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Travel Brats Nat and Matt talk about Universal's newest and most innovative theme park, Epic Universe! The Park is set to have it's Grand Opening in just two days. When it comes to redefining the limits of theme park imagination, Universal Destinations & Experiences has never been one to hold back. But with Epic Universe, Universal is setting a new bar—not just for itself, but for the entire industry. Check out this episode to hear all about the rides, the theming, the food, and more!!What Is Epic Universe?Epic Universe is the latest addition to the Universal Orlando Resort portfolio and promises to be its most ambitious project yet. Located just a few miles south of the existing parks, this massive expansion isn't just a new land or a few new rides—it's an entire theme park resort unto itself, complete with a hotel, restaurants, shops, and a range of immersive lands inspired by beloved franchises.Universal describes it as their “most immersive and innovative theme park ever,” and for those who've had the chance to go, it certainly delivers!Lands and Attractions✨ Super Nintendo WorldAlready a smash hit in Japan and Hollywood, Super Nintendo World allows guests to jump into the worlds of Mario, Luigi, and Donkey Kong. With vibrant environments, gamified attractions, and the much-anticipated Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge ride. A Donkey Kong-themed roller coaster, complete with a “mine cart” effect that simulates jumping broken tracks.

listen to how my travel opinions have changed since I first began solo traveling :)*this is PART ONE of two episodes read the full article version here:https://gottacaseofwanderlust.com/2025/05/02/how-my-mindsets-about-travel-have-shifted-since-the-beginning/welcome back and let's kick off SEASON FIVE !!I re-listened to my older podcast episodes and realized I don't hold entirely the same opinions as I used to… so I'm calling out my past self and sharing what I think about travel now. let me know your thoughts and I'm so excited to share this new podcast season with you !mentioned:* TripBFF* NomadHer━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides:https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

listen to how my travel opinions have changed since I first began solo traveling :)*this is PART TWO of two episodes read the full article version here:https://gottacaseofwanderlust.com/2025/05/02/how-my-mindsets-about-travel-have-shifted-since-the-beginning/welcome back and let's kick off SEASON FIVE !!I re-listened to my older podcast episodes and realized I don't hold entirely the same opinions as I used to… so I'm calling out my past self and sharing what I think about travel now. let me know your thoughts and I'm so excited to share this new podcast season with you !mentioned:* TripBFF* NomadHer━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides:https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

Send us a textTrain travel enchants with its unique blend of scenery, experience, and connection, as illustrated by Railbookers' offerings around the world. Frank Marini and Gareth Jones explore top train journeys, eco-friendly travel, and essential tips for maximizing rail adventures.  • Train travel combines both scenic beauty and cultural richness  • Railbookers offers tailored vacations for diverse budgets and preferences  • Popular routes include scenic trains in Switzerland and easy connections in Ireland  • Trains are a sustainable choice for modern travelers seeking greener options • Key tips include early booking, proper planning, and enjoying the journey  • Highlights a 59-day extraordinary global train trip with luxury experiences and exclusives.Frank Marini and Gareth Jones are executives at Railbookers._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 115 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube . Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.comBlueSky: lealane.bsky.socialX (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

In this week’s Throwback Thursday segment, discover how this side hustler built a spring break site that soars to $8,000 during peak months by combining ad networks with carefully edited AI content. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this episode of the Elevate Motherhood podcast, Courtney Lundeen speaks with Melissa Harms, a mom of four and the creator of the Everyday Family Travel blog. They discuss the importance of family travel, how to plan vacations with kids, budgeting tips, and the mindset needed for successful trips. Melissa shares her personal experiences and insights on making travel enjoyable and educational for children, emphasizing flexibility and realistic expectations. The conversation also includes the role of faith in parenting and travel, and how to create lasting memories as a family. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Family Travel 01:29 The Spark of Travel Passion 02:21 Planning Family Vacations 05:19 Mindset and Expectations for Traveling with Kids 08:25 Budgeting for Travel 10:59 Tips for Long Road Trips 17:01 Overcoming Travel Logistics 20:02 Lessons Learned from Travel 22:30 The Role of Faith in Travel and Family Life Links: Everyday Family Travel Blog Everyday Family Travel Resource Hub - Free Printable Travel Goodies, access to Free Facebook Groups, Top Travel Booking Tools. 18 Road Trip Hacks for Kids Everyday Family Travel Blog on Instagram Click here for the transcript from this episode.

