Travel with Kids

By Emily Krause

Society & Culture Kids & Family Places & Travel

What's Travel with Kids about?

Travel with Kids is a podcast that makes travel easier and more attainable for the average parent. Hosted by Emily Krause, the creator of A Mom Explores blog, you'll find tips and tricks for family travel, deep dives into planning trips to specific destinations, and a few funny stories about the chaos that comes with parenting on-the-go.

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Travel with Kids episodes:

05.16.2024
Travel Pet Peeves And Favorite Things About Travel
It's the last episode before summer break! As a reminder, my podcast seasons will coincide with the school year, so we'll be back with season 3 at the end of August. Today as we all prepare for our summer adventures,...
05.08.2024
Tips and Tricks for Booking All Inclusive Resorts with Kids (featuring Jenn Jackson from Travel More Momma)
In today's episode, Jenn from Travel More Momma, a travel expert and mom of two, shares her experience and tips on traveling to all-inclusive resorts with kids. She highlights the convenience and stress-free nature of all-inclusive resorts, where everything is...
05.01.2024
The Ultimate Guide to Road Trips with Kids
Today's episode is all about family road trips! I'm sharing my top tips for packing for a road trip, organizing the car for a road trip, keeping kids entertained on a road trip, and the best road trips for families...
04.24.2024
Puerto Rico with Kids - 7 Day Itinerary, Cost Breakdown, and Tips for Visiting
Today's episode is all about visiting Puerto Rico with kids! Planning a family vacation to Puerto Rico? We spent 1 week in PR for our spring break and had the best time exploring the island. From El Yunque National Forest...
04.17.2024
Is A LEGOLAND Vacation Worth It? My Surprising Opinion.
LEGOLAND was never on my bucket list, but when my son chose it for his birthday trip I had no choice but to visit. In this episode I'm sharing all about the LEGOLAND Hotels and whether I think they are...
04.10.2024
Camping with Kids 101 with Anthony Quill from From Tent to Takeoff
Today's epidsode is all about the basics of camping with kids! We cover what gear you need for camping for beginners, how to camp with a baby, camp with a toddler, and a few tips for packing. Mostly we discuss...
04.03.2024
London with Kids - How to Plan the BEST London Family Vacation with Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids
Are you planning a trip to London with Kids? London is the perfect first international trip for families from the United States, and there are so many incredible family-friendly activities to do in this beautiful city! Today's guest, Keri Baugh...
03.27.2024
How to Take Better Family Vacation Photos with Krista Taylor from Our Wild Wanderers
In today's episode, we're talking all about how to take better pictures on your next family trip! It can be hard to capture the moment as you remember it. The lighting is too harsh, the kids don't want to pose,...
03.20.2024
Surviving Long Haul Flights with Kids
My top tips for surviving long haul flights or overnight flights with young children. We'll cover how to prepare and what to pack, whether you should get the bassinet seat, and how to help kids sleep comfortably on a plane. ...
03.13.2024
Where to Go on Summer Vacation with Kids (featuring Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip)
In today's episode I'm welcoming Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip to help me come up with summer vacation ideas for families! The categories are: beach, cities, road trip, outdoors/nature. We’re each going to suggest a few options for...
03.06.2024
What It's Like to Be A Travel Content Creator
In today's episode I'm spilling all the tea about what it's like to be a travel content creator Do I travel for free? How do I earn money? What does a typical work day...
02.28.2024
Southern California Road Trip with Kids (San Diego, La Jolla, LEGOLAND, and Palm Spring)
This week's episode will walk you through a 7-day road trip through Southern California, including Los Angeles (kind of), Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California, La Jolla, San Diego, and Palm Springs. Sand Diego is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in...
02.15.2024
Packing Light with Kids: How to Avoid Overpacking with Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children
In today's episode we're talking about how to pack light when traveling with kids! I've spent years perfecting my system to avoid overpacking when you have babies, toddlers, and young children. It's definitely not easy, and takes a lot of...
02.07.2024
Travel with Kids Q&A: Getting Kids to Sleep in Hotels, Destinations I Wouldn't Return To, and More!
In today's episode, I'm answering questions you submitted on Instagram stories! If you're not already following my Instagram @amomexplores, be sure to follow along there for behind the scenes, play by play updates on our trips, and even more tips...
01.31.2024
How to Plan the PERFECT Vacation Itinerary for Your Family
On today's episode, we're discussing how to plan your perfect vacation itinerary from start to finish. I'm sharing my exact process for researching a trip, then how I choose which hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals to book, and finally how...
