In today's episode, we're going to be recapping our recent trip to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. We'll be talking about who the Ark is best suited for, activities, where we stayed, what went well, lessons learned, highlights of the trip, and bonus question, would we go on a weekend getaway here with our spouses?Did we miss anything you want to know about the Ark Encounter? Send us a DM on instagram @LoKo Travel Life or shoot us an email at LoKoTravelLife@gmail.com.

Life has been crazy and hard lately. In this episode, I get pretty vulnerable and give you a glimpse into what's been happening behind the scenes as a mama to three boys ages 6, 3, and 9 months. And I share about my FIRST solo trip with my boys, the highs and lows and encourage you to get out there, face the LoKo, and take that next adventure. Connect with us on Instagram @LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)

Let's be honest, traveling with your own family can be tricky. Add in extended family and it can be even trickier. In our experience, we've learned that talking about expectations BEFORE the trip really helps set you up for a successful trip (We are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but we sure try). In this episode (me, Lolo) walks through some topics and questions to chat about before the trip. Think expenses, activities, sleep schedules, and food.  If you have questions about traveling with extended family, feel free to send us a DM on instagram @LoKo Travel Life or shoot us an email at LoKoTravelLife@gmail.com. We'd love to chat with you and help you get out there. Face the LoKo and take that next adventure. 00:00 Introduction02:00 Setting Expectations for Expenses02:50 Food Planning05:40 Activity Planning07:45 Sleep Arrangements

Thinking about taking a cruise for your next vacation? Then this episode is for you! There are so many options for cruising. In this episode, we'll help you narrow your focus to key areas that will equip you to book the cruise that is the best fit for you and your kiddos. We'll talk through 4 tips we learned from our recent 6-night Western Caribbean family cruise on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. Have questions about cruising? We'd love to help! Send us a DM on instagram @LoKo Travel Life.Don't forget to check out Episode 11 for some practical tips on how to set aside money for travel, how to stay on budget when traveling, and what to do when traveling might be out of your budget right now.

You might be thinking, how are there any lows when going on a cruise? But, let's just be real. Life happens (even when you're on vacation).  Join us for real life with LoLo and KoKo as we share both the highs and lows of cruising with our families. Have questions about cruising? We'd love to help! Send us a DM on instagram.  Find us on Instagram @LoKo Travel Life.If you're new here, we took our families (Nana and Papa, LoLo's Family (Mom & Dad plus almost 3 year old), and Koko's Family (Mom & Dad plus a 6 year old, 4 year old, and 8 month old) on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas at the end of January. We had an absolute BLAST! We love cruising and this was our first cruise with all of us since November 2019. Crazy to think it's been that long. Spoiler alert, we LOVED it and are already planning our next cruise. We hope this episode inspires you to get out there, face the LoKo, and take that next adventure.

Join us as we reflect on our adventures and lessons learned in 2023 and look ahead to what’s ahead in 2024. We chat through highs and lows in 2023, our biggest takeaways, and what we are looking forward to in 2024. We know it’s a bit late, but in our book, it’s never too late to reflect on the year and look ahead to what’s next. We can’t wait for you to get out there, face the LoKo, and take that next adventure.  Connect with us!Find us on Instagram @LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)

Whether you're an anxious mom looking for tips on road trips and camping or simply curious about the power of early associations in children, this episode is for you!In this episode, we sit down with fellow mama and therapist, Amberly Stevens, as we dive into the fascinating world of brain development, core memories, and the impact of travel on a child. 🧠✈️Amberly shares her insights and personal experiences on how core memories are formed and how travel can create lasting impressions in a child's mind. From firing the senses to building positive associations, this conversation is filled with valuable knowledge and relatable stories.Connect with LoLo and KoKo!Find us on Instagram @LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)