Send us a textSarah Thompson, the founder of Luxama Travel, shares her personal experiences and expert knowledge as we traverse the legendary 'Strata Statale 163 Amalfitana' on Italy's Amalfi Coast, a cliff side route famed for breathtaking views and exhilarating challenges. Discover the charm of this coastal paradise, where the art of "dolce far niente," or the sweetness of doing nothing, is celebrated in every sun-drenched alley and lemon-scented breeze along the Amalfi Coast drive. From Sorrento's picturesque paths to the serene natural beauty of the Jerontal reserve, Sarah invites us to experience the magic of this iconic location.We also uncover the hidden treasures of the Amalfi Coast's charming towns, from the delectable anchovies of Chitara to Vietre Sul Mare's vibrant ceramics. Our journey culminates in Salerno, the bustling city that blends history with modern allure. As Sarah recounts cherished memories of scooter rides and floating in the Mediterranean, she inspires us to pause, disconnect, and embrace the beauty. Whether you're planning a visit or simply dreaming of Italian landscapes, this episode transports you to one of the world's most enchanting destinations._____Sarah Thompson, is the founder of Luxama Travel. She lives in Southern Italy._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 115 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube . Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.comBlueSky: lealane.bsky.socialX (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Family Travel and Featured Trips with Travel Agent Erin MorgenthalFor our final chat with travel guru Erin Morgenthal, we focused on family travel and the incredible featured trips she offers through her work as a travel agent. Family Travel Tips:Erin recommended cruises as a fantastic option for families. "Cruises offer built-in entertainment for all ages, which makes them perfect for family travel," she said. She also shared packing tips, money-saving strategies, and advice for traveling with young children. Traveling with Autistic Kids:As a Certified Autism Travel Professional (CATP), Erin provided invaluable tips for families traveling with autistic children. From sensory-friendly travel strategies to autism-friendly destinations, Erin is dedicated to making travel accessible and enjoyable for every family."Preparation is key," Erin emphasized. "Whether it's requesting special assistance at the airport or finding sensory-friendly activities, there are ways to ensure a smooth travel experience." She gives a lot of tips on how to travel with your autistic child! Featured Trips for 2025:Erin also shared some of her featured trips, including an exciting Summer 2025 Greek Isles and Turkey adventure and a Spring Break 2025 getaway."These trips are designed with families in mind, offering incredible experiences at great value," she said.Here's where to find Erin to connect with her and learn more about planning your next adventure:www.wanderofftravel.com & erinmorgenthal.com, and on instagram at @wanderoffwitherin & @wanderofftravelcoStay adventurous, Travel Brats!

Gi Shieh is a travel content creator known for her travel brand “The Sensible Fay” online. Gi is a Taiwanese American passionate about mindful living, slow travel, outdoor adventures, and sustainable fashion, who is alternates between New York City and Taiwan for her home base. on this episode, we chat about:- Gi's favorite places in Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Italy - benefits of slow travel - how can we ensure we are shopping sustainably?- and much more!!featured questions:1. On your blog, you feature 4 countries with jam-packed insider information for travelers — which are Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand and Italy. Which country left the biggest impact on you? 2. Is there anything you wish you would've done differently on your trips?3. Of the places you visited, where were the best beaches?4. How has your traveling style and mindset changed since your first trips until now?5. Why and how do you practice slow living in your travels?6. Why is sustainable fashion such a huge passion for you and how does it leak into your travel experiences? 7. Do you think traveling is subversive or supportive to capitalism? ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━sustainable fashion database name:https://directory.goodonyou.ecoconnect with Gi here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesensiblefay?igsh=d2hkOXBzeDJsNG41✨ Travel blog:https://thesensiblefay.com/destinations━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

We're Back! In this episode we share travel suggestions, some more shenanigans, and surprising results of a red wine blind tasting. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and listen to our latest episode.Winecamp23@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wine_camp_podcast/Music: Windows Rolled Down by The 126ers, Wes Hutchinson Windows Rolled Down - The 126ers Wes Hutchinson % - Free Music Download For Creators (happysoulmusic.com)

Sequoia Armstrong is a conscious travel consultant and entrepreneur who is the founder of the travel planning organization Puebla York, and host of the Soul Wanderer podcast. Puebla York designs custom travel experiences in Japan and Mexico centered around the principles of cultural connection, environmental sustainability, and conscious travel. on this episode, we chat about: - what is “conscious travel” and how do we implement it into our traveling?- the true value of traveling solo, especially for women!featured questions:1. When did you become more intentional about “conscious travel,” and what exactly is it?2. Have you always wanted to become a travel consultant? What was the inspiration behind “Puebla York” and can you share a little bit about the process of creating it?3. What about Mexico and Japan specifically makes you want to devote your company around only these 2 countries? 4. How do we fight the feeling of FOMO when traveling? 5. Do you have any advice for “getting off the beaten path” in popular destinations? 6. If there's 1 piece of actionable advice you'd like all travelers to implement into their experiences to make their trips more “conscious”, what would it be?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Sequoia here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pueblayorkinc?igsh=MWd4ODQ5eG45cGd6dQ==✨ Puebla York:https://www.pueblayorkinc.com✨Soul Wanderer podcast https://www.pueblayorkinc.com/podcast━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

This week, we've got another exciting podcast takeover! Our good friend and fellow Alabamian, Jae, is stepping in to share her top Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival highlights. From unforgettable performances to incredible stories from the Farm, Jae dives into what makes Bonnaroo so special. If you were lucky enough to spot her iconic totem last year, you know exactly what we're talking about — a tribute to the Bama legend himself, James Spann. Tune in and join the conversation and always respect the polygon!Support the showProceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show.

Comparing & Contrasting Travel Plans with Erin MorgenthalWe're thrilled to have travel expert Erin Morgenthal with us again to dive into the pros and cons of three popular vacation styles: cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and theme parks.All-Inclusive Vacations:In our interview, Erin broke down what's typically included in all-inclusive packages: meals, drinks, entertainment, activities, airport transfers, and even tips. She shared insights on the dining options, the variety of activities, and potential hidden fees."All-inclusives offer great value if you want a hassle-free vacation," Erin said. Cruising 101:As a certified cruise specialist, Erin shared why cruising offers a unique way to see multiple destinations with convenience. She books with top cruise lines and highlighted the benefits of doing excursions through the cruise line versus independently."Cruises offer something for everyone," Erin noted. "You can find relaxation, adventure, and amazing dining experiences all in one place."Theme Park Adventures: When it comes to theme parks, timing is everything. Erin offered tips on visiting during off-peak times, saving money on tickets, and making the most of tools like FastPass or Genie+ at Disney."Theme parks can be magical for families, but planning ahead is key," she said.Comparing the Experiences:"All-inclusives offer relaxation, cruises offer variety, and theme parks provide excitement. It all depends on what kind of experience you're looking for."Here's where to find Erin to connect with her and learn more about planning your next adventure: www.wanderofftravel.com & erinmorgenthal.com, and on instagram at @wanderoffwitherin & @wanderofftravelcoCheck out this week's episode as well as our last episode to get all of the details from Erin Morgenthal! 

