This Travel Tribe

Are you heading to the Big Island of Hawaii? (also known as Hawaii.) Kona and Hilo are the two main cities and there is so much to explore between those two cities including Volcanoes National Park. Today, Audrey and Taiden Gregson (Lisa's daughter and son-in-law), join Lisa to share 8 cool places to visit on the Big Island plus lots of great tips and insights that will make your trip run smoothly...

You know when you do something so great and you need to tell all of your friends right away? That's how I feel about flying on JSX. I'm here to tell you what I love about it and want to encourage you to do it too. The stress-free experience will change the way you experience air travel. Plus prices are affordable, you can fly with your dog, and you only need to arrive 20 minutes before your flight...

Heading to Phoenix? You won't want to miss my list of 14 actually fun things to do in Phoenix for free! I'm including a variety of activities from museums, hikes, history, an old west town, and more.

Are you heading to a new destination with your family but not sure what to do with all of your time there? Today I'm sharing 11 of my favorite apps that are perfect for discovering great things to do, places to eat, events to attend, and parks, hikes, and trails to explore when you are traveling. Hey, these apps can also be great for discovering cool things to do this weekend close to home too!

Food and travel go together like peanut butter and jelly! We just spent last weekend enjoying family time (& delicious food!) in Salt Lake City and thought we'd better share our favorite places to go for some great eats. Lisa's husband Ward is joining her for a fun conversation about one of their favorite topics, food!

Heading to the Mexican Riviera? There are so many fun things to do with your family in Cabo, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. Today, Lisa's sister, Kristen Raymond, joins her on the podcast where they both share their experiences of several excursions in all of those fun Mexican locations. Join us for inspiration on what you can book for your family when you get to head to the Mexican Riviera on vac...

Thinking about taking your family on a cruise? There is a lot to consider and know about before booking your family's first cruise. In this episode, Lisa's sister, Kristen Raymond, shares things she thinks families will want to know before setting sail on their first cruise. Kristen recently took her family of 6 kids and her husband on their first cruise and she has great insights and tips to shar...

Thinking about traveling to Egypt? Honestly, I never really thought about going to Egypt but I'm so happy that we got to experience it. There really is nothing like this destination with its thousands of years of history, pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics, and more. It really is like what you've seen in history books only so much better. Let me share 14 places you will want to have on your list whe...

Family fun does not have to cost a lot (or anything at all) to be exciting and memorable. Today I'm sharing 10 great activities to spice up your next vacation that won't cost you any money.

Egypt is a fascinating destination full of so much history and culture. There are some things that I definitely think you'll want to know before your go on a vacation to Egypt. Whether your trip is already booked or you dream of going to Egypt one day, I'm sharing things you want to know before heading to this magnificent destination.

Krakow, Poland is a hidden gem! Let me share all of the special and memorable reasons why I think you should add Poland to your travel radar. There is so much history, charm, and good food to be found in Krakow.

The instant my cousin sent me a text asking if I could go to Poland with her to help Ukrainian refugees, I knew that I had to go. It was doing to stretch my time and energy but I knew that this was somewhere where I could really help others and it couldn't be missed. After the word spread a bit, there were 12 of us that set off to Krakow, Poland to find ways to assist the Ukrainians. My friend, Ch...

Could you pack your needed items only in a carry-on for your next vacation? I think you can! Even for a month in Europe, an Alaskan cruise, or a week-long site seeing adventure in NYC, it is possible. Let me share why I think packing in carry-on luggage only gives you freedom plus I'll share some practical ways to make everything fit that you need without making any sacrifices.

Thinking about booking a group tour for an upcoming vacation? There are plenty of benefits to this type of trip plus a few drawbacks. I think a big part of planning a great trip is being informed about what to expect. Today my plan is to share my view on the positives and negatives of going on a trip with a tour company. We've done group trips to Ireland, Spain, Switzerland & Austria, Scotland, Eg...

If you are planning to cruise, there are a few essential things you should do the week leading up to your cruise that will make things run smoothly. I've been able to cruise many times and have gathered a list of everything that you will want to do the week before cruising like arranging transportation, printing boarding passes & luggage tags, pre-paying the gratuities, linking your credit card to...

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.