Adventures With Kids

Arielle Bloom
  • 5.0 (12)
  • KIDS & FAMILY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Family travel is smoother and more fun when you treat every trip as an adventure. Adventures with Kids shares ideas, stories, and inspiration for exploring the world with curiosity and joy, whether you're heading across town or across the globe.

  1. 4D AGO

    Great Smoky Mountains, Anakeesta, & Mammoth Caves Road Trip with Kids

    Can a road trip with three kids actually be… fun? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle shares a detailed itinerary for a family road trip through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Discover how to maximize your travel budget using travel points and Chase/Amex offers, and learn the secret to keeping kids entertained for 7+ hours (hint: it's a wizard!). We recap our favorite stops including the mountaintop playgrounds of Anakeesta, the historic depths of Mammoth Caves National Park, and a meaningful visit to the Museum of the Cherokee People. Key topics covered: How to get free National Park entry with the Every Kid Outdoors pass. Tips for visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids. The best travel toys and snacks for long car rides. Using hotel points and credit card offers to save hundreds on your trip. Dining recommendations from Lexington to Louisville (including a 9:00 PM Ethiopian food success!). Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country haul, grab your coffee and join us for tips on making travel with kids a true adventure. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    24 min

  2. APR 1

    Listen Again: School Breaks at Home with Kids

    Spring break at home have you dreaming of your next trip? Let me help! Check out my itinerary planning services: https://adventureswithkidspod.com/curated-adventures/ Not every school break needs to (or can!) involve flights, hotels, or a packed itinerary. In this episode, I'm sharing how we make winter break, spring break, or an unexpected stretch off school still feel memorable, fun, and adventure-filled. With a little intention (and very little money or prep), time at home can feel just as meaningful as a far-away trip. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here - including our favorite pipettes and fort clips! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    15 min

  3. MAR 19

    Madison, WI with Kids - in 24 Hours!

    In this episode, I'm sharing how our family turned a single free hotel night into a jam-packed, budget-friendly weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Whether you're testing the waters of family travel or just looking for a low-stakes spring break idea, the "mini-vacation" is perfect. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks!

    12 min

  4. MAR 5

    Traveling with Special Kids

    In today's episode, I'm merging my two worlds: my life as a mama and my professional background as a Speech-Language Pathologist. We're diving into the reality of traveling with neurodivergent children or kids with medical needs. Whether you're planning a big trip or just trying to survive a visit to the grandparents, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help your family thrive. And if you don't have a kid with special needs, odds are you know or love someone who does and they will appreciate you learning more about their experience.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  And find my new curated adventures here! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    14 min

  5. FEB 19

    Listen Again: Acadia National Park with Kids

    Listen again as we head North from Boston to Acadia National Park, one of the most family-friendly national parks in the U.S. This trip is full of kid-friendly hikes, tidepool adventures, amazing food stops, and practical travel tips for families. I share all about planning hikes based on the tides, our favorite hotel, and incredible local eats.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod for behind the scenes content Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    21 min

  6. FEB 5

    NYC with Kids

    New York City with kids is truly an adventure and in this episode, I'm sharing exactly what our recent family trip looked like, surprises and all. I walk through how we structured our days with three kids, what worked well (hello, Central Park and the Brooklyn Transit Museum), what surprised us most (our kids' very strong opinions about concrete vs. trees), and how we made this trip financially manageable using travel points. From navigating museums and playgrounds to handling a very long, delayed trip home, this episode is a real look at city travel with kids - the magic, the challenges, and why it's still absolutely worth it. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    19 min

  7. JAN 22

    Disney World with Kids: Planning Tips from Disney Expert Barbara

    Today I have a real treat for you! I'm joined by my friend Barbara, a Disney expert and all-around joy to talk to. In this conversation, Barbara answers the most common questions she gets from families planning a Disney trip, no matter where they are in the process or how old their kids are. Her enthusiasm for Disney is contagious, and I'm confident you'll walk away with practical tips you can actually use. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    55 min

  8. JAN 15

    Where should we go this summer? And how I plan

    In this solo episode, I'm sharing how I actually plan our family trips - from the very first "what if?" spark all the way to having a flexible, ready-to-go itinerary on my phone. I share how I think about destinations, timing, points and budgets, balancing adventure with downtime, and why mindset matters just as much as logistics when traveling with kids. This isn't a step-by-step formula you have to follow, it's simply what works for me as a mom planning trips for a family of five. Hopefully hearing my process helps you feel more confident dreaming ahead, blocking time for adventures, and creating trips that feel exciting, doable, and memorable for your family. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

    15 min
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Family travel is smoother and more fun when you treat every trip as an adventure. Adventures with Kids shares ideas, stories, and inspiration for exploring the world with curiosity and joy, whether you're heading across town or across the globe.

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  • Creator
    Arielle Bloom
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Adventures With Kids

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