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138: Canadian Rockies [Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper]

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Dreaming about a trip to the Canadian Rockies? Listen in as Tamara shares the highlights from her mother-daughter trip to Kananaskis, Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper. Plus Kim chimes in on what she did in Banff before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer train earlier this year. ON THE PODCAST 01:53 – Talking about Tamara’s Mother Daughter Trip 05:45 – Kananaskis 09:52… Read More

137: Planning a Girls’ Trip to Maine

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Have you ever thought of planning a girl’s trip to Maine? In August, Kim and Tamara headed up to the Northwoods of Maine for a girls’ trip filled with hiking and laughs, with a stops in Portland and Freeport along the way. Find out more about their trip and some things you can do with the family too! ON THE… Read More

135: Our Summer Travel Update: Orlando, Alaska Cruise, and France

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Happy summer!! While we have been on a short break, Kim and Tamara have kicked off their summer with some fun travel — of course! In this episode we tell you all about Tamara’s trip to Orlando with teens, Kim’s last-minute Alaskan cruise romantic getaway, and Tamara’s wine-tasting trip to France with her hubby. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Talking… Read More

134: Visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Kids

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Did you know that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the United States? Find out what to do in the park and the surrounding area, including Pigeon Forge, on this week’s podcast. We are chatting with Tennessee native Sarah Wilson from The Wandering Rumpus to get her take on visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National… Read More

133: Visiting Johnston County, North Carolina (near Raleigh)

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Find out why Johnston County, North Carolina makes a great weekend getaway from Raleigh or a perfect place to stop on a road trip down I-95. This week Karen Dawkins from Family Travels on a Budget joins us to share her knowledge and love for this special part of North Carolina tucked between 95 and 40 just outside of Raleigh…. Read More

129: Tips for Visiting Paris with Kids

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If you are planning a trip to Paris with kids, why not get tips from someone who has gone half a dozen times in the last few years! This week we are chatting with Michelle Millett, a Francophile and experienced family travelers about visiting Paris with (and without) kids. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Talking with Kim and Tamara 05:40… Read More