In this episode of the Why We Travel podcast, Claus Lauter chats with A.B about mindful travel beyond mere exploration and why she promotes immersive exploration and support for local businesses.  

Topics discussed in this episode: 

• How AB's grandmother inspired her passion for travel 
• How AB started her travel journey after finishing high school 
• What challenges AB faced as a digital nomad and small business owner 
• How the pandemic impacted AB's remote working lifestyle 
• Strategies AB used to settle in and get up and running in a new place 
• Why AB believes immersive travel is different from being a visitor 
• How AB integrates into local communities and support local businesses while traveling 
• What AB's perspective is on balancing luxury and budget travel experiences 
• Advice AB offers to those wanting to start a balanced travel lifestyle

About our guest: A.B. is a well-seasoned hospitality professional with 20+ years of luxury travel and hospitality experience. She has an extensive background in large-scale event production, strategic partnerships, the culinary arts, luxury travel clubs, and lifestyle social clubs. She has worked across the U.S. and Southeast Asia, building upon her knowledge of hospitality and culinary.  She started traveling at age 7 and has been going ever since! 

You can learn more about A.B. at https://www.balancedtravel.com/ 

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