Dive into this episode to hear all the tips and tricks you need to book that first solo trip.

Ariel is a pediatric medical speech-language pathologist, international speaker, creator of Wander Lounge podcast and CEO of Nomadic Perspectives, LLC. and by heart, a lifelong traveler and storyteller. Two weeks after graduating college she joined the Peace Corps as a health volunteer in Africa—a decision that ignited her passion for exploring new cultures and perspectives.

Over the next seven years, she lived and worked in Mozambique, Brazil, China, and the Dominican Republic, immersing in the rich diversity of each place. Today, she has visited over 25 countries and these experiences have shaped her worldview and influenced her work. Her curiosity and adventurous spirit drives everything she does. Her mission is clear: to empower and inspire women to embrace travel, as a means of self-discovery, personal growth, and cultural exploration, which she shares through her podcasts and speaking events.

In this episode you will hear:

Tips for female solo travelers

Safety for solo travelers

What have you learned about yourself through solo travel

How to make friends while traveling

What do you wish you would have known before solo traveling

Transformative solo travel moments

Specific destinations recommended for first time solo travel

Welcome to Manitoba Canada!  This weel we will be splitting this episode into traveling to Manitoba Canada but we also will be focusing on Churchill within Manitoba.

Carolyn is a mom who loves adventure and slow travel. From living in Morocco to traveling around South America for five months- she is a mom who enjoys exploring the world with her family. You can hear more about their adventures on Prairie Crew Adventures

In this episode you will hear about:

Best time of year to visit Manitoba

Winter adventures in Manitoba Canada

Summer adventures in Manitoba

How to get around Manitoba

Where to stay in Manitoba

Food to try in Manitoba

Must see in Manitoba Canada

What to do in Churchill Canada

Polar bear, belugas and northern lights

Meet Emma Weber! Emma is a mom of 5 and moved with her family to Stuttgart Germany. Since moving there she has embraced the culture, people and travel all around Europe. In this episode Emma shares all about her charming town of Stuttgart Germany and shares everything you need to start planning your next trip to Germany. In this episode we will cover:

Different seasons in Germany

When to travel to Germany

Festivals near Stuttgart Germany

Food to try in Germany

Transportation in Germany

Immersive experiences to try in Germany

Differences between living in Germany and USA

Cash or Credit Cards

Ideal itinerary for Germany

Things to do in Stuttgart

Listen this week as I talk to Marae from bravefamilytravel all about both Bali and all about her life traveling full time. She has lived temporarily in Bali many times and shares all about this bucket list worthy adventure.

Sanur

Ubud

Seminyak

Canggu

Kuta

Pemuteran

Amed

Gili Islands

Listen today all about the beautiful and historic Boston Massachusetts. Jenny was born and raised near Boston and shares all of her insights for the best things to do, see, and eat. 

This weeks episode is all about the North Shore of Oahu. Natalie was born and raised in Laie and shares all of her favorites and must do, see and eat to plan your perfect vacation

Join me as I talk to world traveler, Nicky Yamamoto, all about Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands. She has traveled to six continents and countless countries. She lived in Rotterdam for 3 years and shares all of her favorites

Join me as I talk to Bonnie from famdiego all about the beautiful San Diego California. Bonnie is a travel influencer, who has every little tip about San Diego you could imagine. She has lived in San Diego for almost 20 years. These are the topics we will cover this week:

Tips for traveling as a solo traveler

Logistics of traveling to San Diego (hotels, car rentals, airports)

Favorite beaches in San Diego

Favorite places to visit in San Diego

Amusement park tips (Lego Land, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Safari Park)

Best insider tips

Favorite food in San Diego

Must see places in San Diego

Join me as I talk to Ashley all about Seattle and the surrounding areas

Join me in this episode as I talk to Michelle Pearson all about Chiang Mai, Thailand- meeshpearson on instagram. We talk about our most helpful hints for traveling to Thailand as well as put together a list of our favorite things to do, see and eat there.

8 Best Things to do in Chiang Mai:

1- Visit Temples

Wat Chedi Luang

What Phra That Doi Suthep

2- Visit an Elephant Sanctuary

3- Go to a cooking school

4- Try all the Thai food

5- Visit the night markets

6- Get a traditional Thai massage

7- Zip line through the jungle

8- Take a bike tour around the old city

This episode is jammed pack with things to do and eat in Las Vegas Nevada. Natalie has lived in Las Vegas since 2008 and has so many great recommendations. 

