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After a week of sickness in my household, I'm sharing a couple of revelations that I've had that are so important to remember when things are feeling tough. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wildhairtravels

When was the last time you had some true whitespace on your calendar? It seems like true free time is becoming more fleeting than ever, as our time away from work is filled with household to-dos, holiday get-togethers, and kids' birthday parties. If you've been finding yourself having very little free time outside of your career or spending your weekends not how you want to spend them, I'm sharing...

Finding the perfect place to stay on vacation is officially the worst part of vacation planning, amiright?! On top of the dates and the price and the location, we want the place to make us feel fabulous when we walk in the door. And finding a place that ticks all of those boxes...too hard!! But the good news is that honing in on your travel style will make your "hotel shopping" so much easier, and...

Is your comfort zone keeping you from better travel experiences? If you've found yourself doing the same 'ol things on vacation to the point that it's starting to feel a bit - dare I say - "boring", then maybe so. But also maybe not. You might just know your travel style well enough to know which activities that are outside of your comfort zone are worth the momentary discomfort. Our comfort zone...

We're back for part 3 of the Travel Style Series 2.0, and we're talking all about sightseeing! As we dive into this piece of your travel style, we need to get a grip on how sightseeing activities [honestly!] make you feel. I see most women incorporating sightseeing into their itineraries, so whether you're a diehard sightseer, or you don't really see the point, we've got a lot to talk about on thi...

We're diving into the 1st piece of your travel style (of 4!) for this 2nd episode of the Travel Style Series 2.0: Planning! One of the most helpful questions you can ask yourself to understand your planning travel style: how do you like to approach your vacation days? Do you prefer to have a plan, go with the flow, or are you somewhere in between? Understanding which way you lean is not as straigh...

It's been a year since the original Learn Your Travel Style series on the podcast, so it's time to bring it back in a bigger and deeper way! On this flagship episode for the Travel Style Series 2.0, we're talking through why learning your travel style helps you take better vacations and also makes planning easier.  Because what I want more than anything is for you to have a rock-solid clarity on h...

Sometimes, little things in our life can get so mundane or annoying that they can suck away some of our happiness. And sometimes, we just need to throw some money at these things so we can stop wasting brain space and frustration on them. I'm sharing some of the recent little life upgrades I've made, and as always, giving you the permission to look at YOUR life and find some upgrades to make so yo...

Airport anxiety. Being a nervous flyer. Fear of getting lost. Worry about your loved ones you leave back at home. The list of worries that involve a vacation can go on and on. I'm dishing all of the worries that I regularly encounter every time I go on vacation so you can feel normal, validated, and human with your worries, too. And even though I don't have the answer to getting rid of all of your...

Usually one of the first things we do when we start to plan a vacation is hit up ol' Google to find a flight and a place to stay. But where we've gone astray is putting the priority and the emphasis on the products BEFORE focusing on the experience that we want to have. You know I'm all about helping you have YOUR perfect vacation, so let's talk about a tweak you can make to your vacation planning...

Imagine spending a week sailing around and island hopping on your own private catamaran.    If that sounds too good to be true, or if you feel like you wouldn't even know where to start with planning that type of vacation, I've got you!   I'm breaking down what you need to know about chartering a catamaran, what the experience is like, and I'm helping you think through whether it's a fit for your...

To all my fellow busybodies who can't seem to force themselves to take a relaxing vacation because you have to see and do all of the things because you want to make the most of your time - I see you. Because I am you. I know that sometimes even us busybodies truly crave relaxation on our vacations, but I've discovered a hack that tricks my brain into feeling okay with a relaxing vacation. It's foo...

Yes, traveling is a pain in the @S$ right now, but it doesn't have to stop you. Instead of throwing up our hands and conceding to "co-co" that he is the determiner of any future adventures for you, I want to help you see just how possible it is to take those big trips, despite how much of a pain it is. I'm also sharing one golden piece of advice if you "CAN'T EVEN" with these entry requirements ri...

Finding the best time to take off from work can be a struggle, because our workloads are perpetual, evolving, and sometimes unpredictable. But aside from our workloads, I've got two questions to be your guiding light to finding the best time, and I'm also sharing a common trap that I want to make sure you don't fall for ever again. Get Angela's help to plan your vacation: https://wildhairtravels.c...

As you're diving into this new year, you might be thinking about what you want to accomplish this year. But instead of focusing on the "hustle" mindset to help you achieve those goals, I'm chatting with you about a simple mindset shift that will make working towards your goals easier and just more fun. And hint, it has to do with vacations. Get Angela's help in planning your next vacation: https:/...

'Tis the season for new year planning, including for next year's vacation! If I've learned anything over the years about how to travel consistently, it's that choosing some dates is so motivating for actually making it happen. Get out your calendar for this episode, because we are blocking out time for vacation and to actually plan the thing. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram: https://instagram.com/w...

If you've found yourself 1, 5, or 10 years down the road without a vacation, I'm here to help you stop that pattern and break down those hurdles once and for all. On this episode, I'm helping you figure out what that thing is that's been holding you back, and giving you one tiny-but-mighty action to take to get you headed in the right direction. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram: https://instagram.co...

On today's episode, I'm helping you list, score, and rank your amazing (but long) travel bucket list! Because I want you to turn your bucket-list aspirations into some ACTION. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly which destinations sound the most exciting to you for your next vacation, and are also a match for where you are in life right now. Time to figure out where you're going next!...

As we approach the new year, I want to have a chat with you about living in a happy world. But what does that mean? And how can that look who you are someone who wants to guard your happiness, but also can't help but be affected by the bad things happening in our world? I'm getting a little deep with you on this episode, because I truly want next year to be the happiest year of your life (so far)!...

How the BLEEP do you make vacation planning less time-consuming? Planning a vacation has become SO overwhelming these days - there's gotta be an easier way, right? Fortunately there is, and I've got the answer for you on this episode. It's time to ditch the overwhelm and instead focus on the pre-vacay giddy anticipation. Work w/ Angela to plan your next vacation: https://wildhairtravels.com/plan-m...

Birthdays are a literal celebration of life, and are meant to be spent doing the things that make you happy. And if traveling is something that makes you happy or something that you'd like to do more of in your life moving forward, then that's where the birthday trip comes in. This episode is all about giving you the nudge of permission you need to plan, book, and take the birthday trip! Get Angel...

You've seen photo after photo on Instagram of the mysterious land of Iceland, and it's got your attention, right?! Between the dramatic waterfalls, the volcanoes, the hot springs, the northern lights, and the cute wildlife, it's truly a destination unlike any other earth. But is it just like the photos?  Will I be miserable and cold the entire time? Is it worth traveling to? We are diving into wha...

We talk a lot about not planning a vacation that you need another vacation from, but what about a holiday season that you don't need a vacation from? Even though the holiday season is supposed to feel fun, more often than not, this time actually feels stressful or overwhelming. But I've figured out why that is and what we can do to change that and bring more happiness and magic into our holiday ex...

We are rapidly approaching the holidays, which among other festive things, means Christmas shopping. AKA wracking your brain to figure out what next THING you could possibly buy for this adult that has their own money and can buy whatever they want for themselves. If you are to this point, it might be time to consider gifting an experience, so on this week's episode, I'm dishing my ideas on some s...

Having a beautiful home that you love to spend time in can make your home experience so much happier, but it's easy to let our home design fall to the bottom of the priority list. If you're finding yourself with a home that isn't really supporting you in finding that daily happiness, today I have Interior Stylist Alyssa Tarr joining me on the show to talk about how to design a livable and loveable...