In this episode, I’m taking you along on a press trip with Visit Jamaica, where I explored the vibrant cities of Kingston, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay. From stunning resorts and family-friendly activities to those moments that are perfect for a kid-free getaway, I’ll break down everything you need to know for planning your own trip to Jamaica. I’ll …

Join me as I take you along on an unforgettable birthday trip to Disney World's Hollywood Studios! In this episode, I share all the details from our visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where we celebrated my son's special day immersed in the world of Star Wars. We’ll cover everything from where to stay, the must-do Star Wars experiences, and our fav…

In this enchanting episode, we recount a magical birthday trip to Scotland with my daughter, where we explored iconic Harry Potter sights and immersed ourselves in the stunning landscapes of Edinburgh and the Highlands. From wandering through the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh, soaking up the city's rich history, to visiting the Hogwarts Express …

In this episode, we take you along on our unforgettable family adventure through Guatemala! Join us as we explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake Atitlan, wander the charming streets of Antigua, and delve into the ancient wonders of Tikal National Park in Flores. From climbing an active volcano and roasting marshmallows at the summit to zip lining …

🎙️ Travel with Kids Podcast: Season 3 Kickoff! 🌍✨ Welcome to Season 3 of the Travel with Kids podcast! I’m beyond excited to dive back into our travel adventures and share all the amazing experiences we’ve had. This summer was a whirlwind of unforgettable destinations—Guatemala, Scotland, Disney World, and Jamaica! From exploring ancient ruins to e…

It's the last episode before summer break! As a reminder, my podcast seasons will coincide with the school year, so we'll be back with season 3 at the end of August. Today as we all prepare for our summer adventures, road trips, flights, camping, family reunions, etc, I'm sharing my favorite and least favorite things about travel. FIND ME AT: Blog:…

In today's episode, Jenn from Travel More Momma, a travel expert and mom of two, shares her experience and tips on traveling to all-inclusive resorts with kids. She highlights the convenience and stress-free nature of all-inclusive resorts, where everything is taken care of and decisions are minimized. We also discuss the downsides, such as the hig…

Today's episode is all about family road trips! I'm sharing my top tips for packing for a road trip, organizing the car for a road trip, keeping kids entertained on a road trip, and the best road trips for families in the United States. Links: ChooMee (affiliate link) Amazon Storefront: Road Trip Activities Amazon Storefront: Road Trip Organization…

Today's episode is all about visiting Puerto Rico with kids! Planning a family vacation to Puerto Rico? We spent 1 week in PR for our spring break and had the best time exploring the island. From El Yunque National Forest to the beautiful beaches and the charm of Old San Juan, there's so much to see and do in this US Territory! (And no passports ne…

LEGOLAND was never on my bucket list, but when my son chose it for his birthday trip I had no choice but to visit. In this episode I'm sharing all about the LEGOLAND Hotels and whether I think they are worth it, tips for visiting the parks, the Florida parks vs the California parks, and my overall opinion. Links Blog Post: Pirate Island Hotel Revie…

Today's epidsode is all about the basics of camping with kids! We cover what gear you need for camping for beginners, how to camp with a baby, camp with a toddler, and a few tips for packing. Mostly we discuss getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and how to try new things with your kids. You don't want to miss this episode! Learn more from…

Are you planning a trip to London with Kids? London is the perfect first international trip for families from the United States, and there are so many incredible family-friendly activities to do in this beautiful city! Today's guest, Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids is sharing her best tips and tricks for planning the perfect family vacation in…

In today's episode, we're talking all about how to take better pictures on your next family trip! It can be hard to capture the moment as you remember it. The lighting is too harsh, the kids don't want to pose, or your photo just isn't turning out how you imagined it. Krista Taylor is sharing her top tips and tricks for getting family vacation phot…

My top tips for surviving long haul flights or overnight flights with young children. We'll cover how to prepare and what to pack, whether you should get the bassinet seat, and how to help kids sleep comfortably on a plane. Blog Post: TIps for Flying with A Two-Year-Old Toddler Blog Post: Tips for Flying with A One-Year-Old Toddler Blog Post: 55 Be…

In today's episode I'm welcoming Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip to help me come up with summer vacation ideas for families! The categories are: beach, cities, road trip, outdoors/nature. We’re each going to suggest a few options for each category! Beach: San Diego: - https://kidsareatrip.com/best-kid-friendly-summer-activities-san-diego-calif…

