Small Town Wanderer

Come join me for a wonderful conversation with Adam as we talk about him escaping the Maui fires this last year, his thoughts on Israel and what it is like traveling with a family member that has special needs.  I know I say it a lot, but this one is truly a great conversation.  

Join me today as I chat with Debbie from SoCal. She is a wonderful young leader in the travel industry.   This conversation takes off like an airplane out of John Wayne International Airport; straight up and then we level off with a great conversation about Globus Family of Brands, women in leadership, learning for older people and the joys of travel. https://www.facebook.com/debbie.horrillenohttps://www.instagram.com/dhorrillenoReach out today to your favorite travel agent and allow us to curate an amazing trip for you.  

Join me today as I chat with my kick ass female entrepreneur and business owner friend Kelly Gardner from Wisconsin.  Listen along as we talk southwest Wisconsin, traveling solo and running a business.  You will for sure want to check out what Kelly does on these websites:Create Happy (her business page)Kelly From Wisconsin  (her personal page)Shop Create Happy (her storefront) Franklin's Insta (her border collie's insta page) Kelly's Insta 

Discover why the top ten all-inclusive resorts in Cancun might not be the perfect fit for you on today's episode. While top ten lists offer insights, they often lack personalization. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of these resorts and explore why they might not align with your preferences.Planning your next getaway? Allow me the privilege of assisting you in curating the ultimate all-inclusive cruise, tour, or resort trip tailored to your desires. Contact me today for a complimentary consultation and let's discuss crafting your next adventure together.

There is so much hype and big headlines for travel warnings right now from the state department for travel during spring break.  Give me a few minutes and let me help you sort through it all and some tips to keeping safe while traveling. Reach out if you want to talk about your next trip that would work for you and your family.  I specialize in premium and luxury all inclusive cruises, tours and resorts. Joseph@smalltownwanderer.comhttps://linktr.ee/SmallTownWanderer 

So many changes in the airline industry and that means it only gets more confusing for you as the consumer.  Check out this quick Wander Log as Joseph talks about flights and when its best to book yourself or with a travel agent. As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

Ever wonder if cruising is your thing?  Or have you been on a cruise and wondering if a land all-inclusive resort is for you?  Joseph talks about what makes them different and things to consider when deciding.  As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

So many times, we research so much that are expectations are not met and we miss the wow moments.  Stop it...have some surprise and delight.As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all-inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

Listen in as Joseph riffs about travel safety as so may have brought up not wanting traveling to Mexico. Warning... Some of you might be a bit offended with this one. Reach out today for your travel needs at SmallTownWanderer.Com to request working with one of our agent. 

They get mocked on the movies but in reality all inclusive tour packages are an amazing and many times the best way to see the world.  Sit back and check out this latest edition of Wander Log with Joseph and he talks about why the bus might be the best way to go. As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

Park and ride? Airport shuttle? Hotel parking?  So many options for when you need to leave your car at the airport.  Check out this Travel Checklist episode as Joseph talks through the various options. As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

Both you take your bed with you but after that there are so many difference between river and ocean Cruising.  Check this out as Joseph breaks down a few of the things to keep in mind if you are deciding between the two. As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all-inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

So many ways to see our largest state of the union. Alaska is a must see and many see it multiple times!  Check out this primary video of what we think is the best way to see Alaska for the first time. As always reach out to us at SmallTownWanderer.com for your all-inclusive cruise, tours, parks and resorts vacation needs.  Fill out the inquiry form on the home page and we will link you with a travel agent that best fits your needs.

So many are asking this question! Fear is happening because of reading headlines and a lack of geography understanding. Listen in as Joseph talks about travel in Mexico.

Who doesn't hate themselves for prejudging someone else? What do we do when we have the imposter syndrome?  Join me on this 10th Anniversary reading of my book, Ride On.  This is an adventure that teaches me lessons about life, faith and what really matters most.Section One : Searching for the Soul {Engine Rebuilding}Chapter Three: Meters Under My Feet {Top end and clutch}              I, the author, am the reader for this podcast and am not a professional voice actor. I truly hope you enjoy it and feel free to contact me at joseph@smalltownwanderer.com if you have questions or just want to give me a wave.Check out my Amazon Link to buy a kindle or paperback version for yourself or a friend. Leaving  a ncie review there would be very appreciated. 

What to do when you have conflicting voices in your head? Is it bad to run over a tree with a lawn mower?  Sometimes you just need to go inside and make lunch.  Join me on this 10th Anniversary reading of my book, Ride On.  This is an adventure that teaches me lessons about life, faith and what really matters most.Section One : Searching for the Soul {Engine Rebuilding}Chapter Two : There is a Chance {Battery, Starter and ignition}              I, the author, am the reader for this podcast and am not a professional voice actor. I truly hope you enjoy it and feel free to contact me at joseph@smalltownwanderer.com if you have questions or just want to give me a wave.Check out my Amazon Link to buy a kindle or paperback version for yourself or a friend. Leaving  a ncie review there would be very appreciated. 

