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After months of prayerful and purposeful consideration, this will be the final TRAVEL episode. For the past four years I have been able to share something that I truly love and because of it I have found something that I am passionate about. The connections have been my favorite part of podcasting, so I am diving deeper into telling you stories of people from around the world. 

Choose Your Happy Place has been an incredible podcast to encourage others to travel the world but your happy place can be anywhere. This isn't goodbye, just a new focus. Focusing on the ups and downs of life and how individuals have been able to find joy in the journey. Thank you for your continual love and support!

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 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

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

I started recording this episode with the intent of sharing about Mallorca Spain but knew right away I wanted to share Monique's life story of living abroad. 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 Mexica, central America, Spain, South Africa and more. Listen to this episode to hear more about:

Monique's 3 recommendation for other people to visit

Animal conservation

What was Monique's motivation for traveling abroad

Animal conservation she has been involved in

Why Mallorca and Spain have been a special place for her

Is Mexico safe to travel to right now

What has pulled her back to Mexico again and again

Advice for others wanting to live abroad

Welcome to season 4! I am kicking off this season with one of my favorite people in the world, my mom, Sheryl Glovka. Sheryl was a single mom raising 6 kids in Utah and has one of the kindest hearts you will ever know. She is one of those people that would give her shirt off her back to anyone in need. Join me in this episode as we dive more into her life, her advice and some of her favorite travel adventures.  Thank you so much for being here!

Meet Chris Burkard! When I first started this podcast I made a list of dream guest that I would love to interview. Chris was one of my top 4 and I am so honored to have him as a guest today.

Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere. 

Chris shares his love for nature and photography through his instagram, documentaries and artwork. 

If you want to find my coloring books you can click here for the childrens book

And click here for the adults coloring book

Episode 111 with Blake Moynes from the bachelor, focusing on animal conservation across the globe

Blake Moynes is a Canadian television personality and wildlife conservationist. Formally, most well known for his appearances in reality television, Blake has now become well recognized and respected through his commitment to protecting wildlife and wild places. Beyond his television appearances, Blake has remained dedicated to his work in conservation through his company, SOSA. Advocating for endangered species, providing support to important non-profit organization initiatives and utilizing his notoriety in multiple facets for the betterment of our planet.

You can find out more about Blake and his animal conservation @blakemoynes

If you would like to purchase a travel coloring book:

Cities around the world- child's coloring book available now here

Famous places and landmarks around the world- adult coloring page available 05/22 on amazon

This episode is a full itinerary of my most recent trip to New York City for my 20th wedding anniversary. We decided last minute to take this trip and have some quality time. To be able to see all the recommendations and itinerary  head over to my instagram at Choose Your Happ Place

In this episode I walk you through the planning process as well as our full itinerary for a long weekend. In this episode I will talk about

Where should you stay in NYC

Transportation from the airport

Go City Pass

How to get broadway tickets cheap

Family friendly broadways in NYC

Best observation deck in NYC

What to do in NYC

Favorite bagel in NYC

Favorite pizza in NYC

Meet Mylo Fowler from @navajomylo

Growing up and living off the land on 12 acres with his grandparents, Mylo learned his Navajo language and his love for nature began before he was in school.

Now a renowned photographer mylos photos have been featured in numerous companies like National Geographic, Nissan, adobe lightroom, Thule, real salt lake, native peoples magazine and many more

In this episode we discuss Mylo's childhood, values he wishes to pass on to his children, how he has used lessons as a child to become who he is today, his photography and humanitarian work he does.

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

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

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.

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

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

Summer 2024 Recap. I wanted to focus one episode on sharing about the ups and downs of our travel. We had a rough beginning to summer but ended with a bang. Summer is a time that I truly treasure with my family but decided to take a podcast break. In this episode I will be sharing about some of the highlights of our summer and recommendations for traveling to Boise and California.

Since they were kids, Eleanor and Dave dreamed of traveling around the world and in 2014 they finally took the leap! They spent 18 months on the road and that time changed them to the core; there was no going back... although they had to. They returned to work, started a family, bought a house, and focused on micro adventures but it didn't feel like "the good life." It just felt too busy. So they decided to forge a different kind of future for themselves driven by joy and intention. They made one change after another until they could leave again for good in 2022. They set off with their children, bicycles and backpacks, and are so grateful to be in French Polynesia to share the life changing experience of a grand adventure. They hope to inspire to shake up your family life and experience all the beauty the world has to offer together. You can find them on instagram or here

In this episode we will be discussing the road they took to where they are today. We talk about

Traveling to French Polynesia

Best time to travel to French Polynesia

Favorite islands to explore in French Polynesia

How to get around French Polynesia

Summer Adamson is a mother of 4 who was born in California and now lives in Utah. She is an influencer and advocate for children with Down Syndrome, sharing her daughter's Jayne 'extra' witht the world, by showing all of the things she can do with her diagnosis! She loves to travel all around the world with her family. She also recently wrote a book that will be released September 24, 2024. You can preorder her book at Jumelle Press or A little extra Jayne

In this episode we will be discussing tips for

Traveling tips for big families

Traveling tips for traveling with children with special needs

What do you do when trips don't go as expected

Why should you prioritize traveling with your family

Why should you travel with your kids

Mady Bazzle is a wife and mother of three (almost four) children. She has lived in several different states including California, Idaho, Utah, Virginia, and her families most recent adventure has been moving to Bentonville, Arkansas. She loves traveling on a budget, photgraphy, food, andything with water and meeting new friends. In this episode we will be covering:

What is Bentonville known for?

Traveling to Bentonville

Where to stay in Bentonville

What to do in Bentonville

Places to eat in Bentonville

Best trails to hike near Bentonville

Favorite mountain biking trails in Bentonville

How to get around Bentonville

Raimee Iacofano has been featured on Good Morning America and is a known TikTok travel influencer. With over 500,000 followers across socials- Raimee is inspiring people across the world to travel. At the age of 14, she took her first international trip to Honduras and Belize and she fell in love with experiencing different cultures. From there she spent time all over Europe from study abroad programs in Ireland, Germany France and the Netherlands.

She worked for the incredible nomadicmatt remotely managing media and content while getting to explore 5 different continents. In 2021 she had a TikTok she made about one of her travel experiences in Greece go viral and she has been sharing her travel tips, tricks, advice and recommendations every since.

In this episode we will dive deep into learning more about Raimee's life and the story behind her social media. We will discuss

Solo traveling tips

Tips for points and miles

Tips for becoming a travel influencer

Best vacations and must do in each of those locations

Mary Ellen is one half of the Wonderland on Points podcast duo. She was born and raised a Southern Girl who, as an adult, has bounced up and down the East Coast. She's a busy mom, who spends most of her days dreaming about travel while shuttling kids to sports practices and picking up shifts as a nurse at her local hospital. She's an expert in maximizing credit card rewards for travel and has redeemed thousands of dollars worth of free travel flying her family of 5 to magical destinations. A few of her biggest inspirations that helped mold her personality were Lucille Ball and Pippi Longstockings.

In this episode we will talk all about Brevard North Carolina and Cedar Mountain. In this episode we will cover:

Best time of year to visit Brevard North

Weather in Brevard

Best airport to fly into when visiting Brevard

Food to try in Brevard

Fun airbnbs in Brevard

Things to do in Brevard

When Kelly Jensen joined Instagram she quickly gained a following of women from all walks of life who wanted to be inspired to see the good in themselves and each other. Kelly manages to balance her role as a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, wife, and mother of five with grace and almost makes you think having five young children is easy. When she has a moment to herself (which isn't often), Kelly likes to adventure and travel the world with her husband.

Kelly teaches her five children to live intentionally and dream big by making a "Live List" of things they want to see, do, experience, or learn. Nearly nothing is off limits.   She has her own list that she has been working off of for 20 years that includes things like flying lessons, going to Africa, and learning to trapeze. 

But her heart lies and helping others.  Over the past decade, Kelly and her Instagram community have been involved in countless acts of service and fundraising totaling well over half a million dollars for causes and charities close to home and also worldwide. 

In this episode Kelly and I will be sharing our experience, both moms of 5 kids, about taking our kids on individual trips with our kids when they turn 12. We talk about our personal experience so you can get ideas for what might work for you and your family. We chat about

Why it is important to take individual trips with your kids

Ideas for trips with kids

How indivual trips with kids impact them

Why we take individual trips when they are 12

What age is the sweet spot for kids

How to make your kids feel special and seen

Why do you prioritize travel

Live lists

How to make your kids feel chosen

Chanika McFly is an entrepreneur and mother of five. She was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. 

In 2017 the McFly family sold everything and moved to Brazil. They opened the first trampoline parks called Big Jump USA. The McFly family currently has 3 trampoline parks in Rio de Janeiro where they live.

They homeschool their children and document all their wild adventures on YouTube. Their channel is called Our Brazilian Life.

In this episode Chanika will break down all the logistics to help create an unbelievable trip to Brazil. In this episode you will find-

Best time to travel to Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Rio de Janeiro tourist attractions

Food to try in Rio de Janeiro

Where to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Itinerary for Rio de Janeiro

Best things to do in Rio de Janeiro

How long should I travel to Rio de Janeiro for

Tips for traveling to Brazil

Cörlina a dynamic female entrepreneur, CEO, Mother and avid travel enthusiast is on a quest to find the perfect balance between her thriving business ventures and her passion for exploration. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless drive for success, she navigates both the boardroom and the world map with equal fervor. Embarking on adventure-filled family journeys not only to discover new destinations but also to uncover 'The Ultimate Route" in harmonizing professional achievement with personal fulfillment, she epitomizes the modern woman breaking barriers and forging her own path to greatness."

In this episode we cover everything you need to plan an epic and incredible trip to the Sunshine Coast. In this episode we will cover

Queensland Australia weather

Best time to travel to Queensland

Best airport to fly into for Sunshine coast

Favorite hotels to stay in for Queensland

Where to stay in the Sunshine Coast Australia

Food to try in Australia

How long should you stay in Australia

What to do in Queensland Australia

Queensland Australia things to do

Best beaches near Queensland Australia

Joanna is St. Louis native, a tween girl mom, a fiancé AND the co-host of the Wonderland on Points podcast. She has always had a deep love of travel, but for many years it wasn't feasible to take vacations on her family's budget. Learning about credit card points and miles changed everything! Now they are able to take trips of a lifetime for a fraction of the cost. Jo is passionate about financial responsibility and using wise budgeting choices to take the stress out of planning vacations. And now she is using that passion to teach others that their budget does not have to stand in the way of traveling.

In this episode Joanna will share everything you need to know to plan your next trip to St Louis Missouri. In this episode we will discuss:

Best time of year to visit St Louis

St Louis weather

What is the famous food for Missouri

Best food in St Louis

Restaurants to try in St Louis

Where to stay in St Louis

Top things to do in St Louis

Jessica Serna is the Creative Mind, Blogger, Writer, Photographer, and Face of My Curly Adventures. a Texas based travel brand that has been inspiring people to find magic in the everyday and encouraging people to live a travel lifestyle even with a 9-5 through looking for local getaways. Jessica, often touted as the Texas Travel Expert, along with her husband, take readers on colorful adventures across Texas and the US, showcasing how sometimes you can "travel the world" without having to travel far, and brings international destinations to her audience. Through these trips, she shares married life, managing curly hair, and the excitement of making every moment magical. Her creative and fun content has helped small businesses and brought tourism to small towns. She has inspired millions to travel and support local communities while contributing over $5 million in media value back to the Texas economy. Her passion for all people shines through as she supports and promotes equality and inclusion everywhere she goes. Along with being online, her travels, tips, and inspiration can be found in her published magazine, on local news stations where she is often featured in travel segments, and at speaking events across the country.

In this episode we will cover everything you need to plan your trip to Waco Texas. We will cover

Which airport should you fly into for Waco Texas

Best time of year to visit Texas

How long should you spend in Waco

Unique food to try in Texas

Where to stay in Waco

Best food in Waco

Things to do in Waco Texas

Silos in Waco

Is Waco Texas worth visiting?

Julianne is a stay at home mom of 3, proud Michigander, content creator, and founder of the brand, My Outdoorsy Mom She turned her passion for simple outdoor adventures into a resource for families needing easy ways to get outside and enjoy the outdoors! With 3 littles of her own, she's developed a knack for transforming everyday outings into treasured family memories. Julianne loves exploring the Great Lakes with her family and encourages everyone to see the beauty Michigan has to offer! Julianne created a guide for parents to get outside more with their children. Find the guide here and use the discount code SIMPLE24 

In this episode you will find everything to plan your trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:

Best time of year to visit Michigan

Hikes in the Upper Peninsula

Top things to do in the Upper Peninsula

Food to try in Michigan

Best way to travel to the Upper Peninsula