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Cörlina a dynamic female entrepreneur, CEO, Mother and avid travel enthusiast is on a quest to find the perfect balance between her thriving business ventures and her passion for exploration. With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless drive for success, she navigates both the boardroom and the world map with equal fervor. Embarking on adventure-filled family journeys not only to discover new destinations but also to uncover 'The Ultimate Route" in harmonizing professional achievement with personal fulfillment, she epitomizes the modern woman breaking barriers and forging her own path to greatness." In this episode we cover everything you need to plan an epic and incredible trip to the Sunshine Coast. In this episode we will cover Queensland Australia weather Best time to travel to Queensland Best airport to fly into for Sunshine coast Favorite hotels to stay in for Queensland Where to stay in the Sunshine Coast Australia Food to try in Australia How long should you stay in Australia What to do in Queensland Australia Queensland Australia things to do Best beaches near Queensland Australia

Joanna is St. Louis native, a tween girl mom, a fiancé AND the co-host of the Wonderland on Points podcast. She has always had a deep love of travel, but for many years it wasn’t feasible to take vacations on her family’s budget. Learning about credit card points and miles changed everything! Now they are able to take trips of a lifetime for a fraction of the cost. Jo is passionate about financial responsibility and using wise budgeting choices to take the stress out of planning vacations. And now she is using that passion to teach others that their budget does not have to stand in the way of traveling. In this episode Joanna will share everything you need to know to plan your next trip to St Louis Missouri. In this episode we will discuss: Best time of year to visit St Louis St Louis weather What is the famous food for Missouri Best food in St Louis Restaurants to try in St Louis Where to stay in St Louis Top things to do in St Louis

Jessica Serna is the Creative Mind, Blogger, Writer, Photographer, and Face of My Curly Adventures. a Texas based travel brand that has been inspiring people to find magic in the everyday and encouraging people to live a travel lifestyle even with a 9-5 through looking for local getaways. Jessica, often touted as the Texas Travel Expert, along with her husband, take readers on colorful adventures across Texas and the US, showcasing how sometimes you can "travel the world" without having to travel far, and brings international destinations to her audience. Through these trips, she shares married life, managing curly hair, and the excitement of making every moment magical. Her creative and fun content has helped small businesses and brought tourism to small towns. She has inspired millions to travel and support local communities while contributing over $5 million in media value back to the Texas economy. Her passion for all people shines through as she supports and promotes equality and inclusion everywhere she goes. Along with being online, her travels, tips, and inspiration can be found in her published magazine, on local news stations where she is often featured in travel segments, and at speaking events across the country. In this episode we will cover everything you need to plan your trip to Waco Texas. We will cover Which airport should you fly into for Waco Texas Best time of year to visit Texas How long should you spend in Waco Unique food to try in Texas Where to stay in Waco Best food in Waco Things to do in Waco Texas Silos in Waco Is Waco Texas worth visiting?

Julianne is a stay at home mom of 3, proud Michigander, content creator, and founder of the brand, My Outdoorsy Mom She turned her passion for simple outdoor adventures into a resource for families needing easy ways to get outside and enjoy the outdoors! With 3 littles of her own, she's developed a knack for transforming everyday outings into treasured family memories. Julianne loves exploring the Great Lakes with her family and encourages everyone to see the beauty Michigan has to offer! Julianne created a guide for parents to get outside more with their children. Find the guide here and use the discount code SIMPLE24 In this episode you will find everything to plan your trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: Best time of year to visit Michigan Hikes in the Upper Peninsula Top things to do in the Upper Peninsula Food to try in Michigan Best way to travel to the Upper Peninsula

Baptiste Prevot is your go-to French-American travel advisor, expert in all things French and fabulous! With a passion for travel and a love for his homeland, Baptiste’s Instagram account, @theFrenchmanGuide, showcases the beauty and culture of France. Join him on Instagram as he shares snapshots of his travels, from exploring iconic landmarks to indulging in delicious pastries. Based in Utah where he lives with his family, Baptiste plans and prepares curated tours of Europe with an emphasis on unique tailored experiences in France. He also offers travel consulting for those in the planning stages of their own personal itineraries. Baptiste has guided well over 1,000 travelers in Europe for over 10 years. He encourages people to not only see the famous tourist sights, but also explore less-touristy areas and to experience the local way of life, including culture, cuisine, and history. Most recently, he has guided groups in Paris, Alsace, Provence, and Brittany, as well as Amsterdam and the Dutch countryside. With Baptiste as your guide, you’ll discover the magic of Europe and maybe even pick up a few French phrases along the way! In this episode we will cover everything you need to plan your perfect trip to Paris France. In this episode we will cover: Best time of year to visit Paris How to avoid crowds in Paris Tips for the metro in Paris How to get around Paris Where to stay in Paris Food to try in Paris How long should you stay in Paris Top things to do in Paris Itinerary for Paris Other areas in France to visit

