A Lady Well-Travelled | World Travels & Savvy Travel Tips

Send us Fan Mail Join as we explore empowering women's travel in Southeast Asia, focusing on cultural appreciation, healing journeys, and travel tips. Discover how to make your trip meaningful, safe, and transformative. This episode, featuring guest Paula Barnes, highlights Southeast Asia, the best destinations for healing and renewal.  Learn how travel experiences can  empower and transform...

Send us Fan Mail Has international reaction to visiting the United States during the FIFA World Cup taken you by surprise?  Yeah, me neither! Explore American culture, cuisine, and hospitality with Shannon Bednarova, from the perspective of international visitors, especially during the World Cup. Learn why being good ambassadors at home and abroad matters and discover travel tips to appreciate Ame...

Send us Fan Mail If you enjoy fine wines and gourmet cuisine while cruising, you'll want to listen to this episode of A Lady Well-Travelled! Join Shannon Bednarova as she explores the culinary delights of Norwegian Encore in this detailed review, highlighting the private dining experience in The Haven and three specialty restaurants, Onda by Scarpetta (Italian), Le Bistro (French), and Cagney...

Send us Fan Mail Do you travel often for business and make use of airport business lounges?  Then you won't want to miss this podcast! In this episode, Host and Creator, Shannon Bednarova discusses the decline of airport business lounges due to overcrowding by non-business travelers and families using credit card access. She explains how this affects the business lounge atmosphere, food, and...

Send us Fan Mail Grab a pint of Smithwick's and settle in for a lively discussion and some fine fiddle playing to boot!  Yes, we're talking all things Ireland in this episode of A Lady Well-Travelled! Join Shannon Bednarova as she interviews Tara Connaghan, a renowned Irish fiddle player, award-winning podcaster, educator, and tour guide, about Irish music etiquette, travel tips, and cul...

Send us Fan Mail Do you love traveling to exotic locations to dive or snorkel?  Are you concerned about the health of our oceans and our coral reefs? Learn how you can get involved and make a difference in saving these precious ecosystems for future generations! Join host and creator, Shannon Bednarova, as she explores the fascinating world of diving, coral conservation, and marine biology with di...

Send us Fan Mail If you enjoy luxury cruising, you'll want to listen to this episode! Shannon Bednarova, host and creator of A Lady Well-Travelled shares her experience about her luxury cruise on the Norwegian Encore, focusing on The Haven experience.  She and her two friends spent a week on the ship and enjoyed the ports of Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Harvest Key, Belize. She purc...

Send us Fan Mail Join host and creator of A Lady Well Travelled, Shannon Bednarova, as she interviews guest, Briana Gervat, An author, poet, photographer and fellow traveler, Briana discusses her 36-day, 500-mile journey along the Western Front through France and Belgium and how it inspired her latest book, There Will Come Soft Rains. Briana details the heartbreak that led her to undertake the jou...

Send us Fan Mail Do you like cruising?  Or do you LOVE cruising?  You'll want to listen to this 14-minute podcast! Join host and creator of A Lady Well-Travelled, Shannon Bednarova, as she reviews her latest experience using Vacations to Go cruise booking website and its featured 90-Day Ticker to find and book a luxury cruise as a gift for her friends. Vacations to Go offers cruise search pla...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring interview with A Lady Well-Travelled host and creator, Shannon Bednarova, author, podcaster and businessman Drewbie Wilson shares his journey from a challenging childhood to successful entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of intentional living, time management, and embracing freedom through RV travel. Discover practical tips on how to optimize your life,...

Send us Fan Mail Do you or does someone you know, or love have dyslexia or another learning disability? Dyslexia affects 15-20% of the population and is the most common learning disability. Yet, those of us who don't have it actually know very little about the realities of daily life with this disability. Dyslexia can make travel a nightmare when you already have difficulty organizing your th...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Bednarova as she explores the rich cultural tapestry of Africa through the eyes of Barry Maughan, a seasoned international journalist, author and broadcaster with decades of experience covering the African continent. He travelled with his wife throughout Europe and then with his young children throughout Africa in a Volkswagen Combi-van, overcoming unimaginable challe...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Bednarova and guest Belinda Coker as they explore the rich history, routes, and spiritual significance of the Camino de Santiago, along with practical tips for planning your pilgrimage. Areas discussed include: History of the Camino de Santiago Routes and countries involved The Three Keys to Planning Your Walk - Time, Finances & Physical Fitness Preparation and lo...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging interview with host and creator Shannon Bednarova, Liz Norment shares her journey from the world of a New York City wedding fashion house to wedding planning to opening her own bespoke wedding officiating and honeymoon travel planning service,  Her business, Have Lover, Will Travel, emphasizes the importance of truly one-of-a-kind, meaningful experiences in the we...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Rene' Bednarova as she interviews guest Ruth Douthitt (artist, author, ultramarathoner and grief counselor) about her inspiring travel experiences in Italy, her work in grief support, and how travel and the arts can aid in healing and personal growth. Discover how Italy's beauty and culture can transform your soul and inspire new stories and personal growth...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Bednarova as she interviews Craig D. Forrest, an award-winning TV producer, world traveler, and author. Discover more about his inspiring journey from a travel enthusiast to documentary filmmaker and producer to a storyteller and author in Part II of this podcast. Shannon and Craig share transformative travel experiences, insights on how to transform from tourist to t...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Bednarova and guest Belinda Coker as they explore the transformative power of travel for women in midlife, focusing on house sitting, slow travel, and reconnecting with nature and faith. Discover practical tips, inspiring stories, and how to embrace a more immersive, affordable travel lifestyle. by house sitting. Belinda talks about her company, The House Sitting Coll...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Bednarova as she interviews Craig D. Forrest, an award-winning TV producer, world traveler, and author. Discover his inspiring journey from a travel enthusiast to documentary filmmaker and producer to a storyteller and author.  In Part I, Craig gives Shannon an exclusive about his upcoming children's travel book series 'Bugsy the Brave Butterfly , and the re...

Send us Fan Mail Join Shannon Bednarova as she shares exciting updates on her travel plans for 2026 to such exotic locations as the Galapagos and Machu Picchu, Historical Study in Egypt, Hurghada, Sheik El-Sharm for diving, A train trip on Rovos Rail in Africa to four countries (South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini and Zimbabwe) for photographic safari and historic learning about the people and cult...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shannon Bednarova and the fabulous guest and travel author Linda King discuss the important and sometimes uncomfortable topic of travel safety and what to do if the worst happens, focusing on how to protect oneself while traveling, especially as a woman. They cover issues, such as situational awareness, emergency preparedness, the increase in mobile phone theft, d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Lady Well Traveled, host Shannon Bednarova speaks with Paul Whitten, the owner of Nashville Adventures. They discuss the evolution of Nashville as a travel destination, the importance of authentic luxury experiences, and how Nashville Adventures fills a niche in the tourism market by offering unique and bespoke historical tours. Paul shares his background, the...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of A Lady Well Traveled, host Shannon Bednarova speaks with Joy Owens, a travel agency CEO and former missionary. They discuss Joy's experiences growing up as a child of missionaries, the impact of travel on faith, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in mission work. Joy shares insights on organizing short-term mission trips, the significance of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Lady Well Traveled, host Shannon Bednarova speaks with Kitty Melerski, a new travel agency owner, about her journey into the travel industry. Kitty shares her childhood travel experiences, her first international trip, and her passion for helping others plan meaningful vacations. They discuss the value of travel agents in today's digital age, the importan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shannon Bednarova shares her extensive travel experiences and insights on how to select the best restaurants while traveling abroad. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding tourist traps, exploring new cuisines, and seeking local recommendations to enhance the dining experience. Shannon also discusses the significance of atmosphere, wine selection, and making re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shannon Bednarova shares essential travel tips focusing on credit cards and currency exchange. She emphasizes the importance of preparation before traveling, including researching banks and comparing exchange rates before ordering foreign currency. Shannon discusses the advantages of using credit cards abroad, which cards are widely accepted, and which are not, th...