Join me this week as I talk to Tara all about one of the happiest places on earth, Disneyland. Tara is a Disney fanatic and shares all of her knowledge and answers all the questions:

Where to stay by Disneyland?

Game plan for Disneyland- When to arrive, which rides to get to first, food options to keep prices down

Should you bring a stroller?

Ideal amount of days to spend at the parks

Learn about genie plus

Best time of year to go

Best place to watch fireworks and parades

Favorite food in Disneyland

Join me today as I talk with a travel influencer, Elise, from 3kidstravel. Elise has built a life around traveling with her family and has such a vast knowledge of all things travel. From here on out, every 10th episode I will be talking about travel in general and be answering questions asked from my instagram account. Today Elise answered all travel questions, specifically about traveling with kids.

Questions Answered in this episode:

3 most kid-friendly destinations

How do you pick your destinations?

How do you travel with kids in school?

Favorite couples trips

What's the favorite things and hardest things about traveling 

Do you stick to your itineraries?

What are your favorite resources for when you are planning an itinerary

Where do you usually stay when you travel?

What do you look for when picking somewhere to stay?

Favorite things to do on trips- see sights, eat food, meet people, cooking classes, tours

What do you do when a trip doesn't turn out how you expect it to?

Best tips for traveling with kids

In this episode I will be doing a recap on our spring break trip to St George Utah/southern Utah. In this episode I will be covering:

Future podcast episodes

Take the trip

Favorite hikes in Southern Utah

Family friendly hikes in Zion National Park

Best parks in St George

Things to do in St George

Best time to travel to Southern Utah

Becca Hrabar is from Lehi Utah and loves to explore and adventure around her home state, Utah. Along with her family she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding all over Utah and the Western States. She frequents the Mighty Five and. Utahs lesser known beauties. She shares her adventures on social media on her account @utahfamilytravels and through freelance blog writing.

In this episode we will dive into everything you need to know for your next trip to Park City, Heber or Midway Utah. We will cover:

Where to eat in Park City

Where to eat in Heber Utah

Where to eat in Midway Utah

Activites in Park City

Activities in Heber

Activities in Midway

Best time of year to visit

Activities for each season

Join me as I talk to Brooke Hamilton all about the North Island, New Zealand. Brooke lived there for 5 years and her husband James was born and raised there. She lays out all of her recommendations for things to do in New Zealand. Brooke talks about travel tips with little kids, the best places to visit as well as some food recommendations:

Best places to visit on North Island:

Auckland

Waiheke Islands

Matamata

Rotorua

Lake Taupo

Coromandel Peninsula

Bay of Islands

Favorite Beaches on North Island:

Takapuna Beach

Long Bay

Orewa Beach

Tawharanui Regional Park

Piha

Muriwai

Listen all about Liz's dream vacation and bucket list item, to experience safari's in Nairobi. She gives all the details about her entire vacation. We talked about the good and the bad experience, what to pack and how to prepare, the life-changing experiences, helpful hints, and every detail in between. Liz walks us through all the details from each of these locations:

Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru

Masai Mara

Join me as I talk to one of my oldest friends all about her hometown New Haven, Connecticut. Learn all about her favorite day trips, favorite foods and top things to do. Whether you are traveling with out without kids this is a perfect travel guide 

Join me this week as I talk with Kristie Kemp, co-founder of June Loop swimsuits. Kristie was raised in Nampa Idaho and is discussing our favorite things to do and eat in Boise Idaho and the surrounding areas.  

Tracey Middleton was born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii. After attending college on the mainland, Tracey met the love of her life, who happened to be a farmer in Washington. She moved from a big city girl to a small town farmers wife. She is the mother of 5 children and is in the thick of motherhood. Even with very full hands, Tracey still enjoys exploring this beautiful world and takes every opportunity she can to travel. From cruises, superbowls, Hawaii, Europe and of course Disneyland, Tracey is showing others that life doesn't end when you have kids.

In this episode we will cover from the minute you land at the airport and everything in between. From Tracey's experience as well as my own, this is an episode you wont want to miss. In this episode we will cover:

Best places to eat in Hawaii

Best beaches near Honolulu

Kid friendly activies near Honolulu

Where to stay in Oahu

Must see and do on Oahu

Best Hikes near Honolulu

This episode covers Kim's itinerary all around Iceland. Her family travelled to Iceland during June and July 2022 and traveled around the loop- starting by going to the left (if you are looking down at a map). Since we don't speak Icelandic here is the spelling for each destination.

Fridheimar Tomato Farm- favorite restaurant 

The blue lagoon

Hallgrímskirkja- church in Reykjavik

Hvítserkur- monolith rising from the ocean

Akureyri- town through troll peninsula with heart stop lights

Goðafoss waterfall- horseshoe waterfall

Skútustaðagígar Craters are found in the lake Myvatn area- psuedo craters with bugs

Mývatn- hot springs- not as crowded

Krafla volcanic region- favorite volcanoes

Dettifoss, Selfoss, and Hafragilsfoss Waterfalls- Park in East Parking lot- favorite waterfall but no railings

Seydisfjordur- artistic town

Jokulsarlon iceberg lagoon- glacier- zodiac boat tour

Diamond beach- black sand beach with broken off glaciers

Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon- justin beiber music video

Vik- puffins

Skógafoss waterfall- waterfall with steps that just keeps going

Seljalandsfoss waterfall- go behind waterfall and bring rain jacket

Gljúfrabúi waterfall- bring water shoes

Thingvellir National Park

Silfra snorkeling- snorkle over tectonic plates

Volcano erupted in Meradalir

The Cook Islands are where I developed a love for travelling to new destinations and becoming immersed in the culture. At just 19 years old I was able to travel to Rarotonga with my 21 year old brother. We spent time with the locals, visited the market and drove the short 45 minutes around the island on our little scooter. We explored, snorkled, went scuba diving and to luaus, and ate the most delicious passion fruit breakfast ever. Listen to hear more about our first adventure.

Kristi Romero is a Salt Lake native who moved to NYC with her big family. Kristi shares her everyday life on Tiktok where she has gained over 300,000 followers and counting.

Whether traveling with or without kids, this is your travel guide to all things New York City. We talk about everthing from the minute you land at the airport until you leave. In this episode we will cover

Must-see places in New York

Best food in New York

Best desserts in New York

Best pizza in New York

Best location for scenic views in New York

Activites with kids in New York City

Best broadway shows

Each week I will focus on a different destination and give my best food recommendations, activities with kids, kid-friendly hikes, best beaches for surfing or snorkeling, or must see places. My hope for this podcast is to make traveling easier for you.

Meet Miyuki!  Miyuki grew up in Japan and moved to the UK when she was 18 years old. She then moved back to Japan 5 years later. She hopes to share her country in a more immersive way, so she decided to be an independent travel guide. In this episode we will discuss:

Best time of year to visit Japan

Seasons in Japan

Japan travel tips

Food to try in Japan

Immersive experiences in Japan

Must do in Japan

Ideal itinerary for Japan

What should you pack for Japan

Transportation in Japan

Hotels or airbnbs in Japan

Here are some of the links we discussed on the interview

Website :https://www.miyukiseguchi.com/

IG: @japan.experts

Podcast: Japan Experts

Free Japan Travel Guide: www.miyukiseguchi.com/travelguide

Meet Lynett Nakamanya, a travel expert from East Africa and South of Africa. She has been in the travel industry for 10 years. Her love for travel has brought her to focus on the areas of wellness and adventure while on holiday. You can contact her through her instagram here. You can find her website here

In this episode we will be discussing what it would be like to travel to Uganda. In this episode we will talk about:

Is Uganda safe to travel to

What to wear in Uganda

Things to do in Uganda

Wellness retreats in Uganda

Food in Uganda

Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Miriam Gersdorf is a Utah-based hiker, outdoor adventurer, and content creator behind the social media account @explore.hike.teach. Her passion is exploring Utah and inspiring others to get outdoors and discover their next favorite adventure.  She has been adventuring around Utah for 30 years, exploring the national parks and off-the-beaten-path locations.  She advocates for responsible recreation and empowers others to get outside and on the trails.  When not hiking, she teaches reading intervention at a local elementary school, spending time with her family and indulging in a good book or disaster movie.