Is having a large head a recessive or dominant trait? Can you be a biker even if you have never riden a motocycle? Make sure to not miss the journey as you are pursuing life.  Join me on this 10th Anniversary reading of my book, Ride On.  This is an adventure that teaches me lessons about life, faith and what really matters most.Section One : Searching for the Soul {Engine Rebuilding}Chapter One : Recessive Gene Found {Engine Rebuild Methods}               I, the author, am the reader for this podcast and am not a professional voice actor. I truly hope you enjoy it and feel free to contact me at joseph@smalltownwanderer.com if you have questions or just want to give me a wave. Check out my Amazon Link to buy a kindle or paperback version for yourself or a friend. Leaving  a ncie review there would be very appreciated. 

Through humor, whimsical story-telling and spiritual insight I share my journey of becoming a motorcyclist at the age of 34. I am a man with a family, career, and perfectly normal life but still need to get permission from my mom to get a motorcycle. Join me on this 10th Anniversary reading of my book, Ride On.  This is an adventure that teaches me lessons about life, faith and what really matters most.Episode 0 : The preface written by Steve Osterbauer and the introduction to the story.  I, the author, am the reader for this podcast and am not a professional voice actor. I truly hope you enjoy it and feel free to contact me at joseph@smalltownwanderer.com if you have questions or just want to give me a wave. Check out my Amazon Link to buy a kindle or paperback version for yourself or a friend. Leaving  a ncie review there would be very appreciated. 

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend Andy from Portland Oregon.  We talk about how we get mistaken for each other, homelessness in the states, amazing things he was close to but never got to see and about moving from a small town to a bigger city. We also chat about he breakout board game of the year (an award I decided for him to get) called Bodega Brawl (you should at minimum check out his website bodegabrawl.com). Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast and thanks for subscribing.  Joseph@smalltownwanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend Stacy from the Twin Cities of Minnesota.  We talk about the definition of vacation, nearly finding a medalion in a snow bank, cruises and getting kissed by Vulcans.  We also chat about why you shouldn't need to escape from your lives or just get away. Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast and thanks for subscribing.  Joseph@smalltownwanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend Armando who is the Director of Sales at the Beautiful Dreams Vista in Cancun Mexico. We talk about all Mexico has to offer, the Dreams Vista and more importantly how your experiences are all you can take with you when you travel.  Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast and thanks for subscribing.  Joseph@smalltownwanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my travel agent friend Krista Schroeder from the banks of Lake Michigan.  We talk about the four way stop in small towns, racetracks of America and starting a grill cheese restaurant.  We also chat about being an entrepreneur as a young mom during a pandemic. Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast and thanks for subscribing.  Joseph@smalltownwanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend Cindy Kaul from just outside of Milwaukee WI, but mostly goes to Mexico and the Caribbean.  We talk about small towns outside of Milwaukee, her love of Chichen Itza, and a cool wine bar in Eagle River.  We also chat about cheese and the future of travel from her perspective as someone that works in the travel industry.  Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast and thanks for subscribing.  Joseph@smalltownwanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend and travel agent trainer, Caroline Belgrave from Vancouver, British Columbia. We talk about growing up in England and living in Canada all the while being a person of Bajan descent. We had a great chat about culture, her travels to Zimbabwe and the what travel looks like for the future. Thanks for listening and subscribing for future episodes. Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast. Joseph@SmallTownWanderers.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend and fellow Travel Agent, Leah Iudice from Raleigh, North Carolina. We talk about growing up in Buffalo New York, living in North Carolina, and the travel industry. We also talk about hockey, a Starbucks in Helsinki, and Chicken Wings. Thanks for listening and subscribing for future episodes. Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast. Joseph@SmallTownWanderers.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend and business coach John Richardson from from just outside of Jacksonville Florida. We talk about growing up in Jersey Shores, starting his family in Lexington, Kentucky and how his transition into a Floridian is going.  We also talk about bourbon, triathanolons, and how to be a local. Thanks for listening and subscribing for future episodes. Reach out to me if you any questions or need info from today's podcast. Joseph@SmallTownWanderers.com

Come wander with me as I talk with Natalie Werking from New Castle, Indiana. She has been to a few places and they all remind her of home!  We talk about her safaris in Africa, high school basketball, the difference between vacations and traveling, and we learn a little Swahili.   Plus we confirm that her home town is the basis for shows like Parks & Rec, Andy Griffin, Lion King and Hoosiers.   Don't miss this episode and subscribe on my YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes page if you want to be notified of new releases. 

