The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast

Welcome to The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast Season 2! In this episode, we are excited to give you an update on what we've been up to since Season 1 ended. Tune in to listen to our thoughts on our road trip across Australia, what it was like to cancel tickets to a destination we've been dreaming about, and what we ended up doing instead. We also got to experience what it was like "coming home" to the US for the holidays, and preparing for the next leg of our trip. As for the next of the season, we are honored to feature fun travel stories, give you more destination recaps, and explore the world of family travel. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! If you're also interested in some of our photography work, you can check out our Instagram page as well as our blog. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and comments! You can contact us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. Brought to you by The Podglomerate network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't believe that we've been traveling full-time for the past 5 months! On this Season 1 finale, we are excited to present to you the top 10 things we've learned about family travel. After 10 countries, 30+ cities, 20+ flights, and countless memories, we've learned so much about traveling with kids and wanted to share that with all of you! Although the podcast is going on a break, our adventures are not done yet! We are currently exploring Australia, and will have some fun activities in the next few weeks. We return to the US in December and January and will continue our journey soon after. We have our sights on Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for the next few months, so if you have any recommendations on places to go or things to see, shoot them our way at: hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. We will also continue to post photos and videos on our Instagram and YouTube channels (@thejetsettingfamily), so make sure you check them out. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently completed our adventures through Southeast Asia and wanted to share our favorite experiences, meals, and activities! After visiting 7 countries (19 cities) in about 4 months, we have loved the culture and cuisine in the region and are happy to share as much as we can before we continue our journey. You won't believe what Santi's "favorite adventure" was! You can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are excited to share our stories from Cambodia. From an awe-inspiring sunrise in Angkor Wat, to the beauty of the Mekong River and its riverside villages, to learning about the tragic history of the country through the Khmer Rouge period, Cambodia made a major impact on us. It's crazy to believe that we almost didn't visit the country, and ended up wishing that we could have stayed longer. You can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Rainer Jenss, President and Founder of the Family Travel Association. The FTA's mission is to inspire families to travel more, and we are thrilled to chat with Rainer about how the FTA does just that! Through their annual family travel summit and a variety of surveys, the FTA is an important advocate for families facing barriers to travel. For more information, check out the FTA's research page and if you're interested in learning more about their annual summit, you can find out more here. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are focusing on the beginning stages of full-time travel. What makes a family sell everything to go adventure around the world? What's the best way to sell your stuff? How do you go about planning a trip without blowing through your budget? We invited Ben and Kelly from The FUNemployed Family to answer these questions. They started their adventure in June 2018 and have traveled across Europe and now Southeast Asia. Tune in to listen to some amazing tips for traveling across Europe on a budget! If you're interested in knowing more about Ben and Kelly's adventures, make sure you follow them on Instagram (@thefunemployedfamily) or check out their blog. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our two and a half weeks in Vietnam were a whirlwind of emotions. From the Vietnam War memorials in Ho Chi Minh City, to the beautiful old town of Hoi An, to the brand-new Golden (Hands) Bridge in Ba Na Hills, the country offers so much for a family to see. You won't believe what we found when we got to the Golden Bridge early! You can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are excited to speak with Jet Set Lisette all about travel hacking! If you've felt apprehensive about the process of opening up credit cards to get points bonuses, you'll want to listen to this episode. Lisette, a travel coach whom has accumulated over a million miles and hotel points (saving over $90K in travel costs), guides us through the basics of travel hacking. She even lets us in on a credit card that will grant you 60,000 points with a single purchase! If you want to know more about how to become a travel hacker, you can check out Lisette's course. Also, if you enjoyed listening to Lisette, you can continue to follow along on her podcast, The Globetrotter Lounge! You can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spent a month in Thailand and had some truly magical experiences! From the undiscovered paradise of Koh Yao Noi, to the cultural beauty of Chiang Mai, this country captured our hearts and allowed us to create unforgettable memories as a family. Tune in to hear about our longtail boat island tour, visit to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, and the craziest drive we've ever been on! You can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are honored to welcome David and Madison Bowman, whom, along with their two young kids, set a lofty goal of visiting all 59 US National Parks. They recently completed that goal (it took them less than 2 years!) and were gracious enough to share their story on the show. Tune in to hear how they converted a shuttle bus into a home on wheels, how they planned their adventure, and some highlights from the parks they visited. David and Madison document their adventures on their blog and have some amazing photos and videos on their Instagram page. Make sure you check them out! You can also continue to follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are opening up the mailbag and answering some of the questions we've been asked about our full-time family travel lifestyle. If you're curious about why we travel, how we work with hotels as we travel, education for the kids while on the road, and much more, you have to listen to this one! If you'd like to know more, you can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Langkawi, Malaysia has been the most pleasantly surprising destination we have visited so far. We call it the "Maui of Southeast Asia" because of its pristine beaches, winding mangrove forests, and towering mountains. In our opinion, it is an absolute "must visit" location and we are excited to share the reasons why on this latest episode! If you'd like to know more, you can follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Chelsea, from the blog and Instagram page "Unsettle Down" join us this week to share their secrets to full-time family travel! They've been able to live all over Europe with their 2-year-old daughter Kailen by working remotely. Although Europe has a reputation for being expensive to travel through, Matt and Chelsea have made it happen and share their tips and tricks on this episode! For more handy info on remote work, house-sitting, and more, check out their blog or Instagram page (@unsettledown). You can also continue to follow along on our adventures by going to our Instagram page or YouTube channel (@thejetsettingfamily). Thank you for continuing to listen, and feel free to reach out with any comments or questions by emailing us at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are excited to welcome Riki and Sonita Cribb, who run the Instagram page and blog "Kiwis in Bare Feet." They have been teaching at international schools for four years now, with experience in Saudi Arabia and South Korea. They've been able to travel to over 40 countries together, and their 2-year-old daughter Lilah has even been to 20 countries herself! If you've ever thought that family travel abroad is too expensive, then you need to listen to this episode! Riki and Sonita cover what it takes to get a teaching job abroad, the perks they receive (they are CRAZY enticing), and the experiences they've had as teachers. If you're interested in following their adventures, make sure to check out their Instagram (@kiwisinbarefeet) and blog. Here are the resources to help you get started with teaching abroad: Search Associates (to help you find and apply to international teaching jobs): https://www.searchassociates.com/ Free Service to Find Teaching Jobs: https://schroleconnect.com/ International School Review Site: https://www.internationalschoolsreview.com/ As always, thank you for taking the time to listen to our family. If you would like to see what we're up to, you can always find us on Instagram (@thejetsettingfamily), Facebook, and YouTube. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off this episode with Santi's five facts about Bali (just wait until you hear #5)! The three weeks that we spent in Bali went by so fast and we absolutely loved it. Tune in to hear our thoughts on Kuta Beach, Ubud, the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest, and more. We hope our insight helps you be more prepared if you ever decide to visit the island. We really appreciate you taking your time to listen to our podcast, and if you'd like to know more about us, you can find us on Instagram (@thejetsettingfamily) or on our YouTube page. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices