How We Take Day Trips With Our Kids | Chet Garner & Ryan Holiday
The Daily Dad
Daily Dad
4.6 • 630 Ratings
🗓️ 27 September 2025
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
The best way to teach your kids about the world is to actually go see it. In today’s episode, Ryan shares how simple day trips have created unforgettable family memories, sparked curiosity in his kids, and proved that the best adventures don’t always require a plane ticket. You’ll also hear some funny (and thoughtful) questions from Ryan’s kids as they interview Chet Garner, host of The DayTripper.
Chet Garner is the creator, producer, and host of "The Daytripper", an 11-time Emmy-Award winning travel show airing on PBS stations across the country.You can check out Chet’s show The Daytripper on PBS and his videos on YouTube @TheDaytripperTV
Follow Chet on Instagram @ChetTripper and see more at thedaytripper.com
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