In today's episode I'm spilling all the tea about what it's like to be a travel content creator Do I travel for free? How do I earn money? What does a typical work day or week look like? What do trips look like as a travel content creator? How can you get started? Be sure to subscibe to stay up to date on all of my best travel with kids tips, behin…

This week's episode will walk you through a 7-day road trip through Southern California, including Los Angeles (kind of), Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California, La Jolla, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Sand Diego is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the United States with the world-famous San Diego Zoo, countless museums, theme parks, beaches, …

In today's episode we're talking about how to pack light when traveling with kids! I've spent years perfecting my system to avoid overpacking when you have babies, toddlers, and young children. It's definitely not easy, and takes a lot of work upfront, but I find it makes the trip more relaxing and enjoyable when you bring less STUFF. Links: Amazon…

In today's episode, I'm answering questions you submitted on Instagram stories! If you're not already following my Instagram @amomexplores, be sure to follow along there for behind the scenes, play by play updates on our trips, and even more tips for travel with kids. Mentioned in the episode: Zoe Stroller: https://glnk.io/zlzjm/amomexplores Be sur…

On today's episode, we're discussing how to plan your perfect vacation itinerary from start to finish. I'm sharing my exact process for researching a trip, then how I choose which hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals to book, and finally how I choose what to fill each day of the trip with. I include my favorite resources for vacation planning, like…

Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode I'm interviewing Jeanette Loechel, the founder of Royal Carriage Vacations, a Luxury Disney Travel Agency. Their motto is "People First," and they specialize in helping you plan a magical Disney vacation by taking care of all the details so you can…

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our first international trip as a family of 6: Costa Rica! We'll share our one week itinerary for a family vacation to Costa Rica, how much it costs to travel to Costa Rica as a family of 6, and a few tips to know before you go. We flew into San Jos…

Do you love the Harry Potter books? If so, I'm about to share with you how to have the most fun year ever: make it a Harry Potter year! The highlight of your year will be visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Orlando. I'm going to give you my exact one-day itinerary for visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We…

If one of your New Years Resolutions in 2024 is to travel more as a family, keep listening to this episode! Even if you're on a tight budget, creating travel opportunities for your family is all about being intentional. I'll walk you through how to schedule travel into an already busy calendar how to budget and save for travel how to make your trip…

2023 has been our biggest travel year yet as a family! We spent a lot of time on planes with kids, on trains, in cars, and walking around cities. We spent a lot of time packing and unpacking. I learned a lot about myself, and I learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work when it comes to travel with kids. If you're planning to travel or ta…

If you're looking for an awesome Christmas getaway, Asheville is the perfect destination! The weather is mild, the views are spectacular, and there are so many festive things to do with kids! Definitely include the Biltmore Estate, the National Gingerbread House Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn, and a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plus thi…

If you want to take more family vacations but you're on a budget, this podcast episode is for you! Today's episode will cover how to get started with points and miles to travel for less with a family. I'm interviewing Abby from Wayfaren Co ALL about simplifying the world of credit card points for travel. Abby hopes to help families take those dream…

Our road trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park and back was one of our favorite family spring break trips! It was budget-friendly, there was warm weather, and no crowds. I'm sharing our itinerary and tips for visiting Las Vegas with Kids as well as what national parks, state parks, and recreation areas are within driving distance. Death…

Have you ever thought about doing experience gifts instead of toys or more things you don't need? If you want to give a great gift this holiday season that's going to help your family create more memories together, why not give the gift of travel? Travel, museum passes, sporting events, hotel stays, water parks, classes, and theme park tickets are …

Planning a family vacation and trying to find some cheap flights? Lately flights have been insanelly expensive, making travel feel out of reach for families. We've been budget travelers for a long time, and with a large family we have to be really good at finding deals on flights. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing all of my tips…

What is there to do in Salt Lake City, Utah with kids? This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Lisa Stanworth from the Choose Your Happy Place podcast! We talk about what to do in Salt Lake City with Kids, along with day trip options like Park City, and how to use Salt Lake City as a jumping off point for visiting the Utah Nation…

Key West is one of our favorite family-friendly travel destinations! It's a tropical destination you can visit without a passport, and there are so many things to do with kids. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Alli from Big Trips with Four Littles We talk about what to do in Key West with Kids, along with how to get to Dry…

If you're flying with a toddler soon, be sure to tune into this episode to get all my tips and tricks including: what to do with toddler car seats when you're flying what to pack in your toddler's carry on bag going through TSA with a toddler best toys and activities for toddlers on airplanes mindset tips for surviving long travel days Travel with …

