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