Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast

Kelsey Unpacked: The Top 10 Makeup Products I Pack on Every Trip

We all have drawers full of makeup, but only a few favorites earn a spot in our travel makeup bags. In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I’m sharing my top 10 makeup products that always travel with me!SHOP all my makeup products: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3811327SHOP my makeup products on Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0Evn5fZIpOyBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Lumify eye drops- MERIT Minimalist Complexion Stick- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Sunscreen (Shade: Light)- IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow (Shades: Light and Light Medium mixed)- SAIE Sun Melt (Shade: Light Bronze)- MERIT Bronze Balm Stick (Shade: Leo)- MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush (Shade: Beverly Hills)- Urban Decay Mini Naked Eyeshadow Palette (Shade: Sin)- NYX Retractable Eyeliner - e.l.f. Lash 'N Roll mascara- YSL Lash Clash mascara- Maybelline Express Brow Sculpt (Shade: Medium Brown)- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder (Shade: Medium)- Charlotte Tillbury Lip Cheat lip liner (Shade: Iconic Nude) - Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump (Shade: Cherry Blossom)- MERIT Signature Lipstick (Shade: Baby and Bespoke)

Seoul, South Korea & Taipei, Taiwan - Park Hyatt Seoul, Mandarin Oriental Taipei, Lotte World With a Kid and Michelin Street Food!

Kelsey chats with Joey from Plano, Texas, and host of the Travel Bros Podcast, about his month long Asia adventure in May 2025 with his wife, their 6 year old daughter, and his mother-in-law (who grew up in Korea). They recap two stops: Seoul, South Korea and Taipei, Taiwan, mixing luxury stays at Park Hyatt Seoul and Mandarin Oriental Taipei with real life family travel with a kiddo in tow. They talk everything from kid-friendly highlights like Lotte World (the largest indoor amusement park) to Korean baseball to fabulous food!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Travel Bros Pod YouTube video of the Park Hyatt Seoul room setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G-KLcpFekk- Planning around monsoon season- DMZ Tours in South Korea- SEOUL: Ganghnam District, Gimpo Airport, Park Hyatt Seoul, Starfield Library, McDonald's in Korea, Lotte World, Toys R Us, Kidzania, Lotte World Tower, Seoul Sky, Everland, Korean Baseball - Kiwoom Heroes, Gocheok Sky Dome, Vaunce Trampoline Park, Korean Kid Cafes, Korean fried chicken at Kkanbu Chicken, Bibimbap- TAIPEI: Mandarin Oriental, Dragon Boat Festival, Maokong Gondola, Mountain Tea House, Taipei Zoo, Raohe Night Market, Michelin-rated Fuzhou Black Pepper Bun, Rainbow Bridge, Gua Bao, Taipei 101, Gira Pizza, But We Love Butter- Okinawa, JapanTrip 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.

Kelsey Unpacked: Skincare in the Air - Fav Tools + Products That Are Actually Making a Difference

On today’s episode of Kelsey Unpacked, we’re talking Skincare in the Air, aka my fun travel tradition with my daughter. If we’re on an early morning flight, we pull out our toiletry bag and do our skincare right there in our seats.I’m sharing the tools and products that are actually making a difference for my skin in my 40s, plus my must-haves that make it into my toiletry bag. Also sharing the few things I genuinely can’t live without.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- SHOP skincare products on my ShopMy page: https://shopmy.us/collections/public/3657421- SHOP skincare products on Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0C7y0tGgjIk- Megelin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask- Medicube Kojic Acid Tumeric Glycolic Acid Pads- Therabody Theraface Depuffing Wand- Maskiss 24K Gold Eye Masks- Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser- La Roche-Posay Thermal Water Spray- Tula 'Spresso Energizing Eye Balm- Uncommon Beauty Glutathione Serum- Pacifica Glow Baby Serum- Youth the the People: Triple Peptide Hyaluronic Acid & Retinal and Niacinamide- Olay Pro Advanced Regenerist- La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Sunscreen- Hydrafacial- Dysport

Denmark w/ Kids - Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens (Walt Disney's Inspiration!), LEGO in Billund, Stroopwafels and an Amsterdam Stopover

Kelsey chats with Michelle (@jetsetwithjohnsons on Instagram), a mom of two from Michigan (9 year old daughter and 7 year old son), about their family of four’s spring trip to Denmark in April/May 2025.They kick things off with a two day stopover in Amsterdam (stroopwafels!), then head to Billund, Denmark, the home of LEGO, where LEGO House completely blew them away. From there, it’s on to Copenhagen for classic Danish charm and a visit to Tivoli Gardens, the magical amusement park that famously inspired Walt Disney when he created Disneyland. They also take a day trip to Roskilde for the Viking Ship Museum.For their final four nights, they stayed in a Kindred home exchange in Malmö, Sweden and commuted into Copenhagen each day by train. Michelle also shares why Denmark felt like one of the most family-friendly places they’ve ever visited, especially with the great playgrounds everywhere you turn.This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines- SAS Airlines- Amsterdam: King's Day, Hortus Botanicus (botanical gardens), Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans windmill village, VanWonderen Stroopwafels, Sam & Julia, Binnenhof, Hyatt Place Airport- European room occupancy rules- Billund: Home of LEGO, LEGO Land, LEGO House, Mini Chef- Kindred and Home Exchange- Copenhagen: Hotel SKT Anne (Mr. & Mrs. Smith property), Nyhaven, Amalienborg Palace, Frederick's Church (marble church), Tivoli Gardens- Roskilde: Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde Cathedral- Malmo, Sweden: Malmo Public Library, Story Hotel Malmo (Hyatt), - UE261 Law

Kelsey Unpacked: Vacation Ready Body - GLP-1s, Workouts, Spray Tans & Nails

In this episode, I’m sharing my real-life “vacation ready body” routine and the things that help me feel confident heading into a trip, especially when swimsuits are involved.I’m talking about what I’m finally doing differently for myself: my GLP-1 journey (specifically tirzepatide), how it’s supported my insulin sensitivity, and the mindset shift that’s come with choosing a new kind of care for my body. Plus, I’m breaking down my go-to glow up staples before I travel: my favorite Sun Tan City spray tan (yes, I always do double legs), the workouts I actually stick with: HOTWORX, walking with my weighted vest, and my Peloton Tread routine.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Tiffany Balin, NP (https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybalin_np) with Salus Integrative (https://www.salusintegrative.health/)- Insulin Sensitivity and Hypoglycemia- GLP-1s: Tirzepatide and Semaglutide- Sun Tan City Spray Tan: Catalina tint, dark, double legs- HOTWORX- Weighted vest walks- Peloton Tread- Laser Hair Removal- Mel Robbins quote