This past spring I took my toddler to Washington DC for a quick 24-hour trip. We toured the city and saw as many sights as we could in our short time there! This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'll share whether I thought Washington DC was a good place to visit with toddlers, whether we want to come back and visit with our whole family, and w…

This summer my husband and I had the opportunity to take a kid-free trip to South America to visit some college friends. We visited Ecuador and Colombia, and were able to book all of our flights on points by signing up for the United Explorer Card and taking advantage of the United Excursionist Perk. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sh…

Looking for spring break ideas to escape the dreary winter weather? There are so many destinations within the United States that make for awesome vacations with kids. While Florida has some of the best family spring break destinations, you can also find beautiful spots in the southwest, on the west coast, in the midwest, and along the east coast, t…

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what it's like to visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World with a Toddler. I'll talk about what this specially ticketed event is, what makes the ticket worthwhile including unique entertainment, character sightings, food and beverage, free treats, and more!…

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Greece! Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Greece itinerary for families. We visited the Greek Island of Paros, and spent a day in Athens, too! We'll share what our travel fails were in planning this leg of the t…

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Italy and Greece! Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Italy itinerary for families and what we did in each of the cities we visited, including things to do in Venice with Kids, things to do in Florence with Kids, …

This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what I've been up to for the past 2 years, why I took a break from podcasting, and how I've gone viral on TikTok and Instagram and grown my accounts. I'm sharing my top tips for growing on both Instagram and TikTok, plus how I use my blog as my main source of income to fund all of our family tra…

oday we’re talking with Dr. Stefani Reinold, a board certified psychiatrist, women's mental health expert, and eating disorders specialist. She is author of the bestselling book, Let Your Heart Out, podcast host of the show, It's Not About the Food, and Creator of the HEART Method: a self-led therapy tool helping with emotional self-awareness and r…

Today we're interviewing Molly from The Flying Hens about what it's like to travel full time in an RV with kids! We discuss the pros and cons, how they got started, and tips for anyone considering vacationing or traveling full time in an RV. Links: blog: www.theflyinghens.com Instagram: @theflyinghens "Everything you need to know about taking an RV…

Want to take an epic road trip through South Dakota for your next family vacation? I've got you covered! This episode covers: - how much time you need for a South Dakota trip - where to stay - what attractions and parks to include on your trip - lessons I learned & what I would do differently Links to learn more: Visiting Badlands National Park wit…

Kelli is a Minnesota mom of 2 who loves to help other moms get outside and explore near and far. Their family is working on checking off every state park in their home state of Minnesota! Links: Instagram: @awaywego.family 📍 FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ Get Your Family Travel Plan…

Tiffany is one of the creators behind The Stoke Family blog and Instagram, and she’s also a wife and mom of 2 and today I'm interviewing her about how to plan a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with kids! Find Tiffany and The Stoke Fam Instagram: @thestokefam Website: thestokefam.com Yellowstone Travel Guide & Grand Teton Travel G…

Julie is a mom and creator of Clanwander, a family of four from Scotland travelling around the world for the pure fun of it. Their clan is made up of Kris (Dad), Julie (Mum), Erihn (aged 9) and Jacob (aged 4). In March of 2020 they embarked on an ambitious journey to hike to Everest Base Camp in Nepal with their children. Little did they know, a gl…

In today's episode we talk with Stephanie the Backpacking Mom about how to start hiking with little kids when you don't know where to start, even if you're not an "outdoorsy" person. We also dive into the world of backcountry camping and how it might be more doable than you think. Stephanie is a mom to 3 kiddos, an avid backpacker, and passionate a…

Dayna Kanigan is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and a mom of 2 boys with a passion for helping others get that much needed rest we all deserve! In this episode she'll be sharing tips for how to get babies to sleep when you travel so you can stress less and enjoy your trip more. In this episode we discuss: - actionable tips to take at home t…

Ashley is a family travel writer and outdoor adventurer from the US who spent 9 years living in Europe with her family and has recently moved to Toronto, Canada. She’s a mom of 3 and is the resident trip planner in her family. With all of their experience traveling around Europe, she’s got tons of tips to share with us today. Find out how to save m…

Emilie is a French Canadian, born and raised in Quebec City, married to a guy from California. They have two little boys (aged 2 and 4) and have lived in Canada, the US and France. They have also traveled a lot through Europe and North America. In 2020, they sold all of their belongings and started on a full time travel adventure, and are documenti…