Choose Your Happy Place

After months of prayerful and purposeful consideration, this will be the final TRAVEL episode. For the past four years I have been able to share something that I truly love and because of it I have found something that I am passionate about. The connections have been my favorite part of podcasting, so I am diving deeper into telling you stories of people from around the world.  Choose Your Happy P...

Dive into this episode to hear all the tips and tricks you need to book that first solo trip. Ariel is a pediatric medical speech-language pathologist, international speaker, creator of Wander Lounge podcast and CEO of Nomadic Perspectives, LLC. and by heart, a lifelong traveler and storyteller. Two weeks after graduating college she joined the Peace Corps as a health volunteer in Africa—a decisio...

Welcome to Manitoba Canada!  This weel we will be splitting this episode into traveling to Manitoba Canada but we also will be focusing on Churchill within Manitoba. Carolyn is a mom who loves adventure and slow travel. From living in Morocco to traveling around South America for five months- she is a mom who enjoys exploring the world with her family. You can hear more about their adventures on ...

Meet Brooke Walker! Brooke has been the host and executive producer of Studio 5 for the past 19 years. She is an Emmy award-winning journalist and a member of the KSL News Team. Even with all of these amazing accomplishments, her greatest joy and priority in life is her family. She is a mom of 5 beautiful children and enjoys the simple things in life. You will love getting to hear her story. In th...

Monique is a trailblazer for living abroad. She has been living abroad for twenty years and shares her experiences and tips. She has been living in Mexico, Central America, Spain, South Africa and more. In this episode Monique will cover all about her Happy Place, Mallorca Spain. Listen to this episode to hear more about: Best way to get to Mallorca Best time to travel to Mallorca How long should...

I started recording this episode with the intent of sharing about Mallorca Spain but knew right away I wanted to share Monique's life story of living abroad. Monique is a trailblazer for living abroad. She has been living abroad for twenty years and shares her experiences and tips. She has been living in Mexica, central America, Spain, South Africa and more. Listen to this episode to hear more abo...

Welcome to season 4! I am kicking off this season with one of my favorite people in the world, my mom, Sheryl Glovka. Sheryl was a single mom raising 6 kids in Utah and has one of the kindest hearts you will ever know. She is one of those people that would give her shirt off her back to anyone in need. Join me in this episode as we dive more into her life, her advice and some of her favorite trave...

Meet Chris Burkard! When I first started this podcast I made a list of dream guest that I would love to interview. Chris was one of my top 4 and I am so honored to have him as a guest today. Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Traveling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Burkard works to capture stories that in...

Episode 111 with Blake Moynes from the bachelor, focusing on animal conservation across the globe Blake Moynes is a Canadian television personality and wildlife conservationist. Formally, most well known for his appearances in reality television, Blake has now become well recognized and respected through his commitment to protecting wildlife and wild places. Beyond his television appearances, Blak...

This episode is a full itinerary of my most recent trip to New York City for my 20th wedding anniversary. We decided last minute to take this trip and have some quality time. To be able to see all the recommendations and itinerary  head over to my instagram at Choose Your Happ Place In this episode I walk you through the planning process as well as our full itinerary for a long weekend. In this ep...

Meet Mylo Fowler from @navajomylo In this episode you will hear more about Mylo. Mylo is a father of two and loves to share stories that are rich and deeply rooted in his Navajo culture. He was born at the Navajo Nation capital and raised in Northern Arizona as an 80's kid.  Growing up and living off the land on 12 acres with his grandparents, Mylo learned his Navajo language and his love for natu...

Meet Emma Weber! Emma is a mom of 5 and moved with her family to Stuttgart Germany. Since moving there she has embraced the culture, people and travel all around Europe. In this episode Emma shares all about her charming town of Stuttgart Germany and shares everything you need to start planning your next trip to Germany. In this episode we will cover: Different seasons in Germany When to travel to...

