<p>You won’t believe this episode! Kelsey chats with Maggie (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_traveling_tinsleys/">@the_traveling_tinsleys</a> on Instagram) from Chicago about her family of 4’s trip to Gatlinburg in October 2025, and truly, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. From car troubles and a cancelled flight to urgent care, crowds, long lines, traffic, and even BEARS, this Smoky Mountains getaway turned into a full-on Trip Fail. You have to hear this one!</p><p>This episode is available to watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves">https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves</a></p><p>If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Buy Me A Coffee: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves">https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves</a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves">https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves</a></p><p>Follow me on TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves">https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves</a></p><p>Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:<br>- Midway Airport in Chicago<br>- Allegiant Airlines<br>- Avis Rental Car<br>- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Cades Cove &amp; Laurel Falls<br>- Gatlinburg vs. Pigeon Forge vs. Sevierville Tennessee<br>- Baht Thai Restaurant<br>- IHG hotels<br>- Anakeesta: The Ridge Rambler &amp; Astra Lumina light show<br>- Titanic Museum<br><br>Trip 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 &amp; 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.</p>