In today's episode, I'm answering questions from an Instagram Q&A box! We have a few questions about planning trips (how far in advance to book, best way to budget for a trip, and how to decide on destinations), and a few content creation tips (how to improve short form video, and how to grow a travel instagram account).

Links:

Going

Thrifty Traveler

Podcast Episode: Journey from 0-100K on Instagram

Podcast Episode: Travel On A Budget with A Bigger Family

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Today I'm sharing my opinion on several "controversial" travel topics I've seen online, from babies on planes, to overcrowded tourist destinations, and fast travel vs slow travel.

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Chicago is one of the most festive cities in the USA to visit at Christmas time with kids, so in today's episode I'm sharing all of the fun things to do with kids in Chicago at Christmas.

I'll share the hotel we stayed at, top things to do from the Christmas Markets to epic ice skating spots, where to get hot chocolate, and more!

Reels:

Chicago at Christmas

24 Hours in Chicago - Day 1 Vlog

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After living in Florida for 5 years and exploring so much of the state as a travel writer and content creator, then taking several Florida vacations after moving back up to the Midwest, I have so many Florida vacation suggestions for families that I needed to talk about it for almost an hour!

In this episode we talk about:

• Amelia Island
• St. Augustine / Flagler Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Miami
• Florida Keys
• Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva
• Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater
• Destin + 30A
• Pensacola

Here are all of my blog posts on Florida destinations if you want to dig deeper:

https://www.emilymkrause.com/florida-travel

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In today's episode, I'm sharing what I look for in a hotel stay as a mom of 4 and travel creator.

I'm talking about both my hotel pet peeves ("resort fees" I'm looking at you), and also spendng some time on my favorite small touches that make a big impact during a hotel stay.

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Have you ever considered traveling to Milwaukee with Kids?

I know it might not be at the top of everyone's travel bucket list, but you might be surprised at how much there is to do here, especially in the summertime! Plus you could easily combine Milwaukee with a trip to Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, or Indiana Dunes NP.

Today we're talking about how to get to Milwaukee, where to stay in Milwaukee with kids, and the top things to do in the greater Milwaukee area as a family.

Links:

The Best Things to Do In Milwaukee with Kids Blog Post

Drury Plaza Hotel Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Family Travel Guide Video

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Just jumping into your feed with a quick podcast update.

Working on getting my voice back - podcast episodes may still appear in your feed if I'm having a good voice week!

In the meantime, don't forget to check out my blog and social media accounts for more travel tips and trip ideas!

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In today's episode we're talking about parenting on family vacation when the kids are complaining, bored, or simply not interested in participating.

So much time, effort, decision making, and money go into making a family vacation happen, but parents can end up feeling underappreciated when the rest of the family is whining or unsatisfied.

I'm discussing how I handle that feeling and those situations when we travel as a family. As a mom of 4, I've definitely learned a thing or 2 along the way.

I'm also talking about how to be proactive about making sure we walk away from family trips feeling like we've grown closer and actually created memories together.

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