Storytelling is an incredible tradition to make true connections across different generations and cultures, and it is an important part of maximizing the opportunity of travel. Today's episode is a little bit different than my usual episodes. I'm sharing a special Moroccan tale, and I hope you're inspired by the power of storytelling.

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Japan News and Travel Website: https://www.japan.travel/en/us/

Cherry Blossom Article with graphic: https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0001033/

Cafe Clock Storytelling is every Thursday at 7pm: https://www.cafeclock.com/

Morocco World News articles:

Moroccan Tradition of Storytelling Revives in Marrakech: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2015/12/176044/moroccan-tradition-of-storytelling-revives-in-marrakech

2nd Marrakech Festival to Feature Storytellers from every continent:

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/01/353705/2nd-marrakech-festival-to-feature-storytellers-from-every-continent

The Successful Trader told from Haj himself: https://thehouseofstories.com/story/the-successful-trader/

In this episode, I share the story of how I followed a dream around the world and my business, Mariposa Skies, was born.

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You know that feeling when it seems like everything that could go wrong, does go wrong? In today's episode, I will lead you down a series of unfortunate events that ultimately left me stranded and alone, in one of the largest cities in South America. I'm sharing what I learned and some travel safety tips to keep you from making the same mistakes I did.

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Do you remember your first travel experience? It may have been to a distant land, or it may have been your first trip to a big city in your own country. Wherever your first trip may have been, I want you to think back on any particular moments that stood out to you on that trip. In this episode, I want to tell you a little bit about where this love of travel began for me, and how it all started with a moment.

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In this episode, I'm sharing with you how my very first trip abroad helped me find my love of learning about different cultures. Do you think fashion is a key component in getting to know a culture? Listen in to hear the story of my first international adventure to Papua New Guinea.

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Hi, my name is Katy Schlegel. I've been traveling this planet for over 25 years now. And I'm an anxious adventurer. I know that sounds contradicting. But I'm here to tell you that if the thought of traveling somewhere brings up those feelings of anxiety, you've come to the right place. I've traveled to over 17 countries around the world. I've lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and trekked across South America solo. I don't say these things to impress, you know, that's not what I'm here for. I say these things to let you know that every single one of those experiences had moments where my anxiety made me feel like I could not do it. So if that's how you feel, or I've ever felt, you are not alone.

As one of my favorite lines from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings says, "It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step out onto the road. And if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." My hope for you, my dear anxious adventurer, is that you are inspired by these experiences so that you too will be swept off into the world that traveling can open up for you. You just have to step out your door. And don't you worry, I'm right here beside you.