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

Jacq Hunt | Family Travel Tips | Traveling With Kids

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

    #33: How to Survive a Road Trip with Kids: Games, Snacks & Organization Hacks That Work

    Planning a road trip with kids? After driving 1,200+ miles through 9 states with five kids (plus dozens of other road trips over the years), I’m sharing all of our best road trip tips, tricks, and hacks that actually worked—from screen-free games and snack ideas to organization must-haves and ways to keep kids happy on long drives.  If you've had a bad experience in the past or think road trips aren't your thing, this episode is for you! 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode33 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days Episode #28: Our East Coast Road Trip Episode #29: Washington DC with Kids Episode #30: Virginia's Historic Triangle with Kids Episode #31: Myrtle Beach, SC with Kids 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier Other Helpful Episodes: 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ TRAVEL DEALS & SERVICES 🔥 Thrifty Traveler — Flight Deal Alerts Get $20 off your first year 📸 Flytographer — Vacation Photos Get $25 off your first session 🎁 FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES 📱 Must-Have Wi-Fi Free Apps + Travel Apps Guide Stress-free travel days for everyone 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 📚 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

    40 min

  2. APR 28

    #32: Raising Outdoor Confident Kids: Why Outdoor Play Makes Family Travel Easier with Julianne Nienberg

    In this episode, I’m joined by Julianne, the voice behind My Outdoorsy Mom, to talk about how to raise outdoor confident kids in a simple and realistic way. We dive into how she went from having 3 kids under 3 to creating a daily rhythm of outdoor play that transformed her home, reduced screen time, and helped her kids become more independent and regulated. We also talk about how getting kids outside—even while traveling—can make your days smoother and more enjoyable. If you’re a busy parent looking for practical ways to get your kids outside more, this episode is full of practical and easy-to-implement ideas. Connect with Julianne: My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast https://www.myoutdoorsymom.com IG: @MyOutdoorsyMom 📌 Show Notes  🔗 Episode page: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode32 Other Helpful Episodes: Ep. 3: How to Survive Flights with Kids Ep. 9: Game Changing Travel Apps You Need Ep. 5: Maui with Kids Ep. 10: London with Kids Ep. 11: Paris with Kids  ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES 🖍️ 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

    52 min

  3. APR 21

    #31: Myrtle Beach with Kids: 2-Day Family Itinerary + Must Do Activities

    Planning a family trip to Myrtle Beach? I’m sharing exactly how we spent 2 fun-filled days in Myrtle Beach with kids as the final stop on our 9 states in 9 days road trip. From go-karts and mini golf to beach time, Broadway at the Beach, and a unique airboat adventure, this episode is packed with family-friendly ideas to help you plan an easy, memorable trip. I’ll walk you through our real itinerary, where we stayed, what we loved, and tips to make Myrtle Beach work for your family—whether you want a packed schedule or a relaxed getaway. Plus, I’m sharing additional things to do in Myrtle Beach with kids so you can customize your trip based on your family’s style. Episode #28: Our East Coast Road Trip Episode #29: Washington DC with Kids Episode #30: Virginia's Historic Triangle with Kids 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode31 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier Other Helpful Episodes: 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 📚 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

    26 min

  4. APR 14

    #30: Virginia’s Historic Triangle with Kids: The Ultimate 2-Day Itinerary for Jamestown, Williamsburg & Yorktown

    Exploring Virginia’s Historic Triangle with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing our 2-day experience visiting Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown as part of our 9 states in 9 days road trip with our 5 kids. From climbing aboard replica ships to walking through a living colonial town, I’ll break down what we loved, what we’d do differently, and tips to make this stop fun and manageable with kids. Episode #28: Our East Coast Road Trip Episode #29: Washington DC with Kids 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode30 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier Other Helpful Episodes: 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 📚 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

    29 min

  5. APR 7

    #29: Washington, DC With Kids: 2-Day Itinerary, Tips & Must-See Landmarks

    In this episode, I’m sharing our experience visiting Washington, DC with kids, including our 2-day itinerary, must-see landmarks, and tips for making the most of your time. From touring the U.S. Capitol and seeing the Declaration of Independence, to exploring museums and going to the top of the Washington Monument, I’m breaking down what we did, what worked, and what I’d recommend for families. If you’re planning a trip to DC, this episode will help you feel prepared and inspired. Episode #28: Our East Coast Road Trip (including DC) 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode29 Other Helpful Episodes: 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier 📚 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

    39 min

  6. MAR 31

    #28: Our East Coast 9-State Spring Break Road Trip With Kids: Family Travel Itinerary, Tips & Highlights

    In this episode, I’m recapping our epic 9-state spring break road trip with kids. From flying a redeye and visiting the Statue of Liberty and Washington, DC, to exploring early American history in Virginia, flying kites in the Outer Banks, and ending with beach time in Myrtle Beach, I’m sharing our full itinerary, highlights, and what it was really like traveling this much with five kids. If you’re planning a family road trip, this episode will give you inspiration and helpful tips to make it happen. Be sure to grab my free guide: 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Episode #29: Washington, DC with Kids 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode28 Other Helpful Episodes: Ep. 22: BTS: Planning our 9 State Road Trip 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 📚 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

    40 min

  7. MAR 24

    #27: What’s the Best Age to Start Traveling With Kids? Family Travel Tips for Every Age

    What’s the best age to start traveling with kids? In this episode, I’m breaking down what it’s really like to travel with children at every stage—from babies and toddlers to school-age kids and beyond. I share the challenges, benefits, and tips for each age group, along with why I believe any age can be a great age to travel as long as you adjust expectations. If you’re wondering when to start traveling as a family, this episode will help you feel more confident planning your next adventure. Be sure to grab my free guide: 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Other Helpful Episodes: 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. 12: Ashley From @TravelingGraces (Travel Journal)  ✨🧳 Family Travel Made Easy A step-by-step travel-agent-in-your-pocket planning system 📌 Show Notes  🔗 Episode page: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode27 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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 💸 Get Your Next Vacation for (Almost) Free Beginner points & miles guide for families 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier 📚 SIGNATURE FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDES 🖍️ 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

    27 min

  8. MAR 16

    #26: Tokyo DisneySea Guide: Our Day at Japan’s Most Unique Disney Park + Tips for Visiting [Part 2]

    In this episode, I’m sharing all about our day visiting Tokyo DisneySea, one of the most unique Disney parks in the world. From ride strategy and using Premier Access passes to the best snacks, must-do rides, and tips for navigating the crowds, I’m recapping our experience and sharing helpful advice if you’re planning a visit. If Tokyo DisneySea is on your Japan itinerary, this episode will help you know what to expect and how to make the most of your day. Episode #26: Our 6 Day Itinerary in Tokyo, Osaka, & Kyoto  Viator: Transfer from Hotel to Tokyo Disney Klook: Tokyo Disney Tickets 📌 Show Notes  🔗 Episode page: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode26 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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

    40 min
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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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