Welcome to Episode #1!  Ever heard of the term Traveller (Traveler for my American friends) and tourist? Ever wondered why there was a difference? In this episode we go over what a traveller is and what a tourist is; there is also a quiz to see which term you would fit under.  Make sure to follow / subscribe so you can find the Incurable Wanderlust Podcast when you need it for your next trip. Share it with people you travel with - after all sharing is caring! Leave a rating and a review. If you can, make sure to leave a topic or destination you would like to learn more about in your review comment. Also check out TheFemaleAbroad.com for more tips, tricks, and trips as well as podcast transcripts.  If you want to stay up to date with me then follow me on Instagram @female_abroad . Thanks for listening and safe travels! Transcript: thefemaleabroad.com/podcast

It's getting to that time of year again - summer vacation!

Whether you are heading out on your own or with family, luxury or budget, or you just want to listen to some travel mishaps then this episode is for you. I got over a few unique spots in North America to check out, a few luxury locations / accommodations you must see to believe, 5 ways to save money on your vacation, 5 tips for travelling with kids, and the episode ends with 5 common mishaps.

This fun and light episode is the perfect companion for your summer vacation planning whether you have your trip already ready to go or you are debating going.

Safe travels!

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When it comes to flying, where you sit can make such a big difference on how you handle your flight. Do you want to arrive refreshed or annoyed and sore? If you picked annoyed and sore then this is NOT the episode for you! In this month's episode we go over seat configurations, how to pick the best seat on the flight, how to pick the best seats for you, and more. 

If this episode is interesting to you then check out the other podcast episodes we have on flying and the links below. 

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With roughly 25 million American's, 1 in 10 Canadians, and 24% of Brits being scared of flying, Aviophobia is one of the most common fears in the world. This means that if you do not suffer from it the chances are pretty good that you know someone who does but did you know that there are things you can do to try to overcome this fear? If getting over your anxiety / fear of flying is something you are interested in then this episode is for you. 

If you know someone who suffers from anxiety or the fear of flying then make sure to share this episode with them as well!

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Airports, whether you love or hate them, if you are planning on travelling the world they are necessary. 

In this episode I talk about the best and worst airports as per the Skytrax Airport Awards 2023 as well as some of the weirdest airports out there. If you are not a fan of flying or air travel scares you then you will not want to listen to the last 6 of the weirdest airport list as they are certainly some white knuckling experiences. 

Pop on your headphones, make sure your seat trays are in their away position, and join me on this episode into the sky!

Have you ever looked at a hotel and noticed it said it is a "three star" or maybe a "four diamond" hotel but the reviews say it is 4.5 stars and wondered how the eff did the hotel get that rating? Welcome to the confusing world of hotel rankings! In this episode we go over what a hotel ranking is and look at the two most popular ones - AAA / CAA Diamond and Forbes Stars. I do go over how the rankings vary from country to country, what each level means, as well as how I go about booking a hotel. If you book hotels for yourself then you will not want to miss this episode!

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Do you check Travel Advisories before you book a trip or go on one? Have you ever heard the term of Travel Advisory? If you have not then you are making a possibly huge (and expensive) mistake as these Government issued warnings can affect not only how you travel, where you travel, but also if your trip insurance will cover you. If you have never heard of a Travel Advisory before then you will want to listen to this episode! 

Make sure to like this episode and save it for your next trip!

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Have you always wanted to travel with your little ones but it seems like its too much stress to even bother? Maybe you have travelled with your little ones but you are looking for tips and tricks that might make it easier? This episode is for you! Join Jenna of Purpose Intended as we chat about family travel - domestic travel to the beach with three little ones. This episode is full of tips and tricks that she has learned over the years as a mom of three and a coach for mom's who are trying to balance life while looking after themselves. 

Make sure to visit Jenna's website and social media for more tips!

Blog: purposeintended.com

While I have talked about what a tourist is, did you know that there is a wide variety of tourism types? Everyone in the travel agency markets whether it be by word of mouth referrals, social media, print, or media they need to know who their niche or clients are and due to this, tourism has branched off into a variety of forms that are all based around classifying the trip you are taking based off of what you are doing while you are travelling. 

If you are a travel agent or want to become one, I highly suggest giving this episode a listen as it will give you a really great background as to what "tourism" covers. 

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Did you know that some countries require you to get vaccinations to gain entry? I'm not just talking about COVID, well I do talk about it in this episode but I am talking about things like malaria, STI's, and more. I also go into details about what a Travel Clinic is and why you may need to visit one as well as how to find information on required vaccinations. If you are travelling any time soon or are planning to then this is an episode you do not want to miss!

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