This Travel Tribe

Heading to Maui? Our favorite day in Maui was when we spent out time exploring many of the beautiful sites along the Road to Hana. I'm sharing our tips on what to wear, what to bring, and where to stop along the Road to Hana.

National Park visits are on the rise in the United States. Are you one of the many fortunate people getting out and exploring these beautiful places with your family? Today Lisa is joined by Emily Matheny from Stamp Your Way USA who shares tips on fitting many national parks into one trip. She also shares insights on preparing for a visit to national parks for families plus a really fun way for you to document your travels through the parks.

Our family loves to visit Disneyland and we are always on the lookout for ways to make our experience in the park the best it can be. I got away to Disneyland last week and have some tips to share about navigating the park right now including ideas on where to stay, what your morning routine should be, where to eat, and how to get Rise of the Resistance ride tickets.

There are so many fabulous things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska! Even if you have only one day there while cruising, you can fit in a lot of fun. Let me share the highlights of all we did when we were lucky enough to visit Ketchikan.

Skagway is a popular Alaskan cruise spot which means that most visitors who come by cruise only get one day when visiting this town. Let me help you make the most of your limited time at this beautiful destination.

There are a lot of great things to do in Juneau, Alaska while there for a day on a cruise. When exploring a new port while on a cruise, you want to maximize your time with the best activities since you will only be there for a short amount of time. Today I'm sharing my top five picks for things to do while in Juneau on a cruise. There's a little something for everyone: high adventure, scenic outlooks, and, of course, good food!

If you are looking for a quiet island getaway with lots of culture, a national park, new foods, friendly locals, and gorgeous beaches, consider adding American Samoa to your bucket list. Melinda Clayville from AmSamFam lives in American Samoa with her family and she shares what visiting families will love to see, do, eat, and explore on a visit to these beautiful islands in the South Pacific.

We recently got a new passport for our daughter and I was reminded how many things should be gathered and planned to make it a smooth process. Today I'm sharing my step-by-step guide that I've put together based on lots of research and our own experiences. If you are thinking about getting your child a passport, listen to the episode for many useful tips. Plus check out the show notes for a quick reference checklist that you can use to guide you through the process.

We just returned from an Alaskan cruise and have all the information you will want if you are heading out on a cruise soon. Lisa shares the things they did to get ready before the cruise plus all of the pandemic-related changes they noticed while on the cruise. Hopefully, many of these changes are here to stay!

Lisa sailed on the Majestic Princess on a 7-night cruise to Alaska. If you will be cruising, be sure to check with your ship for up-to-the-minute updates and guidelines.

Our family recently took a last-minute trip to Milwaukee and got to spend a few days exploring a new-to-us city. Although our time was short, we packed in a lot of experiences and I'm sharing the things we enjoyed, something you can skip, plus a few things that we still have on our list for next time.