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend Ryan Coffey from San Antonio Texas about his love of the Oregon Ducks, an obscure water park in Texas, being bumped to business class, his love of Lakes Tahoe & Como as well as using credit card points to see the world! Plus some cool eateries in Los Angeles.

Come wander with me as I talk with my brother John Fehlen from Salem, Oregon about his love for his city, good bands, group travel, and how he hates how I pronounce Oregon. We also take some time to talk about how to navigate with a spouse that maybe doesn't like to wander as much. You also can decide if we look or act alike when we are side by side. (you have to check my youtube page for that)

Come wander with me as I talk with Martin Musey who was my first Travel Business Coach and lives in Dallas Texax. We talk about visiting small towns, Dallas, theater, and Disney! Plus we learn that he was born in Hollywood California and that is what he is such a great actor! .Don't miss an episode by subscribing on my YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes page if you want to be notified of new releases. Joseph@smalltownwanderer if you want to get on the show. 

Come wander with me as I talk with a small town girl that has lived outside of the USA in two different countries. Ami Gutierrez, from Northern Wisconsin to LA to Guatemala City and now in country of Belize, has gotten out and wandered a bit! We talk about her current country of Belize, ice cream, jungle activities and how to be a friend to someone in another country. Don't miss this fast talking episode. 

Come wander with me as I talk with Chris and Chelsey from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We talk about their time working at Disney, the wine country and other cool stuff. This is also the first time I have two guests!    Don't miss this episode and subscribe on my YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes page if you want to be notified of new releases. 

Come wander with me as I talk with my really smart friend Janelle Ibaven from Boston Mass about her love for her city of Cambridge, colleges, and travels to Europe and climbing ancient ruins in Mexico. We also dive into a bit of our secret agent lives we both live. (high level security stuff where most of it had to hit the cutting floor).  Also learn about what the fear of snow is called and looks like.  

Come wander with me as I talk with Randy Knie from Milwauke WI.  So many great spots in our wonderful state. Don't miss this episode and subscribe on my YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes page if you want to be notified of new releases. 

Come wander with me as I talk with what I would consider my first real small town gal, Mazie Vincent. When the college you attend is larger than your hometown that means you grew up in a small town! We talk football stadiums, riding horses into town as well as finding the joy in most everything. We also talk about her debut this last week of a documentary, If The Shoe Fits: A Snowshoe Baseball Story, she helped direct about the fun small town of Lake Tomahawk, WI and the quirky game of Snowshoe Baseball they play there. Check out the backstory and some great clips about it on Facebook or watch the whole story on YouTube.  I also talk about people that like pickle flavored snow cones probably don't go to church.    

Come wander with me as I talk with Steve Cecil who has lived outside of the USA in Russia for the last six years and has gotten out and wandered a bit.  We talk about spending Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, sending you kid to college in another continent, and the Soche Winter Olympics. Plus we confirm Lady and the Tramp was not recorded in St. Petersburg, Russia but you should visit it anyway.  Don't miss this episode and subscribe on my YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes page if you want to be notified of new releases. 

Come wander with me as I talk with my friend Antonio Sims from Detroit, Michigan about his love for his city, being warm, Coney Island Restaurants, and how he will never not get a balcony on a cruise ship. We also take some time to talk about racism and navigating the fear you might have when visiting places that are unknown. This is a good one friends.  SmallTownWanderer.com

Come with us as we premier episode two of Fellow Wanderers. This episode spotlights my friend Cindy Mundt from Davenport Iowa, part of the Quad Cities. We had a great time talking about a Tugg Fest, coffee, all-inclusives and ultimately her desire to just be home looking at TjMaxx online. Check it out. 

Come wander with me as I talk with Randy Knie who lives in the Milwaukee area and loves to eat his way through cities. We talk about how I haven't had Mexican MKE, the beauty of the culture of MKE and some great festivals in MKE. We also hit on some cities that we don't need to go back to and what would happen if we changed the name of the city he actually lives in. He is also one part of the culturally enriching podcast called 'A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar' which you need to subscribe to! https://www.facebook.com/A-Pastor-and... and https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzspro...Check out some of his friends restaurants that he mentions.www.maxiesmke.comwww.storyhillbkc.comwww.bluesegg.comDon't miss any other episodes of Fellow Wanderer or my travel Wanderlogs anywhere you get your podcasts, YouTube or SmallTownWanderer.com. If you want great deals and a planning partner for your travel look me up! https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownWan...

