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.
Today's episode is Q&A style! We're talking about: Raising kids who are grateful + how it relates to travel Barefoot shoes for travel Dealing with Jet Lag with Kids Do my kids ever get sick of taking photos on trips? Hotel rooms for families of 6 What mirrorless camera I use How to avoid overspending at your destination FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Summer travel season is HERE, and in this episode, I'm sharing all of the things currently helping our family travel smoother this summer, from what I'm buying before trips to packing strategies, long haul flight survival tips, road trip favorites, and the random little things that make travel feel easier and more fun. This episode is very much a casual "travel mom chat," not a perfect packing guide or a list of strict travel rules. Just the things I genuinely love, use, and recommend right now as a mom of 4 who travels often during school breaks. In this episode, we chat about: What I always buy before a summer trip My favorite travel essentials right now Packing tips that actually help for family travel How I approach packing for a family of 6 Airport outfit formulas and what I wear on long flights Tips for helping kids sleep on overnight flights Current favorite travel books, shows, podcasts, and downloads Summer road trip essentials and snack strategies Tiny travel hacks that make a BIG difference Whether you're planning a big Europe trip, a beach vacation, a summer road trip, or just trying to survive airport travel with kids, I hope this episode helps you feel excited and prepared for summer adventures ahead. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Thinking about a family beach vacation that's a little more laid-back (and less crowded) than the usual Florida hotspots? In this episode, I'm sharing everything we loved about visiting Alabama's Beaches with kids from beachfront condo resorts and dolphin cruises to giant cinnamon rolls and indoor waterparks for rainy days. I honestly think this is one of the most underrated beach destinations for families in the U.S., especially for Midwest families looking for an easy direct flight to the Gulf Coast. In this episode, I'm sharing: Why Alabama's Beaches surprised us Staying at Turquoise Place with a family of 6 The best family-friendly activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Our experience with Sail Wild Hearts dolphin cruises Why Sandcastle University was one of the most unique activities we did Rainy day ideas including Fat Daddy's Arcade and OWA Family-friendly restaurants we loved Easy meals and take-and-bake options for condo stays Tips for planning your own Alabama beach trip with kids Links: Alabama's Beaches with Kids blog post Turquoise Place by Spectrum Resorts - use code EMILYKRAUSE for 10% off your stay! Allegiant Route Map
Happy Mother's Day! In this episode I'm sharing my top hacks for travel with kids - all practical tips you can implement on your next trip! I'll also share a few regular life mom hacks, and then I'm diving into lessons I've learned as a mom of 4. Take what works for you, ignore what doesn't! FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In today's episode I'm sharing all the details of our Turks and Caicos trip - a kid-free getaway to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday! Here's a link to where we stayed: Ocean Club East Our goal was relaxation, so we didn't do any excursions or really even any sightseeing on this trip, and Ocean Club East was the perfect place to do that. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Today's episode is all about having the best Euro Summer with kids! And by Euro Summer I just mean a 1-2 week vacation (maybe longer if you're lucky!). I'm sharing what I've learned (sometimes the hard way) about packing light, what to bring to Europe in summer with kids, which ages are the best and which are the hardest for kids to explore Europe, how to structure your itinerary, and how to deal with picky eaters. If you're traveling to Europe this summer with kids, hopefully this episode gets you excited for your upcoming trip, but I also hope it helps you feel more relaxed and prepared. Here are some resources that may help! Packing Video - my capsule wardrobe Little Kid Packing Video / Big Kid Packing Video Blog Post - Packing For A Trip to Europe with One Backpack Each Blog Post - The Ultimate Guide to Planning A Trip to Europe with Kids My Travel Essentials for Europe - Amazon Idea List GROUP TRIP SURVEY: If you are interested in joining me for a women's group trip, please take 2 minutes to fill out this survey! It will help immensely to plan a trip that actually works for moms in this community: https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/emily-krause FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Today's episode is all about sharing our favorite summer vacation destinations and itineraries for families! Summer offers warm weather and more flexibile schedules, so it feels like the whole world is open to families! It can be hard to narrow down destinations when your bucket list is long but your vacation time and budget are limited. I'm sharing our personal vacations in this epidode, and linking all of the itineraries below! Best Summer Vacations in the USA for Families Kid-Friendly South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary Costa Rica 1 Week Itinerary for Families 2 Week Italy and Greece Itinerary for Families The Ultimate 10 Day Guatemala Itinerary with Kids 2 Week Germany and Austria Itinerary for Families 1 Week Scotland Itinerary with Kids FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
This episode covers the last portion of our spring break road trip from Nashville to Gatlinburg, and finally stopping in Louisville, KY before heading home. We only had about 24 hours in Louisville, so this is by no means a comprehensive guide, but it was a great taste of this awesome city, and made me want to come back and experience all it has to offer! FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
