Podcast Episodes

Portugal with Kids: Itinerary, Tips and My Honest Take

Season 1 Episode 37

Family travel to Portugal with kids: honest recap of our spring break family trip to Portugal covering Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and Porto.

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

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Five Travel Tips for Savvy Travelers in 2026

Season 1 Episode 36

Airfare is up, Hyatt's award chart is changing, TSA lines are about to get longer, and your passport might expire sooner than you think. Here are fiv…

5 months ago

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From Tot to Teen: How Travel With Kids Changes Through the Stages

Season 1 Episode 35

Travel with kids changes as you go - from gear and sleep schedules to school calendars and hotel choices. Listen up to find out what 15 years has tau…

5 months, 1 week ago

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Alaska With Kids - Cruise Edition (Part 2)

Season 1 Episode 34

Alaska cruise planning for families: what it costs, which cruise line to pick, best ports, shore excursions, and more with expert Kim Tate.

Expert gue…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Surprise! When Flights Go Wrong (and How to Protect Yourself)

Season 1 Episode 33

Flight cancelled abroad? Here's what to do when travel disruptions hit. I'm sharing 3 mistakes I made on our Portugal spring break plus one backup fl…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

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Alaska With Kids - Road Trip Edition (Part 1)

Season 1 Episode 32

Planning a road trip to Alaska with kids this summer? Don't miss this episode for the highlights (and lowlights) of visiting The Last Frontier on a f…

6 months ago

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Hawaii vs Costa Rica: Showdown in Paradise

Season 1 Episode 31

Hawaii vs Costa Rica for families: a real comparison of cost, activities, logistics and accessibility — plus which one we chose for our winter break.…

6 months, 1 week ago

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Portugal on Points: A Case Study

Season 1 Episode 30

Award travel case study: how our family is booking Portugal flights and hotels for 4 people using points — and spending under $1,000 out of pocket.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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LA with Kids: A Mom's Insider Guide

Season 1 Episode 29

If you're planning a trip to Los Angeles with kids, this episode is your insider playbook. Melissa lived in LA for 20 years, raised her kids there, a…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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9 Common Family Travel Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Season 1 Episode 28

Avoid these 9 common family travel mistakes! From booking too late to overpacking, learn how to plan better trips with kids and save money with point…

7 months ago

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