{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wander Every Day: Real Talk, Real Trips","title":"Episode 7: Travelling with Kids to Barcelona and Costa Daurada Spain with Gates and Laura","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5177,"description":"In this episode of Wander Every Day, I’m joined by my friends Gates and Laura, who recently returned from a 10-day family trip to Spain with their two boys — Ian (5) and Logan (3) — and Gates’ mom, Lynn. From the beaches of Salou to family-friendly adventures in Barcelona, they’re sharing the highs, the meltdowns, and everything in between.\nWe dive into what it’s really like to travel Europe with little ones in tow — including what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to adjust to jet lag, and how to balance naps, snacks, and sightseeing without losing your mind.\n👶✈️ Perfect for parents dreaming of big trips but unsure if now’s the right time — this is the real talk you need.\n🗺️ In this episode, we cover:\n• 5 days in Salou: beaches, PortAventura World, and a day trip to Siurana\n• 5 days in Barcelona: Sagrada Familia, a mosaic class, and a kid-focused walking tour\n• How they planned and booked Airbnbs for 3 generations\n• Packing essentials: car seats, strollers, carriers & kid entertainment\n• Managing jet lag, meals, and meltdowns on the road\n• Encouragement for parents who want to keep traveling with their kids — not wait until they're older\n👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Real advice from real parents who are making it work — one gelato and playground stop at a time.\n🔗 Links:\nSalou Air B&B\nBarcelona Air B&B\nBarcelona Kids and Family Walking Tour\nTop 40 Things to Do with Kids in Barcelona\n🎧 Hit play and let’s wander.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pZfuPt8foke0LhhB20l3fJm0YuPxgSsJRev6nMDe_Wk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MGIw/NmQwZjkwNTNhNzk5/OWVlNDkwMmZmZjQ5/ZDRiMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}