The Atlas Obscura Podcast Dylan’s Mailbag: Traveling With Kids, Girls’ Trips, and Pedal Pubs
Aug 20, 2025
Family travel tales take center stage, highlighting the joys and challenges of exploring with kids. Humorous anecdotes about biking adventures set the tone, exploring how to balance excitement and exhaustion. Practical tips for flying with toddlers make travel a little easier for parents. Listener questions lead to lively discussions on hydration strategies and financial tips for summer adventures. The hosts invite engagement, adding a community touch to their travel insights.
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Book At Least Three Nights
- Stay at each place at least three nights when traveling with young children to avoid constant packing and rushing.
- A third night gives families time to relax and find a rhythm instead of feeling pressured to move on.
Bring A 'Bag Of Tricks'
- Pack a backpack full of snacks, drawing supplies, and small toys to handle long waits or meltdowns.
- Keep your 'bag of tricks' accessible to minimize stress during transit and sightseeing.
Travel With Another Family
- Travel with another family so kids have companions and parents share supervision duties.
- Two families let kids entertain each other and free adults for short breaks or logistics.