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How to Explore New Countries & Build A Travel Blog While Working Full Time


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Episode 32 of World Travel Made Easy with the Itinerary Boss features travel blogger Lana Sitler, who shares insights on balancing full-time work with exploring new countries and building a successful travel blog. Ross and Lana connect over their mutual love of travel, discussing the influence of formative experiences, like Lana's first trip to London, on shaping their passion for international exploration. The conversation covers practical strategies for maximizing travel experiences, from travel hacking with points and rewards to finding balance through time-blocking and prioritizing blogging goals. Lana emphasizes the importance of detailed travel itineraries on her blog, offering users actionable guides that remove planning stress and enable seamless adventures.


The episode dives into memorable travel highlights, including Lana's visits to Iceland for the Northern Lights and a bucket-list honeymoon in Bora Bora. She reflects on the joys of travel planning, often assuming the role of the organizer among friends and family, and acknowledges the challenges of managing a blog while working. The discussion extends into travel hacks for maximizing corporate travel benefits, achieving status perks, and tips on leveraging business trips for personal exploration. Together, the host and Lana underscore how intentional travel planning enriches both professional and personal lives, with thoughtful insights and practical advice for aspiring travel bloggers and travelers alike.


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