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This episode of the Ashley Mathewson podcast explores the joys and challenges of traveling both with and without children. Ashley shares personal stories from family trips to Ireland, Disney, the Bahamas, Phoenix, the Dominican Republic, and more, highlighting the chaos, exhaustion, and unexpected hurdles that come with traveling as parents—such as dealing with sick kids, logistical nightmares, and cultural differences.

Despite the difficulties, Ashley emphasizes the value of creating memories, exposing children to new experiences, and building family bonds. She also discusses the importance of traveling as a couple, without kids, to reconnect and nurture the relationship. The episode encourages parents to embrace both types of travel—family adventures and adult-only getaways—without guilt, as both are meaningful and rewarding in different ways.

Ashley concludes by urging parents to take the trip, even if it’s hard or imperfect, because the memories and growth are worth far more than material things. The episode is a heartfelt, humorous, and honest reflection on parenting, partnership, and the transformative power of travel.