Choose Your Happy Place

St George Kids is your go-to site for all the things to do locally- parks, hikes, events, places to go, things to see, and much more! Started by a mom, who had moved to St George and needed an outlet to discover St George in a way she wasn't used to- with her kids. Her page began by posting parks and hikes, and is now a guide to finding the best things to do for a weeked or finding fun things goin...

Katie is the creative force behind the Traveling Spud blog , an award winning travel and lifestyle blog based in Boise, Idaho. With a focus on showcasing unique ways to explore the world, Katie offers travelers insider tips, unique accomodations finds, and attainable travel advice. From road trip itineraries to packing essentials, her blog and socials are valuable resources for anyone looking to d...

Karen Rosenblum is from California but moved to Spain six years ago.  After a brief stint in Madrid, she now considers Málaga to be home.  A travel industry veteran, Karen has worked for several travel companies including STA Travel and Airbnb.  In 2018, she founded Spain Less Traveled , a Spain travel planning service where she works with her clients to plan and personalize their trips to Spain. ...

Erin Bellere was born and raised in Pasadena Maryland and still lives there 40 years later. She loves to travel with her husband and two children using points and miles. When she is not traveling, she's researching and planning her next trip.  Erin fell in love with Aruba and has returned again and again. In this episode we will discuss all the things to help you plan your trip to Aruba. We will c...

Jen was born and raised in New Zealand and calls the South Island home, despite being born in the North.  She was inspired to start Backyard Travel Family after taking an "easy" hike and found herself using chains to pull herself up with a baby in tow - not exactly what she planned on an easy hike.  From here she started her website to provide lots of practical advice about travelling around New Z...

Stephanie Loaiza is one of the founders of the food media company, Six Sisters' Stuff. With over 4 million followers across their platforms, they focus on quick and easy recipes and ways to bring your family together. She has co-authored 10 cookbooks which have sold over 500,000 copies. In her spare time, you can find her reading, playing pickle ball, or traveling with her husband and 5 kids. In t...

Christina McEvoy is the founder of the brand Macs Explore and Adventure Together, which is devoted to helping adventurous families with teens get outdoors and travel to unique destinations around the world. She is also the host of the hit podcast, Your Limitless Life , which explores the intersection of travel, entrepreneurship and self-development. Christina is an adventure travel expert, mom to...

Dian Holland is district sales manager for the Jamaica Tourist board. Her passion for Jamaica and her natural flare for sales and marketing led her to join the Jamaica Tourist board in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. She was later transferred to Miami Florida then to Los Angeles, California. Realizing that she enjoyed being on the road, connecting with both trade and consumers Diane seized the opportun...

Melinda is a mom, entrepreneur, business owner, and influencer. Born and raised in Spanish fork Utah. She is the mom of 4 kids from the ages of 7 to 15. I first found Melinda through instagram when I saw an ad for her bags. A little something about me. I am obsessed with good bags and so when I saw these, I knew I wanted to try it out. I bought one of her bags and fell in love with it and bought a...

Jessica Gee began the popular YouTube channel the bucket list family with her husband after planning to travel the world for five months with their two young children. Eight years and another kid later they visited more than 90 countries around the world have grown a following of nearly 2 million YouTube subscribers and 3 million Instagram followers and continue to find ways, big and small, to add...

Kamree Price is the founder of Our Family Passport, co-founder of Travel Reward University, and an Art History Professor. As a mom to a blended family of six, she specializes in finding the BEST ways to earn and maximize points for families and teaches thousands how to do it as well. She has been to over 50 countries on points and miles and most of those with her little ones. Her specialty is find...

Jamie Edwards is the creator of I am Lost and Found —a website that inspires travel. She created I am Lost and Found to share experiences about the places she's been, hoping that it inspires others to travel, too. Travel has taken Jamie to far corners of the Earth—from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic continent. Jamie's bungee jumped in New Zealand, climbed the Tiger's Nest in Bhutan, and tracke...