In this episode we will be covering everything you need to plan your dream vacation to Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. We will cover:

How can you help with National Park employees

Trips with Miriam

Best time to visit Capitol Reef National Park

How long should you plan to visit Capitol Reef

Food around Capitol Reef

Favorite hikes in Capitol Reef

Camping in Capitol Reef

Ideal itinerary for Capitol Reef

Must do hikes in Capitol Reef

In this episode today I will be talking to Lee from Mango Tree Travel all about the Caribbean Island. Lee wanted to find a way to make family travel easy for the Caribbean islands and so she created her own company. In this company we will focus on Lee's three favorite Caribbean islands and share some of the tips and tricks to plan ideal trips to each. The three islands we will focus on are Grenada, St Maarten, and Bonaire

In this episode we will focus on:

Best time of year to visit the Caribbean

Travel to Grenada

Caribbean food to try

Where to stay in Grenada

What to do in Grenada

Travel to St Maarten- French side

Best beaches in St Maarten

Best daily shore excursions for cruise port

Favorite restaurants in St Maarten

Travel to Bonaire

Scuba diving in Bonaire

Favorite places to stay in Bonaire

In this episode today we will talking today to Elle Kwan, who has lived in Hong Kong with her husband and children for 18 years. We will talk about everything you need to help plan your perfect trip to Hong Kong

In this episode we will be talking about

Favorite places to see in Hong Kong

Best time to travel to Hong Kong

Food to try in Hong Kong

Where to stay in Hong Kong

Top things to do in Hong Kong

Travel to Hong Kong

Celebrating my 100th episode! Thank you so much for listening week after week about travel destinations around the world. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to talk to people around the world and to have incredible listeners.

In this episodes-  two of my children will be taking over and helping you get to know me better. Thank you so much for being here.

Meet Brooke Walker! Brooke has been the host and executive producer of Studio 5 for the past 19 years. She is an Emmy award-winning journalist and a member of the KSL News Team. Even with all of these amazing accomplishments, her greatest joy and priority in life is her family. She is a mom of 5 beautiful children and enjoys the simple things in life. You will love getting to hear her story.

In this episode you will hear:

Where Brooke's happy place is

How she began her career as a journalist

Best advice for those wanting to follow in her footsteps

How she was able to juggle motherhood with a career

How Brooke grew the most in the last 19 years

Words to her viewers

In January, I had the unforgettable experience to join Move Morocco in Morocco. This week I am joined by the founder, Lindsey Brown and her tour guide, Yassin. 

Lindsey Brown is passionate about connection, adventure, and culture. She likes to seek out opportunites to explore new lifestyles, embrace traditions, and learn from the incredible women she meets along the way. 

Through recent travels, she has discovered the transformative power of stepping outside of her comfort zone and connecting with people from all walks of life. From hiking in the mountains, training for endurance events, or learning about local customs, she is constantly inspired by the strength, resilience and creativity of the people she meets.

Her goal is to share her experiences with others and encourage others to embrace their own sense of adventure, take risks, and discover the world around them. I believe that travel and adventure can be a powerful tool for personal growth and empowerment, and is commited to help other people find their own paths to inspiration and self-discovery, and meaningful connections with others cultures, and people. 

In this episode we will discuss:

How Move Morocco began

What you can expect on a group trip to Morocco

Places you will see in Morocco

Get to know Lindsey and Yassin from Move Morocco

Highlights of the trip to Morocco

History of Riad Jouba

Meet Lindsey Bybee from Abroadwife

Lindsey is an American expat mom of three who has lived in 5 different countires over the past 12 years. She is an avid traveler and shares tips for traveling with kids in Europe, destination itineraries, and relatable stories on her Instagram and website.

In this episode Lindsey will be sharing everything you need to plan your perfect trip to the Barvarian Alps, specifically Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany. In this episode we will cover:

Top things to do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen weather

Favorite hikes in Garmisch

Food to try in Garmisch

Restaurants to try in Garmisch

Itinerary for trip to Garmisch

Transportation in Garmisch

What to pack for Garmish Germany

Travel tips with kids

Meet Jessica Human from We Chose Adventures

For womens adventure travel you can also now find her on shechoseadventures

And for outdoor homeschooling you can find her at mid.atlantic.mama

In this episode Jessica will talk all things Baltimore so you can plan the perfect trip. In this episode we will discuss

Best time to visit Baltimore

Day trips from Baltimore

Food to try in Baltimore

Restaurants in Baltimore

Where to stay in Baltimore

Itinerary/must see things in Baltimore

Shelby was born and raised in Illinois and after some convincing (and a powerpoint) she talked her family into moving to Arizona. Once a social worker, Shelby now shares all the hidden gems and must see places about Arizona on Instagram azfamilyguide She also has a guide to purchase for a more complete guide to Sedona. You can find that here 

In this episode Shelby will cover everything you need to have your dream family vacation to Sedona Arizona. In this episode we will cover:

Best time of year to visit Sedona

Arizona Road trip

Sedona with kids

Tips for Sedona with family

Where to stay in Sedona

Favorite food in Sedona

Itinerary for Sedona

Favorite hikes in Sedona

Sedona restaurants

Passes for Sedona

Family friendly hikes in Sedona

Join me this week as I talk to Jessica Wilkinson all about the U.K.  Jessica has had a love of travel from a young age, traveling abroad to explore the world. She has continued her love of travel and now lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and children. She created the instagram page Our Micro Adventures to inspire others to get out and travel, whether with children, solo, womens trips, our couples trips. 