In this episode I will be doing a recap on our spring break trip to St George Utah/southern Utah. In this episode I will be covering: Future podcast episodes Take the trip Favorite hikes in Southern Utah Family friendly hikes in Zion National Park Best parks in St George Things to do in St George Best time to travel to Southern Utah

Meet Miyuki!  Miyuki grew up in Japan and moved to the UK when she was 18 years old. She then moved back to Japan 5 years later. She hopes to share her country in a more immersive way, so she decided to be an independent travel guide. In this episode we will discuss: Best time of year to visit Japan Seasons in Japan Japan travel tips Food to try in Japan Immersive experiences in Japan Must do in J...

Meet Lynett Nakamanya, a travel expert from East Africa and South of Africa. She has been in the travel industry for 10 years. Her love for travel has brought her to focus on the areas of wellness and adventure while on holiday. You can contact her through her instagram here . You can find her website  here In this episode we will be discussing what it would be like to travel to Uganda. In this ep...

Miriam Gersdorf is a Utah-based hiker, outdoor adventurer, and content creator behind the social media account @explore.hike.teach . Her passion is exploring Utah and inspiring others to get outdoors and discover their next favorite adventure.  She has been adventuring around Utah for 30 years, exploring the national parks and off-the-beaten-path locations.  She advocates for responsible recreatio...

In this episode today I will be talking to Lee from Mango Tree Travel all about the Caribbean Island. Lee wanted to find a way to make family travel easy for the Caribbean islands and so she created her own company. In this company we will focus on Lee's three favorite Caribbean islands and share some of the tips and tricks to plan ideal trips to each. The three islands we will focus on are Grenad...

Nico is a Peruvian-American photographer, writer, and food obsessive who has spent the last four years documenting meals, thinking up stories, and occasionally remembering to put the camera down long enough to eat. When she's not tracking down the best ceviche in Lima or dissecting the perfect pintxo in San Sebastián, she's helping travel and hospitality brands tell their stories through marketing...

In this episode today we will talking today to Elle Kwan, who has lived in Hong Kong with her husband and children for 18 years. We will talk about everything you need to help plan your perfect trip to Hong Kong In this episode we will be talking about Favorite places to see in Hong Kong Best time to travel to Hong Kong Food to try in Hong Kong Where to stay in Hong Kong Top things to do in Hong K...

Celebrating my 100th episode! Thank you so much for listening week after week about travel destinations around the world. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to talk to people around the world and to have incredible listeners. In this episodes-  two of my children will be taking over and helping you get to know me better. Thank you so much for being here.

For over 25 years, Krista Kowalczyk has captured life's most cherished moments throughout Southwest Florida, from Sanibel Island to Naples. As the owner of Impressions Photography, she is renowned for her exceptional wedding, and portrait photography, as well as her outstanding customer service.   Krista's work and expertise have been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Good Morning America, ABC...

In January, I had the unforgettable experience to join Move Morocco in Morocco. This week I am joined by the founder, Lindsey Brown and her tour guide, Yassin.  Lindsey Brown is passionate about connection, adventure, and culture. She likes to seek out opportunites to explore new lifestyles, embrace traditions, and learn from the incredible women she meets along the way.  Through recent travels, s...

Meet Lindsey Bybee from Abroadwife Lindsey is an American expat mom of three who has lived in 5 different countires over the past 12 years. She is an avid traveler and shares tips for traveling with kids in Europe, destination itineraries, and relatable stories on her Instagram and website. In this episode Lindsey will be sharing everything you need to plan your perfect trip to the Barvarian Alps,...

Meet Jessica Human from We Chose Adventures For womens adventure travel you can also now find her on  shechoseadventures And for outdoor homeschooling you can find her at mid.atlantic.mama In this episode Jessica will talk all things Baltimore so you can plan the perfect trip. In this episode we will discuss Best time to visit Baltimore Day trips from Baltimore Food to try in Baltimore Restaurants...

Shelby was born and raised in Illinois and after some convincing (and a powerpoint) she talked her family into moving to Arizona. Once a social worker, Shelby now shares all the hidden gems and must see places about Arizona on Instagram azfamilyguide She also has a guide to purchase for a more complete guide to Sedona. You can find that here  In this episode Shelby will cover everything you need t...