Shania Stewart, who also goes by Kya, who was born in South Africa but raised in Switzerland. Kya started backpacking when she was 18 after deciding to take a gap year before university. Since then, she has solo traveled to dozens of countries — Scotland being one of her favorites. on this episode, we chat about:- the value of taking a gap year - travel tips before visiting to Scotland - meeting people while solo traveling featured questions:1. What would you say to those hesitant about taking a gap year?2. How did you spend your gap years and what were some of your favorite involvements?3. For first time travelers to Scotland, where are the best places to visit and what should they know beforehand? ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━name of hostels mentioned: connect with Kya here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shaniatstewart?igsh=MWF6bXEwY3QxMW5keA==✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@shaniastewart━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Send us a textThatcher Baker Briggs, the founder of Thatcher's Wine in LA, spills the secrets to crafting the ultimate wine vacation, balancing leisurely tastings with relaxation, over the perfect four to five-day getaway. Thatcher offers invaluable tips on wine tasting etiquette, like the art of spitting versus drinking, especially when you're behind the wheel, and emphasizes the importance of pre-arranged transportation in Europe's charming but Uber-less wine regions. Discover how to navigate the diverse costs of tastings across various regions and get insider advice on dining experiences that will elevate your wine adventure.Embark on a sensory journey through Europe's most captivating wine regions, starting with the French Riviera and its Provençal allure, then onward to the Champagne region where bubbly meets French fries for an unexpectedly delightful pairing. Experience Italy's Piedmont region, where medieval towns, stunning landscapes, and exquisite wines like Nebbiolo await. Imagine the aroma of truffles in Alba and the cultural tapestry of Turin. Finally, savor the culinary masterpiece of a paella in the heart of Alicante, Spain, celebrating the joys of European cuisine and the art of wine. Cheers to travel, taste, and the tales that bring them to life!_____Thatcher Baker Briggs is the founder of Thatcher's Wine in LA. He is a sommelier, and a frequent traveler to the great vineyards of Europe._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube . Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.comBlueSky: lealane.bsky.socialX (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Ola is a solo female traveler from Poland but has been living abroad for the past 6 years in places like Germany and Denmark. Ola has solo backpacked on the continents of South America, Europe and Asia and prioritizes off-the-beaten track places that sometimes Google Maps can't even find. on this episode, we chat about:- hiking advice and safety tips for solo female travelers - what to know before traveling to Patagonia - Ola's personal favorite hikes - and much more! featured questions:1. You've hiked one of the most sought after hiking spots in the world — Patagonia, which I know is a dream for many. Can you share to other interested travelers any advice they should know beforehand?2. What are some general safety tips for hiking off-the-beaten-path? 3. Do you have any advice specifically for solo female hikers? 4. Rapid fire round- hiking addition ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━name of one of Ola's favorite hiking trails as mentioned:Huayhuash, Perúother trails mentioned:- The highest mountain in Germany - Zugspitze- Famous trek in Patagonia - W-trek in the National Park of Torres del Paine- Patagonia logo mountain - Fitz Royconnect with Ola here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/olaexploradora?igsh=dmp6MWo3OWlja2p5✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@olaexploradora━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Ems is from the Philippines who is currently an international student in Estonia. Ems is also a travel content creator with expertise in Southeast Asia, solo travel, and remote work.on this episode, we chat about:- shocks from living abroad in Estonia- Estonian culture compared to other European countries - Ems' favorite countries in Asia- and much more! featured questions:1. Why did you decide to study abroad in Estonia?2. What is life like there? Were there any culture shocks or things that surprised you when you first arrived?3. What is your favorite part about living abroad and the most challenging part? 4. What are the similarities and differences between Estonia and other Northern European countries? 5. What are your favorite places in Asia? ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Ems here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emselsewhere?igsh=NXlobWczcDY5Nzlp✨ Travel blog:https://emselsewhere.my.canva.site/ugc#about✨ Travel guides https://www.thatch.co/@emselsewhere━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨ @gottacaseofwanderusthttps://www.instagram.com/gottacaseofwanderlust?igsh=MTJjZ2p6bWZpdXBrYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