Have you ever wondered if you should use a travel agent? Is it even in your budget? What kind of services do they provide? Then this episode for you! In today’s episode, KoKo and I sit down with fellow mama, podcaster, and travel agent, Ashley Kindsvatter and dive into the services she offers, who could benefit from using a travel agent, and debunk one of the common misconceptions about them. So throw in your ear buds, take care of that next thing on your to-do list, and come along with us as we learn more about travel agents and planning that next adventure. Connect with Ashley! Find her on Instagram @ kindventures.travelCheck out her website https://www.kindventurestravelllc.com/Send her an email at kindventures.travel@gmail.comConnect with LoLo and KoKo! Find us on Instagram @ LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)00:00 Introduction: The Role of Travel Agents01:03 Meet Ashley: Travel Agent and Adventure Planner01:59 Services Offered by Travel Agents03:08 The Value of Personalized Travel Planning04:00 The Travel Agent Network: How It Works05:42 Customizing Your Travel Experience10:44 The Importance of Budget in Travel Planning11:39 Debunking Misconceptions about Travel Agents15:46 The Benefits of Traveling with Kids18:07 Conclusion: How to Connect with Ashley

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with emotional regulation coach, Tera Wages, about the link between travel, kids and emotions. Tera shares her personal experiences as a mama and travel enthusiast, touches on common parenting fears tied to traveling with kids, and offers tips for managing emotions both at home and while traveling. She also talks about the 'Connection Codes', a four-minute tool developed to teaches parents and kids how to identify and process their emotions.  Connect with Tera!Tune in to the Connection Codes Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Download the FREE 4-minute tool for processing emotions at  https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheelLet's connect!Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:40 Getting to Know Tera Wages02:21 Emotions and Travel: A Personal Perspective04:02 Processing Emotions on Family Trips04:15 The Connection Codes: A Tool for Emotional Regulation04:54 Real-life Application of Emotional Regulation08:34 Understanding and Managing Emotions in Children10:56 The Importance of Emotional Regulation for Parents17:49 Encouragement for Moms: Travel is Worth It21:14 Connection Codes: How to Connect and Learn More

Anyone else feel like they blinked and it's the middle of November? Same.  In this episode,  I share a little insight into real life with me, LoLo. What I've been learning to help you think about what you can do to be the best version of yourself during this busy holiday season. I mean, all seasons of motherhood seem full, but the holiday season just seems so incredibly full, gift buying, family get togethers, cleaning, cooking...just the list is exhausting. I'm excited to share a few practical ways I'm protecting what brings me joy and letting go of the unrealistic expectations I've put on myself. In case you are interested, here are links* to the books mentioned in this episode: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, by Lysa TerKeurst Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John TownsendLet's connect!Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)Connect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community*Disclaimer:  These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of our links, we may receive a commission. These are all products we genuinely love. Using these links helps support our business and we are so grateful for this community. Whether you use our links or not, we want YOU to be the most prepared for your next trip and ENJOY traveling with your family.

Holiday Travel season is upon us. We know a lot of families out there travel for the holidays to visit relatives, and sometimes, that means a road trip. Let’s be honest, sometimes travel in the car for road trips, long or short can be cumbersome because you just don’t know what to do. You don’t want to pack a crazy amount of stuff and there’s only so many creative things you can think of to entertain the kids on your own. Well...we’ve found a great tool that fellow mamas can utilize while in the car to help create memories and foster relationship building. One more tool in your tool box is always a good thing, right? Joining us on this episode, is JJ Campbell, toddler mom and podcast host of Along for the Ride,  an interactive family experience designed for kids and adults to listen to together. Each episode is unique with games and activities and short burst segments that spark creativity and conversation. Tune in to this episode to hear how to make road trips more enjoyable for everyone! Connect with JJ! Tune in to JJ's podcast, Along for the Ride Follow JJ on Instagram at theJJ Campbell_Connect with us! Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel LifeConnect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community

Curious about solo traveling from a dad's perspective? On this episode, LoLo's husband, Obe, talks about his FIRST solo flying experience with their two year old, Kai. And then, LoLo & Obe talk about processing BIG emotions hiking in Denver, Colorado. Have you ever wondered if you are the only family that has a blow up or disagreement on vacation and it ruined the whole day?  Yea, us too. In this epsiode, LoLo & Obe break down a pretty big snafu and how they didn't let that ruin their hiking trip.  If you need some encouragement, want to hear how other families process big emotions, and hear some real, authentic stories of what goes on when the camera isn't going, tune in to this episode! Let's connect!Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel LifeConnect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community

