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Inclusive family vacations: LGBTQ families29 Jun 202000:19:51

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 kids22 Jun 202000:23:20

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, NM19 Mar 202000:31:25

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:


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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

Family Travel Radio is on the air!27 Sep 201800:20:14

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.

 

Night 2: Absolutely necessary travel w/Erin Kirkland – Flagstaff, AZ18 Mar 202000:20:41

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:


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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

Night 1: Absolutely necessary travel w/Erin Kirkland – Tuscon, AZ17 Mar 202000:20:33

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:


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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

Families engaging with the world—from a distance16 Mar 202000:07:44

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 unknown08 Mar 202000:26:31

Fearlessly traveling with a child who has special needs taught this mom a priceless lesson about embracing the unexpected and facing the unknown.

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OUR GUEST

Marsh Naidoo -  Mom & Creator of RaisingKellan.org

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-67

Will YOUR legacy keep traveling?02 Mar 202000:08:33

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 Europe24 Feb 202000:33:48

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.

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Podcast/Episode-64

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GUESTS

Sandra + Ted - Proud founders of iNSIDE EUROPE

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RESOURCES


Family Travel Experts Go Live!17 Feb 202000:43:17

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.

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GUESTS

Lara Dorman - Creator of 2 Moms Travel

Carrie Simmons - Co-founder of Travel with Kids TV & Tours

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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

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-63

Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt 514 Feb 202000:08:43

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.

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt 413 Feb 202000:09:35

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.

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GUESTS

Anastasia Damianeas - Travel Advisor at Hermes Travel

Ebony Bachman - Founder of Family Style Traveling

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Safe family vacations: Dude ranches15 Jun 202000:20:06

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 312 Feb 202000:13:37

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.

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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

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt. 211 Feb 202000:07:42

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.

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Guests:

Brittany Baron - Co-founder of Five Pax

Dan Austin - Founder of Austin Adventures

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Real Families Talk Real Travel, Pt. 110 Feb 202000:10:07

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.

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Guests:

Andrea Ross - Managing Director of Wild Frontiers US

Margaret Hackker - Parent & Travel Lover

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Taking Family Time is Taking Off!03 Feb 202000:14:42

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

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-61

Pledging to Take Family Time27 Jan 202000:14:55

The Family Travel Association is rewarding families who commit to prioritizing family vacations.

Learn more at TakeFamilyTime.com

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Guest: Rainer Jenss - President & Founder of The Family Travel Association

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Watch the video of this episode at https://vimeo.com/387375765

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-60

Ancestry Travel: Exploring Your Family’s Heritage20 Jan 202000:20:21

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.

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OUR GUEST

Kirsten Maxwell - Owner/Editor of Kids are a Trip!

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Show notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-59

Nuggets of Family Travel Advice13 Jan 202000:39:52

With her endless nuggets of family travel advice, Ranjana Armstrong is changing the way families see (and hear) the world.

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OUR GUEST

Ranjana Armstrong - Founder of Nugget

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Show notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-58

The Truth About Family Travel Blogs06 Jan 202000:22:40

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..

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OUR GUEST

Leslie Harvey - Writer at Trips with Tykes

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Show notes at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-57

Melting Down into the New Year30 Dec 201900:03:45

Listen to Aaron's interview on the Meltdown City Podcast using the link below.

https://meltdowncitypodcast.com/episodes/conversations-with-podcastor-speaker-and-family-man-aaron-schlein/

Happy New Year! Family Travel Radio will return on January 6, 2020.

Happy holidays! FTR will return January 6. =)02 Dec 201900:03:44

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 pandemic08 Jun 202000:34:58

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 Vacations25 Nov 201900:29:50

Prepare yourself for uncommon adventure, as the “World’s Longest Honeymooners” share their favorite glamping spots for families in North America.

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OUR GUESTS

Mike & Anne Howard - Creators of HoneyTrek

Episode notes available at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-55

Family Bonding Through Vagabonding18 Nov 201900:39:33

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 201900:20:58

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.

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OUR GUEST

Heather Mundt - Writer at Momfari

Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-53.j

Finland for Families04 Nov 201900:28:52

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 Kids28 Oct 201900:35:33

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 201900:06:04

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 201900:02:27

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 Lives14 Oct 201900:23:18

Teach your kids to be proud of where they come from and to take that same pride out into the world.

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OUR GUEST

Crystal Dyer - Founder of Gone Again Travel & Tours

Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-49

A Life-Changing Year Abroad07 Oct 201900:28:54

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.

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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 Belly30 Sep 201900:25:02

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.

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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 adventure27 Apr 202000:47:04

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 201900:32:32

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.

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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: Book26 Sep 201900:29:47

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.

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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: Budget25 Sep 201900:31:08

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.

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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: Plan24 Sep 201900:34:55

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.

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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: Dream23 Sep 201900:15:25

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.

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OUR GUEST

Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks

Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks

Affordable Outdoor Family Adventures16 Sep 201900:27:26

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 201900:17:10

Ready to set sail?

Enjoy two unique perspectives on the cruise experience on one of the most popular cruise lines for families.

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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 201900:16:46

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 Legacy02 Sep 201900:20:09

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?

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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 201900:19:36

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 suburbs13 Apr 202000:44:16

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 Piggyback26 Aug 201900:35:07

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 Vacations19 Aug 201900:31:27

A genuine affection for Disney inspired Kim Anwar to help families make their own magical memories.

Endless adventures lie beyond the horizon.

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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 Families12 Aug 201900:05:21

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.

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