In this episode we will be covering travel mainly around the midlands. In this episode we will discuss

Favorite time to travel to the UK

When to see the Christmas markets in the UK

Food to try in the UK

Top 10 Harry Potter sites in the UK

Top 5 things to see in London

Must see things in the UK

Emily Cooper is an epidemiologist turned full-time traveler and content creator. In 2021, she started her social media platforms and website, Emily Eats and Explores, to teach women how to confidently travel solo. She has since worked with major travel brands, tourism boards and travel companies, while hosting her own group trips around the world. Today, Emily teaches her community of over 100,000 how they can get paid to travel. Emily has been featured in Newsweek, Huffpost, and is the co-host of the top travel podcast, Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily.

In this episode we will be discussing:

Tips for female solo travelers

Favorite places to travel

Tips and advice for becoming a travel influencer

Alex Duhl, her husband, toddler, and two dogs decided to move to El Paso Texas for a job offer. They quickly fell in love with El Paso and Alex will be sharing all about it today. Alex strives to share more about El Paso, family friendly restaurants, side trips, and parenting hacks on her instagram, elpasotravelfamily

In this episode Alex will be sharing everything you need to plan your next getaway to El Paso Texas. In this episode we will be covering:

Best time of year to visit El Paso

Favorite restaurants in El Paso

Where to stay in El Paso

What to do in El Paso

National parks near El Paso

Ideal itinerary to El Paso

Food to try in El Paso

2024 Review of the podcast. Jut recapping the last year of the Choose your happy place podcast. In this episode I'll be chatting about some our the hightlights from this year. Listen to hear what the top episode of the year was, how many countries I have listeners in, and all the fun stats. Next, I'll be sharing about the ups and downs of 2024 as well as travels we have done with our family and recommendations in each location. Finally I'll be sharing about the future of this podcast, my goals, bucket list items and things to look forward to.  Happy Holidays!

Hannah Woodhams is sharing today all about Malaysia. As a mother of two, with a passion for adventure and exploring, has lived around the world. Originally from Northampton, UK, Hannah has traveled the world as an international teacher. Her family has lived in Shanghai, Malaysia (Penang), UK, and Malaysia again. Living in Malaysia gave her family an incredible access point for travel. Join me on this episode as we learn more about Hannah and her family and all the information she has about Malaysia

In this episode we will cover

Best time to travel to Malaysia

Where to stay in Malaysia

East or West coast Malaysia

Ideal intinerary for Malaysia

Food to try in Malaysia

In this episode we dive into learning all about Guam from Alicia Mendiola. Born and raised in Guam, Alicia shares her story about growing up on the little and beautiful island of Guam. There she met her husband and after serving in the Army, the Mendiolas ended up in Georgia.

In this episode we will be covering:

Best time of year to visit Guam

Food to try in Guam

Hiking in Guam

Ideal itinerary for visiting Guam

Monique is a trailblazer for living abroad. She has been living abroad for twenty years and shares her experiences and tips. She has been living in Mexico, Central America, Spain, South Africa and more. In this episode Monique will cover all about her Happy Place, Mallorca Spain. Listen to this episode to hear more about:

Best way to get to Mallorca

Best time to travel to Mallorca

How long should you stay in Mallorca

Weather in Mallorca

Transportation for Mallorca

Food to try in Mallorca

Top things to do in Mallorca

Where to stay in Mallorca

Time of year to avoid crowds in Mallorca

Itinerary for traveling to Spain

Culture of Mallorca

Ben Higgins, a veteran of ABC's hit series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, won over the hearts of loyal viewers with his refreshing vulnerability and willingness to share himself fully. Following his appearances across franchises, Higgins has embarked on numerous ventures, entrepreneurial and otherwise, grounded in faith, a sense of hope for humanity, and a mission to help organizations connect more deeply with their employees and customers.

Ben co-founded Generous International in 2017, a for-purpose company dedicated to raising money to create jobs, feed children, improve education, and empower communities to eliminate poverty around the world. Outside of his socially conscious work, he maintains a relationship with his loyal Bachelor fanbase through the iHeartMedia podcast Almost Famous, which he hosts alongside fellow former contestant Ashley Iaconetti. 