Do you want to travel, but budgeting and the cost seems overwhelming? Tune in to this episode for some practical tips on how to set aside money for travel, how to stay on budget when traveling, and what to do when traveling might be out of your budget right now. In this episode, fellow travel loving mama, podcaster,  entrepreneur, and Accountant, Teran Sands, answers: Why she makes it a priority to set aside money for travel How she and her husband save for traveling How she stays on budget when traveling What advice she would give to someone who wants to travel but it just seems out of reach in their budget right now Trust us, you won't want to miss Teran unpack these questions. Connect with Teran! @whatyour_cpa_wantsyoutoknow on Instagram Listen to the What Your CPA Wants You To Know Podcast Connect with us! Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel LifeConnect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community

Have you ever taken a trip and it didn't go as planned? Yupp, us too. In this episode, we provide some practical tips to help YOU prepare for when a trip doesn't go as planned. Because let's be honest, when traveling with kids, something unexpected is bound to happen.Let's connect!Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel LifeConnect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community

Need some encouragement to take the plunge and book an international adventure? Tune in to this episode, where we interview a fellow travel loving mama and fellow podcaster, Angie Richter. We dive in to some travel highs and lows from her recent trip to Switzerland and Greece and she shares some travel advice for traveling with kids. She might just convince you to add Crete, Greece to your bucket list.  Angie is the wife to Brody, mom to Finley (10) and Harlow (8), dog mom to Banjo and Hobbes, and owner of The Wonder Studio and Co-Host of the podcast, Read Momalize Repeat. Let's connect!Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel LifeConnect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group CommunityConnect with Angie! Follow her on Instagram at the_wonderstudio and readmomalizerepeatAnd don't forget to check out her podcast, Read Momalize Repeat, wherever you listen to podcasts.

We're giving you a behind the scenes look into our LoKo Life. Seriously though, we're a tad bit crazy and the day KoKo went into labor with her third son was no different. Need some sisterly comedic relief and a good laugh? Tune in to this episode.  We also share a few of our favorite places in Madison, Wisconsin. 📍Some of our favorite places in the Madison Area mentioned in today's Episode:  🦏 Henry Villas Zoo🏖 Sauk City Riverfront Park🍦The Merrimac Scoop Let's connect! Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel LifeConnect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community

Let's be real, traveling with car seats can be hard. If you're in the season of life with young kiddos, don't let car seats be the reason that keeps you from traveling. In this episode, we break down the  pros and cons of the different methods of flying with car seats to equip YOU with the information you need to fly with car seats. Check out the links* below if you're interested in any of the items mentioned in this Episode:Luggage Cart that doubles as a Car Seat Stroller (LoLo's favorite) Car Seat Travel Bag (KoKo's favorite)Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Lifehttps://www.instagram.com/lokotravellife/Connect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/lokotravellife/*Disclaimer:  These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of our links, we may receive a commission. These are all products we genuinely love. Using these links helps support our business and we are so grateful for this community. Whether you use our links or not, we want YOU to be the most prepared for your next trip and ENJOY traveling with your family.

Let's face it, flying with kids can be overwhelming, sometimes even so much so, you can talk yourself out of a trip all together. In this episode, we'll be giving you that pep talk to mentally prepare for flying with your kids and encourage you that flying with your kids is worth it. You've got this! Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Lifehttps://www.instagram.com/lokotravellife/Connect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/lokotravellife/

Don't know what to bring with you to help with sleep while traveling? This episode is all about the tools we've found helpful while navigating naps and bedtime while traveling. If you missed Episode 4, you'll want to take a listen, because we dive in to our sleep styles (spoiler, they are VERY different). BUT despite our differences, there are 2 sleep tools that we both agree are our must haves for traveling with kids. Tune in to this Episode to hear more! Check out the links* below if you're interested in any of the items mentioned in this Episode:Hatch Rest Mini (LoLo's favorite) Homedics Sounds Machine (KoKo's favorite)SlumperPod*Disclaimer:  These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of our links, we may receive a commission. These are all products we genuinely love. Using these links helps support our business and we are so grateful for this community. Whether you use our links or not, we want YOU to be the most prepared for your next trip and ENJOY traveling with your family.

Navigating naps and bedtimes can be tricky (or maybe trickier for some than others). On this episode, we your hosts, LoLo and KoKo, share our very different perspectives on how we navigate sleep on trips. We dig in to our travel styles (go with the flow and a bit more structured) and talk pros and cons for both to help YOU prepare for your next trip.  Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Life https://www.instagram.com/lokotravellife/Connect with us in our LoKo Travel Life Facebook Group Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/lokotravellife/