Are you ready to explore the English countryside? Come along with Lisa as she is joined by guests Devynn MacLennan Dayton, Lexi Nilson, and Nicole Jacobsen, who are co-authors of Jane Was Here: An Illustrated Guide to Jane Austen’s England, as they share their highlights of Jane Austen inspired locations throughout England. Learn about family-friendly destinations you won’t want to miss in the English countryside.
Heading to Disneyland with a baby? You won’t want to miss this essential guide filled with practical advice from a mom who has been to Disneyland with her baby countless times. Madeleine Feddock joins Lisa to share all of her tips about where to stay, what to pack, the best way to order food, where to feed & change your baby, how to make time for adults to go on rides, the best rides for babies & so much more.
Is there value in using a travel agent to plan a family vacation? Do you want to visit new destination but don’t know where to start? Do you love planning trips but don’t have an extra 40 hours to do the planning? Jennifer Shank from Family Adventures Await joins Lisa to share all of the areas a travel agent can help in planning a trip. You may be surprised at the variety of ideas and options that are available when working with a travel professional Even if you love planning vacations, you can ...
With a few simple, proactive actions, you can set your family up for a healthy and happy vacation. Lisa shares five easy things she does for her family’s health while traveling plus five of her favorite ways to keep everyone happy and making positive memories while on their family vacations. It’s quick & practical advice that you can put into action on your next family adventure!
Happiness. It can be a bit complicated sometimes. True joy and happiness comes from within and we can work to cultivate it through the choices we each make in our lives. Although there are many things that can enhance happiness in our lives, one of our favorite things is travel. Today Lisa’s sister, Melanie Jorgensen, joins her for a discussion about how making family travel has increased their families' happiness and has bonded them in ways that will carry them through challenging times. Discov...
We all want to travel more and that means that we need may need to get creative with how we spend our travel dollars. Lisa shares her tips for getting the most value out of your vacations through budgeting ideas, transportation suggestions, ways to discover less expensive activities plus ideas for getting affordable accommodations. Lisa shares her personal insights along with referencing ideas from past podcast guests. Discover a curated list of great ways to save money on your next family vacat...
One goal that many parents have when they travel with their children is that they can expand their world view & help them feel gratitude for the world around them. Jennifer Spatz from Global Family Travels joins Lisa to talk about the many family travel possibilities that will allow families to learn, serve, and immerse themselves in a culture when they travel. Listen in to be inspired on how you can create a meaningful travel experience for your family....
If you are traveling with kids, you are on the lookout for simple and creative ways to keep your babies and toddler entertained while traveling. Brittany Barron from FivePax joins Lisa to share practical ideas, tips, and insights on things she has found that creatively entertain her toddlers during long hours of traveling. We talk about the essential basics to pack in a kid’s travel backpack, fun ways to get movement in cramped spaces, and simple games you can play that require no supplies. List...
Getting more time to read is a definite perk of most of our vacations. Even if we are busy while on vacation, there is always travel time where I like to squeeze in some precious time with a book. Today I’m sharing my favorite fiction & non-fiction reads from 2019 plus three books I’m looking forward to reading in 2020. I hope this will inspire new book inspiration for you that can be enjoyed while traveling or at home!
Ready to explore a great family-friendly destination? Jackie Wentworth from the Sioux Falls Visitor’s Bureau joins Lisa to share many of the places, activities, and food you will want to experience when visiting. Their beautiful Falls Park is the center of this community filled with trails, restaurants, farmers market, art, and more. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a place you should consider visiting along the way on a refreshing road trip in the great American west. Listen in to learn more about ...
If you are heading to Disneyland, you know that there will be crowds., but you don’t have to let that slow you down! Lisa shares her family’s tips, ideas, and practical information you can use to make your next trip to Disneyland and California Adventure the best yet. Lisa shares how (and why) you should be at the opening rope drop, suggestions on how to plan your day, where to stay, what to do when the crowds are high in the afternoon, and much more. Listen in and get excited for your next visi...
Taking a family daytrip is a perfect way to spend time together as a family, When the idea of being away from home for even a couple of nights sounds like more than your toddler (or you!) would be up to right now, consider a daytrip. Mary Jordan joins Lisa to share great tips and insights on how to create a great daytrip experience for your family. They talk about free things to do, how to find deals and discounts, great ways to make daytrips budget-friendly, plus they share practical & fun ...
Hawaii can be a dreamy family vacation but the cost can be high. Lisa shares how her family saved money on their recent trip to the Big Island. There are many practical ways to save like planning beach days, staying in a beach rental that includes beach toys, and sharing costs of a rental car and rental house with friends. Join Lisa as she shares details on these ideas and more which will help you save money on a Hawaiian vacation with your family.
If there is one thing that seasoned family travelers know, it is that flexibility is key to creating a positive family vacation experience. Mike Baron joins Lisa on this episode to share his family’s Costa Rican travel experience. Learn about great things to so in Costa Rica with young kids plus how to adapt when you go to the back up on the backup plan.
