Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast

Trip Tales is the podcast where real people share their real trip stories - detailing where they went, how they got there, where they stayed, what they ate, the activities they loved, and what they’d do differently next time. Each week features a new guest and a new destination to inspire your next vacation. Hosted by Kelsey Graves - mom of 3 and travel content creator.

Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Kelsey Graves, with 158 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelsey Graves hosts Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast, a society show with 158 episodes published.

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  Kelsey Unpacked: CONFESSIONS - I Love McDonald’s, Don't Love the Beach & Other Things I Probably Shouldn’t Admit

  Aug 19, 202641 min

  This week, I’m sharing a few CONFESSIONS! Some questionable habits, some unpopular opinions, and a few things I probably shouldn’t admit out loud. From my love of McDonald’s and hatred of the beach, to outsourcing my laundry, my true crime obsession, and more! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 Check out the Symphony app using my link: https://join.symphony.io/kelsey Get $10 OFF Your First Poplin Laundry Service Order: https://gopoplin.com/?referralId=iL5euzJWLUSwBfZVYDCG Get $40 OFF Mochi Health by using my referral code to join: 9T4WMV Link to join Mochi: https://app.joinmochi.com/eligibility?ptcode=9t4wmv

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  Paris, Switzerland & Milan - Disneyland Paris, Dreamy Swiss Alps Playgrounds & European Magic with Kids

  Aug 17, 20261h 37m

  Amy and her husband celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary by taking their two girls, ages 8 and 4, on an almost two-week adventure through Paris, Switzerland and Milan in May 2026! Their family of four explored Paris, went to the top of the Eiffel Tower, spent a day at Disneyland Paris, then traveled by train to the Swiss Alps—where some of the most incredible mountaintop playgrounds became a highlight of the entire trip. They finished their European adventure in Milan with pasta making, iconic sights and, naturally, a few more playgrounds. This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 Mentioned in this episode: - Yoto Mini Kids Audio Book Players: https://amzlink.to/az0LxjyOTNNw5 - PARIS, FRANCE Air France – direct flight from Orlando to Paris Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica Eiffel Tower Trocadéro – great Eiffel Tower photo spot Luxembourg Gardens: playground,carousel, and sailboat rentals Notre-Dame Cathedral Musée de l'Orangerie – Monet’s Water Lilies + children’s area Tuileries Gardens + playground - DISNEYLAND PARIS Sleeping Beauty Castle A Million Splashes of Colour Parade Disney Adventure World – World of Frozen Toy Story Land Rapunzel Tangled Spin - LAUTERBRUNNEN + SWISS ALPS, SWITZERLAND SBB Mobile App – helpful for navigating trains and transportation throughout Switzerland Lauterbrunnen Valley – bike rentals + biking through the valley Coop grocery store Imboden Bike Rentals Staubbach Falls Trümmelbach Falls – underground waterfalls Wengen – mountain village + seasonal marble runs Männlichen – Alpine Herdsman “Cow Playground” Holenstein – Treetop Playground + Alpine Horns Alpins in the Alps – helpful Switzerland travel resource Mürren – Intersport coffee shop + playground and trampoline Allmendhubel – Flower Playground + Flower Hike Gimmelwald – playground + Mountain Hostel Grindelwald Pfingstegg – playground, mountain coaster + Fly Line Bort Alpine Playground – snowplow-themed playground - MILAN, ITALY The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci Sforza Castle: Michelangelo’s Rondanini Pietà Pasta + gelato-making class OTTO – Chinatown restaurant Parco Sempione Duomo di Milano + rooftop Ratana – final dinner in Milan

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  Kelsey Unpacked: Thoughts on Back to School, Motherhood, and the Lindsay Clancy Trial

  Aug 12, 202630 min

  Not for little ears. This episode is not intended for children. In this Kelsey Unpacked, I’m sharing some thoughts on getting back into the school-year routine, reflecting on the intensity of early motherhood, and unpacking my thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy trial. A short, personal episode about motherhood, mental load, and a case I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Check out the Symphony app using my link: https://join.symphony.io/kelsey Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879

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  Chicago - Kelsey's Attraction-Packed 3-Day Family Getaway: Lollapalooza, American Girl, TILT & More!

  Aug 10, 202653 min

  Kelsey is recapping her family of five’s attraction-packed summer getaway to Chicago with kids in July 2026! In just three nights, they squeezed in SO much from Lollapalooza and a Cubs game at Wrigley Field to the American Girl Store, Millennium Park and The Bean, TILT at 360 CHICAGO, the Museum of Illusions, Navy Pier and Flyover Chicago. But this trip was about more than checking off Chicago attractions. Kelsey and Joe lived in Chicago for 10 years after college, so bringing their three kids back to explore their old neighborhoods, favorite spots and some of their sweetest memories made this quick summer getaway extra special. Kelsey's link to download the Symphony savings app: https://join.symphony.io/kelsey This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 Mentioned in this episode: - Lollapalooza Chicago - American Girl Store Chicago - Hyatt House West Loop - Piccolo Sogno - Millenium Park: The Bean (Cloud Gate), Maggie Daley Park - Nancy's Pizza (West Loop) - Chicago Cubs - Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville - Original Pancake House Chicago - Museum of Illusions - Top of the Hancock Building for Chicago 360 and TILT - Navy Pier: Flyover Chicago ride Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

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  Kelsey Unpacked: Earn Points by SAVING Instead of Spending Money?!

  Aug 5, 202644 min

  What if you could earn travel points by saving money instead of spending it? In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I’m joined by Symphony co-founder James Berry and COO Jennifer Styles to talk about the groundbreaking new app that is completely flipping the traditional points game on its head. We’re used to earning rewards by opening credit cards and spending money on travel, dining and everyday purchases. Symphony created an entirely new way to earn by rewarding you for saving instead. Your money can earn up to 5% APY, and you get to choose whether your rewards are paid in cash, travel points or a combination of both. We unpack how Symphony works, why it was created, how your points can grow alongside your savings and what users can expect from its upcoming airline, hotel and travel partners. I’ve already downloaded the app and funded my own account, and I was so impressed by how simple, fun and beautifully designed it is. This is such an exciting option for anyone who wants to grow their savings while also working toward future travel. This episode is sponsored by Symphony. LINK TO SYMPHONY: https://join.symphony.io/kelsey This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 Mentioned in this episode: - Kelsey's Symphony Link: https://join.symphony.io/kelsey - Travel points and miles - American Express - Delta - Airport Lounges - Financial Literacy - 5% APY Savings Account

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