In October 2024, I was able to join Ben in Honduras with Humanity and Hope, a nonprofit organization, aiming to provide hope to communities in Honduras. In this episode we talk about Humanitarian work:

Non-profit organizations

How you can get involved with humanitarian work

How humanitarian work has impacted Ben's life

When and where Ben's passion for humanitarian work began

Humanity and Hope 

In this episode we will be covering everything you need to plan a trip to Roatan Honduras. I was joined this week by a new friend I made while visiting Honduras for a humanitarian trip. Cassi had taken her family to the humanitarian trip with Humanity and hope united. We were instant friends. Both in similar family situations and era of life. My husband and I visited Roatan before our humanitarian trip and Cassi and her family visited after. In this episode we discuss both perspectives as well as give ideas for planning your next trip. 

Cassi is a mom of 5 from Indiana. Born and raised there, Cassi and her family enjoy exploring the world and making memories. As co-owners of generous coffee, her family looks for ways to give back and help others.

In this episode we will discuss:

Best time of year to visit Roatan

Favorite food to try in Roatan

Where to stay in Roatan

Excursions in Roatan

Transportation in Roatan

Weather in Roatan

Scuba diving in Roatan

Companies we used while visiting Roatan

Miriam Gersdorf is a Utah-based hiker, outdoor adventurer, and content creator behind the social media account @explore.hike.teach. Her passion is exploring Utah and inspiring others to get outdoors and discover their next favorite adventure.  She has been adventuring around Utah for 30 years, exploring the national parks and off-the-beaten-path locations.  She advocates for responsible recreation and empowers others to get outside and on the trails.  When not hiking, she teaches reading intervention at a local elementary school, spending time with her family and indulging in a good book or disaster movie.

In this episode we will be covering everything you need to plan your dream vacation to the iconic Zion National Park. We will cover

Best time to visit Zion National Park

How long should I visit Zions for?

Transportation in Zions

Food around ZIons

Where to stay around ZIons

Weather in Zions

Family friendly hikes in Zions

Beginner hikes in Zions

Intermediate hikes in Zions

Advanced hikes in Zions

What hikes require permits in Zions?

How to avoid crowds in Zions

Itinerary for Zion National Park

What are the most popular hikes in Zions?

Riley Fuller is the President and Co-founder of Humanity and Hope United, a non-profit organization that inspires hope in communities in Honduras. Anyone who meets him immediately feels welcomed into his life and his purpose. He wants to help people break free from poverty, and to be able to make their dreams come true regardless of where they were born, what they look like, or who their parents are. You can learn more about humanity and hope here

In this episode we will be diving deep into the mission and goal of humanity and hope united. If a humanitarian trip is something you have wanted to do, you will get all your questions answered in this episode

What can you expect from a humanitarian trip

Why did Riley choose Honduras

The backstory of Riley and how humanity and hope was created

What percentage of donated money goes towards the projects

How can people get involved in humanitarian work

What is the goal of humanity and hope

How is humanity and hope different than other non-profits

Deborah Raarup from raarupadventures is a lodging photographer and travel blogger that loves to live life adventurously. After her and her husband got married, they sold most of their things and moved to Alaska. After visiting their 50th state together in January 2023, they embarked on a year long world trip with the goal to travel the world for an entire year on less than $100/day. From both their blog and their youtube channel they share their favorite places, things to do, and easy itineraries.

In this episodes we will be covering everything from Alaska to plan your next adventure. We will discuss:

Favorite time of year to visit Alaska

Unique food to try in Alaska

Best tours to take in Alaska

How to get around Alaska

Favoirte itinerary for Anchorage and Alaska

Must do things in Alaska

Favorite food spots in Alaska

When to see Beluga whales in Alaska

Entrepreneur, adventurer, world traveler, and public speaker, Kat Medina has traveled to more than 35 countries, and lived in Ecuador, Argentina, France and Spain. She draws upon her passion for travel to inspire joy in others, teaching people how to show up and live fully by embodying a traveler's mindset in daily life. 

In this episode Kat shares all about her book, The Joys of Jet Lag, and gives helpful and inspirational advice for how to keep that traveler's mindset with you. In this episode we talk about:

How travel has changed after having kids

Advice for getting out of that rut of everyday and implementing the traveler's mindset into everyday

Tips for Lake Tahoe California

Favorite travel destinations

Lessons learned while traveling and living abroad