Maui has so much to offer families! Discover many highlights that you won’t want to miss when you visit Maui in this episode where Kevin Wagar joins Lisa to share his family’s Maui favorites. As parents, they both understand the balance needed between fun, rest, accommodations, rental cars, good food, and entertainment. They cover all of these areas & more while sharing a few off the beaten path ideas you will want to add to your Maui itinerary. Show Notes...
Are you looking for something a little different, educational, and off the beaten path for your next family vacation? What if you could travel to a place with no tourists, take Spanish classes, live with locals, go on adventures, and make an impact on the community? Catherine Grey joins Lisa on the podcast to share about the life-changing experiences that can be found with an immersive travel experience at Na’atik Language and Culture Institute where you can do all of the above and more. Listen ...
You may think that you need to be an accomplished scrapbooker or family historian to properly document your family stories, but that just isn’t true! Join Lisa on this episode as she shares simple ways to record your travel memories. Show Notes
Family travel provides a perfect platform for teaching our children about patience, adaptability, curiosity, independence, creativity, the importance of family relationships, passion for learning, and so much more. Today Stephanie Graves joins Lisa and they share stories and lessons their families have learned through many of their family travels. As we focus on these lessons we can teach our children through travel, our intention and focus will increase and we will be able to guide our children...
Baltimore, Maryland is a city rich in history and culture and makes a perfect family vacation destination. Janet Stevens has lived with her family in Baltimore for many years and joins Lisa to share their favorite places you need to visit on your next visit to the Charm City. Listen in to learn about the things you won’t want to miss in the Inner Harbor, cool architectural stops, fun things to do outdoors, theaters to visit plus great day trips ideas and favorite places to eat. This episode will...
There is so much to love about traveling with teens. Today Tamera Gruber joins Lisa and they discuss great travel options for teens that you may not have thought about (Dude Ranches, Wildlife Experiences & Cultural Immersion Opportunities & more) plus they share insights of the wonderful and challenging things that come with traveling with teens. Ready to start planning your next trip with your favorite teens? Join us for inspiration on planning your next adventure together. Show Notes...
Whether you are an active hiker or have never hit the trails, you'll learn tips and inspiration about hitting the trails with your kids. Lesley Davis joins Lisa where they talk about practical family hiking tips. Plus they discuss the many lessons that can be learned while hiking together: endurance, determination, goal setting, patience, encouragement, gaining physical strength and so much more. Show Notes...
Are you looking for a family-friendly place to visit with great outdoor activities, a charming city vibe, and great food? Consider visiting Flagstaff, AZ. Flagstaff is located just 2.5 hours north of Phoenix and under an hour and a half to the Grand Canyon. It’s high in the mountains with cool air & beautiful pines. In this episode, Lisa shares many of her family’s favorite things to see, do and eat in Flagstaff, AZ. They have visited this city countless times and love getting to share one o...
Have you dreamed about visiting Iceland with your family? Today on the podcast we have Heather Mundt joining us to share many of her family’s experiences they had while visiting Iceland. They were able to explore many areas of the country and she has a lot of great advice for what places to visit, what to do around various cities plus a lot of practical tips about what to wear, what kind of food to expect, and so much more. Show Notes...
Ep 033 No matter what type of vacation you are going on, there is something you will always have to do: pack! Kirsten Maxwell from @kidsareatrip joins Lisa to share what you should consider before you start filling your suitcase, a great way to pack items, and how to handle entertainment and snack items. Plus they share few items you may not have thought about but will make your vacation run even better if you bring them along. Show Notes...
Ep 032 Learning how to fly for almost free can change your travel life! Join Lisa as she talks with Lyn Mettler about the ins and outs of figuring out how to get flights for almost free. You won’t want to miss learning about how to make the most of airline points. Show Notes
Ep 031 Today my husband Ward is joining me on the podcast and we talk all about our favorite gadgets, apps, and services we use to make traveling a better experience for our family. It was such a fun conversation and I hope you’ll listen in and discover a few things you want to try that will make your travel life more easy and enjoyable. Show Notes
Ep 030 It’s all about food this week! Join Lisa as she talks with her guest Mikelle Hembree all about the best ways to research, discover and find food while traveling or even while you are exploring your own town. Mikelle shares amazing stories about how food experiences have enhanced her travels and how you can create your own travel food memories. Show Notes...
Ep 029 Have you thought about hosting a family reunion (or big group trip) and you are looking for ideas and inspiration? Join Lisa this week as she talks with Julie Karp all about planning a destination-based family reunion. They talk about the planning, picking a date, setting a budget, great destination options, creative activities to do together while traveling and so much more. They will break down the trip planning process into manageable steps and will get you on your way to planning your...
Ep 028 We are talking about all things Philadelphia! Lauren Stites joins Lisa to share her extensive list of Philidelphia favorites. Come learn why you should plan to spend as much time as possible exploring this great American city! Show Notes
Ep 027 Join Lisa as she shares her thoughts on why you need to have a family reunion. Plus she shares many tips on hosting a family reunion. Learn about making travel plans, reunion activities, connecting with family members, how to stay organized and so much more. Show Notes
