The Traveling Family Circus: Your Go-To Guide for Stress-Free Family Travel
Welcome to The Traveling Family Circus, your go-to podcast for stress-free family travel tips, budget-friendly vacation ideas, and must-know hacks for traveling with kids. Tune in each week for destination guides, packing tips, and real-life stories from a family of seven exploring the world together and making memories.
Episodes
46 episodes
#45: Copenhagen With Kids: Our Family Itinerary, Budget Tips & Must-Do Experiences
After visiting Paris and Disneyland Paris, our family of seven spent four nights exploring Copenhagen. In this episode, I'm sharing our favorite family-friendly activities, where we stayed, money-saving tips, and why Copenhagen became one of ou...
#44: Disneyland Paris with Kids: Our Honest Review, What We Loved, and Why It's Worth Adding to Your Europe Itinerary
Thinking about visiting Disneyland Paris with kids? In this episode, I'm sharing our family's honest review after spending four nights in Paris and visiting both Disney parks during our three-week Europe adventure.You'll hear where we st...
#43: Barcelona with Kids: The Ultimate 2-Day Itinerary + Family Travel Tips
Barcelona quickly became one of our favorite family-friendly cities in Europe! After our Disney Dream Mediterranean cruise, we spent three days exploring this vibrant city with our five kids, and I'm sharing everything we learned.In this...
#42: Rome With Kids: Best Things to Do, Family Travel Tips & Must-See Sights
Rome may be one of the most historic cities in the world, but is it a good destination for kids? In this episode, I share our experience visiting Rome with five kids, along with my best family travel tips, must-see attractions, Vatican advice, ...
#41: Italy Cruise Ports with Kids: Rome, Pompeii, Pisa, Cagliari & Our Best Family Travel Tips
History, pizza, gelato, ancient ruins, and beautiful coastlines. In this episode, I'm taking you along on our four unforgettable Italy cruise ports aboard the Disney Dream: Cagliari, Naples, Rome, and Pisa. I'll share exactly what we did with o...
#40: Disney Dream Mediterranean Cruise Review: What We Loved, What Surprised Us & Tips for Families
Was a Disney Cruise really worth the hype?In this episode, I share our family's full review of the Disney Dream Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, including embarkation day tips, dining, kids clubs, entertainment, Pirate Night, charact...
#39: Traveling Solo with Kids: Real Tips from a Mom Who’s Visited 20+ Countries with Her Children (with Kate Team)
What does it really look like to travel internationally with your kids on your own? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kate from Adios Team, a mom who regularly takes solo trips around the world with her two daughters. We talk about how she...
#38: How to Save Hundreds on Disney Trips (Plus Earn Free Flights & Hotels)
Disney is magical… but it can also get expensive fast. In this episode, I’m sharing simple, little-known ways to save hundreds on Disney trips and even earn free flights and hotel stays in the process. From discounted Disney gift cards to a sma...
#37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Europe Trip with Kids: Real Tips from a Family of 7
Ever wondered what it actually takes to plan a big international trip with kids? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our nearly 3-week European family adventure—from booking flights and using points to planning a Disney Cruise,...
#36: Oahu with Kids: North Shore, Ko Olina & Best Family Activities in Hawaii
Planning a trip to Oahu with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing our experience visiting Oahu as a family with young kids, including where we stayed on the North Shore and in Ko Olina, our favorite beaches, fun activities, and tips to make your ...
#35: How to Manage Kids Behavior on Family Trips: Our $5 Daily Reward System for Better Behavior and Easier Travel
Traveling with kids can be amazing—but it can also test everyone’s patience. In this episode, I’m sharing our simple $5-a-day reward system that helps motivate teamwork, kindness, and better behavior on family trips. Plus, I’m sharing practical...
#34: San Diego with Kids: Legoland, SeaWorld & Our 1-Week Family Itinerary
Planning a family trip to San Diego? In this episode, I’m sharing how we spent one fun-filled week in San Diego as a family of seven, including Legoland, SeaWorld, Coronado Beach, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, and more. I’ll also share tips, favor...
