Tackling Travel

Let's talk about traveling while vegan. In this episode, we talk with Donna Zeigfinger of Green Earth Travel, the nation's premier vegetarian/vegan/eco-travel agency. Donna shares her vegan journey, how she travels as a vegan, and share some tools that have helped over time and across continents. Over the years, Green Earth Travel and Donna have been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Veg News, Vegetarian Times, Travel Life, Travel Age – as well as appearing as a guest on various radio and television programs – highlighting the company's commitment to making your trip not only one to remember – but one that makes a difference! You can find Donna here: Facebook - facebook.com/greenearthtravel Instagram - @greenearthtravel   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's romance travel season, although we believe that should be every season! Right? In this episode, we share some romance travel tips that you may not have thought about.  Have some tips to share with us? Find us on Instagram @tacklingtravelpodcast and let us know!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fair warning - you may want to eat before you listen to this episode.  In this fun and fulfilling conversation, we talk with Food Writer Margo Gabriel. Margo Gabriel is a food writer from Boston, MA. She is a cookbook author of The Expat Kitchen. She has a passion for travel and shares her experiences on her blog, Margo's Creative Life. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Margo has been featured in Boston Art Review, ButcherBox, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor's Travels, The New York Times, HuffPost, and Salon. She is a contributing writer at Cuisine Noir magazine.  Margo shares with us in this episode her food story, her journey to Portugal and other parts of the world, and how she marries all of that into her new cookbook. You can find Margo and her work here; Website: margoscreativelife.com Instagram: @margoscreativelife   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many different Christmas traditions around the world and we love to learn about and explore them. In this episode, we share some Christmas traditions around the world as well as some of the top Christmas markets to visit. Share your own Christmas traditions with us on Instagram: @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your Fall travel plans? In this episode, we talk about our own Fall travel plans and what we have coming up this year! We also share some of the best places to experience all that this gorgeous season has to offer including destinations like Vermont, New York, Maine, and even New Mexico! Share your favorite places with us over on Instagram: @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to think Summer is almost over! In this episode we talk about our Summer travels; what went right, what didn't, and how we are planning on making the most of the couple weeks we have left. How was your Summer? Let us know over on Instagram: @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we share our recent cultural experiences in St. Lucia. We love to discover the less beaten paths and the paths that connect us with people and the community when we travel. This last trip to St. Lucia was all of that and more. Join us as we recap our visit to St. Lucia where we saw some great local colors and met some amazing people. People like: Kirk Eliot and Aupoye Park.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello from St. Lucia! We are here on this island for several days and plan on making the most of it. We wanted to give you the details on the steps it took us to get here - from covid testing to airport transfers. We also did an island tour with Serenity Vacations that saw us in some amazing places. In this episode, we share the first few days of our trip with you. See more of our adventure on Instagram @tacklingtravelpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a whirlwind of a month! We are back with the latest episode of the Tackling Travel podcast. In light of all the new changes and announcements as it pertains to travel (think Cruises and Europe), we share some travel news and updates, many of which we are really excited about! We also did our personal Spring Break travel recap of Martha's Vineyard (Nicole) and a cabin in Georgia (Kelly). Drop us a line over on Instagram: @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As women, especially, we often need to take time out for the care and reset of our bodies, minds, and souls. Travel can serve as that source to drive that very bold and defiant act of self-care. In this episode, we talk about what self-care means to us and share our own travel stories on the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Women's History Month, we talk about the women in our lives that have inspired us to travel. Women make up a huge portion of not just travelers and travel industry employees and executives. The travel industry has been hit very hard by the pandemic and so we wanted to do this episode to honor these women, especially during Women's History Month. Let us know who inspires or has inspired you to travel. Find us on Instagram @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we talk about eating while traveling, our expectations vs reality experiences, and some of our favorite foods to eat while away. Find us on Instagram and let us know if you agree or disagree: @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems every other day we hear stories about people not taking the current travel restrictions seriously. In this episode, we talk about responsible travel, share some stories from the news, and talk about if we choose to travel now, how we can do so responsibly. Find us on Instagram: @tacklingtravelpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk with Lynn Olivari, a certified Hypnotherapist who specializes in transformation with her unique process of Mind - Body - Spirit Integrated Training. We discuss how to aim for a healthy lifestyle through meditation to eliminate anxieties and travel-related fears. Her new project uses hypnotherapy and meditation techniques to effortlessly and safely help people return to travel.  