Explore every episode of the podcast Family Travel Radio
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| Inclusive family vacations: LGBTQ families | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:19:51 | |
Family Travel Radio believes in family vacations where all are welcome. Today's guest helped pioneer vacation planning for LGBTQ families and their friends. Full episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-80 OUR GUEST Gregg Kaminsky - Co-founder of r Family Vacations RESOURCES rFamilyVacations.com - LGBTQ family travel & vacations where all are welcome | |||
| Family travel anytime: Virtual travel activities for kids | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:23:20 | |
Family travel isn't canceled! Virtual travel allows your family to explore the world together—even when you're not able to travel. Full episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-78 OUR GUEST Catherine Ryan Gregory - Writer & founder of ToAndFroFam.com RESOURCES Virtual Travel Activities for Kids on Amazon Download your free chapter of Virtual Travel Activities for Kids at ToAndFroFam.com/chapter | |||
| Night 3: Absolutely necessary travel w/Erin Kirkland – Santa Fe, NM | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:31:25 | |
Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way. Watch the video from this interview: https://vimeo.com/398726618 Follow Erin's journey on social media: - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn | |||
| Family Travel Radio is on the air! | 27 Sep 2018 | 00:20:14 | |
Visit us at FamilyTravel.org. Family Travel Association founder and president Rainer Jenss discusses his year-long family adventure, why he founded the FTA, and his vision for Family Travel Radio. Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association.
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| Night 2: Absolutely necessary travel w/Erin Kirkland – Flagstaff, AZ | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:20:41 | |
Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way. Watch the video from this interview: https://vimeo.com/398419462 Follow Erin's journey on social media: - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn | |||
| Night 1: Absolutely necessary travel w/Erin Kirkland – Tuscon, AZ | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:20:33 | |
Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way. Watch the video recorded live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/videos/1107393532944021/ Follow Erin's journey on social media: - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn | |||
| Families engaging with the world—from a distance | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:07:44 | |
For the foreseeable future, Family Travel Radio will focus on how social distancing due to the coronavirus threat is impacting how families are engaging with the world—and with each other. Join us tonight LIVE on the Family Travel Association's Facebook page for the first in a series of discussions about how real families are making the best of a difficult situation while being socially responsible and staying healthy. Receive an alert when we go live by turning notifications on here: https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/ | |||
| Embracing the unexpected & facing the unknown | 08 Mar 2020 | 00:26:31 | |
Fearlessly traveling with a child who has special needs taught this mom a priceless lesson about embracing the unexpected and facing the unknown. - OUR GUEST Marsh Naidoo - Mom & Creator of RaisingKellan.org - RESOURCES
- Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-67 | |||
| Will YOUR legacy keep traveling? | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:08:33 | |
Positively influencing the way a child experiences the world creates a legacy that will travel on long after you’re gone. Share your story with Family Travel Radio at FamilyTravel.org/MyStory More on creating your travel legacy at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-43 Take the pledge to #TakeFamilyTime at TakeFamilyTime.com Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-65 | |||
| Families are Traveling iNSIDE Europe | 24 Feb 2020 | 00:33:48 | |
One trip to Europe can change the way your family sees the world forever. This episode takes you iNSIDE what matters (and what doesn't) when planning your family's first European adventure. - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Podcast/Episode-64 - GUESTS Sandra + Ted - Proud founders of iNSIDE EUROPE - RESOURCES
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| Family Travel Experts Go Live! | 17 Feb 2020 | 00:43:17 | |
This episode features two amazing moms discussing the many challenges families face when planning vacations. The discussion, moderated by Richard D'Ambrosio, was recorded during a Facebook Live event. - GUESTS Lara Dorman - Creator of 2 Moms Travel Carrie Simmons - Co-founder of Travel with Kids TV & Tours - Visit the Family Travel Association's Facebook page at Facebook.com/FamilyTravelAssociation be part of future events. Take the pledge to prioritize family vacations at TakeFamilyTime.com - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-63 | |||
| Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt 5 | 14 Feb 2020 | 00:08:43 | |
Part five in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan. - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62 | |||
| Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt 4 | 13 Feb 2020 | 00:09:35 | |
Part four in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan. - GUESTS Anastasia Damianeas - Travel Advisor at Hermes Travel Ebony Bachman - Founder of Family Style Traveling - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62 | |||
| Safe family vacations: Dude ranches | 15 Jun 2020 | 00:20:06 | |
