This is episode one of a three-part series heralding in the new year called, “Climb Every Mountain!”  In this series we will discuss beginning, intermediate, and advanced mountain climbing and use these travel adventures as a metaphor for goal setting.  In this beginner episode, Alison and Stephanie discuss trekking through the Rhyolite Mountains of Iceland.  Whether or not you plan to climb a literal mountain, we hope you will be inspired by this series to climb your own internal mountain this year. 

There are many ways to get into the holiday spirit and many holidays to celebrate during the winter months. In this episode, Alison and Stephanie will interview Rachel, a travel agent, about planning a family vacation to visit various Christmas markets throughout Europe. They will learn how to plan a themed trip like this, the various activities that you can do at the Christmas markets, and how this trip set the tone for their holiday season.

The number one bucket list trip for Americans surveyed in 2025, according to Talker Research, is to road trip across the USA. In this episode, Alison and Stephanie put a spin on this bucket list item by interviewing an Englishman about his six-week road trip through 28 states. They will learn about road tripping through the USA and get a British perspective on America.

Have you ever wanted to attend Burning Man or learn more about it?  Today all your questions will be answered!  In this episode, you will learn about this 9-day event, described on their website as a global cultural movement advancing a more creative, connected, and thriving society.  We will discuss how someone goes about attending Burning Man, the various activities that you can participate in, and the “bigger purpose” of the event.

Want to find out the current travel trends for Americans?  Join Alison and Stephanie as they interview Van Darden from Talker Research to discuss their new 2025 travel trends report and the importance of understanding these trends for both business and fun.  They then hear Van discuss his love of San Antonio, Texas, one of the top 10 most populous cities in the USA.

To see the entire travel trends report you can visit Talkerresearch.com/travel

Do you want to take a bucket list trip?  If so, get inspired by hearing how this family seized the opportunity of a two-week time availability to take the trip of a lifetime!  In this episode, we will learn about how they chose this bucket list activity, the excitement of viewing many animals, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo), and their reflections on the trip.

We conclude this Dual Perspectives series with the husbands discussing their thoughts on joint couples travel. They also talk about their recent trip to Ireland with a focus on their time in Dublin.  If you would like to hear the wives' perspectives, please listen to Season 2 Episode 6.  Through these two episodes, we learn the similarities and differences between the wives' and husbands' experiences to get a deeper understanding of joint couples travel and Ireland. 

In another installment of our Dual Perspectives series, Alison and Stephanie talk to two couples who often travel together.  In this episode, we will hear the wives discuss their experience and provide tips on how to best work together.  We will discuss their recent trip to Ireland and do a deep dive into Galway, Ireland. In our next episode, we will hear the husbands’ perspectives.  Through these two episodes, we will enjoy hearing the similarities and differences between the wives’ and husbands’ experiences to get a deeper understanding of joint couple travel and Ireland. Have you traveled with another couple? If so, leave us a comment below, we’d love to hear your experience!

Have you ever watched a historic event and wondered what it would be like to be there in person? In today's episode, Alison interviews Stephanie and her husband Steve, who happened to be traveling to Rome when Pope Francis passed away.  We will get their tips on how to be flexible in your travel plans when historic events unfold so that you can have an exciting, albeit different than expected, travel adventure.

In this episode, Alison and Stephanie discuss the benefits of using a tour company to plan travel. Stephanie then interviews Alison about her family vacation in South Korea to learn more about this beautiful country.