Podcasts about our whole village

Throughout our adventures, we have found that our most memorable experiences have been those in which we have been deeply immersed in a country's culture. In this episode, we are excited to chat with Patty Monahan, the Founder of Our Whole Village, an organization dedicated to helping families find culturally rich travel experiences all over the world. Tune in to hear why cultural immersion is so important, and how you can find and arrange these kinds of experiences for your family. If you'd like to read about our recent culturally immersive experience, you can check out our recap of our overnight homestay in the village of Huilloc in Peru. If you'd like to follow along on our adventures, make sure you check us out on Instagram or read up on some of our adventure recaps on our blog. At any time, don't hesitate to contact us through Instagram direct message or email at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. Brought to you by The Podglomerate network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the opportunity to spend about 10 days in the Sacred Valley of Peru. From Cusco, to Ollantaytambo, to Machu Picchu, there are so many fun, cultural and educational activities for the whole family. Listen in to hear our thoughts on Machu Picchu, as well as the things we learned that will hopefully make your future visit to the Lost City of the Inca a smooth and unforgettable one! We also mention a few other activities that you can take part in if you decide to extend your stay in the Sacred Valley. For more information on the Ollantaytambo Festival, tap here. Also, if you're interested in booking an experience through Our Whole Village (like we did for our visit to the village of Huilloc), you can find more details here. If you'd like to follow along on our adventures, make sure you check us out on Instagram or read up on some of our adventure recaps on our blog. At any time, don't hesitate to contact us through Instagram direct message or email at hello@thejetsettingfamily.com. Brought to you by The Podglomerate network.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features Patricia Monahan from Our Whole Village in an interview from June 2018. Patricia is a mom, an adventurer, and the founder of Our Whole Village—a travel company that curates meaningful family adventures. Our Whole Village offers trips that connect families with culturally-immersive experiences that give back. Download Patricia's free guide to the best meaningful family vacations by age at https://ourwholevillage.lpages.co/opt-best-destinations-age/ — Step into the vault! For the month of July, we'll be featuring archived interviews from Dramatic Travels—the podcast that spawned Family Travel Radio. — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Todd and Cathy talk with Patty Monahan, founder of Our Whole Village, a company that specializes in family vacations and adventures. They discuss why travel is so important at every age, why we should teach our children to be global citizens, and why travel creates confident parents and strong families.

Todd and Cathy talk with Patty Monahan, founder of Our Whole Village, a company that specializes in family vacations and adventures. They discuss why travel is so important at every age, why we should teach our children to be global citizens, and why travel creates confident parents and strong families.

This is part one of my chat with Patricia Monahan. Part one is available (https://aaronschlein.com/patricia-monahan-pt-1/) . Patricia is a mom, a traveler, an adventurer and the founder of Our Whole Village, a travel company that curates meaningful family adventures. RESOURCES Book: Jon Krakauer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dramatictrave-20&keywords=jon+krakauer&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=2345c00d8c0a21f4c0caf8c0191f067d) Blog post: Parent Like a Traveler (https://ourwholevillage.com/parent-like-a-traveler/) HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS ([1:24]) A word from FLYTE ([1:58]) Keeping travel top of mind by parenting like a traveler ([4:38]) What is your biggest travel dream that hasn’t come true yet? ([5:35]) Focus in Africa (6:20) Email Patricia at Patricia@OurWholeVillage.com (mailto:Patricia@OurWholeVillage.com) . ———- Dramatic Travels is an inspirational family travel podcast hosted by Aaron Schlein. Aaron chats with the world’s most passionate and influential travelers who share emotionally-charged memories of the people and places that inspired them to travel and changed their lives forever.

