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

    39: Traveling Solo with Kids: Real Tips from a Mom Who’s Visited 20+ Countries with Her Children (with Kate Team)

    What does it really look like to travel internationally with your kids on your own? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kate from Adios Team, a mom who regularly takes solo trips around the world with her two daughters. We talk about how she plans these trips, manages long travel days, keeps things running smoothly, and builds the confidence to do it again and again. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could travel solo with your kids, this episode will give you the mindset and practical tips to get started. **Connect with Kate on Instagram @AdiosTeam** 📌 Show Notes  🔗 Episode page: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode39 Follow me on Instagram! (Trip/ destination tips and inspo saved in my highlights) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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

    52 min

  2. Jun 9

    38: How to Save Hundreds on Disney Trips (Plus Earn Free Flights & Hotels)

    Disney is magical… but it can also get expensive fast. In this episode, I’m sharing simple, little-known ways to save hundreds on Disney trips and even earn free flights and hotel stays in the process. From discounted Disney gift cards to a smart credit card strategy that helped us earn thousands of points for our upcoming Disney cruise, I’m breaking down exactly what we did and how you can do it too. If you want to make your next Disney vacation more affordable without sacrificing the experience, this episode is for you. Disney Gift Card Balance Combiner Chase Ink Business Cash Credit Card (earn 5x at office stores) CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Instagram: @queue.the.magic Email: Simplemagicrachel@gmail.com Rachel's Freebie: Grab Rachel’s free guide to the most underrated eats at Disney World and upgrade your next trip with meals, snacks, and hidden gems most families walk right past. Just email her with the subject "FREE GUIDE" and she'll send it. 📌 Show Notes  🔗 Episode page: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode38 Follow on Instagram! (Trip/ destination tips and inspo saved in my highlights) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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

    31 min

  3. Jun 2

    37: How to Plan a Multi-Country Europe Trip with Kids: Real Tips from a Family of 7

    Ever wondered what it actually takes to plan a big international trip with kids? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our nearly 3-week European family adventure—from booking flights and using points to planning a Disney Cruise, visiting multiple countries, and managing all the moving parts as a family of seven. If you’re dreaming of a big trip but don’t know where to start, this episode will give you a real look at how it all comes together. Other episodes about visiting Europe: Ep. 10: London with Kids Ep. 11: Paris with Kids Follow on Instagram! (check out my highlights from our Europe trip) 🧠 101 Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling With Kids Packing, flights, hotels & routines made easier 📌 Show Notes  🔗 Episode page: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode37 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✈️ 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

    34 min

  4. May 26

    36: Oahu with Kids: North Shore, Ko Olina & Best Family Activities in Hawaii

    Planning a trip to Oahu with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing our experience visiting Oahu as a family with young kids, including where we stayed on the North Shore and in Ko Olina, our favorite beaches, fun activities, and tips to make your trip easier. From shave ice in Haleiwa to calm lagoons perfect for little swimmers, this episode will help you plan a memorable and family-friendly Hawaii vacation. Be sure to listen back to my two Maui episodes too if Maui is on your Hawaiian bucket list! Episode #5:  Maui with Kids (Maui Part 1) Episode #6: Road to Hana with Kids (Maui Part 2) Amazon Beach Must Haves (collapsible cooler) 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode36 Follow on Instagram! (Trip/ destination tips and inspo saved in my highlights) 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🧠 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

    34 min

  5. May 19

    35: How to Manage Kids Behavior on Family Trips: Our $5 Daily Reward System for Better Behavior and Easier Travel

    Traveling with kids can be amazing—but it can also test everyone’s patience. In this episode, I’m sharing our simple $5-a-day reward system that helps motivate teamwork, kindness, and better behavior on family trips. Plus, I’m sharing practical tips to reduce meltdowns, keep the peace, and help the whole family enjoy traveling together. 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode35 Follow on Instagram! (Trip/ destination tips and inspo saved in my highlights) 🎒 Happy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon) Screen-free entertainment for flights & travel days 🧠 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

    23 min

  6. May 12

    34: San Diego with Kids: Legoland, SeaWorld & Our 1-Week Family Itinerary

    Planning a family trip to San Diego? In this episode, I’m sharing how we spent one fun-filled week in San Diego as a family of seven, including Legoland, SeaWorld, Coronado Beach, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, and more. I’ll also share tips, favorite moments, and why San Diego is one of the best family-friendly vacation spots. The Plunge- Indoor Pool Obstacle Course Sea World- Quick Queue Jr- skip lines 📌 Show Notes: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode34 Follow on Instagram! (Trip/ destination tips and inspo saved in my highlights) 🧠 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

    32 min

  7. May 5

    #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

  8. 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
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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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