St George Kids is your go-to site for all the things to do locally- parks, hikes, events, places to go, things to see, and much more! Started by a mom, who had moved to St George and needed an outlet to discover St George in a way she wasn't used to- with her kids. Her page began by posting parks and hikes, and is now a guide to finding the best things to do for a weeked or finding fun things going on around town. St George Kids has grown tremendously in three years and continues to be a place locals can go to consistently find the best information. In this episode we will discuss St George and other areas around southern Utah. We will cover: Best time of year to visit St George Weather in Southern Utah Day trips to explore in southern Utah Food recommendations in St George Family friendly hikes in St George What to do/see in St George

Katie is the creative force behind the Traveling Spud blog, an award winning travel and lifestyle blog based in Boise, Idaho. With a focus on showcasing unique ways to explore the world, Katie offers travelers insider tips, unique accomodations finds, and attainable travel advice. From road trip itineraries to packing essentials, her blog and socials are valuable resources for anyone looking to dive more into travel. In this episode we will discuss Boise Idaho and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for roadtrip ideas or side trips around Idaho you won't want to miss this episode. We cover: Weather in Boise Idaho Top 5 favorite food places in Boise Idaho Top things to do in Boise Idaho Where to stay in Boise Idaho Side trips from Boise Idaho Road trip ideas in Idaho

Karen Rosenblum is from California but moved to Spain six years ago. After a brief stint in Madrid, she now considers Málaga to be home. A travel industry veteran, Karen has worked for several travel companies including STA Travel and Airbnb. In 2018, she founded Spain Less Traveled, a Spain travel planning service where she works with her clients to plan and personalize their trips to Spain. Karen is also the founder of the Travel Spain! community on Facebook, a forum to discuss Spain travel planning with almost 40,000 members. In her spare time, Karen enjoys traveling the world, riding her bike, walking and exploring, and meeting her friends for pub quizzes. In this episode we will discuss everything you need to plan your next trip to Spain. We will talk about: Travel to Málaga Spain Weather in Málaga Spain Transportation in Málaga Spain Best time of year to visit Málaga Spain Day trips from Málaga Spain Tours to take in Málaga Sapin What to do in Málaga Spain Food to eat in Málaga Spain Museums in Málaga Best beaches in Málaga Top things to see in Málaga Spain

Erin Bellere was born and raised in Pasadena Maryland and still lives there 40 years later. She loves to travel with her husband and two children using points and miles. When she is not traveling, she's researching and planning her next trip. Erin fell in love with Aruba and has returned again and again. In this episode we will discuss all the things to help you plan your trip to Aruba. We will cover: Best time to travel to Aruba Weather in Aruba Best place to stay in Aruba Food to try in Aruba Top things to do in Aruba Ideal Itinerary for Aruba

Jen was born and raised in New Zealand and calls the South Island home, despite being born in the North. She was inspired to start Backyard Travel Family after taking an "easy" hike and found herself using chains to pull herself up with a baby in tow - not exactly what she planned on an easy hike. From here she started her website to provide lots of practical advice about travelling around New Zealand and adventuring with kids to give parents the info they actually need to plan a trip with kids. Now a full time photographer and freelance journalist, she documents her travel with kids in New Zealand and around the world. In this episode we will discuss everything you need to plan your trip to New Zealand. We will discuss Best time to visit New Zealand Weather in New Zealand How to get around New Zealand How much time should you plan in New Zealand Unique food to try in New Zealand Where to stay in New Zealand Hikes to do in New Zealand Ideal Itinerary for the South Island of New Zealand Top things to do in New Zealand

