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