Bold Exploration

Boulder, Colorado has stolen my heart. Join me for this short episode to talk about what there is to do, how to navigate the city, and the overall appeal of this little gem of the west. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more with tips, tricks, hacks, inspiration, and the best-kept...

No one is having fun if they think they are melting. Here are four simple things you can do to make your next summer destination a not so "hot" spot. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more with tips, tricks, hacks, inspiration, and the best-kept travel secrets. Website...

The Emerald Coast is beautiful and Pensacola is a gem nestled right along the Florida panhandle. In this episode, we look at where to stay, what to eat, and things to do. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more with tips, tricks, hacks, inspiration, and the best-kept travel secre...

2024 looks like it will shape up to be an exciting year with more predictable travel patterns, stabilized prices, and nearly all travel markets open for business. Let's create a plan to help your family see more of the world this year. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more...

Have you ever considered getting two of the hardest reservations to get in the busiest National Park? Learn our tips and tricks for getting these hard-to-get reservations. Synchronous Fire Fly Dates are set in the spring based on the weather. Visit the National Park website regularly in the spring to get the full details of this year's lottery. Want to skip the lottery? Grab a reservation at t...

These three simple strategies will help you get the most out of your time and money when traveling as a family. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more with tips, tricks, hacks, inspiration, and the best-kept travel secrets. Website: ShandaSmith.com Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Welcome to Episode Nine! Get the details on our Giveaways at https://www.facebook.com/boldexplorationpod   Kristina Driscoll and her podcast are such an amazing listen.  And her story is so interesting! I know you will love her as much as I do.  Takeaways from this Episode: Travel can help you heal from grief. Children do remember the magical memories of travel from when they are young. Group trav...

Disney Annual Passes are a great way to have a big Disney year and save a little money. They are not right for every family though. Listen to this episode to determine if this is your year to get an annual pass for more vacation fun. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more with t...

There are three areas to focus on to make your next vacation go smoother and meet everyone’s needs. I have found that by keeping these three things in the forefront of my mind while planning we have fewer hiccups and are able to stay on track easier as a family. 1. Food and Water needs – Having a clear picture of what food your family will need is key to keeping spirits high.  Look at your at home...

Making the decisions on whether to repeat a destination or vacation for your travel year is an important first step in planning.  Today we are going to talk about the pros and cons of revisiting a repeat vacation or to strike out and go on a new adventure with your family.  Repeat Vacation Pros: There are seasons of life that where repeat vacations can help you fit the travel you crave in your yea...

Pamela Augustine is the founder and creator of The Grandkids Toolbox, where she teaches grandparents how to have strong and effective communication and cherished relationships with their grandchildren.    You can find her little corner of the internet at https://grandkidstoolbox.com  --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration i...

Pamela Augustine is the founder and creator of The Grandkids Toolbox, where she teaches grandparents how to have strong and effective communication and cherished relationships with their grandchildren.    You can find her little corner of the internet at https://grandkidstoolbox.com  --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration i...

Travel hacking can be a great way for your family to get free or discounted travel reservations. In this episode, I share a quick primer on travel hacking, the common pitfalls you want to avoid, and a promotional offer from Southwest Airlines that may be a good entry point for your family to earn discounted travel. (I am not being compensated for this episode in any way by Southwest Airlines. Thes...

Welcome to Episode Three! Get the details on our Giveaways at https://www.facebook.com/boldexplorationpodcast Today on the podcast we get to meet Tricia Doyle.  She is a wife, mother, homeschool mom, nurse, and unschool travel fanatic! In this episode, we talk about how they began their journey into homeschooling and then the RV lifestyle where travel and exploration have taken center stage.  Thei...

Focus on the sunset and let the darkness go!  Just a mini-episode on why I am so passionate about sharing travel ideas with your family.  Plus, I get to introduce you to my handsome nephew.  Have a great weekend! --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your family explore more with tips, tricks, hacks, i...

Welcome to Episode Two! Get the details on our Giveaways at https://www.facebook.com/boldexplorationpodcast Today we are talking all about travel trends that could affect your planning for 2023.   Disney has many options for family experiences, and they are making positive changes to their post-covid policies. I expect crowds to be up again.  For an alternative to the mouse, look at one of the oth...

Welcome to our first episode! Today we are talking all about the most common hurdles I hear when people decide NOT to take that next family vacation.  But even more importantly, we talk about how to overcome those obstacles to add more travel to your year. --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaway? ⁠Fill out this from and Let the Adventure Begin → ⁠ Bold Exploration is all about helping your fam...

Modern-day travel deserves modern-day solutions.  The Bold Exploration Podcast is designed to be your guide for practical planning, amazing destinations, and the low-stress travel lifestyle your family deserves.  Are you ready to make those incredible family memories with your children that will last generations? Subscribe today and become a bold explorer! --- Ready to plan your next amazing getaw...