01.24.2024
Tips for Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World with Jeanette Loechel
Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode I'm interviewing Jeanette Loechel, the founder of Royal Carriage Vacations, a Luxury Disney Travel Agency. Their motto is "People First," and they...
01.10.2024
Costa Rica with Kids - 1 Week Itinerary, Cost, and What to Know Before You Go!
This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our first international trip as a family of 6: Costa Rica! We'll share our one week itinerary for a family vacation...
01.03.2024
How to Do the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in One Day (Universal Orlando)
Do you love the Harry Potter books? If so, I'm about to share with you how to have the most fun year ever: make it a Harry Potter year! The highlight of your year will be visiting the Wizarding World...
12.30.2023
How to Make 2024 Your Best Travel Year Ever (Travel More in 2024!)
If one of your New Years Resolutions in 2024 is to travel more as a family, keep listening to this episode! Even if you're on a tight budget, creating travel opportunities for your family is all about being intentional. I'll...
12.20.2023
2023 Favorite Travel Gear and Lessons Learned
2023 has been our biggest travel year yet as a family! We spent a lot of time on planes with kids, on trains, in cars, and walking around cities. We spent a lot of time packing and unpacking. I learned...
12.13.2023
Visiting Asheville, North Carolina at Christmas with Kids
If you're looking for an awesome Christmas getaway, Asheville is the perfect destination! The weather is mild, the views are spectacular, and there are so many festive things to do with kids! Definitely include the Biltmore Estate, the National Gingerbread...
12.06.2023
How to Use Points and Miles for Your Next Family Vacation
If you want to take more family vacations but you're on a budget, this podcast episode is for you! Today's episode will cover how to get started with points and miles to travel for less with a family. I'm...
11.29.2023
Visiting Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park with Kids
Our road trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park and back was one of our favorite family spring break trips! It was budget-friendly, there was warm weather, and no crowds. I'm sharing our itinerary and tips for visiting...
11.22.2023
Ideas for Gifting Travel and Experiences for Birthdays and Christmas
Have you ever thought about doing experience gifts instead of toys or more things you don't need? If you want to give a great gift this holiday season that's going to help your family create more memories together, why not...
11.15.2023
How to Find Cheap Flights for Your Next Family Vacation
Planning a family vacation and trying to find some cheap flights? Lately flights have been insanelly expensive, making travel feel out of reach for families. We've been budget travelers for a long time, and with a large family we have...
11.08.2023
What to Do in Salt Lake City with Kids
What is there to do in Salt Lake City, Utah with kids? This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing Lisa Stanworth from the Choose Your Happy Place podcast! We talk about what to do in Salt Lake...
11.01.2023
Visiting Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park with Kids
Key West is one of our favorite family-friendly travel destinations! It's a tropical destination you can visit without a passport, and there are so many things to do with kids. This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm interviewing...
10.25.2023
Tips for Flying with a Toddler (From a Mom of 4 and Travel Blogger)
If you're flying with a toddler soon, be sure to tune into this episode to get all my tips and tricks including: what to do with toddler car seats when you're flying what to pack in your toddler's carry...
10.18.2023
Is Washington DC A Toddler-Friendly Destination? 24 Hour Washington DC Itinerary
This past spring I took my toddler to Washington DC for a quick 24-hour trip. We toured the city and saw as many sights as we could in our short time there! This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast...
10.04.2023
Booking a Kid-Free Trip to South America on A Budget (Using the United Excursionist Perk)
This summer my husband and I had the opportunity to take a kid-free trip to South America to visit some college friends. We visited Ecuador and Colombia, and were able to book all of our flights on points by signing...
09.27.2023
Where to Go for Spring Break with Kids (and Tips for Doing Spring Break on a Budget)
Looking for spring break ideas to escape the dreary winter weather? There are so many destinations within the United States that make for awesome vacations with kids. While Florida has some of the best family spring break destinations, you can...
09.20.2023
Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth It? My Experience Visiting Disney World at Christmas with A Toddler
This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what it's like to visit Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World with a Toddler. I'll talk about what this specially ticketed event is, what...