Stephanie Loaiza is one of the founders of the food media company, Six Sisters’ Stuff. With over 4 million followers across their platforms, they focus on quick and easy recipes and ways to bring your family together. She has co-authored 10 cookbooks which have sold over 500,000 copies. In her spare time, you can find her reading, playing pickle ball, or traveling with her husband and 5 kids. In this episode we will discuss everything to plan your perfect trip to Los Angeles California. In this episode we will cover: What to eat in Los Angeles Top things to do in Los Angeles Favorite beaches near Los Angeles Best activities in Los Angeles Transportation for Los Angeles Where to stay in Los Angeles

Christina McEvoy is the founder of the brand Macs Explore and Adventure Together, which is devoted to helping adventurous families with teens get outdoors and travel to unique destinations around the world. She is also the host of the hit podcast, Your Limitless Life, which explores the intersection of travel, entrepreneurship and self-development. Christina is an adventure travel expert, mom to two teen boys, Stage 4 cancer survivor, and a self-proclaimed "travelpreneur". Having built a successful multiple six-figure a year income from travel content creation, Christina has also helped hundreds of other travel creators build and monetize their own businesses. She also hosts group trips all over the world for women in places like Iceland, Bali, Costa Rica, Swizterland, and Fiji. When Christina isn't traveling or building her dream business, you can often find her outdoors in her home state of Utah--skiing, hiking, paddle boarding, mountain biking and canyoneering. In this episode Christina will be sharing her expertise in talking about traveling with teens, getting paid to travel, and her women only trips. She shares: Favorite destinations for her teens How travel has been different with teens Favorite destinations Getting paid to travel Womens only trips and retreats

Dian Holland is district sales manager for the Jamaica Tourist board. Her passion for Jamaica and her natural flare for sales and marketing led her to join the Jamaica Tourist board in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. She was later transferred to Miami Florida then to Los Angeles, California. Realizing that she enjoyed being on the road, connecting with both trade and consumers Diane seized the opportunity to apply for the position of business development manager and now channels her energetic personality, and encourages others to travel to Jamaica. In this episode we will cover everything for you to plan your perfect trip. We talk about The history of Jamaica What airport to fly into Best time to visit Jamaica Food to try in Jamaica Where to stay in Jamaica Must see things in Jamaica How to get around Jamaica Safety in Jamaica

Melinda is a mom, entrepreneur, business owner, and influencer. Born and raised in Spanish fork Utah. She is the mom of 4 kids from the ages of 7 to 15. I first found Melinda through instagram when I saw an ad for her bags. A little something about me. I am obsessed with good bags and so when I saw these, I knew I wanted to try it out. I bought one of her bags and fell in love with it and bought another one. She is a beautiful soul who shares their life and struggles and everything in between. Melinda is the owner of Tobiq Travel- bags made by a mom for moms to help simplify packing for your next trip. After growing up in Utah, Melinda moved with her family to Grand Junction Colorado and shares all about this little hidden gem that you will want to add to your next road trip. In this episode we will cover Best way to get to Grand Junction Best time of year to visit Grand Junction Best food places in Grand Junction What to do in Grand Junction Favorite hikes in Grand Junction

Jessica Gee began the popular YouTube channel the bucket list family with her husband after planning to travel the world for five months with their two young children. Eight years and another kid later they visited more than 90 countries around the world have grown a following of nearly 2 million YouTube subscribers and 3 million Instagram followers and continue to find ways, big and small, to add to their lifelong travel bucket list. the bucket list family has been named travel influencer of the year two years in a row by the American influencer awards, and nominated for a Nickelodeon kids choice award in 2023. After buying an 80-year-old bungalow in Hawaii, They have a permanent base for their three children, Dorothy, manilla and Calihan for the first time in half a decade. but they continue to explore new destinations from Alaska to Bali as often as they can. In 2019 I sat down with a paper and pencil and brainstormed everything I could about travel podcasting. My focus, my goals, destinations I could cover and my dream guests #1 bucket list family, #2 Ben Higgins and #3 Dwight Howard. Fast forward to 2022 when I actually created this podcast and those three names stayed on the top of my vision board. Today is one of those pinch me moments because I am getting to talk to the one and only Jessica gee of the bucket list family. In this episode we answer questions all about the bucket list family: Why and how the bucket list started A deep dive into Jessica's book Who is the bucket list family Best tips for airplane travel with kids What lessons are you hoping your kids learn from traveling What destination has surprised you the most What has been the biggest lesson you have learned from traveling Top 3 family friendly destionations you would recommend Whats next for the bucket list family Where is your happy place How has being the bucket list family changed your life You can buy her book here

