Michael  Chinnici has traveled the world and knows the power of photography to elevate a destination experience.

He is the Founder and CEO of Photo Workshop Adventures, a premier photo tour company offering photo-centric adventure vacations in over 100 destinations in over 50 countries. We talked about so many things highlighted below, but I'll share his two biggest tips for better memories and world-class destination photography.

1. Be a storyteller: Find a way to tell a story with characters, backdrops, and movement
2. Follow the light: Structure your day according to the sun (if you want killer photos)

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Insight into what makes up an amazing photographic destination
• The ability of the camera to transform your perspective on a destination and level of awareness
• How he ensures that every aspect of the trip (hotel, food, and outings) is perfectly curated putting photography at the center of the trip
• How he justifies staying at a palace or castle (it's the experience + usually affordable in select spots)
• A typical day on a photo-centric workshop or trip
• The questions or factors to think about to "get the shot you're looking to get"
• The social media platform that, for him, shifted how people viewed photography, training, and vacationing through pictures (can you guess which one?!?)
• Top photography tips and what to consider when you’re planning your vacation days, and even your meal

Felicia Ruiz works in the fashion industry, so she's always involved with stylish and in-the-know events and places. She has her pulse on what makes an experience memorable and on trend... and that includes creating personalized and curated travel experiences for clients as a travel curator.

If you tend to bookmark all the hidden gems in exotic locations on Instagram, want to learn about how to find those top spots, or want some of the best travel tips to step up your next travel experience, you'll need to take a listen to this episode.

And if you've ever dreamt about Greece (haven't we ALL?), she shares every awesome little spot and tip she has from her gorgeously curated trip. It's not-to-miss and you'll want to jot everything down!

In this mini episode, my husband Kendrick joins me to share some fun upcoming travel news with me. It's a funny one! 

We leave in 10 days. The house. The dog. Our incomes. Hear about the big, and little, things we've been stressing about and the items on our growing to-do list to be able to do a 5 week trip abroad.

And most of all, tell us about that one thing what we’re forgetting about. Have something that we left off the list? Leave a comment or tip below for us. We need the help!

Jenny Lachs created a Facebook Group when she needed more information on how to do this "nomad" thing 3 years ago. That "Digital Nomad Girls" group grew to an 18,000 female member private community--posting about how they travel, what they do to earn an income, sharing job leads, and the best tips and destinations. It's an engaging brand and community and now serves as her full-time job to further develop this travel platform.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• How Jenny started her travel journey--growing up in Munich and living in London.
• How one (accidental) solo trip to Israel gave her a taste of the nomad lifestyle
• Jenny's perspective on the power of travel, in sharing stories, exploring new places, and learning about new parts of yourself
• What needs she had when creating the Digital Nomad Girls (DNG) Facebook Group
• How she took the community offline through retreats and deepened the connections among the group and with the DNG brand
• The moment she realized there was something unique to grow and expand the DNG Group offerings & content
• The most common myths and pitfalls about the digital nomad lifestyle
• What every digital nomad is craving -- all the time
• How to intentionally create a sense of community on the road while traveling
• What she thinks about the pressures of social media today in the nomad space (that selfie!) and how to stay aligned with what's a priority for you
• The different types of nomads out there from jobs, travel frequency, ..."there are no two nomads out there that do it the same way."
• And the #1 thing you must do to consider the nomad lifestyle (it's all about your tribe)

What's the worst that can happen? You have to at least ask.... 

Well, it's not so easy when you have relationships, expectations, and commitments at work. People depend on you! How do you even start to figure out how to approach the topic of REMOTE WORK?

Zoe Glade wanted to go explore the US with her husband, but she also wanted to keep her great job. She approached it all in a super smart way, pitched it, and won over her team. She made it work. And she gained so much more than a bucket list trip with her husband. She walks step by step how she handled the pitch. Hear how she did it, so you can try it too!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• How it took just one travel moment to say yes (after a bunch of no's) to her husband's 4 month road trip idea
• How she researched the heck out of wifi connectivity to stay connected on the road
• How she intended to balance work and traveling in an RV--so strategic!
• The single key attribute she gained that benefitted her work (can you guess??) 
• The time it takes to seed the idea within your workplace
• Who to engage and include in your pitch
• Why they traveled through US National Parks (and her
  can't-miss recommendations) -- she shares some incredible moments & park highlights 
• The commitment to this trip together as a couple (they sold their house & bought the RV) and the benefits 
• What habits, new perspectives, & appreciation she and her husband gained from their travels post-trip

Another 20 minute mini episode from your host Jen about women’s solo travel. Relevant to today’s news and themes, let’s empower ourselves and each other by gaining confidence through travel! If you’ve ever done it, you know what I’m talking about.

• The 3 tiers of solo travel: how to start to get comfortable with it
• The perfect type of solo travel if you want 1) relaxation & reflection 2) adventure & new skills or 3) a totally open itinerary
• Top 4 Do’s around how to plan your trip, how to plan your days, how locals can help, and staying present
• Top 4 Don’ts around how to choose your destination, eating solo, staying safe, and when to arrive.

I’m looking to create and curate a super cool & super valuable upcoming podcast episode featuring you & your best tips. Leave us a comment with your best tip on this episode page! What’s your #1 lesson learned and word of advice for others? 

Share the episode and page with anyone you know that’s done any SOLO TRAVEL. We’d love to feature their best tip, and perhaps even, reach out to get them on tape (and their voices) featured among other awesome women within an upcoming episode. Help us curate an awesome community, collecting the best of women’s solo travel tips.

If you’ve ever had one of any three obsessions, you must listen to this episode…

1) Airstreams. These guys are experts and 'accidentally' bought their second Airstream. They've rebuilt it from the ground up, custom designing it just for their lifestyle (and it’s gorgeous). They talk about their journey on the episode. 

2) The Great American Road Trip. That was the original goal and they keep living it daily. They’ve done it in unconventional ways, but now they’re doing it their way. They’ve now been on the road for over 5 years!

3) Romantic ‘how we met stories.’ I’ll leave it at that — it’s a cute one and they share it together.

At the end of the episode, we talk about the 3 super tactical questions I had for their lifestyle: wifi solutions, dog hair, and her quilting career. 

Justin Baker has been helping people plan round-the-world travel for over 10 years, as part of AirTreks. They specialize in round the world (RTW) tickets, multi-stop international destinations, and complex flight itineraries.

In this episode, he shares how he's not just an agent on the phone but a passionate and experienced traveler working to build amazing experiences for people. He also shares his 10 years of experience and his top tips for planning your flights. It's a must-listen!

Been wanting to plan a travel sabbatical? Listen in! In a different format this week, your host Jen shares with you 1x1 this week! No guest this week. Just Jen. It's all about her travel sabbatical planning and approach, what inspired the 5 week travel sabbatical in 2017, and the learnings you can take away from the decisions and choices made along the way--all to inspire your own travel sabbatical. 

Wondered how to create a travel-centered business? Or maybe you're just into active vacations? Both topics are answered in this dynamic podcast episode! 

Through week-long training retreats and far-away triathlon races, Laura Cozik is on a mission to build community and confidence and help women "travel with exceptional people, to precious destinations, for life changing experiences."