09.13.2023
Greece with Kids: Things to Do, Our 1-Week Itinerary, and the REALITY of Travel with 4 Kids
This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Greece! Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Greece itinerary for families. We visited the Greek...
09.06.2023
Italy with Kids One-Week Itinerary (The Reality of Travel with 4 Kids)
This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm bringing my husband, Justin, on to help me share about our most recent international trip to Italy and Greece! Today we'll be sharing our 1-week Italy itinerary for families and what...
08.30.2023
How to Go Viral on TikTok and Instagram as a Travel Content Creator (I'm Back! Catching Up on the Last 2 Years of Travel with Kids)
This week on the Travel with Kids Podcast I'm sharing what I've been up to for the past 2 years, why I took a break from podcasting, and how I've gone viral on TikTok and Instagram and grown my accounts....
11.15.2021
15. Dealing with Travel Anxiety with Dr. Stefani Reinold
oday we’re talking with Dr. Stefani Reinold, a board certified psychiatrist, women's mental health expert, and eating disorders specialist. She is author of the bestselling book, Let Your Heart Out, podcast host of the show, It's Not About the...
10.18.2021
14. RV Travel with Kids featuring The Flying Hens
Today we're interviewing Molly from The Flying Hens about what it's like to travel full time in an RV with kids! We discuss the pros and cons, how they got started, and tips for anyone considering vacationing or traveling full...
10.11.2021
Planning a South Dakota Road Trip with Kids
Want to take an epic road trip through South Dakota for your next family vacation? I've got you covered! This episode covers: - how much time you need for a South Dakota trip - where to stay - what attractions...
05.25.2021
12. Exploring your State with Kids
Kelli is a Minnesota mom of 2 who loves to help other moms get outside and explore near and far. Their family is working on checking off every state park in their home state of Minnesota! Links: Instagram: @awaywego.family
05.19.2021
11. Visiting Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Kids
Tiffany is one of the creators behind The Stoke Family blog and Instagram, and she’s also a wife and mom of 2 and today I'm interviewing her about how to plan a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks...
05.05.2021
10. Trekking to Everest Basecamp with Kids with Clanwander
Julie is a mom and creator of Clanwander, a family of four from Scotland travelling around the world for the pure fun of it. Their clan is made up of Kris (Dad), Julie (Mum), Erihn (aged 9) and Jacob (aged...
04.01.2021
9. Hiking and Backpacking with Little Kids
In today's episode we talk with Stephanie the Backpacking Mom about how to start hiking with little kids when you don't know where to start, even if you're not an "outdoorsy" person. We also dive into the world of backcountry...
03.23.2021
8. Getting Babies & Toddlers to Sleep when You Travel
Dayna Kanigan is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and a mom of 2 boys with a passion for helping others get that much needed rest we all deserve! In this episode she'll be sharing tips for how to get babies...
03.08.2021
7. Planning a European Vacation on a Budget
Ashley is a family travel writer and outdoor adventurer from the US who spent 9 years living in Europe with her family and has recently moved to Toronto, Canada. She’s a mom of 3 and is the resident trip planner...
03.02.2021
6. Calgary & The Canadian Rockies with Kids
Emilie is a French Canadian, born and raised in Quebec City, married to a guy from California. They have two little boys (aged 2 and 4) and have lived in Canada, the US and France. They have also traveled a...
02.23.2021
5. Oregon with Kids
Anna is a mom to four children, ages 14-21, and wife to Dave, for 25 years. She has traveled all over Europe and the United States with her family since her children were very young. Homeschooling and flexible work have...
02.16.2021
4. Enjoying Travel with Teens
Jen has 2 teens and a preteen and is the creator and main contributor to Go Family Adventure. She loves to travel and inspire others to take their families on adventures both near and far. When she realized a few years...
02.09.2021
3. Exploring Israel with Kids
Is Israel a family-friendly destination? Maureen is a travel storyteller based in Tel Aviv, Israel who enjoys showing her daughter the joys of travel and outdoor adventure. Her family is currently in the process of visiting every National Park in...
01.24.2021
Using Points and Miles to Travel with Kids with Toni Perkins-Southam
What if you want to travel the world with your kids but it's not in the budget? That's where travel reward points and miles come in. It can be tough to figure out how to use points and miles for...
01.18.2021
1. Visiting the US Virgin Islands with Kids with Mika Robinson
Winter is in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means it's the perfect time to research and plan a trip to the US Virgin Islands. Today's guest, Mika Robinson from Wondering Robinsons, has frequented the USVI with her...

