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

Jacq Hunt | Family Travel Tips | Traveling With Kids
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Welcome to The Traveling Family Circus, your go-to podcast for stress-free family travel tips, budget-friendly vacation ideas, and must-know hacks for traveling with kids.  Tune in each week for destination guides, packing tips, and real-life stories from a family of seven exploring the world together and making memories.

  1. 4d ago

    #51: How to Travel More With Kids While Working Around Public School Schedules

    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're trying to see more of the world without sacrificing your kids' education, this episode is for you! 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/51 ** 🔥 Thrifty Traveler Premium — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year ** Episode #48- How to Find Cheap Travel Deals Using Thrifty Traveler Episode #8- Taking Our Two Oldest Kids to Taiwan Follow on Instagram! (BTS & extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  2. Oct 13

    #50: St. George & Southern Utah With Kids: The Ultimate Family Travel Guide

    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: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/50 ** 🔥 Thrifty Traveler Premium — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year ** Follow on Instagram! (BTS & extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  3. Sep 29

    #49: Our Most Popular Family Travel Episodes From The Past Year: London, Paris, Japan, Maui & More

    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: Jacq.HappyLittleTraveler@gmail.com ** 🔥 Thrifty Traveler Premium — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year ** 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode49 Follow on Instagram! (BTS & extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront TOP 5 EPISODES FROM YEAR ONE: Ep. #5: Maui With Kids Ep. #10: London With Kids Ep. #11: Paris with Kids Ep. #25: Tokyo 5 Day Itinerary Ep. #26: Tokyo Disney Sea Must do/know ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  4. Sep 8

    #48: How To Find Cheap Flights and Save Thousands on Family Travel With Thrifty Traveler

    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 ** Episode #2: How We Use Points & Miles To Travel For Almost Free FREE GUIDE on Earning Points & Miles- Download Here 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/48 Follow on Instagram! (BTS & extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront Other Episodes You'll Find Helpful: Ep. #3: How to Survive Flights with Kids Ep. #9: Game Changing Travel Apps You Need Ep. #17: How to Plan a Family Trip Step-By-Step Ep. #21: Carry On Only Tips & Tricks Ep. #37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Trip (BTS of this 19 day trip) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  5. Sep 1

    #47: 9 Hours in Amsterdam With Kids: Anne Frank House, Canal Cruise & Layover Tips

    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 us very glad we planned extra time. 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/47 Follow on Instagram! (Amsterdam BTS extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront Other Episodes You'll Find Helpful: Ep. #3: How to Survive Flights with Kids Ep. #9: Game Changing Travel Apps You Need Ep. #17: How to Plan a Family Trip Step-By-Step Ep. #21: Carry On Only Tips & Tricks Ep. #37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Trip (BTS of this 19 day trip) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 🔥 Thrifty Traveler — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  6. Aug 18

    #46: Sweden Day Trip From Copenhagen: What to See in Lund and Malmö With Kids

    Come along on our family’s one-day road trip from Copenhagen to southern Sweden! We drove across the Øresund Bridge to explore Lund, search for family history in Eslöv, and spend the afternoon in Malmö. I’m sharing what we did with five kids, tips for driving from Denmark to Sweden, and how to plan an easy Sweden day trip from Copenhagen. 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/46 Follow on Instagram! (Sweden BTS extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront Other Episodes You'll Find Helpful: Ep. #3: How to Survive Flights with Kids Ep. #9: Game Changing Travel Apps You Need Ep. #17: How to Plan a Family Trip Step-By-Step Ep. #21: Carry On Only Tips & Tricks Ep. #37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Trip (BTS of this 19 day trip) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 🔥 Thrifty Traveler — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  7. Aug 11

    #45: Copenhagen With Kids: Our Family Itinerary, Budget Tips & Must-Do Experiences

    After visiting Paris and Disneyland Paris, our family of seven spent four nights exploring Copenhagen. In this episode, I'm sharing our favorite family-friendly activities, where we stayed, money-saving tips, and why Copenhagen became one of our favorite cities in Europe. From colorful Nyhavn and canal tours to castles and Bakken Amusement Park, here's everything you need to plan an unforgettable family trip to Denmark. **CRUISE SMARTER WITH KIDS GUIDE** - All in one guide for stress free cruise planning for families 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/45 Follow on Instagram! (Copenhagen BTS extra tips saved in my highlights) TRAVEL FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront Other Episodes You'll Find Helpful: Ep. #3: How to Survive Flights with Kids Ep. #9: Game Changing Travel Apps You Need Ep. #17: How to Plan a Family Trip Step-By-Step Ep. #21: Carry On Only Tips & Tricks Ep. #37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Trip (BTS of this 19 day trip) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 🔥 Thrifty Traveler — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

  8. Jul 28

    #44: Disneyland Paris with Kids: Our Honest Review, What We Loved, and Why It's Worth Adding to Your Europe Itinerary

    Thinking about visiting Disneyland Paris with kids? In this episode, I'm sharing our family's honest review after spending four nights in Paris and visiting both Disney parks during our three-week Europe adventure. You'll hear where we stayed, our favorite rides, money-saving planning tips, how a rainy park day became one of our favorites, and whether Disneyland Paris is worth visiting if you've already been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World. I'll also share how we celebrated our son's seventh birthday in Paris, our favorite meal of the trip, and plenty of practical tips to help you plan your own magical family vacation. **CRUISE SMARTER WITH KIDS GUIDE** - All in one guide for stress free cruise planning for families 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode44 Follow on Instagram! (Disneyland BTS extra tips saved in my highlights) CRUISE FAVORITES- Amazon Storefront Other Episodes You'll Find Helpful: Episode #4: How to plan the ultimate disney vacation (with expert Rachel Ngeam) Episode #13: Cruising With Kids: Tips, Tricks and Cabin Hacks Episode #21: Carry On Only Tips & Tricks Episode #37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Trip (BTS of this cruise) Episode #38: How to Save Hundreds on Disney Trips Episode #40: Disney Dream Cruise Review ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 🔥 Thrifty Traveler — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 🖍️ Printable Kids' Travel Activities 65+ screen-free pages to keep kids happy on flights & on-the-go 🌎 SHOP & FOLLOW 🛍️ Amazon Store Front: Our Travel Favorites Website: HappyLittleTraveler.co

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Welcome to The Traveling Family Circus, your go-to podcast for stress-free family travel tips, budget-friendly vacation ideas, and must-know hacks for traveling with kids.  Tune in each week for destination guides, packing tips, and real-life stories from a family of seven exploring the world together and making memories.

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