Discover why dude ranches are the ultimate all-inclusive vacation for families. Also learn why dude ranches are a great family vacation option during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESOURCES Full episode notes: FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-78 Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at DudeRanch.org "We all ride together" video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/7jg_g9sZc4E?&autoplay=1 | |||
| Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt 3 | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:13:37 | |
Part three in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan. - GUESTS Colleen Kelly - Host of Family Travel with Colleen Kelly Jeremy Simmons - Co-founder of Travel with Kids TV & Travel with Kids Family Adventure Tours - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62 | |||
| Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt. 2 | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:07:42 | |
Part two in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan. - Guests: Brittany Baron - Co-founder of Five Pax Dan Austin - Founder of Austin Adventures - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62 | |||
| Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt. 1 | 10 Feb 2020 | 00:10:07 | |
Part one in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan. - Guests: Andrea Ross - Managing Director of Wild Frontiers US Margaret Hackker - Parent & Travel Lover - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62 | |||
| Taking Family Time is Taking Off! | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:14:42 | |
The #TakeFamilyTime advocacy campaign has clearly struck a nerve with families, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. It's hard to believe we're only a week in... Take the pledge at TakeFamilyTime.com - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-61 | |||
| Pledging to Take Family Time | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:14:55 | |
The Family Travel Association is rewarding families who commit to prioritizing family vacations. Learn more at TakeFamilyTime.com - Guest: Rainer Jenss - President & Founder of The Family Travel Association - Watch the video of this episode at https://vimeo.com/387375765 - Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-60 | |||
| Ancestry Travel: Exploring Your Family’s Heritage | 20 Jan 2020 | 00:20:21 | |
Where in the world are your family’s roots? Ancestry travel allows your family to explore the world with a purpose—to learn about the people and places that contribute to your heritage. - RESOURCES
- OUR GUEST Kirsten Maxwell - Owner/Editor of Kids are a Trip! - Show notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-59 | |||
| Nuggets of Family Travel Advice | 13 Jan 2020 | 00:39:52 | |
With her endless nuggets of family travel advice, Ranjana Armstrong is changing the way families see (and hear) the world. - RESOURCES
- OUR GUEST Ranjana Armstrong - Founder of Nugget - Show notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-58 | |||
| The Truth About Family Travel Blogs | 06 Jan 2020 | 00:22:40 | |
By better understanding how travel blogs work, we can decide how (and if) to use the information we find in blogs when planning our family trips.. - RESOURCES
- OUR GUEST Leslie Harvey - Writer at Trips with Tykes - Show notes at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-57 | |||
| Melting Down into the New Year | 30 Dec 2019 | 00:03:45 | |
Listen to Aaron's interview on the Meltdown City Podcast using the link below. — Happy New Year! Family Travel Radio will return on January 6, 2020. | |||
| Happy holidays! FTR will return January 6. =) | 02 Dec 2019 | 00:03:44 | |
Watch the #TakeFamilyTime PSA video at FamilyTravel.org — Archive episodes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio — Send feedback and topic requests to aaron@familytravel.org | |||
| Puddles, passports, and a pandemic | 08 Jun 2020 | 00:34:58 | |
The Sparrow family was prepared for just about anything when they left home in September 2019 for a trip around the world. One thing the San Antonio, Texas, family wasn't ready for was a global pandemic. With their travels grounded indefinitely, the Sparrows have been staying safe in Perth, Western Australia. On this episode of Family Travel Radio, Jay and Christi Sparrow share their story of resilience, learning & growing together, and pushing themselves—and their kids—to live on the edge of their comfort zone. Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-77 RESOURCES Learn more about the Puddles and Passports family here: https://puddlesandpassports.com/about-puddles-and-passports/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/puddlesandpassports4 Facebook: www.facebook.com/puddlesandpassports Website: www.puddlesandpassports.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCppyhGXZm6Yqj8Gf70xm4Nwx | |||
| Family Glamping: Comfortably Wild Vacations | 25 Nov 2019 | 00:29:50 | |
Prepare yourself for uncommon adventure, as the “World’s Longest Honeymooners” share their favorite glamping spots for families in North America. — RESOURCES
— OUR GUESTS Mike & Anne Howard - Creators of HoneyTrek — Episode notes available at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-55 | |||
| Family Bonding Through Vagabonding | 18 Nov 2019 | 00:39:33 | |
The Scott family simplified their lives by focusing less on comfort and more on what is most important to them: exploring the world and spending time together — OUR GUEST Peter Scott - Co-creator of Earth Family Travel — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-54 | |||
| Mega-ship Cruising: Is it right for YOUR family? | 11 Nov 2019 | 00:20:58 | |
Are you the mega-ship cruising type? This week’s episode features an adventurous mom sharing the plain truth about her family’s first mega-ship experience. — RESOURCES
— OUR GUEST Heather Mundt - Writer at Momfari — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-53.j | |||