Lexie and her husband Zach moved from Washington, DC metro area to Kwajalein, the Republic of the Marshall Islands summer of 2023 for Zach's job. They sold their house and cars, and Lexie left her job to make the move to the Central Pacific where they will be for the next two years.  The Marshall Islands are very remote but it has been a fun adventure learning about and exploring the Central Pacif...

Amy Eastin got her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas School of Journalism in Strategic Communications. After graduating, she taught English in Seoul, South Korea for a year, backpacked through Southeast Asia and India for three months, and served in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria. After returning to the states, she settled down in Kansas City, getting her Master's Degree in Public Ad...

Anna was born in North Carolina, lived in Florida and now calls Utah her home. Anna moved to Utah in 2019, is the mom to one adorable little girl, and is a social media infuluecer, blogger, and photographer. Anna shares on her social media, Adventurewithanna, everything you would want to see, do or eat in Salt Lake. In this episode you will hear all about everything you need to plan your trip to S...

2023 Review of the Podcast. Just recapping the last year of the Choose Your Happy Place Podcast. In this episode I'll be chatting about the some of the highlights from this year. Listen to hear what the top episode of the year was, how many countries I have listeners from, the most shared episode, and top countries. Next, I'll be sharing about the future of this podcast and all of the projects I'l...

Jana Tingom, an influencer based in Phoenix, offers an insider's view of family friendly destinations in the Phoenix Metro area and Arizona. Her social media account, Phoenix with kids, serves as an excellent guide for uncovering activities, dining spots, and accommodations, providing inspiration and practical advice. Through her blog, Jana shares more detailed information and insights to enhance...

Kyana was born and raised in the United States. She went on vacation to Iceland and fell in love with the country and decided she wanted to try and move there. She moved to Iceland four years ago and has spent the last three traveling around and figuring out the best things to see and do in Iceland. She is an amazing content creator who is known all over the world for her in depth knowledge about...

Emily is a stay at home mom of four between the ages of 3 and 10. She also is a travel blogger and content creator. Before kids she was a high school Spanish teacher. She got her start in the travel industry as a freelance writer when she lived in Florida. With her family she road tripped all over Florida to get content and attended media events at Disney World, Universal Orlando, and LEGOLAND.  N...

Korina was born in Poland and lived there until she was 10. Her father fled the country for refuge and her mother, brother and she were reunited with him in Salt Lake City, Utah two years later. She has lived in Utah since then and is now the mother to four children from the ages of 9-18. She is a mental health consultant by profession. In this episode Korina shares all about Poland. She continues...

Lindsey is a wife and a mom of 4 kids, ranging between the ages of 10-16.  Lindsey has a background in teaching, and loves running, triathlons, travel, and sunshine.   Her and her family moved to Germany where they have lived the past 2 years.  During that time, Lindsey's family has visited 27 countries all around Europe and some in Africa.   Lindsey fell in love with the country of Morocco while...

Brooke was born and raised in Iowa. She is the mom to three kids from the ages of 8 to 12. In 2015 Brooke was working her dream job as a physical therapist and decided to step away to be a full time stay at home mom. To keep her hands strong she began crocheting and unexpectedly started her very own six-figure small business crocheting beanies. In 2019 Brooke and her husband decided to sell everyt...

Cath is an Irish expat who is now living in Portugal, after 15 years in the United Kingdom, with her Irish husband and son who was born in Wales and the United Kingdom. Cath is a scientist with a Ph. D. in Chemistry but left the field of science when they moved to Portugal in 2017. She is now the author of a travel website about Ireland called Travel Around Ireland. Through this website, Cath aims...

Stephanie is a Cincinnati native who loves to explore places off the beaten path. Her love of travel has taken her on the adventure of a lifetime as she recently transitioned to a full-time travel writer and content creator.  Her blog, https://www.consistentlycurious.com/ highlights amazing family-friendly destinations and gives great guides on visiting her hometown of Cincinnati.  In this episode...

Naomi Geidel is an International Educator, Life Purpose Coach and Creative who supports others to bring their ideas to life.  She is the host of two podcasts - A Creative Purpose and Singleness: Extended Edition and believes in the power of sharing stories and the lessons learned along the way.  She is single and childless not by choice so has a deep understanding of navigating the twists and turn...