24 episodes

Erika Bud, author of the Travel Rangers children's book series, created this travel podcast to inspire families to have overseas travel adventures and learn about cultures. From single parents to families of eight, listen as parents and children talk about what it was like to travel around the world on their international family vacations. Learn about countries, international travel tips, best international trips for families, affordable international vacations, how travel abroad facilitates quality family time, and so much more. Laugh with us, dream with us, and be inspired by us to travel with your kids abroad.

Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad Travel Podcast Erika Bud, Big World Publishing, LLC

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Erika Bud, author of the Travel Rangers children's book series, created this travel podcast to inspire families to have overseas travel adventures and learn about cultures. From single parents to families of eight, listen as parents and children talk about what it was like to travel around the world on their international family vacations. Learn about countries, international travel tips, best international trips for families, affordable international vacations, how travel abroad facilitates quality family time, and so much more. Laugh with us, dream with us, and be inspired by us to travel with your kids abroad.

    An American Teaching in the United Arab Emirates

    An American Teaching in the United Arab Emirates

    Listen as Ashley shares her experience with moving from the United States with her son to teach in the United Arab Emirates. She explains what life is really like in the UAE, how she was treated as an American, and some of the struggles she has had with returning to the United States as a result of the safety mindset she developed while living in the UAE. If you are a teacher who has thought about teaching in another country, or you’re curious about what it’s like in the United Arab Emirates, you won’t want to miss this episode.

    Be sure to check out the host's award-winning picture book, Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia, at: https://bigworldpub.com/ Kids will have fun learning about Australia and they'll be in awe as augmented reality technology brings the book to life with digital pop-ups of both 3D creations and real-life video footage. Don't miss this adventure!
    Sign up to be a podcast guest at: https://bigworldpub.com/travel-podcast-guest/

    To get updates on upcoming podcasts, share stories, pictures, or tips, or ask questions related to family travel abroad, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast/

    • 52 min
    Traveling Abroad for Cheap by Travel Hacking

    Traveling Abroad for Cheap by Travel Hacking

    What is travel hacking? How does it help you travel abroad with your family for less than the cost of a domestic flight? Listen to Kelly as she talks about travel hacking, homestays, and vacation rentals, all on a low income. Learn more about the different ways that you can make international family vacations affordable on the Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad travel podcast at www.bigworldpub.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Make the world exciting for your kids! Check out the host's multi-award-winning picture book, Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia, at: https://bigworldpub.com/ Kids will have fun learning about Australia and they'll be in awe as augmented reality technology brings the book to life with digital pop-ups of both 3D creations and real-life video footage. Don't miss this adventure!
    Sign up to be a podcast guest at: https://bigworldpub.com/travel-podcast-guest/

    To get updates on upcoming podcasts, share stories, pictures, or tips, or ask questions related to family travel abroad, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast/

    • 52 min
    Traveling with Severe Food Allergies

    Traveling with Severe Food Allergies

    When you have a child who has severe allergies, traveling abroad can be terrifying. In this episode, I speak with Sarah Thai who shares many helpful tips that she has learned while traveling abroad with her toddler who has severe allergies. If you have kids with allergies or kids who are just picky eaters, you won’t want to miss this episode!

    Make the world exciting for your kids! Check out the host's award-winning picture book, Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia, at: https://bigworldpub.com/ Kids will have fun learning about Australia and they'll be in awe as augmented reality technology brings the book to life with digital pop-ups of both 3D creations and real-life video footage. Don't miss this adventure!
    Sign up to be a podcast guest at: https://bigworldpub.com/travel-podcast-guest/

    To get updates on upcoming podcasts, share stories, pictures, or tips, or ask questions related to family travel abroad, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast/

    • 44 min
    Traveling the World with Toddlers

    Traveling the World with Toddlers

    Becky and her husband were avid world travelers, backpacking through Europe. When they had kids, Becky wanted to wait, but her husband was determined to keep traveling the world. Listen as Becky shares her challenges with traveling abroad with three children under five years old, why she now loves traveling with her young kids, and great tips including how she entertains the kids and why she does not like to stay in hotels. If you have young kids and you’re debating traveling abroad, don’t miss this episode!

    Be sure to check out the host's award-winning picture book, Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia, at: https://bigworldpub.com/ Kids will have fun learning about Australia and they'll be in awe as augmented reality technology brings the book to life with digital pop-ups of both 3D creations and real-life video footage. Don't miss this adventure!
    Sign up to be a podcast guest at: https://bigworldpub.com/travel-podcast-guest/

    To get updates on upcoming podcasts, share stories, pictures, or tips, or ask questions related to family travel abroad, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast/

    • 38 min
    A 14-Month Sabbatical with Two Kids

    A 14-Month Sabbatical with Two Kids

    In this episode, I speak with James Olsen. He’s a lawyer, husband, and father to an 11-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. They are currently traveling the world on a 14-month sabbatical. Listen as he shares what inspired this sabbatical and how they financed such a great trip. He’ll speak on everything from renting your house to insurance. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, you won’t want to miss this episode!

    James is an amateur blogger and podcaster. To document the trip, James and his wife run the blog SomeWonderTravel, and James does a weekly podcast called The World Travel Dad Show. Click the link to find out more: https://msha.ke/somewondertravel

    If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review and help other families to be inspired by our show.
    Also, check out the host's award-winning picture book, Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia, at: https://bigworldpub.com/ Kids will have fun learning about Australia and they'll be in awe as augmented reality technology brings the book to life with digital pop-ups of both 3D creations and real-life video footage. Don't miss this adventure! 
    Sign up to be a podcast guest at: https://bigworldpub.com/travel-podcast-guest/

    To get updates on upcoming podcasts, share stories, pictures, or tips, or ask questions related to family travel abroad, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast/

    • 52 min
    Short-term Living in Barcelona with a 9-Year Old

    Short-term Living in Barcelona with a 9-Year Old

    In this special episode, the host records the podcast from Barcelona to share their experience as she and her son live in Barcelona for a month. Erika will discuss how she got the courage to make this move and how she is able to afford it. She’ll also explain how she is handling Hayden’s school, what she wished she knew before she arrived, and Hayden will share what he has learned during this adventure. If you are thinking about taking your kids abroad for more than just a vacation, or you are not convinced that kids benefit from traveling abroad, you won’t want to miss this episode.

    Be sure to check out the host's award-winning picture book, Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia, at: https://bigworldpub.com/ Kids will have fun learning about Australia and they'll be in awe as augmented reality technology brings the book to life with digital pop-ups of both 3D creations and real-life video footage. Don't miss this adventure!
    Sign up to be a podcast guest at: https://bigworldpub.com/travel-podcast-guest/

    To get updates on upcoming podcasts, share stories, pictures, or tips, or ask questions related to family travel abroad, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast/

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

mel&ollie ,

Great advice

I love all the advice and wide variety of guests that offer different viewpoints! Makes me want to never stop traveling with my kids

Rebel Kate Randy ,

An Awesome Show for Adventurous Parents!

Erika Bud has created something unparalleled for adventurous parents who wish to inspire their children to explore the world.

estoen ,

Excellent!

One of my favorite family travel podcasts! Always great interviews.

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