Ever since we were kids in school we have associated summer with vacations. In this episode Stephen and Travis talk about some of their best and worst vacation memories and how vacations have evolved for them over the years.

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In this episode we discuss a big change in Stephen's life and the impact it has had on both of us. Along the way we get into some of the things we've never done and why that's the case.

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In this episode Travis has a conversation with ChatGPT about the future of travel. What trends are we already seeing and what do we think the future will hold?

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In this episode we learn that Stephen likes fancy hotels and Travis is quite the newb when it comes to hotel expectations.  Travis is also more likely to gamble with his safety, but that has nothing to do with his strange connection to Jeffrey Dahmer.  Also, one of us likes to travel without reservations and has had some very mixed results! 

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Sometimes we can plan ourselves into a corner.  We  schedule out every minute of the day and suddenly our "vacation" starts to feel more like an "obligation".  How do you change this?  You start by leaving room in your schedule for life to happen.  Adventures don't conform to schedules, but they will show up on a whim.  What examples can you think for not leaving room for adventure?  What examples can you think of for creating space for things to happen?

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In this episode we discuss all things involving state parks.  Travis quizzes Stephen on his Virginia State Parks knowledge, and we discuss how many we have visited, which ones are our favorites, and which ones we return to the most.  We also talk through the various amenities you'll find at state parks and some tips for visiting them.  If you want to learn more about Virginia State Parks or find one near you: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

Travis mentions this episode of Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast discussing Virginia State Parks and the Trailquest program: https://www.virginiaoutdooradventures.com/home/kindra-mcdonald-virginia-service-conservation-corps

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In this episode we’re discussing what it’s like to travel while alone.  What you can expect to hear:  What we look for when we’re traveling solo, and how that differs with Stephen being married and Travis being a bachelor.  Are people more likely to strike up a conversation when we’re solo or when we’re with others?  How does being alone change the way we eat meals?  When it comes to camping, how long is too long to be alone?  As a bonus, we make some goals for the new year.

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This week we're talking about all of the things we enjoy doing in the colder temperatures (and some things that simply have to wait for warmer days).  Join us for stories about winter adventures and find out what activities we still have on our bucket lists.  

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This week Stephen and Travis discuss happiness and answer some big questions:  What do you do when you just don't feel like getting out of the house?  Is there a magic age when you will be the happiest?  How can you set yourself up for a successful trip that will leave you feeling more satisfied?  If you plan out all of the details can you avoid a boring trip?  Along the way they talk about their dogs and their favorite places, and Travis will explain how going on a cruise is exactly like a day trip to a small town... kinda.

Here's the article that Travis references in today's show: https://theconversation.com/at-what-age-are-people-usually-happiest-new-research-offers-surprising-clues-156906

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Today we're talking about all the types of bad behavior you might encounter in parks and public lands.  This conversation was inspired by this article in the Washington Post, but really it's just an opportunity for Travis to complain.  Just kidding!  Mostly...

Stephen also talks about Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park by Conor Knighton.

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