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Hello, Travel Brats! Today, we're excited to introduce you to a travel expert and vacation planner extraordinaire, Erin Morgenthal. Whether you're dreaming of a sun-soaked beach retreat, a mountain expedition, a cultural immersion in a vibrant city, or a luxurious cruise across the seas, Erin's got you covered!Erin owns Wander Off Travel and holds certifications as a travel associate, cruise counselor, and autism travel professional. Whether you are a family, a solo traveler, or any adventure seeker, Erin is all about turning your wanderlust into a reality that fits your travel style.While chatting with Erin for the podcast, she shared that her love of travel started early. Originally from North Central Indiana, after growing up on a farm, at 18 Erin moved to Chicago and spent 20 years there, and now resides in central Florida, where she helps clients create unforgettable travel experiences."Travel has always been a part of who I am," Erin explained. "I love exploring new places and helping others do the same." She was inspired as a child by her Grandmother, who was an intrepid traveler and never stopped going to new and exciting places. The Story Behind Erin's business, Wander Off Travel, began in 2018 after she had been helping people plan trips to Disney - starting out more casually and then making the transition to getting paid to plan trips for people! Her approach to travel planning is all about personalization, and she loves working as a luxury travel concierge. She starts by understanding her clients' needs. Asking them good and specific questions to get a clear picture of what they want out of the trip. From there, she focuses on creating value and finding the best experiences, whether it's flights, activities, or accommodations. “In the travel industry there are so many options,” Erin shared. “But what I provide is creating an experience for my clients. It's curating an itinerary and making sure that they leave their trip, come home, and feel like they got something out of it.” Erin really wants travel to be accessible to everyone! And when it comes to deals versus value, Erin prioritizes giving her clients the best experience for their budget. "Sometimes the best deal isn't the cheapest option," she noted. "It's about finding what brings the most joy and convenience to your trip."Some of Erin's favorite destinations with all her travel expertise, include the below:Cruises: Erin loves the river cruises in Europe (Ama & Viking, especially!), Royal Caribbean & the newer Carnival ships (family), and Virgin Voyages (adult only) Honduras or Costa Rica as a tropical destination New York CityAll-Inclusive Resorts: Her top picks include the Hyatt Zilara in the DR, Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets Resorts for adultsTheme Parks: Erin is a huge fan of Walt Disney World, as well as Disneyland, but also really loves Universal in FloridaNational Parks: Yellowstone, Denali, Moab, The Grand CanyonHere's where to find Erin to connect with her and learn more about planning your next adventure: www.wanderofftravel.com & erinmorgenthal.com, and on instagram at @wanderoffwitherin & @wanderofftravelco

By popular demand, our good friend and Atlanta's favorite son, Mitchell, is hosting the show this week! Known for his unique poetry, vibrant festival energy and much more, we're excited to have him on to share his Bonnaroo top picks and stories. This week, Shaina also joins, and we're all in for a wild ride filled with the humor and surprises only Mitchell can deliver! Don't miss this unforgettable episode, packed with all the vibes and tales from Mitchell's adventures.Support the showProceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show.

Taylor Alissa spontaneously moved from the U.S. to Japan and is here to talk about her experience living abroad and solo traveling to other countries in Asia. on this episode, we chat about:- living abroad in Japan- solo traveling to other Asian countries- the surprising relation between Jamaica and Japan featured questions:1. Did you experience any cultural shocks in Japan?2. How did you adjust to life in Japan?3. Favorite foods in Japan? 4. Did your identity as a Jamaican American affect your experience?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Taylor here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theworldxtay?igsh=MXd4dmdoanZlbmE0bA==✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@tayyalissa━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Kiran was raised in Kolkata, located on the Eastern side of India, and completed her MBA in Mumbai, one of India's largest cities, on the west coast. Kiran is now living and working  in Bengaluru, in southern India. on this episode, we chat about:- Kiran's advice for solo travelers in India- Cultural norms to be aware of in India- India's gastronomy: from the must-try dishes, street food, and regional differences - and much more!featured questions:​ 1. Would you say solo traveling in India is any different from solo traveling to other countries? Are there any extra things we should be aware of? ​ 2. What are the best cities to visit for first time travelers to India?​ 3. What are some cultural norms travelers should know in India?4. ​ What's your advice for navigating the street food scene in India?​ 5. Do you have any insight about traveling to India for yoga?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Kiran here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kiranroy18?igsh=d2t2cTRnOGZnbXhp✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@travelwthki━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides:https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Before the late-night Bonnaroo vibes of June, we're spending an unforgettable evening in New York City with some familiar faces you know and love! Sharla and Daniel just returned from the city and are sharing live clips from our TOTEM event, featuring conversations with friends and more exciting moments.In this episode, we dive into the newly announced Bonnaroo Late Night acts, offering insights on what to expect. We also discuss which acts might realistically land as sub-headliners, so you don't miss out on the buzz.Tune in for all the latest updates and insider info on Bonnaroo and our NYC adventure!Support the showProceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show.

Beth Whitman, founder of WanderTours, shares advice on how to travel boldly and fearlessly. Travel writer Laurie McAndish King hosts. ========================================== Learn More about The Women's Eye Online Magazine and Podcast: Website: https://www.thewomenseye.com/ ========================================== Subscribe to The Women's Eye YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWomensEye ========================================== Learn More About Beth Whitman and WanderTours : https://wandertours.com/ Learn More About Host Laurie McAndish King: https://laurieking.com/ ========================================== The Women's Eye Books: 1. 20 Women Changemakers: https://amzn.to/306MAce 2. 20 Women Storytellers: https://amzn.to/3pohetF ========================================== Connect with Us: Get the Latest Updates from The Women's Eye: https://www.thewomenseye.com/subscribe/ LIKE The Women's Eye on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensEye/ FOLLOW The Women's Eye on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thewomenseye/ FOLLOW MORE on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenseye/ ========================================== Disclaimer: Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost. ==========================================

Want to learn how to use Instagram Stories to grow your blogging business? Well, you're in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we'll be going over how to use Instagram Stories to grow your travel blogging business! Our guest for the episode is expert travel creator Christine Lozada, who has successfully used Instagram Stories to land collaborations, get the attention of brands, and connect with the right following. Today, she'll be sharing her best tips so you can do the same. By the end of this episode, you'll understand: The goals Instagram Stories can help you reach Tips for choosing what to post to Instagram Stories How to increase your reach, engagement, and following Strategic ways to use Instagram Stories to get the attention of brands Tips for streamlining your IG Story content creation process And more! In short, if you're confused about why you should be using Instagram Stories and how to use them strategically for growth, you won't want to miss this episode!

