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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

Baptiste Prevot is your go-to French-American travel advisor, expert in all things French and fabulous! With a passion for travel and a love for his homeland, Baptiste's Instagram account, @theFrenchmanGuide, showcases the beauty and culture of France. Join him on Instagram as he shares snapshots of his travels, from exploring iconic landmarks to indulging in delicious pastries. Based in Utah where he lives with his family, Baptiste plans and prepares curated tours of Europe with an emphasis on unique tailored experiences in France. He also offers travel consulting for those in the planning stages of their own personal itineraries. Baptiste has guided well over 1,000 travelers in Europe for over 10 years. He encourages people to not only see the famous tourist sights, but also explore less-touristy areas and to experience the local way of life, including culture, cuisine, and history. Most recently, he has guided groups in Paris, Alsace, Provence, and Brittany, as well as Amsterdam and the Dutch countryside. With Baptiste as your guide, you'll discover the magic of Europe and maybe even pick up a few French phrases along the way! In this episode we will cover everything you need to plan your perfect trip to Paris France. In this episode we will cover: Best time of year to visit Paris How to avoid crowds in Paris Tips for the metro in Paris How to get around Paris Where to stay in Paris Food to try in Paris How long should you stay in Paris Top things to do in Paris Itinerary for Paris Other areas in France to visit