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Lindsey is a wife and a mom of 4 kids, ranging between the ages of 10-16. Lindsey has a background in teaching, and loves running, triathlons, travel, and sunshine.

Her and her family moved to Germany where they have lived the past 2 years. During that time, Lindsey's family has visited 27 countries all around Europe and some in Africa.

Lindsey fell in love with the country of Morocco while visiting with a group of friends. The culture, food, religion, landscape, architecture, and the people are special to her, and keep her going back. In the last year, Lindsey has began planning women's culture retreats in Morocco where she takes groups of women to have an immersive Moroccan experience.

In this episdoe Lindsey shares all things Morocco, whether you are wanting to join on a culture retreat with Lindsey or planning your own Moroccan experience. In this episode we discuss:

Best time of year to visit Morocco

Food to try in Morocco

Unique things about the Moroccan culture

What to pack for Morocco

Top things to do in Morocco and so much more!

Brooke was born and raised in Iowa. She is the mom to three kids from the ages of 8 to 12. In 2015 Brooke was working her dream job as a physical therapist and decided to step away to be a full time stay at home mom. To keep her hands strong she began crocheting and unexpectedly started her very own six-figure small business crocheting beanies. In 2019 Brooke and her husband decided to sell everything and hit the road in an rv. They now work remotely while traveling all over the United States. In this episode Brooke tells all the details about traveling and living full time in an RV. In this episode we cover:

Favorite National Parks to travel to

Favorite States to travel to

Cost difference between RV and traditional travel

Tips for long car rides with kids

Advice for traveling in general

Cath is an Irish expat who is now living in Portugal, after 15 years in the United Kingdom, with her Irish husband and son who was born in Wales and the United Kingdom. Cath is a scientist with a Ph.D. in Chemistry but left the field of science when they moved to Portugal in 2017. She is now the author of a travel website about Ireland called Travel Around Ireland. Through this website, Cath aims to help travelers plan their perfect vacation to Ireland, via helpful guides, itineraries, and articles with ideas for things to see, do and eat on the Emerald Isle. And there is a whole lot more to be found on the Travel Around Ireland website. Cath returns to Ireland at least once a year, more often if she can, to see family and explore more corners of Ireland with her son.

In this episode Cath shares all about planning your perfect itinerary for Dublin. We cover:

Best time of year to visit Ireland

Food to try in Ireland

What to pack for Ireland

Must see places in Ireland and Dublin

Where you can find out more about Cath and Ireland:

https://travelaroundireland.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrelandTravelGroup

Stephanie is a Cincinnati native who loves to explore places off the beaten path. Her love of travel has taken her on the adventure of a lifetime as she recently transitioned to a full-time travel writer and content creator. Her blog, https://www.consistentlycurious.com/ highlights amazing family-friendly destinations and gives great guides on visiting her hometown of Cincinnati. In this episode Stephanie shares all the details for your next trip to Cincinnati.

Food to try in Cincinnati

Favorite restaurants in Cincinnati

Favorite hotels in Cincinnati

Must see places in Cincinnati

Itinerary for Cincinnati

Travel to Ohio

Naomi Geidel is an International Educator, Life Purpose Coach and Creative who supports others to bring their ideas to life. She is the host of two podcasts - A Creative Purpose and Singleness: Extended Edition and believes in the power of sharing stories and the lessons learned along the way. She is single and childless not by choice so has a deep understanding of navigating the twists and turns of life and living a life unexpected. You can find Naomi wandering streets she's never been for creative inspiration and joyful moments.

She was raised in Colorado but has since lived in Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and is heading off to South Korea. In this episode Naomi and I share all about the must see places in Thailand as well as some of the hidden gems you can find off the beaten path. In this episode you will find:

What to do in Bangkok

Traveling tips to Bangkok

Itinerary for Bangkok

Food to try in Thailand

Floating Markets in Thailand

Top things to see in Bangkok

Temples to see in Thailand

Dani Rosenblad James is a well-rounded individual with a myriad of passions in life. As a mom of a rambunctious 2-year-old, she embraces the joy and challenges of parenthood with unwavering love and dedication.

Throughout her life, Dani has embarked on numerous road trips across the United States and hitchhiked along the west coast, fueling her adventurous spirit.

Since then, Dani has focused her energies on various endeavors. She cultivated a passion for travel, exploring over 15 countries and documenting her experiences through a travel blog. Concurrently, she is studying to become an English teacher and eagerly pursuing fluency in her third language.

In addition to her diverse experiences, Dani is a published author, a travel expert, and a life coach. Drawing upon her personal growth and life journey, she is deeply committed to empowering others to unlock their potential and lead fulfilling lives.

With her boundless curiosity and zest for life, Dani Rosenblad James embraces the adventure of motherhood while continuing to pursue her passions and inspire others. Her multifaceted roles as a mom, explorer, writer, and mentor define her unique and purpose-driven journey.

In this episode Dani will share all the details about traveling to Sweden:

Best time to travel to Sweden

Food to try in Sweden

Top things to do in Sweden

What the weather is like in Sweden

Ideal Itinerary for Sweden

Odyssa was born and raised in the Philippines. She has been living in Vietnam to teach English. She is an author and loves traveling and exploring new places. In this episode Ody shares all of the details you need to plan a trip to the Philipines. In this episode we cover

• Food to try in the Philippines
• Traveling to the Philippines
• Ideal itinerary to the Philippines
• Must see places in the Philippines
• Advice for female solo travelers
• Beaches and islands to visit in the Philippines
• What to see in Manila Philippines
• Best time of year to visit the Philippines
• Filipino Culture

Elise from 3kidstravel shares in this episode all about her trip to Turkey. Elise is a return guest and just as a recap- she shared on episode 10 all about travelling with kids. Elise is a mom of 3 girls, started her own publishing company, is an editor, and a social media influencer. In this episode Elise shares all the details to make planning a trip to Turkey easier. In this episode you will find:

Itinerary for Turkey trip

Transportation in Turkey

Where to stay in Turkey

What to do in Bodrum

What to do in Cappadocia

What to do in Istanbul

Ashlee Baird grew up in Utah where she met her husband. she is the mother to three kids between the ages of 9 and 2. she is a homeschooling SAHM as well as a wedding and event floral designer. This explains perfectly the Bairds: We're a military family, which means we get told where to live. We learned early on that every duty station is what we make it, and with this mindset, we are determined to make the most out of each place we live. We make it our mission to try all the quirky, unique-to-the-area activities everywhere we go. We've genuinely loved every place we've lived by being curious and trying new things.

The Bairds moved to Fairbanks Alaska in 2019 and share on both their instagram and website all about Alaska

https://ourbigbackyardblog.weebly.com/#/

In this episode we cover everything to plan your next trip to Alaska:

Must see places in Alaska

Top things to do in Alaska

Food to try in Alaska

Where to stay in Alaska

Cate was born in the Phillipines and raised in Dubai. She now lives in Costa Rica with her husband and two children, ages 4 and 9. Her and her husband own a fishing company in Costa Rica called Jackpot Sport Fishing. Cate also shares on her instagram, travelingwithkkidscostarica, all about the amazing places to visit in Costa Rica and focuses especially on traveling with kids.

In this episode Cate shares all about traveling tips for Costa Rica. She shares about:

weather in Costa Rica

Best time of year to visit Costa Rica

Food to try in Costa Rica

Itinerary for Costa Rica

Must see/do in Costa Rica