In this festive December episode, Jenn and Mia chat with Lauren about her family’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure to meet Santa in Finland. In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What it’s really like visiting Santa’s village in Finland with your own personal elf escort (named Sparkles!)

• The moment Lauren realized that they would be driving their dog sled themselves through the Arctic snow

• Surprising foods they discovered at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

• Tips for planning a kid-friendly winter trip above the Arctic Circle, from packing layers to choosing the right igloo cabin

A cozy, magical episode for families dreaming of holiday travel, winter adventures, and meeting the real Santa.

Produced by Kids Travel Tales.

The Kids Travel Tales podcast is independently produced and not affiliated with any company, organization, or product mentioned in this episode.

For more information about locations or topics discussed, please contact your travel agent or the organization directly.

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Type-A moms, this one’s for you! What happens when you take two energetic boys across France, Italy, Switzerland and onto a Carnival cruise? Kristin, a multilingual mom of two, shares her best packing tips, how she balances wine tasting with Disneyland Paris, and why Switzerland might be the ultimate kid-approved destination.

In this episode:
🧳 Europe family travel hacks — trains vs. cars, packing, and heat survival
🍫 Why Switzerland’s chocolate, boats, and trains are ideal for family travel
⛴️ The honest truth about a Carnival Cruise out of Baltimore
🚗 How an upstate New York road trip became an unexpected favorite

Produced by Kids Travel Tales.

The Kids Travel Tales podcast is independently produced and not affiliated with any company, organization, or product mentioned in this episode.

For more information about locations or topics discussed, please contact your travel agent or the organization directly.

Want to swap family travel stories with Mama and Mia? 🌎✈️

💌 Email us at kids.travel.tales.podcast@gmail.com

We’d love to feature you on an upcoming episode!

Before you book your next Vrbo or Airbnb, listen to this episode of Kids Travel Tales! Natalia shares why her family now prefers Hilton after multiple rental disasters (including on their honeymoon!), her go-to carsick remedies for kids, favorite weekend getaways, and why her daughter chooses Hersheypark over Disney World. 🍫✨

Produced by Kids Travel Tales.

The Kids Travel Tales podcast is independently produced and not affiliated with any company, organization, or product mentioned in this episode.

For more information about locations or topics discussed, please contact your travel agent or the organization directly.

Want to swap family travel stories with Mama and Mia? 🌎✈️

💌 Email us at kids.travel.tales.podcast@gmail.com

We’d love to feature you on an upcoming episode!