| Finland for Families | 04 Nov 2019 | 00:28:52 | |
No matter what time of year, one-of-kind experiences await your family in Finland. —
OUR GUEST Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster — RESOURCES Shellie has written extensively about various destinations and topics related to Finland on KidTripster.com. — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-52. | |||
| FTR Live! Making Learning Fun for Kids | 28 Oct 2019 | 00:35:33 | |
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Family Travel Association Summit at Custer State Park in South Dakota. Tune in for three unique perspectives about how the travel industry is incorporating educational opportunities into family travel experiences. A sincere thanks to our friends at Allianz Global Assistance for sponsoring this episode and supporting our mission to help families discover the possibilities in travel. — OUR GUESTS Bryan White - Manager of Onboard Programming, Company Beth O’Donnell - General Manager, Thomson Family Adventures Catherine Gray - Founder & Director, Na'atik Language and Culture Institute — Episode notes available a FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-51 | |||
| FTR + G Adventures = ❤️ | 23 Oct 2019 | 00:06:04 | |
Aaron Schlein chats fireside with G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip about G's partnership with Family Travel Radio and his renewed commitment to changing families' lives. — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org/Radio. | |||
| Live from South Dakota! | 21 Oct 2019 | 00:02:27 | |
Family Travel Radio is on location at Custer State Park in South Dakota for the annual Family Travel Association Summit! Stay tuned throughout the week for interviews, updates, and comedic interludes from the Summit. Keep up with the latest from the FTA Summit by following the hashtag #FTASummit19 | |||
| Adding Vision to Young People's Lives | 14 Oct 2019 | 00:23:18 | |
Teach your kids to be proud of where they come from and to take that same pride out into the world. — RESOURCES — OUR GUEST Crystal Dyer - Founder of Gone Again Travel & Tours — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-49 | |||
| A Life-Changing Year Abroad | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:28:54 | |
Anna Levin spent her sophomore year of high school in Tallinn, Estonia as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange. In this episode, Anna and her mother share their perspectives on her life-changing year abroad. — RESOURCES
— OUR GUESTS Lauren Goldenberg - Founder of The Family Traveler
Anna Levin - Lauren’s Daughter and Rotary Youth Exchange Student — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-48. | |||
| Embracing the Tingles in Your Belly | 30 Sep 2019 | 00:25:02 | |
Audrey Smit is the co-creator of Lily Huckleberry, a popular children’s book character who encourages kids to be curious about the world and always ready for adventure. — RESOURCES
— OUR GUEST Audrey Smit - Founder & Designer of This Little Street — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-47 | |||
| The most interesting man in St. Louis explains the art of family adventure | 27 Apr 2020 | 00:47:04 | |
Derek Loudermilk is the bestselling author of Superconductors and Activate Your Life. A High Performance Business Coach, founder of AdventureQuest Travel, Digital Nomad, international speaker, and host of the Art of Adventure Podcast. Derek has traveled to 15 countries with his wife and their two young children. Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-76 Watch the COVID-19 family travel video Family Travel Radio wants to remind you that the most important benefit of family travel can't be taken away by COVID-19, and that’s time with our families. The coronavirus may have grounded family travel, but it can’t take away your family time. We hope you’ll join us in taking this time together to discover new ways to engage with the world—from a distance. | |||
| Round-the-world for Families, Part 5: Go! | 27 Sep 2019 | 00:32:32 | |
Family Travel Radio and Airtreks are here to show you that your family’s travel dreams can come true. So far in this podcast series, we’ve dreamed, planned, budgeted, and booked. Now, the time has finally come to GO on that round-the-world trip with your family. Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your family’s dream of a round-the-world trip a reality. — OUR GUESTS Amy Meerstra - Mentor/Coach at Let's Get Our S**t Together; Founder of Nomads Media Group Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks | |||
| Round-the-world for Families, Part 4: Book | 26 Sep 2019 | 00:29:47 | |
Your meticulous planning and disciplined budgeting are about to pay off—big time. It’s time to book the round-the-world trip of your family’s dreams. Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your family’s dream of a round-the-world trip a reality. — OUR GUESTS Nicola Cook - Travel Planner at Airtreks Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks | |||
| Round-the-world for Families, Part 3: Budget | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:31:08 | |
Planning to see the world? It’s time to put your money where your dreams are. Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your dream of a round-the-world trip with your family a reality. — OUR GUESTS Daniel Gamber - Travel Planner at Airtreks Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks | |||
| Round-the-world for Families, Part 2: Plan | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:34:55 | |
Every dream needs a plan. Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your dream of a round-the-world trip with your family a reality. — OUR GUESTS Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks | |||
| Round-the-world for Families, Part 1: Dream | 23 Sep 2019 | 00:15:25 | |
Ready to dream bigger? Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your dream of a round-the-world trip with your family a reality. — OUR GUEST Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks | |||
| Affordable Outdoor Family Adventures | 16 Sep 2019 | 00:27:26 | |
Affordable, adventurous family-friendly vacations full of natural beauty and outdoor activities abound in and around our national public lands. — OUR GUEST Jennifer Fontaine - Managing Editor of the Outdoor Families Magazine — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-45 — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| Family Cruising with Norwegian, Pt 2. | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:17:10 | |
Ready to set sail? Enjoy two unique perspectives on the cruise experience on one of the most popular cruise lines for families. — RESOURCES
— OUR GUESTS Glen Rothe - Regional VP of Sales, Norwegian Cruise Line Tamara Gruber - Founder of We3Travel and co-host of Vacation Mavens Tamara is a travel writer and podcaster living in New England and specializing in luxury travel, soft adventure, cultural experiences, and emerging destinations. She is a passionate advocate for the benefits of family travel in raising flexible, resilient, and globally-aware children, and focuses on educational or cultural experiences with her family. With her family of three, she has visited over twenty countries and is closing in on all 50 states. — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-44 — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| Family Cruising with Norwegian, Pt 1. | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:16:46 | |
Ready to set sail? Enjoy two unique perspectives on the cruise experience on one of the most popular cruise lines for families. — RESOURCES — OUR GUESTS Glen Rothe - Regional VP of Sales, Norwegian Cruise Line Tamara Gruber - Founder of We3Travel and co-host of Vacation Mavens Tamara is a travel writer and podcaster living in New England and specializing in luxury travel, soft adventure, cultural experiences, and emerging destinations. She is a passionate advocate for the benefits of family travel in raising flexible, resilient, and globally-aware children, and focuses on educational or cultural experiences with her family. With her family of three, she has visited over twenty countries and is closing in on all 50 states. — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-44 — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| Creating Your Travel Legacy | 02 Sep 2019 | 00:20:09 | |
Travel like your legacy depends on it (because it does!). Many years ago, Aaron Schlein’s grandmother gave him a generous gift: the gift of travel. Today, Aaron honors her legacy by sharing that gift with his own kids—and by helping other parents do the same. What will your travel legacy be? — RESOURCES
— OUR GUEST Aaron Schlein - Director, Family Travel Radio — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-43 — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| Seen by 100 million people (bonus episode!) | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:19:36 | |
Imagine starring in a promotional video for a product you created, and that video gets over 100 million views. It’s bound to have an impact on your life. That’s exactly what happened to Piggyback Rider co-creator Bryan Lifshitz. In this bonus episode, Bryan discusses the rise of the Piggyback Rider and what it's like being the face of such a viral product. — Episode notes available at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-42 — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| A New York City family finds solace in the Ohio suburbs | 13 Apr 2020 | 00:44:16 | |
Facing the growing threat of coronavirus in mid-March, Brittany Baron and her husband Mike left their apartment in New York City with their three boys and took refuge at her in-laws home in Ohio. Family Travel Radio wants to remind you that the most important benefit of family travel can't be taken away by COVID-19, and that’s time with our families. The coronavirus may have grounded family travel, but it can’t take away your family time. We hope you’ll join us in taking this time together to discover new ways to engage with the world—from a distance. | |||
| Families Traveling by Piggyback | 26 Aug 2019 | 00:35:07 | |
One innovative product is helping families travel further, climb higher, and explore longer—all while smiling ear-to-ear. Aaron Schlein chats with the co-creator of the Piggyback Rider, a product that helps young children and children with special needs experience more of the world than ever before. — OUR GUEST Bryan Lifshitz - Co-creator of the Piggyback Rider Bryan’s professional profile reads: Visual Communicator, Marketer, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Brand Pusher and Creative for hire. His personal profile reads: Happily married for over 15 years, 2 daughters 9 & 12, loves kickball, Frisbee golf and creating new products. Bryan’s favorite past projects include beating out Nike graphic designers to create a brand for the Kenyan American Soccer Exchange program and helping to create an artistic representation of “mitochondria” for a scientific research grant which was funded by a philanthropic donation of $500,000. — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| Affection for Planning Disney Vacations | 19 Aug 2019 | 00:31:27 | |
A genuine affection for Disney inspired Kim Anwar to help families make their own magical memories. Endless adventures lie beyond the horizon. — RESOURCES
— OUR GUEST Kim Anwar - Founder of Magic Family Getaways — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio — Discover all the family vacation possibilities at FamilyTravel.org. | |||
| Honorable Mentions: Best National Parks for Families | 12 Aug 2019 | 00:05:21 | |
Bonus episode! Here are Shellie Bailey-Shah's three honorable mentions for the best National Parks for families. — OUR GUEST Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org. | |||