What's Travel with Kids about?

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Travel with Kids episodes:

Travel Pet Peeves And Favorite Things About Travel

Tips and Tricks for Booking All Inclusive Resorts with Kids (featuring Jenn Jackson from Travel More Momma)

The Ultimate Guide to Road Trips with Kids

Puerto Rico with Kids - 7 Day Itinerary, Cost Breakdown, and Tips for Visiting

Is A LEGOLAND Vacation Worth It? My Surprising Opinion.

Camping with Kids 101 with Anthony Quill from From Tent to Takeoff

London with Kids - How to Plan the BEST London Family Vacation with Keri Baugh from Bon Voyage with Kids

How to Take Better Family Vacation Photos with Krista Taylor from Our Wild Wanderers

Surviving Long Haul Flights with Kids

Where to Go on Summer Vacation with Kids (featuring Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip)

What It's Like to Be A Travel Content Creator

Southern California Road Trip with Kids (San Diego, La Jolla, LEGOLAND, and Palm Spring)

Packing Light with Kids: How to Avoid Overpacking with Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children

Travel with Kids Q&A: Getting Kids to Sleep in Hotels, Destinations I Wouldn't Return To, and More!

How to Plan the PERFECT Vacation Itinerary for Your Family

Tips for Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World with Jeanette Loechel

Costa Rica with Kids - 1 Week Itinerary, Cost, and What to Know Before You Go!

How to Do the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in One Day (Universal Orlando)

How to Make 2024 Your Best Travel Year Ever (Travel More in 2024!)

2023 Favorite Travel Gear and Lessons Learned

Visiting Asheville, North Carolina at Christmas with Kids

How to Use Points and Miles for Your Next Family Vacation

Visiting Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park with Kids

Ideas for Gifting Travel and Experiences for Birthdays and Christmas

How to Find Cheap Flights for Your Next Family Vacation

What to Do in Salt Lake City with Kids

Visiting Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park with Kids

Tips for Flying with a Toddler (From a Mom of 4 and Travel Blogger)

Is Washington DC A Toddler-Friendly Destination? 24 Hour Washington DC Itinerary

Booking a Kid-Free Trip to South America on A Budget (Using the United Excursionist Perk)

Where to Go for Spring Break with Kids (and Tips for Doing Spring Break on a Budget)

Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth It? My Experience Visiting Disney World at Christmas with A Toddler

Greece with Kids: Things to Do, Our 1-Week Itinerary, and the REALITY of Travel with 4 Kids

Italy with Kids One-Week Itinerary (The Reality of Travel with 4 Kids)

How to Go Viral on TikTok and Instagram as a Travel Content Creator (I'm Back! Catching Up on the Last 2 Years of Travel with Kids)

15. Dealing with Travel Anxiety with Dr. Stefani Reinold

14. RV Travel with Kids featuring The Flying Hens

Planning a South Dakota Road Trip with Kids

12. Exploring your State with Kids

11. Visiting Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Kids

10. Trekking to Everest Basecamp with Kids with Clanwander

9. Hiking and Backpacking with Little Kids

8. Getting Babies & Toddlers to Sleep when You Travel

7. Planning a European Vacation on a Budget

6. Calgary & The Canadian Rockies with Kids

5. Oregon with Kids

4. Enjoying Travel with Teens

3. Exploring Israel with Kids

Using Points and Miles to Travel with Kids with Toni Perkins-Southam

1. Visiting the US Virgin Islands with Kids with Mika Robinson

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