Tales of a Traveler

After I spent a summer in Micronesia, I had 30 sweet hours on a small island called Tarawa. That’s what this is about 😊

In this episode, I talk about my summer living and working on a sailboat in Micronesia! Get ready for a mosaic of memories and a tribute to my friend, Aaron Bremner. 💙

Join me, Jon Toms and Erika as we reminisce about one of our all time favorite places: Oman. A hidden jewel of a country in the Middle East….we have some laughs and some meaningful conversations about the mutual impact that happens when we travel abroad. (Also, we may have also died on a Wadi Walk 😂🥵)

Join me for another journal entry from my time in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. 😊

Welcome to my mini series of journal entries from around the world! Bangladesh is wild and dynamic. Today I share a favorite story from that trip via my journal.

In this episode, hear me, Rach and Sara recall our incredible experience in the Holy Land. From the historical sites, to our impactful time in Palestine, to our 45 mile hike from Nazareth to Capernaum…this episode is a keeper 🙂

This is a smattering of memories with my long time travel buddy, Jon! We have been all over the world together, and today I let him take the reins on the conversation and bring up some of his favorite moments!

The fam is in on this one! My sister and her husband spent time in Paupa New Guinea as missionaries. My parents and I got to meet them there for Christmas in 2007 🎄 Join us all as we talk about our individual experiences and some incredible stories from our time there.

The best kind of adventures are spontaneous. And this is the MOST spontaneous international trip I’ve ever done. Tune in to hear me and Cyrill talk about our quick but amazing trip to Cuba!

Here’s a little fun episode I recorded with my niece Kaitlyn and my sister Jenny! A few family memories and some great travel wisdom from my sweet niece! Enjoy 🥰

I’m moving to Ohio! Tune in to hear some stories from my travels across the country that felt like affirmation of my move. O-H!

This is the MOST wild thing that has ever happened to me in my travels. Let’s just say…I almost went to Uzbeki jail. Join me, Jon and Melly as we recount the events that led to me fleeing this country.

On this episode, our 3rd travel buddy Melly joins us to give her perspective of our travels through the Stans! And yes, we cannot stop talking about Chicken Star.

Jon is back!!! And we are talking about our incredible trip to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakstan and Uzbekistan. From bloody ram heads to altitude sickness to being stuck in the mud for hours...this is an episode full of reminiscing you won’t want to miss!

I’m in Iraq! Join me as I interview 3 of the long term team members on ground working with the Yazidi people ...one of the most oppressed people groups in history. Tune in to hear more about what is happening with Light a Candle in Iraq!

A short but sweet story of a love affair I had in Mexico. Alsooo...I’m about to travel internationally again! Tune in to find out where...

Wowowow today I talk about one of the CRAZIEST travel experiences I’ve ever had. My special guest and I were having an OK time until.....

In this episode, I interview my nieces to ask them to share some of their favorite travel memories and talk about the importance of travel! Teach ‘em young! That’s what I say. 😉

In this episode, I talk more about my experience ministering in the Red Light District in Thailand. Where is God when there is evil in the world? Why doesn’t he stop it? I’ll talk more about the messiness of these questions and give you more insight into this part of my travel journey.

In 2007 I went on the craziest adventure around the world with some of my favorite people in the world. On this episode, I bring on my teammate and long time friend, Katie to share stories and what we took away from that experience.

When I graduated college, I spent 4 months living in the largest slum in Africa. Today, I’m interviewing Evans Musoka...kid from Kibera now a stand up comedian in Japan! You will love him as I do!

My very first international trip was to India when I was 15. It shaped me, marked me, and changed me. Listen in for more stories and for my first surprise guests!

A big hey there and hello! Welcome to my first episode where I introduce you to my favorite traveler: me. 😉 I’ll also be sharing some thoughts on travel as well as an excerpt from the book To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedediah Jenkins