225: Beyond the Nomad Dream // A Life You Love, With Travel
Release Date: 12/10/2024
230: The Perfect Pace for a Multi-Leg Trip
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Planning a multi-leg trip can feel like a balancing act—trying to see everything you want without ending up completely drained, wishing you had stopped to smell the roses a bit. The pace you choose definitely plays a huge role in shaping your experience, yet it’s all too easy to unintentionally plan a pace faster than we really want because of FOMO. Join me as we explore how to set the perfect pace for your journey, as I share tips for designing your overall route, managing the daily itinerary, and the most important question to ask yourself before you start planning. Whether you’re...
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229: Ode to the Designated Vacation Planner
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While others daydream about that perfect European getaway, you’re the one who makes it happen—piecing together flights, hotels, and itineraries to turn those dreams into reality. You, the architect of unforgettable vacations and the master of logistics who ensures every detail falls perfectly into place. This episode shines a light on you—the Designated Vacation Planner. This is your well-deserved tribute, a celebration of the time, care, and love you pour into planning trips where everyone else gets to simply show up and enjoy. Those next vacation plans don’t have to be all on you....
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228: My #1 Hack for Prioritizing Travel Without Overthinking It
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If you don’t make vacations a priority, those dream trips can easily slip away into “someday.” And when you’re juggling career, family, and everything else, it’s no wonder travel keeps getting pushed to the back burner. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple, practical hack that’s been the key to fitting travel into my own busy life. It’s designed to cut through the overthinking and make prioritizing your trips easier than ever. If you’ve been waiting for a solution to finally make those travel dreams happen, this might just be it....
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227: The Work-Life-Travel Equation: How to Balance It All Without Guilt
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Finding balance between work, life, and travel can feel like an unsolvable puzzle—especially when guilt starts creeping in. Whether it’s guilt for stepping away from work, spending money on a solo trip, or taking time for yourself when family responsibilities are calling, these feelings often hold us back from the vacations we need most. It’s time to unpack what work-life balance really looks like—how it’s changed over time, what it’s missing, and why travel deserves a place in the equation. If you’ve ever felt caught between your responsibilities and your desire to travel,...
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226: A Nudge to Follow Your Passions This Year w/ Kate Cherichello Tente
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As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on something truly meaningful: pursuing our passions. For the first episode of 2025, I knew I wanted to sit down with Kate Cherichello Tente, host of the Be the Good With Kate podcast, for an insightful and honest conversation about what it really takes to follow your passion. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something you’re deeply passionate about but found yourself stuck in hesitation—bogged down by “what-ifs” or excuses—you’re not alone. And as Kate and I discuss, taking that leap is more possible...
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225: Beyond the Nomad Dream // A Life You Love, With Travel
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As we near the end of the year and celebrate 4 years of podcast content, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the core message of this show. You’ve likely heard me say that 'daily happiness and more travel aren’t just for digital nomads,' but what does that really mean? On this episode, we’re unpacking the ‘nomad dream,’ examining how your travel frequency impacts your happiness, and exploring what it truly looks like to create a life you love—where travel enhances, rather than defines, your experience. As we approach another year of the podcast, my goal remains the same: to...
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224: Things I Would (and Wouldn't) Tell My Younger Self About Travel
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It’s been 17 years since my first trip abroad, and when I think back to my early days of exploring the world, my travels looked quite different from the vacations I take now. There’s a lot I figured out along the way—and honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing. But if given the chance, there are definitely a few insights I’d share with my younger self, as well as some things I’d choose to keep to myself. In this episode, I’m reflecting on those formative travel experiences, the lessons they taught me, and the wisdom I’d pass along if I could go back. LISTEN BACK:
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223: How to Be Happy at Home When You're Craving a Getaway
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That restless feeling hits — the urge to leave your work-life routine behind and escape to somewhere far away. But what do you do when the next trip isn’t on the horizon? Fortunately, we don’t have to settle for being unhappy while we are in that limbo space, where you’re craving a getaway but know travel isn’t happening soon. Tune in to learn about a very simple but powerful mindset shift - along with some practical ideas to help you take action - that will help you embrace where you are while equally bringing the magic of travel into your everyday life. Your next trip WILL come,...
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222: 5 Types of Luxury Travelers
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The travel industry often divides people into luxury travelers or not—like you’re either in or out. But for most of us, it’s not that simple, and "luxury travel" isn’t as clear-cut as it’s portrayed. This episode was sparked by an email that caught my eye, breaking down five distinct types of luxury travelers. When I read it, I knew I had to share it with you. Even if you don’t consider yourself a luxury traveler, you might be surprised—just like I was—to see where you fit. This is a fresh way to rethink what luxury travel truly means. LISTEN BACK:
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221: Behind-the-Scenes of What My Scotland Trip Cost
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Curious about the cost of a trip to Scotland? After just returning from a 9-day adventure, I’m sharing a full breakdown of what we spent to give you a clear idea if you’re thinking about planning your own trip. This is an honest and open-books episode where I’ll walk you through all the expenses—from airfare and lodging to activities and food, along with a few unique choices that impacted our budget. Plus, remember that previous episode where I unveiled the magical number of $3,000 per person? I’ll be revisiting that to see how that estimate holds up to my Scotland trip, and give...
info_outlineAs we near the end of the year and celebrate 4 years of podcast content, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the core message of this show. You’ve likely heard me say that 'daily happiness and more travel aren’t just for digital nomads,' but what does that really mean?
On this episode, we’re unpacking the ‘nomad dream,’ examining how your travel frequency impacts your happiness, and exploring what it truly looks like to create a life you love—where travel enhances, rather than defines, your experience.
As we approach another year of the podcast, my goal remains the same: to inspire you to design a fulfilling life where travel is an exciting part of it (but not the entire picture).
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LISTEN BACK:
Episode 92: Traveling More Won’t Make You Happy
Episode 172: How to Live a Happier Life
Episode 191: Finding Your Travel Frequency: Bridging Wanderlust With Reality