Carolyn and I chat about our first year doing NALCAP (North American Language and Culture Assistant Program) in Madrid. “Do it for the plot — but know your Spanish phrases.” - Carolyn Parmer, English language aux 24-25

Margherita Cara is a solo female traveler and also psychologist from Milan, Italy. Margherita prioritizes slow, cultural based travel and has backpacked through Latin America, Southeast Asia and Europe. on this episode, we chat about:- Margherita's solo travels in Latin America - solo female travel safety advice - traveling responsibly and ethically - and much more!!featured questions:1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the term “solo female travel”?2. How do you balance protecting your safety with being open in a new destination?3. How can we step out of a consumerist/colonialist mindset when traveling? ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Margherita here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/duamima_?igsh=dWp4ZWEzM2VtOWoy✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@margheritacara━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

We love how Hilton incorporates partners like SLH and Autocamp for example. But there are things we don't love about Hilton too. Today we'll talk about the ways they could win our loyalty. (00:00) - We love how Hilton incorporates partners: SLH and Autocamp for example (00:25) - But here's what we don't love... (04:18) - Greg's suggestions for Hilton (05:04) - Hilton's meaningful milestone benefits start way too late (at 40 nights) (06:36) - Milestone benefits of early check-in certificates would really wow us Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

Send us a textDr. Laurie Marker, the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, shares her mission to save one of the world's most endangered big cats. Dr. Marker offers insights into the delicate balance of arid grassland ecosystems and the critical role these majestic creatures play. In a world where cheetah populations are declining, learn how innovative models in Namibia are empowering communities to live in harmony with their natural surroundings and actively participate in conservation efforts.We also embark on a sensory journey through Namibia's unique culinary scene and awe-inspiring landscapes, indulging in the country's fresh seafood, including famous oysters, or experiencing the traditional Mahongo soup. We feel the rugged beauty of the Skeleton Coast where towering dunes meet the ocean, and the vibrant wildlife in Swakopmund and Etosha National Park. Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Kolmanskop's ghost town and the grandeur of Fish River Canyon, the continent's largest. Throughout, Dr. Marker calls for global action, urging us all to play a role in preserving these irreplaceable natural wonders._____Dr. Laurie Marker is the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Go to cheetah.org._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Send us a textWelcome to the month of LOVE, my friends. This February, let's explore, talk about and gush over all the things WE love starting with ADVENTURE! Our first Rainbow of the year is here, Cassie Compton of Lafftravel. A travel and adventure enthusiast, Cassie promises to rewaken the travel bug in all of us! In her own spirited words: "I am an adventure enthusiast, and I revel in exploring bucket list destinations with my husband and family. I hope I can inspire you to explore the world and give you the courage to keep adventuring even after starting a family."*Check out Cassie's Travel Blog and Itineraries for your next BIG adventure! https://loveatfirstflighttravel.com/*Follow Cassie and Lafftravel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lafftravel/ SHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day.  (and she's a singer, too....so get ready to spontaneously break out in song, sometimes :)"Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeSupport the show

Nicole Figura is a solo female budget traveler originally from the Philippines, but has also lived in Saudi Arabia and Canada. Nicole has traversed big cities from New York City and London to villages throughout South East Asia — and is currently working in food marketing. on this episode, we chat about:- budget travel advice- must try foods in Southeast Asia- food shocks in SE Asia - and more!featured questions:1. How do you go about finding where to eat when you travel?2. What are some of your favorite foods you've had in each Asian country?3. Where's the best street-food country for carb-lovers?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━Hawker stall in Singapore mentioned: Keng Heng Whampoa Teochew Lor Meeconnect with Nicole here!✨Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nicolefiqura?igsh=ZXBxNTg3Nnlwajcz✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@nicolefiqura━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Lucie grew up in the Czech Republic and has traveled throughout Europe via Erasmus as well as through various work exchanges. on this episode, we chat about:- how Lucie travels the world on a budget - her favorite place she's traveled to as an Erasmus student - the best food in the Czech Republic - and more!featured questions:1. What are some of your favorite things about living and growing up in the Czech Republic?2. Can you share how you're able to travel so much?3. Can you explain how the Erasmus program works? 4. Which city did you have the best Erasmus experience? 5. What is your favorite destination for food?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Lucie here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/_slivkovaal_?igsh=YXNucjR4Nnl1bTJo✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@lucieslivkova━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

In our Part Two of Most Memorable Travel Stories with Ella Parlor, she tells us a little bit about her dating experiences and what made her want to move all the way to Dallas, TX from her life in Cali. Join the fun as Sofia and Ella discuss! 

Darja Karstens, originally from Germany, has been living in Lyon France as an expat for 4 years. Daria has worked for as a travel tour guide and shares her insights from this experience as well as living abroad.on this episode, we chat about:- tips for adjusting to life in a new country - finding friends in a new place - advice for aspiring tour guides - and more!featured questions: What were some of the initial cultural differences between France and Germany? ​ What was the most difficult part about adjusting to life abroad in Lyon? ​ For those interested in being travel tour guides, what advice have you learned in your experience that you wish you would've known before you started leading tours? ​ What was the most difficult part about being a tour guide? ​ How did you balance enjoying the tour and navigating the stresses of leading? ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Darja here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/flying_awaay?igsh=MW5jMjRxbThhZ2poZA==✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@darja━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides:https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Joanne Fan is a Taiwanese American social media travel influencer extremely knowledgeable about Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. on this episode, we chat about:- how Joanne moved to Seoul, South Korea- expectations vs. reality about living abroad - working as a content creator on social media featured questions:1. What were some of the initial biggest challenges you faced when adjusting to life abroad?2. What advice would you wish you would've known beforehand?3. If you had to choose, what's your favorite and least favorite part about living in Seoul?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Joanne here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joanneffan?igsh=b2w5cnlmYmFhbDl1✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@justjoanne━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