#33: How to Survive a Road Trip with Kids: Games, Snacks & Organization Hacks That Work
Planning a road trip with kids? After driving 1,200+ miles through 9 states with five kids (plus dozens of other road trips over the years), I’m sharing all of our best road trip tips, tricks, and hacks that actually worked—from screen-free gam...
#32: Raising Outdoor Confident Kids: Why Outdoor Play Makes Family Travel Easier with Julianne Nienberg
In this episode, I’m joined by Julianne, the voice behind My Outdoorsy Mom, to talk about how to raise outdoor confident kids in a simple and realistic way. We dive into how she went from having 3 kids under 3 to creating a dail...
#31: Myrtle Beach with Kids: 2-Day Family Itinerary + Must Do Activities
Planning a family trip to Myrtle Beach? I’m sharing exactly how we spent 2 fun-filled days in Myrtle Beach with kids as the final stop on our 9 states in 9 days road trip.From go-karts and mini golf to beach time, Broadway at the Beach, ...
#30: Virginia’s Historic Triangle with Kids: The Ultimate 2-Day Itinerary for Jamestown, Williamsburg & Yorktown
Exploring Virginia’s Historic Triangle with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing our 2-day experience visiting Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown as part of our 9 states in 9 days road trip with our 5 kids. From climbing aboard replica ships t...
#29: Washington, DC With Kids: 2-Day Itinerary, Tips & Must-See Landmarks
In this episode, I’m sharing our experience visiting Washington, DC with kids, including our 2-day itinerary, must-see landmarks, and tips for making the most of your time. From touring the U.S. Capitol and seeing the Declarati...
#28: Our East Coast 9-State Spring Break Road Trip With Kids: Family Travel Itinerary, Tips & Highlights
In this episode, I’m recapping our epic 9-state spring break road trip with kids. From flying a redeye and visiting the Statue of Liberty and Washington, DC, to exploring early American history in Virginia, flying kites in the Out...
#27: What’s the Best Age to Start Traveling With Kids? Family Travel Tips for Every Age
What’s the best age to start traveling with kids? In this episode, I’m breaking down what it’s really like to travel with children at every stage—from babies and toddlers to school-age kids and beyond. I share the challenges, benefits, and tips...
#26: Tokyo DisneySea Guide: Our Day at Japan’s Most Unique Disney Park + Tips for Visiting [Part 2]
In this episode, I’m sharing all about our day visiting Tokyo DisneySea, one of the most unique Disney parks in the world. From ride strategy and using Premier Access passes to the best snacks, must-do rides, and tips for navigating the ...
#25: Our 6-Day Japan Itinerary: Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto (+ Kid-Friendly Travel Tips) [Part 1]
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recap of my husband Greg and my recent kid-free trip to Tokyo, Japan. From flying in Delta One suites using points, to exploring Shibuya Crossing, cuddling baby pigs, Takeshita Street, TeamLab,...
#24: Traveling Internationally with Kids for the First Time: The Best Countries to Visit First & Why
Want to travel internationally with kids but not sure where to start? In this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I’m sharing the best first international destinations for families — including London, Paris, Italy, Mexico, Canada, ...
#23: Is Traveling with Kids Really Worth the Stress? Why Family Travel Is Hard — and Why I’d Still Do It
Family travel can feel overwhelming — the packing, the meltdowns, the cost, the logistics. So is it actually worth it?In this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I’m sharing the honest pros and cons of traveling with kids, w...
#22: Behind The Scenes: How I’m Planning Our 9-State Spring Break Road Trip With Kids (and What I'm Nervous About)
We’re attempting something we’ve never done before — a nine-state spring break road trip with five kids — and I’m taking you behind the scenes of exactly how I’m planning it. From flying into Newark and driving down to Savannah, to choosing hot...
#21: Carry-On Only Travel With Kids: How We Pack Light and Skip Checked Bags
Checked bags? Not in this family. In this episode, I share why our family of seven travels carry-on only for every trip—from three nights to three weeks—and how this strategy has made traveling with kids smoother, faster, and far less stressful...