Lynn's signature workshops, the “Amrita Awakening” & “Amrita Experience”, uses transformational hypnotic techniques and guided meditation to create a deeper connection to their pleasure and that of their partner. Lynn has shared these workshops with couples worldwide, and has been featured in retreats and on cruise ships in Europe and as far away as Siem Reap, Cambodia. Find Lynn here: www.lynnolivari.com Book a call with Lynn here: calendly.com/lynnolivari/hypnosis-consultation   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in the height of the holiday season and travel is still somewhat "iffy" for many. In this episode of the Tackling Travel Podcast, we have a little fun playing "This or That", the travel edition. We talk options from cruising to solo travel to the rigidity of travel plans. Let us know your answers to these questions!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Caribbean is one of the few regions open to US travelers at the moment. In this episode, we talk about the current travel and health protocols for a few Caribbean islands and what that may mean for you. Note that the information given was current as of November 16th, 2020 and that you may need to do some additional research as protocols change regularly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are almost in the middle of what would be holiday travel. We have spent the holiday season in many different parts of the world, and like many of you, we are thinking about what that may look like this year and what it looked like for us in the past. Join us in this episode as we share our own personal holiday travels and what we will miss in this season to come. We would love to hear all about your holiday travel stories, past, and present. Share that with us here or find us on Instagram at @tacklingtravelpodcast, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest episode we are tackling the topic of traveling with special needs children with Travel Agent, Podcaster, and parent of a special need child Dina Farmer of Lily and Magnolia Travel and the Special Needs Podcast. Also hear some insights from Co-host Kelly about her experiences traveling with her son who also has special needs. There is a lot to learn and unpack in this episode. We hope you feel the same. Here are the resources we mentioned during our discussion: The Wings for Autism Program: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/travel/ Information on TSA Cares: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support and  https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures The Special Needs Podcast: www.lilyandmagnoliatravel.com/podcast Find Dina on Instagram: @lilyandmagnoliatravel Find the Tackling Travel Podcast on Instagram: @tacklingtravelpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we tackle the joys and challenges of traveling with kids. We share our own tips and travel stories, hotel and airline tips, packing tips, and how to get them involved in the planning process. Find us on Instagram and let us know your own valuable tip: @tacklingtravelpodcast Find us here: www.tacklingtravel.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tacklingtravelpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/tacklingtravel Facebook: www.facebook.com/tacklingtravel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Tackling Travel Podcast we have a great conversation with Natalie John, Founder of The Dreamy Group Caribbean Event Planning. We discuss Natalie’s Journey as a St. Lucian living in St. Kitts and running a business that expands across 13 Caribbean islands. Natalie also shares with us the journey her event planning company has taken during this time of Covid-19 and the creative ways she has had to pivot in her business and lifestyle. This was such a warm and fun conversation and we are so happy to share it with you. Find us on Instagram and Facebook and share with us the reasons why you travel Find us here: www.tacklingtravel.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tacklingtravelpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/tacklingtravel Facebook: www.facebook.com/tacklingtravel    Find Natalie John and The Dreamy Group here: Website: www.stkittsnevisflorist.com The Dreamy Group Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamyweddings_ Natalie John Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalienjohn Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedreamygroup   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! On this episode of the Tackling Travel Podcast we talk about the reasons why we travel. We share our own travel stories (business and personal), how travel affects destinations and its residents, and how travel brings us all together. Find us on Instagram and Facebook and share with us the reasons why you travel. Find us here: www.tacklingtravel.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tacklingtravelpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/tacklingtravel Facebook: www.facebook.com/tacklingtravel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome! We are so excited to bring you the Tackling Travel Podcast. We are Nicole and Kelly, travel professionals and avid travelers who love to talk all things travel; the joy it brings us, the issues that affect us, and everything in between. We look forward to having you on this journey with us. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share.   Find us here: www.tacklingtravel.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tacklingtravelpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/tacklingtravel Facebook: www.facebook.com/tacklingtravel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.