This is part one of my chat with Patricia Monahan. Part two is available (https://aaronschlein.com/patricia-monahan-pt-2/) . Patricia is a mom, a traveler, an adventurer and the founder of Our Whole Village, a travel company that curates meaningful family adventures. RESOURCES Book: Jon Krakauer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dramatictrave-20&keywords=jon+krakauer&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=2345c00d8c0a21f4c0caf8c0191f067d) Blog post: Parent Like a Traveler (https://ourwholevillage.com/parent-like-a-traveler/) HIGHLIGHTS ([2:25]) Changing two families at a time ([3:18]) Meaningful family adventures ([4:50]) Terrifying but exciting at the same time ([5:35]) Growing up in São Paolo ([9:40]) Overcoming the fear of potentially unsafe places ([10:42]) Almost falling off a cliff ([13:00]) Triple-checking everything and keeping families safe ([13:57]) Don’t wait too long to travel with your kids. ([15:58]) Making sense of the excess of family travel information ([17:05]) Talk to your baby. Travel with your kids. ([18:25]) Tibet and the transformational power of travel ([20:09]) “One of the hardest things is re-entry.” ([21:38]) The day-to-day struggle that follows a transformational experience. ([22:55]) From lawyer to inspirational traveler ([25:20]) Bringing in the dollars ([27:09]) Overcoming self doubt ([28:56]) A trilingual woman writes a note on a Post-It. What language does she write it in? (30:02) Culturally immersive experiences with Our Whole Village (https://ourwholevillage.com/) ([32:45]) What parents plan trips with nothing for themselves? ([33:34]) Don’t underestimate your kids. ([35:32]) Kids need to be challenged just as much as adults do.

What does it mean to parent like a traveler? Traveling provides some parenting lessons that we can take into our everyday lives to help us live and parent more mindfully. In this episode Hunter talks to Patricia Monahan. Patty Monahan was born and raised in Brazil, lived in Hamburg, Washington D.C. and Madrid and is currently based in Birmingham, MI with her husband and two daughters, Sofia and Julia. Our Whole Village is the result of her lifelong passion for traveling and her newfound mission of becoming the best parent she can be. She's a lawyer by cosmic irony and a social entrepreneur by choice. She is Our Whole Village's CEO & Chief World Explorer. patricia@ourwholevillage.com ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindfulness mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter is a certified Parent Effectiveness Training teacher and has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Hunter is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at HunterClarkeFields.com.

A few years ago, it looked like the Internet had taken over when it came to booking travel and there was no longer a need for a travel agent. That isn't true today, and it isn't true when it comes to family travel. Today, there is more information on the Internet than you know what to do with and no one likes taking chances when it comes to traveling with kids. For that reason, the role of the trusted Travel Advisor is more important than ever. This week we discuss when to use a travel agent and the role that they can play with Patty Monahan from Our Whole Village. ON THE PODCAST 00:32 - Talking with Tamara and Kim about their recent travels 08:05 - Talking with Patty 09:50 - How she started out 16:05 - The role of a travel agent 21:40 - When to look for a travel agent 27:45 - How to find an agent 31:40 - Places to go with kids under five 36:05 - Places to go with older kids 40:36 - Patty’s favorite travel gear 43:15 - Tip of the week ABOUT PATTY MONAHAN Patty is the founder of Our Whole Village, a travel company that connects families with local and authentic experiences. She plans and curates trips, tours and activities for parents who want to experience the world with their kids, discover different cultures and create lasting memories while making a difference. 50% of their profits go to projects and organizations that help women and children worldwide. Follow Patty on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. TIPS FOR USING TRAVEL AGENTS Travel agents are very specialised, and have their own niches. Some may be great planning your vacation in the states but not have the same resources for planning a vacation overseas. Finding the right travel agent is like having a professional clean your house. This may be something you can do yourself but having someone do it for you is a weight off your shoulders. Using an agent can get you some different amenities or deals when planning the trip for you. The best way to  find a travel agent is by talking to the people you know and hearing about their experiences. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Patty loves her scarves and makes sure to bring one everywhere. She also loves wearing her go walk Skechers. TIP OF THE WEEK What to look for you in a travel agent: Are they focused on particular location or type of travel. Understand if the agent charges a fee or not. If you have any problems with your travel, your agent can help you to handle and fix any issues. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Travel with kids Facebook group Ciao Bambino! FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!