As someone who was born, raised and currently living in Egypt in the coastal city of Alexandria, Farah is an expert on Egypt and shares her advice for traveling to this amazing country. on this episode, we chat about- solo traveling in Egypt - cultural do's and don't's in Egypt - must try food in Egypt - and much more!featured questions:​ What should solo female travelers know before visiting?​ What are some cultural “do's and don't's” when traveling in Egypt?​ Must visit cities or experiences?​ What are your favorite foods?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Farah here!https://www.theegyptiantraveler.com/post/debunking-myths-about-traveling-to-egypt✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theegyptiantravelerblog?igsh=MnpxNGo1Ymw5Zzdw✨ Travel blog:━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides:https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Faatimah is a solo female traveler passionate about local cultures, photography, and travel planning for Muslims. on this episode, we chat about: - advice for Muslim solo female travelers- Faatimah's favorite destination - Faatimah's experience getting scuba certified - and more!Featured questions: 1. What advice would you give to those wanting to solo travel?2. Can you describe how traveling as a Muslim woman may look different than non-Muslim women? 3. Which destination was particularly memorable as a Muslim traveler? 4. What is your favorite neighborhood in New York City to photograph? 5. Why was scuba diving a life-changing experience?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Faatimah here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/faatimah_travels?igsh=MWhzbnZxNzF0bml1ag==✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@faatimah━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Petra was born and raised in Thailand and now works as a digital nomad in the United States. Petra also has cultural-based travel expertise in South Korea and Brazil.On this episode, we chat about:- what it was like for Petra growing up in Thailand - the gastronomy of Thailand and South Korea (must eats!)- how to have more local cultural experiences - and much more!Featured questions:1. As someone who grew up in Thailand, can you share any aspects of the culture you appreciate?2. What recommendations do you have for those wanting to travel to Thailand? 3. If you had to pick your favorite Korean and Thai dishes, what would they be?4. Does South Korea or Thailand have better street food?5. What were some cultural shocks you experienced when moving to Brazil?━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Petra here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/polyglotpetra2.0?igsh=cDdoZWsyam5ueWNx✨ Travel blog:https://polyglotpetra.com✨Homestays in Thailand:━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Send us a textThere's so much more to New York than Manhattan. In this episode we'll discover the "hidden gems" of upstate and western New York's waterways: the serene beauty of the historic Erie Canal, the charm of villages nestled along the way, and the natural delights of the Finger Lakes, with its surrounding farms, vineyards and waterfalls. Chris Jennings, the General Manager of the Lake House on Canandaigua, helps us touch on downtown waterfalls of the city of Rochester, with a history of notable figures like Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. We'll uncover the lesser-known natural wonders of western New York beyond famed Niagara Falls, including Letchworth State Park, often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East. The Finger Lakes, 11 glacier-formed bodies of water, are celebrated for their wine scene and cultural tapestry, including Amish and Mennonite influences. And Chris ends the episode sharing a heartwarming story on Lake Canandaigua._____Chris Jennings is the General Manager of the Lake House on Canandaigua, and lives in the Finger Lakes area._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Join Sofia and Natalie as they share some of their Travel Brat Highlights from 2024! From this year's travel spots, to personal highs and lows, to telling you some of their favorite episodes from Season 4, you won't want to miss it. 

Sivan advocates for responsible and cultural travel, imperfect sustainability, and vegan-friendly foods. If you're interested in being a better traveler, this episode is for you!  on this episode, we chat about: - actionable advice to be a better traveler  - does “supporting local” actually make a difference? - the difference between sustainable vs. regenerative travel  - and much more!! highlights:  1. What sparked your wanderlust? (00:58) 2. How do you define sustainable travel? (03:31) 3. What's the difference between all these different travel terms, such as sustainable vs. regenerative travel? (05:55) 4. Was there a specific trip or experience that made you more invested in being a responsible traveler? (08:39) 5. Everyone's always talking about the importance of “supporting local businesses”. but why is it actually important to buy local? (11:04) 6. Staying at guesthouses and homestays to be more sustainable (12:59) 7. How do you find guesthouses/homestays and how do you make sure locals actually run them? (14:48) 8. Unconventional tips or advice for travelers wanting to be more sustainable and responsible (17:31) 9. Rapid fire questions (24:15) 10. Where to connect with Sivan (28:01)━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Sivan:✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sivan_travelsgreen?igsh=M2tid3EwazF4Y3Jz✨ travel guides: https://www.thatch.co/@sivan_travelsgreen━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me! :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨ Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨ Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust 

In this episode, Ella tells one of her most memorable travel stories about a trip she took to Australia. It will leave you laughing and loving our guest even more!

