Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad Travel Podcast

Jun 21 2023

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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.

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An American Teaching in the United Arab Emirates

Jun 21 2023 52 mins

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 h

Traveling Abroad for Cheap by Travel Hacking

Jun 02 2023 52 mins

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

Traveling with Severe Food Allergies

May 12 2023 44 mins

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!

Traveling the World with Toddlers

Apr 28 2023 38 mins

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 a

A 14-Month Sabbatical with Two Kids

Apr 14 2023 52 mins

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 takin

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

Mar 31 2023 33 mins

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 lear

Lessons Learned as a First-Time Parent Traveling Abroad

Mar 17 2023 59 mins

In this week’s podcast, I speak with Katelyn Stewart, a single mom from the U.S., who just returned from her first trip abroad with her 8-year-old son. Katelyn shares many international travel tips that first-time travelers are sure to want to hear. Listen as she talks about her experiences and why, despite these negative events, she wouldn’t trade her travel abroad experience

Single Mom Living in Different Countries with her Daughter

Mar 06 2023 52 mins

Meet Lidia Aguirre, a single mom from Texas who was terrified to travel out of the country with her daughter. Hear how she overcame her fears to live in Mexico and Korea, how she approached her daughter’s father about her idea, great tips about living abroad, and so much more! This episode inspired the host to move to Barcelona with her son and I hope it inspires you to follow yo

Worldschooling With Andreas Wil Gerdes

Feb 17 2023 37 mins

In this week’s podcast, I speak with Andreas as he shares why he doesn’t believe in the conventional school system. You’ll hear when his perspective changed, why it’s so important to let kids learn at their pace, and why we should let kids learn about what they are interested in learning. This episode will leave you questioning what is the best education for your children.

Moving From New York to Portugal

Feb 03 2023 45 mins

If you have a friend in Europe, you often hear how many European countries they’ve traveled to because it’s so easy and cheap. Many Americans dream of being able to do this. What happens when you turn that dream into a reality? On this week’s podcast, we speak with Allison and hear how and why she and her family moved from New York to Portugal. She’ll speak about the cultur