#46 - A Tidy Dad Guide to Travel Planning That Actually Works

I’m starting this episode with a hot take. I recently shared a post on Instagram with 3 hot takes, including one about Disney, and people had thoughts. It got me thinking about why travel feels joyful for some and exhausting for others.Here’s the core idea: Not all vacations are meant to give us the same thing.Some trips are about amusement, fast-paced, full, distracting.Some trips are about a muse, slower, quieter, and inspiring.Neither is wrong, but different seasons of life can call for different kinds of travel.In this episode, we talk about:* The simple framework our family uses to plan trips without burning out:WHY → WHO → WHEN → WHERE → HOW → WHAT* We start with WHY, because when the intention is clear, everything else gets easier.* I walk through how this framework shapes our travel decisions, from family trips across Europe to a largely decision-free February cruise booked by my very thoughtful past self.* We pack light, in carry-on bags only! These duffel bag backpacks are our favorite, and they set us up with code TIDYDAD to share for a 15% off discount.Tidy Takeaway:If travel planning feels overwhelming, it’s usually not the destination, it’s the missing intention. Start with the WHY, and the rest gets lighter.Important Links:📚 Order my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️ Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: Tidy Dad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe