple and effective things you can do to prepare your home for your departure and Lisa is here today to share her list with you. You probably do many of these things but there may be a few you haven't considered yet like checking the washing machine for wet clothes, clearin...

All of the US National Parks are great destinations for families, but some of them rise above the rest when considering which ones to visit with young kids. Ash Nudd, a former park ranger and mom to young kids, joins Lisa to share her five favorite National Parks to visit with her kids. She takes driving time, dangerous spots (high cliffs!), gateway cities, and more into consideration for her list...

2021 will likely prove to be another challenging year for families who love to travel. But I'm here with inspiration on how to set goals that will motivate your family to get out and explore even if things don't look like they did in the past. Join me to learn about my 5 travel goals for this year that I hope will spark ideas on travel goals you can set for this year.

Are you always on the lookout for a new book to read and enjoy? Lisa is talking about her top book picks from books read in 2020 to share with you today. Reading while traveling is always a pleasure so it's always a good idea to have a book on hand. Lisa always has a book on Audible plus a paper book on her nightstand so she's always covered when it's time to enjoy a good story. Are any of Lisa's...

There's no doubt that 2020 brought us a few surprises, curveballs, disappointments, and blessings. Today Lisa joins you to share seven things that she learned about herself and travel during this year of unexpected events. When we look for the good in things, we can find it! Join Lisa to hear about her lessons learned and discover new ways to think about the events of your life in 2020.

If you are looking for a beautiful year-round destination for your next family vacation, you should consider adding Park City, Utah to your list. Keisa Ridgway joins Lisa to share all of her favorite family activities in this paradise city in the mountains of Utah. This is a perfect destination if you enjoy spending time outdoors, no matter the season. With world-class skiing, hiking trails, mount...

The Eastern United States is filled with so many amazing things to see and do. Today I want to highlight 5 places that you may not have considered visiting but I think they should be on your travel bucket list. With history, space, and good food mixed in our favorites, I'm sure you will find inspiration for new places to discover.

Let's face it, this year has been a challenge for travel-loving families. We can cheer those favorite travelers up with some thoughtful travel gifts that will spark vacation vibes even if they are currently enjoying life from the comfort of their couch at home. I've compiled a list of 10 gifts that will be perfect for families who love to travel, learn, explore, and enjoy this big & beautiful worl...

Today I'm sharing my list of favorite travel apps that you will want to use on your next vacation. These apps will make booking accommodations, finding great flights, staying organized, and exploring better a breeze. There are so many travel apps available so let me guide you through my favorites and share why I think you need these apps to create a better travel experience for you and your family...

Have you considered chartering a sailboat for an upcoming family vacation? Today Jen Barnes from @gofamilyadventure joins Lisa to share all about chartering a sailboat. They cover where to sail, what to expect, food ideas, what the boat life is like, what to do during the day on the boat, where to stop and what to see, plus so much more.

The United States has so many exciting, family-friendly activities and today I'd like to share five of our favorites in the western part of the country. It was hard to narrow our list down to five favorites because there are so many gems but we are excited about what we have to share today. If you love being active and getting outdoors with your family, this will inspire you to try something new.

Hello, Denver, Colorado! This is such a wonderful, family-friendly destination. Travel blogger, Molly Caliister, joins Lisa to share all of her favorite things to see, do, and eat in the mile-high city. If you are looking for a beautiful destination with year-round outdoor activities, you will want to have Denver on your list. Listen in to learn about cool family hikes, places to visit in downtown...

My husband Ward and I bought into a timeshare over a decade ago and have a lot of experience we'd like to share about all of the pros and cons we have discovered about owning a timeshare. We have tips for where to buy timeshare points (not directly from the timeshare company!) plus reasons why we think owning a timeshare was great when we had a young family, and a limited budget. We are open about...

Design can influence how you travel, things you do while you are on vacation, and how you incorporate travel memories in your home. GG LeMere joins Lisa to share her graphic design knowledge about how to notice cool design elements while you are traveling and why this is important. We also talk about different ways you can bring home (mostly free) things from vacation to use in your home. Have you...

Are you wondering about all of the best things to do in Houston with your family? Jessica Long from Our Long Life joins Lisa on the podcast to guide you through all of her family's favorite things to see, do, eat, and experience in Houston, Texas. Learn about what to see (The Water Wall, Butterfly Center, Farms, & more!) plus what to eat, and when to come & what to expect from the Houston Rodeo.

Our family has been using vacation rentals for years and we think it's the best place to stay while traveling. I have a lot of tips about things to consider when booking, how to make your stay the best possible, things you can do to have a smooth checkout, and more. I've also been an Airbnb host for several years and share ideas and tips from that perspective about getting the most out of your sta...

Disney trips can feel intimidating for many families, especially if you have a child with special needs. Beth Vermillion joins Lisa to share her experiences at Disney Parks with her special needs children. She shares how Disney has accommodated their needs and she gives great suggestions of ways others can have great family experiences at Disney Parks. We talk through how to use the Disney Park Di...

Do you feel like you don't have enough money to travel? Does it seem overwhelming to start saving money for your dream trip? Today Danielle Desir from The Thought Card joins Lisa to share many of her practical tips for saving money for vacations. There are many gems like "treat travel as a bill" and "you are always saving for a trip" plus many more insights. Learn how you can set up travel savings...

Did you know that Pittsburgh is a great family-friendly vacation option with so many parks, museums, food, outdoor activities, and great day trips? Amanda Emmerling from Toddling Traveler joins Lisa to be your guide through all of the wonderful things to see, do, eat, and explore in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk about parks you won't want to miss, activities on the rivers, the many different m...

We all want to get out, travel, and explore with our family right now but the pandemic posses a big challenge. Today I'm sharing about trips our family took this summer, how we made them work, safety precautions we considered, places we were able to stay (and why we felt they were safe), how we traveled by both car and plane, and how we handled food and activities. I hope to inspire you to discove...

Are you looking for an amazing road trip to take with your family? Have you considered visiting Southern Utah? With several National Parks, lakes, charming towns, outdoor summer plays, the Shakespeare Festival, excellent hikes, and even dinosaur prints, this is a great family vacation option. Tami Wilcox from Postcards and Passports joins Lisa to highlight many of the places her family has enjoyed...