Vandana is a digital marketing specialist and travel expert in Sri Lanka.on this episode, we chat about:- traveling to Sri Lanka- cultural differences between Sri Lanka and India - Vandana's experiences living abroad in Pakistan, Sweden and Denmark- and much more!━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Vandana!✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vandiihettii?igsh=djM1c21vM3Rma3Nx✨Travel guides: https://www.thatch.co/@ResponsibleRoamer━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me! :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz Travel Blog:✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨ Thatch Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

Aditi is a solo female traveler who prioritizes slow, immersive travel off the tourist trail. Aditi's travel content focuses on South and Southeast Asia, and most recently, the gorgeous Seychelles Island off East Africa. on this episode, we chat about: - Aditi's advice for those wanting to slow travel - travel in the Seychelles islands- pros and cons of remote working- and more!!━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with Aditi here!✨ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.beachybitch?igsh=Z2JzOHh6dzdmNzht✨ Travel guides:https://www.thatch.co/@adititipnis━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━connect with me here :)Instagram:✨ @lydiaschultzzhttps://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz ✨Travel Blog:gottacaseofwanderlust.com✨Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━

Sonja is a seasoned Nepal trekking specialist who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Sonja has been to Nepal over a dozen times and now partners with a Sherpa Trekking company in Nepal that prioritizes responsible tourism. on this conversation, we chat about: - what travelers should know before going to Nepal - how Nepal captured Sonja's heart - best places, trails, and foods to try in Nepal - and more!! highlights:  What sparked your wanderlust? (0:33) Can you recall any cultural shocks you experienced on your first trip to Nepal? (01:23)  Is Nepal a pretty affordable place to travel to? (04:57) Food and food safety in Nepal (06:28)  Best places to visit in Nepal (11:14)  Sonja's advice for hiking in Nepal (14:13) Responsible tourism practices to know before coming to Nepal (16:31) Sonja's local trekking organization recommendation (19:23) Rapid fire questions (19:43)   ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ connect with Sonja! ✨ Travel guides: https://www.thatch.co/@sonjakorevaar ✨ Nepal trekking organization, “Sherpa Heritage Trails”: https://sherpaheritagetrails.com/ https://www.sherpa-trekking.com/ ━━━━━━━━ ⟡ ━━━━━━━━ connect with me! :) Instagram: ✨ @lydiaschultzz https://www.instagram.com/lydiaschultzz/ ✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiaschultzz Travel Blog: ✨ gottacaseofwanderlust.com ✨ Travel Guides: https://www.thatch.co/@gottacaseofwanderlust

Send us a textCaptivating travel memories from 2024, featuring guests who share unique adventures and insights. These  include: Andre Van Ketz with a road trip around Cape Town, where whale watching becomes an unforgettable experience. Lila Kresic-Djurek tells of Spanish visitors falling in love with Croatia's wine and cuisine, while Harry Mitsitis paints a heartwarming picture of travel's small, impactful gestures in Sierra Leone, Africa. Each narrative celebrates moments of discovery and cultural connection.Bravo celebrity Aesha Scott takes us on a day off in Havana, Cuba. Best-selling author Mike Finkel shares a gripping journey across the Sahara, highlighting the communal spirit found even in the harshest environments. Ryan Hoke's picturesque return to Wyoming offers soul-soothing fly fishing in the Bighorn Mountains. And there's more: Whether it's the nostalgia of a childhood trip to Europe or the culinary traditions of Ecuador, each of these eleven favorite memories is a testament to travel._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Curious how to make money travel blogging or increase your passive income streams with your blog? In this episode, I break down actionable tips and all the ways you can turn your hobby blog into a profitable business. If you're a new or aspiring blogger, tune in!

Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome back this week to The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Jamie Robins, creator of Travel Blog Jamie, a blog and YouTube channel. I first met Jamie over a year ago when I hosted each of the finalists for The Wave Awards who had not previously been on the show. The Wave Awards, UK cruise industry's premier award; included are award categories for cruise lines, ships, travel agencies, and most pertinent to this episode—Favorite Cruise Influencer. Travel Blog Jamie again made the short-list. Jamie is an educator by training—he has degrees in Spanish and French and a master's degree in linguistics— taught Spanish and French, in education leadership. Since that last year episode, Jamie stepped away from his education career of 25 years to pursue cruise vlogging as his primary career. Jamie got to sail Cunard's new Queen Anne, one of the most anticipated ships of '24, and we want to hear all about that; been to Bali; been interviewed by the BBC; started a role as a columnist, and more but we'll let him catch us up.Relying on ship wifi is slow, unsecure, sometimes not available & at foreign ports travelers don't want to pay their carriers' high fees. Save $ with GigSky! Get a data package usable on the ship & in ports. Link to GigSky: https://gigsky.pxf.io/nloxor. For a 10% discount use code: joyofcruisingWellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. Welcome to Wellness Thru Reading. A podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingPodcast-BookACruiseUS Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Send us a textDiscover Wyoming's stunning natural landscapes and rich culture with Ryan Houck, Executive Director of Cody Yellowstone. From the eruptions of Old Faithful to the vistas of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We also journey through the Shoshone Forest, and discuss the diverse wildlife that inhabit these lands, including tips on securing lodging and camping spots. We delve into the folklore, and climbing opportunities of Devil's Tower, learn of  treasures at Fossil Butte National Monument, and explore the authentic Western charm of Cody, Casper and Cheyenne. We also talk about the Wind River Indian Reservation, where you can connect with Native American culture through wild horse tours and more. Join us for a heartfelt exploration this and more, uncovering Wyoming's beauty and heritage.__________Podcast host Lea Lane  has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Meet Cassidy & Zeek!Cassidy and Zeek started their journey together in Florida. Cassidy's originally from Maryland but moved to Fort Myers in 8th grade. Zeek is a Florida native, born and raised in the Bonita Springs area. Three years ago, these two lovebirds packed up and moved to the Dominican Republic (DR) with the Christian Missionary Alliance, where they've been sharing their faith, connecting with locals, and building up communities ever since.Discovering the Dominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic's history is rich and layered, beginning as the first European colony in the Americas. Santo Domingo, its capital, was founded in 1496 and is recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the New World. This city became a critical base for Spanish exploration, and remnants of its colonial past remain in the cobblestone streets and preserved buildings of its Zona Colonial. Over the centuries, the DR has seen periods of Spanish, French, and Haitian rule, each leaving a distinct mark on its culture. The nation gained its independence in 1844, and since then, its resilient spirit has shaped a unique identity celebrated in its music, art, and traditions. Today, the Dominican Republic thrives as a vibrant blend of European, African, and Taíno influences, with a deep sense of pride in its cultural heritage and historical significance in the Caribbean. And if you love music, this is the birthplace of merengue and bachata—two energetic styles that will get you dancing in no time.What's the DR Really Like?When we asked Cassidy and Zeek how they'd sum up the DR in just three words, they said it's friendly, hot, and adventurous! The island's unique mix of rich history, lively music, and breathtaking natural beauty makes it an unforgettable place to live and explore.Best Time to VisitWhile it's a paradise year-round, Cassidy and Zeek recommend avoiding the rainy season. For the ultimate tropical experience, head over between October and July. HolidaysTwo major holidays in the DR are Mother's Day and Black Friday because the Dominicans love to shop. If you happen to visit on these days, get your shopping in! If you are a Carnival fan, it usually occurs between February and April. The DR's primary religion is Catholicism so there are also many holidays centered around it.Must-Visit CitiesThe DR's capital city, the largest city, Santo Domingo, is a must-visit! Known as the oldest city in the New World, it's filled with colonial architecture and historical sites, including the first cathedral in the Americas, Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor. Check out the old fort walls in the colonial zone. For a taste of Santo Domingo, try the chocolate-making tour, where you can explore the history of the Cacao bean and the different percentages of chocolates, and you get to make your own chocolate bar. For a scenic stroll, walk on the Malecon oceanside walkway, where you can see the ocean, shop from local vendors, and enjoy live music. The city of Santiago de los Caballeros is another gem with a thriving cultural scene. It is a smaller city with friendlier people, and similar to Santo Domingo, it has mountains, beaches, and good food. Santo Domingo and Santiago are a 4-hour drive from each other. La Romana is known for its luxury resorts, golf courses, and the nearby Altos de Chavón, a recreated Mediterranean-style village.Outdoor Exploring Like a LocalBeaches: Punta Cana is famous for its resorts and beaches, which make it a top tourist destination. However, there are many less crowded beaches, such as Las Terrenas, Cabarete, and Puerto Plata, on the northern coast, and Juan Dolio on the southern coast. Las Terrenas is on the northeastern coast, and it is Cassidy and Zeek's favorite with its crystal clear water and perfect palm trees. Cabarete is a vibrant boho surfer beach. Playa Rincon and Bahia de Las Aguilas offer some of the most pristine beaches.Hiking: If you're up for an adventure, try canyoning at El Tabernaculo. This is a must-hike, and you can slide down mini waterfalls. This hike is only about 2 hours long. Another incredible hike is Venti siete Saltos at the Damajagua Waterfalls. Here you can hike a trail up to the top of the mountain and you can float down a river, jumping off 27 rock sections into the next water pool. You can also choose whether you want to do a beginner, intermediate, or expert trek. Salto de Jimenoa. Pico Duarte is the highest peak in the Caribbean, standing at 10,164 feet (3,098 meters). You can sign up for a guided camping trip up the mountain, and the views and natural beauty is stunning. What to PackBring your camera! Essentials to Pack: Don't forget the sunscreen, bug spray, and a good pair of hiking shoes if you want to explore beyond the beach!Where to Stay In Santo Domingo, The Embassy Suites is only $130 a night and is much more luxurious than embassy suites in the US. There are many unique historic hotels in the colonial zone. From here you can always have easy access to the happenings of the town such as shopping, events, music and food.Fun Culture Facts!Savoring the FlavorsCassidy and Zeek raved about the food, and we're here for it! Dominican cuisine is a blend of Spanish, African, and Taíno influences, with dishes like mangu (mashed plantains) and la bandera (a hearty plate of meat, rice, and beans). Some favorite Santo Domingo restaurants of Cassidy and Zeek include El Conuco, Osteria del Cappuccino, and La Tapa. Osteria del Cappuccino is an authentic Italian restaurant, and it is so tasty that it is endorsed by the Italian embassy! La Tapa has many options, great steaks, and excellent drinks. Keep in mind water is more expensive than liquor in the DR! El Conuco is a traditional Dominican restaurant located closer to the colonial district. El Conuco is a famous celebrity spot with the citations of Selena Gomez and Brad Pitt, and it hosts live merengue music in the evenings and weekends. Don't even get us started on the coffee—locally grown and deliciously rich, it's a must-try for every coffee lover. Their favorite coffee shop is The Greenhouse. A popular drink in the DR is a mochaccino. Be careful when ordering a Machiatto because, unlike Starbucks, it is an extremely concentrated expresso drink.Travel on Any Budget!The DR has options for every budget. A week's trip could be affordable with plenty of local eats and budget, or if you're feeling bougie, there are tons of all-inclusive resorts and fine dining options, especially around Punta Cana and La Romana.Memorable Moments and What's NextCassidy and Zeek have countless stories to share from their time in the DR, from helping communities to wild "off-the-beaten-path" treks. As they wrap up their time in the DR, they're looking forward to their next destination: Mexico! But if you want to connect with them before they go, follow @_CassidyMarquez on Instagram to chat more about their mission work with the Christian Missionary Alliance. To help Cassidy and Zeek on their next adventure to bring healing and the Gospel and aid to Mexico, click HERE.So, Travel Brats, if the DR isn't already on your travel list, Cassidy and Zeek's stories might just convince you that they should be. Whether you're a beach bum, a history buff, or a foodie, the Dominican Republic has something for everyone!