
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I’m sharing the unglamorous side of travel -forms, passports, government websites, and all the behind-the-scenes admin that happens before a family trip. I’m also breaking down exactly how we got Global Entry for o... more
Kyle is back on Trip Tales! After previously sharing about his all-inclusive ski trip to Club Med in Quebec and his epic trip skiing in Austria while visiting the German Christmas markets, Kyle returns to share another incredible family ski adventure... more
This week on Kelsey Unpacked, I’m recapping our wild, rainy, unforgettable weekend at the Indy 500 to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday! From race day traditions and checkered outfits to suite snacks, Black Hawk flyovers, the Snake Pit, a photo finish... more
Kelsey sits down with Kirsten (@pointstravel.md), a Pediatric ER doctor from upstate New York, to recap her family of five’s incredible trip to Italy in April 2025. They spent time in both Rome and Sorrento, with day trips to Pompeii and Orvieto, plu... more
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This is exactly what people want to hear- real people, real families taking real trips with the real breakdowns- thank you for including specific info on finances. I enjoy this each Monday when it drops. Most other travel podcasts don’t actually have this much travel content!
I found this podcast looking for safari trip reports but have since listened to 15+ episodes. I really love it—as someone who also loves having a podcast going while doing tasks, this feels like listening to a friend. Keep up the amazing work!
Love this podcast! Gives me so many ideas for planning trips with my family. I look forward to each new episode- thanks for putting out consistently great content!
Kelsey has created something really special with this podcast. It’s the perfect balance of inspiring and practical - the kind of show that makes you want to book a trip while you listen. The podcast is useful and inspiring!
Just found this podcast (why didn’t it pop up in my searches months ago??) and really really enjoy this format. I like listening to travel podcasts from people who have been there with their kiddos. What a great podcast!
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This show centers on real people sharing their family-focused travel stories—where they went, how they traveled, where they stayed, what they ate, and what they'd do differently next time. Guests range from family travelers and travel content creators to travel professionals, all sharing practical tips, detailed itineraries, and candid reflections to help listeners plan memorable trips with kids. The host, a mom of three and travel content creator, consistently steers conversations toward actionable planning, budgeting, and authentic destination insights, often highlighting family-friendly activities, accommodations, and logistics. A notable strength is the mix of personal storytelling with concrete takeaways, making it useful for listeners... more
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Recent guests on Trip Tales include:
1. Nina View Travel
2. Amanda Bixler
3. Anna WanderlustHawks
4. Jodie St. Clair
5. Carlye Wisel
6. Martha Stockhausen
7. Katie Gibson
8. Mary Ellen
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