Pack the Kids
An adventure podcast for kids and their parents, by kids and their parents. Join Sarah (the mom) and Nash and Otis (the kids) in our conversations about the best and worst things about traveling and trying new things. More? How about a little travel trivia, snack and gear recommendations, and where we should go next from our travel kids community.
Episodes
18 episodes
WILD Hotel Stays: Sleeping on a Yacht, in a Treehouse, a Train, or a Bubble in the Forest?!
This week on Pack the Kids, we’re talking all about unique places to stay when traveling with kids—because sometimes the hotel is part of the adventure.From glamping in a luxury dome in the Blue Ridge Mountains to ...
NASH EATS on a Southern Road Trip - Would You Put Maple Syrup on CHICKEN? Eat Quail? What is Späetzle Anyway?
This week on Pack the Kids, we’re diving into what we ate on our spring break trip through Blue Ridge, Georgia, Helen, Georgia, and Chattanooga, Tennessee—and let’s just say… this was NOT your average road trip food.From ...
Wonderfully Weird Spring Break: Gnomes!?, Mountain Coaster, Underground Waterfall and Who would win: Snake vs. Frog
In this episode, we recap our spring break focused entirely on activities, starting in Atlanta and moving into the Blue Ridge Mountains (Georgia) and Chattanooga, Tennessee.We share: What surprised us (looking at ...
What is a Bucket List? Flamingos, Japan and Pokemon Planes
This week we’re talking about bucket list trips — what they are, why they matter, and what’s actually on ours.We’re officially just two downloads away from 200 🎉 and we may or may not be keeping our spring break location ...
NYC: Sniffing Walls at the Color Factory, King Kong, & Harry Potter on Broadway
In this week’s Pack the Kids, we’re back in New York City — Part 3, and this time it’s all about how NYC feels for kids! From the magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, leaping in giant ball p...
NYC Eats pt 2: Famous Frrrrozen Hot Chocolate, The Best Pizza Slice + Brooklyn's Smallest Bathroom?
🍕 This week, we hit Part 2 of our New York City food adventure — featuring famous frrrozen hot chocolate, a best pizza award, and a family debate that sparked controversy.Come with us back to NYC for who ate what and where and let us kno...
Caviar Chicken Nuggets and a Kids' Candy Store Paradise: NYC Eats part 1
This week on Pack the Kids, we're diving into all the delicious stops we made on our recent New York City adventure—from the iconic to the quirky! 🍕🥯🍰We’re sharing what it’s like eating your way through Manhattan with kids and w...
City Trips, Airport Superstition & Letting Kids Pack Their Own Bags
In this episode of Pack the Kids, Sarah, Nash, and Otis get ready for an upcoming trip to New York City by talking all things airport packing, flying with kids, and whether city trips or mountain camping are more fun.The boys sh...
Chicago 2: How to Order Italian Beef, Hot Dogs "Dragged through the Garden" and Nash Eats Something CRAZY
This week, we’re back in one of our favorite food cities—Chicago! 🍴 Otis and Nash join in (hot cocoa in hand) to share laughs, messy bites, and family memories from the Windy City. We dig into the real difference between a Chicago-style hot dog...
There's a GIANT BALL PIT in CHICAGO, Cherry Soda Mocktails & NYE Resolutions
This week, we’re in Chicago — and it’s full of flavor, fun, and freezing wind.Join us as we:Sip homemade sparkling cherry soda with a DIY syrup recipe 🍒Tour the Balloon Museum where air is art (yes, there’s ...
Cleveland: Kool-Aid Pickles, Taylor Swift Donuts and no-tech Restaurant Games
This week, Nash takes the lead as we explore Cleveland's tastiest treasures — From over-the-top desserts like bubble waffles and shark donuts to fancy eats at Award-Winning Cordelia, and don't forget classic Italian cookies in Little Italy — th...
Wyoming: Waffles, Waterfalls, and Warnings About Bear Spray”
We’re in Wyoming, and it’s not just a square on the map—it’s where alpine lakes, mountain waffles, and unexpected weather compete for main character energy.In this episode of Pack the Kids, we reflect on our time in Gr...
Moab Part 2: Desert Donuts, Bones and Stones & Dirt Boba
We're back in Moab, Utah with part 2!This week, we’re still in the desert — but ditch the hiking boots. We’re eating our way through Moab, Utah and adding a brand new segment: Nash Eats! From surprisingly epic Italian foo...
Moab, Utah: Desert Hikes when it's 100 Degrees!
We took the kids to the desert… in July. In this episode, we head to Moab, Utah, to explore Arches National Park during the peak of summer heat. We’ll share what it’s like to watch the sunrise from North Window, how we ke...
Yellowstone Nat'l Park in a Camper Van
🎙️ Geysers, Zip Lines & Grown-Up Tips in YellowstoneIn this steamy episode, we're exploring Yellowstone's most iconic sights — Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs — plus zipping over the Montana treetops ...
Rainforest Hikes and Dangerous Beach Adventures Puerto Rico
In this episode of Pack the Kids, we’re headed to Puerto Rico — where the beaches are wild, the rainforest is wet, and your kayak might come with a crab named Steve.We’re talking about:El Yunque rainforest ...