Come wander with me as I talk with Chris & Chelsey Graham who has live in the Dallas / Fortworth Metroplex (DFW) and are celebrating their first year of marriage wandering around Grapevine TX and reminiscing about their days of working for Disney World and Radio Disney. We talk about great wine spots, New York hotdogs, the significance of pineapples and how to properly pronounce Merlot. Check out Chelsey's cool lifestyle blog at pineapplesandpuns.com or their Instagram @misschelseygail & @_childishgrahambino_ Don't miss any other episodes of Fellow Wanderer or my travel Wanderlogs anywhere you get your podcasts, YouTube or SmallTownWanderer.com. If you want great deals and a planning partner for your travel look me up! https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownWandererTravel

This week I talk about my recent (August 2020) trip to Cancun as I did some site visits at 13 different resorts. Will talk more about the resorts in coming weeks but I wanted to talk briefly about the safety and health procedures that are going on in Mexico first. If you need any help with a trip or just have a question look me up online at smalltownwanderer.com or any of the social media channels. Remember to subscribe and leave a comment.

My son and I took a thee night road trip around the back roads and small towns of Wisconsin to celebrate his high school graduation. We got to see some great country and how diverse our state is. Come join me as I talk about that trip and some nice spots along the way. www.SmallTownWanderer.com

Join me as I talk about taking a motorcycle trip to Marquette, Houghton and Copper Harbor Michigan. I talk about a couple nice breweries, restaurants, scenic stops and the need to not be a jerk when you are asked to wear a mask.Please subscribe and leave a comment about this podcast wherever you might be listening. www.SmallTownWanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with Natalie Werking from New Castle, Indiana. She has been to a few places and they all remind her of home! We talk about her safaris in Africa, high school basketball, the difference between vacations and traveling, and we learn a little Swahili. Plus we confirm that her home town is the basis for shows like Parks & Rec, Andy Griffin, Lion King and Hoosiers. Don't miss this episode and subscribe on my YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes page if you want to be notified of new releases.

Come wander with me as I talk with Steve Cecil who has lived outside of the USA in Russia for the last six years and has gotten out and wandered a bit. We talk about spending Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, sending you kid to college in another continent, and the Soche Winter Olympics. Plus we confirm Lady and the Tramp was not recorded in St. Petersburg, Russia but you should visit it anyway. Don't miss this episode and SmallTownWanderer.com if you want this video or any of the other updates. If you need any help booking travel we are there for you!

I am talking to today about a wonderful resort on the south-side of the Cancun Hotel Zone called Secrets The Vine. I visited this resort for 3 nights and absolutely loved it and all its amenities. If you want to see the video with photos check it out at www.SmallTownWanderer.com. Wander on friends.

Come wander with me as I talk with a small town girl that has lived outside of the USA in two different countries. Ami Gutierrez, from Northern Wisconsin to LA to Guatemala City and now in country of Belize, has gotten out and wandered a bit! We talk about her current country of Belize, ice cream, jungle activities and how to be a friend to someone in another country. Don't miss the fast talking episode. SmallTownWanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with what I would consider my first real small town gal, Mazie Vincent. When the college you attend is larger than your hometown that means you grew up in a small town! We talk football stadiums, riding horses into town as well as finding the joy in most everything. We also talk about her debut this last week of a documentary, If The Shoe Fits: A Snowshoe Baseball Story, she helped direct about the fun small town of Lake Tomahawk, WI and the quirky game of Snowshoe Baseball they play there. Check out the backstory and some great clips about it on Facebook or watch the whole story on YouTube. I also talk about people that like pickle flavored snow cones probable don't go to church. To watch this video with add features visit www.smalltownwanderer.com

Come wander with me as I talk with my really smart friend Janelle Ibaven from Boston Mass about her love for her city of Cambridge, colleges, and travels to Europe and climbing ancient ruins in Mexico. We also dive into a bit of our secret agent lives we both live. (high level security stuff where most of it had to hit the cutting floor). Also learn about what the fear of snow is called and looks like. Check out the full video with show notes at my website SmallTownWanderer.comSHOW LESS

I (Joseph Fehlen) had my friend Antonio Sims on for Episode Four of Fellow Wanderers. We had the interview planned weeks in advance of when we did it. Well it happened the day after the death of George Floyd's by a police officer in Minneapolis. So we talked about that a bit before we went into my normal show. Given our country is still dealing with the issue of racism I thought (Antonio Approved) that it was something we should share as a stand alone podcast. Very little editing...just raw emotion. Let's kill racism together.

Come wander with me as I talk with my brother John Fehlen from Salem, Oregon about his love for his city, good bands, group travel, and how he hates how I pronounce Oregon. We also take some time to talk about how to navigate with a spouse that maybe doesn't like to wander as much. You also can decide if we look or act alike when we are side by if you watch the Video Podcast over at www.SmallTownWanderer.com