The Traveling Family Circus: Your Go-To Guide for Stress-Free Family Travel

Think you can't travel the world with kids in public school? Think again! As a family of seven, we've found ways to take incredible vacations without missing much school. In this episode, I'm sharing how we plan trips around school breaks, strategically extend vacations, find amazing travel deals during peak seasons, and decide when missing a few days of school is worth it. I'll also share how we manage homework on the road and balance our kids' education with our love of travel. If you...

Planning a family trip to St. George and Southern Utah? I’m sharing our favorite things to do with kids, from incredible parks, red-rock hikes, and swimming holes to museums, Glitter Mountain, and Tuacahn. Plus, I’ll cover family-friendly day trips to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Valley of Fire. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, budget-friendly activities, or a relaxing family getaway, this episode will help you plan an unforgettable Southern Utah vacation! 📌 Show Notes:...

We’re celebrating one year of The Traveling Family Circus! After 48 episodes and thousands of downloads, I’m looking back at our five most popular family travel episodes, including London, Paris, Japan, Tokyo DisneySea, and Maui. I’m also sharing what I’ve learned along the way, what this podcast has meant to me, and what’s ahead for year two. Thank you for being part of the adventure! EMAIL: [email protected] ** 🔥 Thrifty Traveler Premium — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off you...

Want to know how our family has scored $450 round-trip flights to London, 25,000-mile round-trip flights to Taiwan, and lie-flat business class to destinations like the Maldives and Japan? In this episode, I’m sharing why Thrifty Traveler Premium is one of my favorite travel tools, how I use flight deal alerts to stretch our cash and points further, and why it can be worth it even if you don’t use points and miles. ** 🔥 Thrifty Traveler Premium — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year...

What started as a six-hour Amsterdam layover turned into nine hours and one last adventure on our 19-day European trip! In this episode, I’m sharing how our family of seven left Schiphol Airport, stored our luggage, took the train into Amsterdam, cruised the canals, tried Dutch treats, explored the city, and visited the Anne Frank House with our five kids. I’m also sharing how we prepared our kids for such a meaningful visit, how much layover time I recommend, and the airport delay that made ...