This episode is ALL about visiting Gatlinburg, TN with kids! We've visited twice - once in summer of 2018 with a 1, 3, and 5 year old, and now in spring of 2026 with kids ages 6-12. Both were really fun experiences, so I'm sharing the pros and cons of visiting in spring vs summer, and which age is more fun for this type of trip. I'm also recapping everything we did in Gatlinburg for our spring break, plus a few tips for visiting. Links: Family Travel Guide to Gatlinburg blog post FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In this episode I'm covering our spring break trip to Nashville. I'll share where we stayed, what activities I think are great for little kids vs big kids, and more! Many think of Nashville as a place for bachelorette parties and girlfriend getaways, but it can also be VERY family-friendly if you do it right. We spent 2 nights there this year on spring break, but we also visited back in 2019 when the kids were much younger, plus it was during summer time. Read my Nashville Blog Post here: https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/fun-things-to-do-in-nashville-for-families FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Today's episode is all about how to plan your first trip to Hawaii with Certified Hawaii Destination Expert Marcie Cheung! She has visited Hawaii over 40 times, and is a wealth of knowledge on how to start planning your first trip to Hawaii if you're feeling overwhelmed. Even if you've been to Hawaii before, Marcie has lots of insider tips and personal recommendations that you may not have heard before, so be sure to tune in. You can find Marcie here: Hawaii Travel with Kids Website Hawaii Travel Made Easy podcast Hawaii Travel with Kids Instagram FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In today's episode, I'm walking you through exactly how I prepare for spring break trips as a mom of four so our travel days go as smoothly as possible. We're talking about what to do a few weeks before your trip and what to do a few days before you leave, from checking warm weather clothes to confirming reservations, prepping your house, and starting the packing process. A little bit of planning ahead of time makes a huge difference, especially when you're traveling with kids! FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In today's episode I'm sharing everything I've learned over the past 8 or 9 years about running a travel content creation business and becoming a travel content creator (or travel influencer). I'm also sharing tips about how to grow your business and get work done as a mom to young kids. We're just moving into the elementary age kids stage of life, so I wanted to share what it was like and how I found time to work on my business during that season. There's so much opportunity, and this episode will discuss how you can share your personal story and point of view to stand out. It's not too late! FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Today's episode is all about how our family is handling how EXPENSIVE travel has gotten in the last year or so. Hotels and airfare have skyrocketed, but I'm not giving up yet! This episode contains my strategies for budgeting better, saving more, and using points and miles more strategically so we can still make our annual spring break and summer vacation happen. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Today's episode is all about taking solo trips with your kids as a mom. It can be scary to venture out without your partner. You can feel especially vulnerable as a woman out in the world with young kids. But I always say it sometimes feels just as challenging to take little kids to the grocery store solo as it is to take a trip with kids solo, so why not give it a try? I'm sharing my personal thoughts, how I pack, what precautions I take, and some solo trips I've taken with my kids. Don't forget - solo mom trips can also mean meeting up with friends and their kids, or bringing a family member along as an extra set of hands. We make our own rules here! Finally - be sure to check out the Trip Tales Podcast with Kelsey Graves if you're looking to add more travel themed podcasts to your playlist. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In 2022 I started taking my kids on one-on-one birthday trips that focused on one of their interests. I've continued this practice through 2026, and don't have any plans to stop! It's become one of my favorite traditions with the kids, and we love planning their birthday trips together throughout the year. Whenever I talk about our birthday trips on social media, I get a lot of questions about how often we do them and whether we still celebrate their birthday at home on a birthday trip year. Today I'm answering all of the birthday trip questions I normally get, and sharing ideas for birthday trips we've done in the past based on interests like LEGO, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and princesses. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In this Q&A episode, I'm answering some of the most common (and most honest) questions I get from you about traveling with kids and building a family travel business. From the logistics of flying with strollers and car seats to a candid look at how my content creation business almost failed (and what helped me recover) this episode is a mix of practical tips and real talk. ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode 🧳 Taking a stroller on an airplane Can you bring a stroller as a carry-on? Gate-check vs. checking at the counter, what airlines allow, and what's actually worth hauling through the airport. 🌍 Have we ever felt unsafe or unwelcome while traveling? An honest conversation about destinations that felt welcoming (and ones that didn't), how we assess safety as a family, and trusting your instincts while traveling abroad. 📉 How my content creation business almost failed, and how I recovered A behind-the-scenes look at a really tough season in my business, what went wrong, and the key shifts that helped me rebuild and keep going. 👨👩👧👦 Excursions with young kids: managing the adult-to-kid ratio How we decide whether an excursion is worth it with little kids, when we split up, and realistic expectations when there are more kids than adults. 🚗 Taking four car seats to Europe I weigh in on this topic, even though we don't have extensive experience with it. 🏨 Booking hotel rooms for a family of six using points Strategies for finding rooms that actually fit big families FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
Sharing all of my best spring break ideas for families in the USA! I've broken my ideas up into multiple categories: Our family's spring break trips Midwest East Coast West Coast Warm Weather USA Florida International Links: Spring Break Blog Posts FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
In this episode I'm sharing which aspects of family travel are worth the splurge (in my opinion), and which aspects I always try to save on. The categories include: Destinations Flights Hotels Transportation Souvenirs Experiences + Tours and more! This lighthearted episode is meant to get you thinking about where you can cut corners and when to be a big spender on family vacation. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
I'm sharing how I use points and miles for a family of 6 who can only travel during popular travel times like spring break and summer vacation. I am certainly not a points and miles expert - there are so many other podcasts out there who are so much more knowledgeable. I just wanted to share how I use points and miles as a normal person who only dabbles in the hobby to offset some of the costs of traveling with a big family. Related Episode: How to Use Points and Miles for Your Next Family Vacation FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amomexplores.com