Kamree Price is the founder of Our Family Passport, co-founder of Travel Reward University, and an Art History Professor. As a mom to a blended family of six, she specializes in finding the BEST ways to earn and maximize points for families and teaches thousands how to do it as well. She has been to over 50 countries on points and miles and most of those with her little ones. Her specialty is finding creative ways to make the most of ALL of the different bank programs and helping others build a points and miles strategy that works for them! You can learn more about using your points and miles to travel more for less with your family at ourfamilypassport on Instagram or at Our Family Passport You can find her courses here Travel Courses with Kam Listen to this episode to hear all about how to get started on travel hacking with credit card points and miles. In this episode we will cover: Favorite credit card to start out with How to pick out the best airlines Traveling with big families on a budget How to get started with credit card points How to travel for less Best tips for getting quick miles for travel What to use your credit card points on How do multiple credit cards affect your credit score Here is a link to my favorite card : https://my.travelfreely.com/card?id=7&ref=ofw Here is a link to my 9 dollar Points and Miles Made Easy class : https://ourfamilypassport.myflodesk.com/points-made-easy Here is a link to the waitlist for our big comprehensive course : https://www.travelrewarduniversity.com/join-the-waitlist Lisa's chase sapphire referral code: referral code for 15,000 bonus points

Jamie Edwards is the creator of I am Lost and Found—a website that inspires travel. She created I am Lost and Found to share experiences about the places she's been, hoping that it inspires others to travel, too. Travel has taken Jamie to far corners of the Earth—from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic continent. Jamie's bungee jumped in New Zealand, climbed the Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan, and tracked silverback gorillas in Uganda. Along the way, she met fascinating people, a Burundian Olympic Gold medalist, a Cambodian monk, and a Sámi shaman. Jamie writes about travel because she's an ardent sharer of her favorite experiences. Her writing aims to transport people to destinations so they feel they're right there too. Or better yet, she hopes her writing encourages people to book a flight and explore those destinations themselves. In this episode Jamie shares about her experiences traveling to Croatia-both by land and sea. In this episode you will hear about: Typical food in Croatia Best time of year to travel to Croatia Traveling by Gulet in Croatia Things to see in Croatia Listen to this episode to hear all about the beautiful country of Croatia.

Lexie and her husband Zach moved from Washington, DC metro area to Kwajalein, the Republic of the Marshall Islands summer of 2023 for Zach’s job. They sold their house and cars, and Lexie left her job to make the move to the Central Pacific where they will be for the next two years. The Marshall Islands are very remote but it has been a fun adventure learning about and exploring the Central Pacific Region. Lexie is enjoying island living and currently working on her Masters of Science in Space and Aviation from Oklahoma State University Listen to this episode to hear all about the Marshall Islands and the Kwajalein atoll. In this episode we will cover: How to get around the Marshall Islands Things to do in the Marshall Islands Food to eat in the Marshall Islands Snorkeling or scuba diving in the Marshall Islands Life in Kwajalein and learning about the Marshall islands

Amy Eastin got her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas School of Journalism in Strategic Communications. After graduating, she taught English in Seoul, South Korea for a year, backpacked through Southeast Asia and India for three months, and served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria. After returning to the states, she settled down in Kansas City, getting her Master's Degree in Public Administration focusing in Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. She met her husband and settled down -as much as she ever will. Now they have 3 kids: identical twin 6-year-old girls and a 3-year-old boy. Amy created the Instagram account Everyday Outdoor Family to encourage others (and herself) to see the beauty and adventures in Kansas City and the Midwest. In this episode you will learn everything you need to know to plan your ideal trip to Kansas City. You will hear about: Where to stay in Kansas City Best food to eat in Kansa City Exciting things happening in Kansas City Top things to do in Kansas City Ideal itinerary in Kansas City

Anna was born in North Carolina, lived in Florida and now calls Utah her home. Anna moved to Utah in 2019, is the mom to one adorable little girl, and is a social media infuluecer, blogger, and photographer. Anna shares on her social media, Adventurewithanna, everything you would want to see, do or eat in Salt Lake. In this episode you will hear all about everything you need to plan your trip to Salt Lake Best hikes near Salt Lake Kid-friendly hikes near Salt Lake Food to try in Salt Lake Things to do in Salt Lake City