Happy Women Travel More

In a world where we have the answers to everything at our fingertips, the expectation to DIY everything in our lives has become overwhelming. But would outsourcing your vacation planning improve your life - or your vacation experience - in some way? I'm chatting through whether you would be a good fit to work with a custom vacation designer, and some signs that this should be the next thing that y...

On this episode, I'm taking a deep dive into that invisible boss of yours. You know, the one keeping all of the balls up in the air and cracking the whip to make sure that you do everything you need to do and get everywhere that you need to get on time. No, not your actual boss. Your invisible boss.  AKA your routine. I'm dishing my perspective on whether routines are good or bad and how this invi...

Soooo...my husband and I took a babymoon to Alaska. In the wintertime. Not the typical babymoon, huh? If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to take a winter vacation to the Last Frontier, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look into our trip, and also telling you all about why we chose Alaska over some other warm and sunny contenders. Connect with Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram....

I LOVE Portugal as a European destination option for so many reasons, and I'm happy to give it the honor of being the first European destination feature episode on the podcast! On this episode, I'm sharing all of the reasons why Portugal is so well-loved, and helping you think through whether it's the right choice for your next vacation. Check out how I can help you plan your vacation to Portugal:...

It's Day 5 of the Learn Your Travel Style series on the podcast - and we're diving into the fourth and last piece of your travel style puzzle! We're talking about the amenities, comforts, and services that you expect on vacation that makes it feel like a vacation. This stuff can really make or break your entire experience! Join the Happy Women Travel More Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.c...

It's Day 4 of the Learn Your Travel Style series on the podcast - and we're diving into the third piece of your travel style puzzle! This piece is one that's just not talked about enough, but it's all about how your travel experience, natural confidence, and preferences play a role into the decisions you make about your vacation so that you can feel safe, secure, and just have a good time. You're...

It's Day 3 of the Learn Your Travel Style series on the podcast - and we're diving into the second piece of your travel style puzzle! Understanding what types of vacation activities will make the most impact on us, give us goosebumps, and leave us with those stories to tell for years to come will help us be sure that our experience is truly epic, and not just "pretty good". Have a listen to get so...

It's Day 2 of the Learn Your Travel Style series on the podcast - and we're diving into the first piece of your travel style puzzle! Understanding how you like to approach planning your vacation and how you like to manage each of your vacation days while you're on vacation plays a huge role in making sure that you're going on a vacation that will meet your personal recharge needs and expectations....

It's Day 1 of the 5-episode Learn Your Travel Style series on the podcast - where we are diving deep into my signature framework for understanding how you like to vacation. I'm here to help you get clarity on what makes an amazing vacation for you because I'm not down with you going on vacations that were just "okay". You're going to love this week of self discovery with a travel twist! Join the H...

There's a couple of things that have come out of the pandemic: an even greater appreciation for the freedom to be able to travel, and the ability to pivot and find alternate paths to our dreams. On this episode, career coach Steph Ritz and I chat about all things career growth and mentoring, and making the most of travel even in these tricky times. What a fun chat! Connect w/ Steph on Instagram: h...

Have you ever wished you had someone in your life that you trusted enough to handle all of the details of your vacation as if it were their own? On this episode, I'm giving you the run-down on what it's like to work 1-on-1 with a custom vacation designer (like me!) so that you can see if it's some support you'd like to have. Get started with a free consultation: https://www.wildhairtravels.com/pla...

So your hubby never helps with the vacation planning, too? So glad I'm not alone! Believe when I say, I've tried all of the tactics to get my husband to give me an ounce of input about our vacation plans, and while there is no changing who he is, I've finally found a way to not let his lack of enthusiasm keep me from all of the beautiful excitement for a vacation.   Join the Happy Women Travel Mor...

Travel insurance - do you need it? Should you get it? Is it worth it? Especially as travel plans remain uncertain during the time of the COVID pandemic, it's a topic you should definitely become more educated about. Consider this your crash course on what's covered, how much it costs, and things to watch out for when protecting the money you put down on your vacation. Check out my blog post on tra...

Have you ever found yourself saying that "it's not worth it" to take time off from your career for a vacation because it's too stressful before you leave and when you come back? You're not alone, but it doesn't have to be this way! I'm sharing my do's and don'ts for ditching the stress and easing away from your career so that the week before and the week after are just as blissful as your vacation...

Ahhh, Costa Rica and the "Pura Vida" lifestyle, where you wake every morning to the sounds of the rainforest and can really get that escape from your work-life routine. On this destination feature episode, I'm painting a picture of what a vacation to Costa Rica could look like and helping you see if it's the right match for your next vacation. Let's chat about how I can help you plan your Costa Ri...

I have decided that my favorite word needs to become your favorite word too! I'm telling you why embracing this word will be one of the best things you can do for your career, family, life, and vacation, and giving you some practical tips for fully embracing this in all areas of your life! Connect w/ Angela on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhairtravels Follow the podcast on Instagram: ht...

It's common for us as busy professional women to believe that we have to "earn" all of the fun things in our lives, like a vacation. But instead of believing that having fun is the reward for hard work, Life Coach Erin Gray has a different perspective on that. You're going to love this conversation! Connect w/ Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eringraycoaching/ Connect w/ Angela on Inst...

When most people start planning a vacation, they focus on finding and booking a flight and a hotel, because that makes the vacation "official", right? But there is so much more to your vacation experience than the flight and hotel. On this episode, I'm giving you my perspective on why planning out your detailed itinerary of how you're going to spend your vacation is the better way to plan your vac...

Come indulge with me in a little vent sesh as we talk through those annoying life admin things that suck the energy from us as busy professional women. I'm giving you a big dose of permission and showing you how to drop those duties at home that fall on you that you don't want to do or have the time for, because if they don't bring you happiness, it's time to break up with them! Let's be friends o...

We all have a "limit" of how long we can go between taking time off from our work-life routine to go on vacation. Do you know what your limit is? On this episode, I'm sharing how knowing this limit will bring more happiness into your normal-work life routine, and 3 signs that you're approaching your limit. Join the Happy Women Travel More Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/happywo...

I'm giving you a close-up look into what my custom vacation planning business Wild Hair Travels is all about. I'm sharing my journey, core values, and how my business name embodies my entire brand and fuels me to do what I do. Learn more about Angela + Wild Hair Travels: https://wwww.wildhairtravels.com/about Let's connect on Instagram: https://wwww.instagram.com/wildhairtravels

Alaska. The Last Frontier. With so much adventure awaiting for you. On this destination feature episode, I'm painting the picture of what a vacation to Alaska could look like and helping you see if it's the right match for your next vacation. Let's chat about how I can help you plan your Alaska vacation: https://www.wildhairtravels.com/plan-my-vacation

Choosing a vacation destination is half the battle of planning the thing - but it's also the most important part! I'm breaking down my foolproof two-step process for choosing your next destination, and showing you two free ways to help you nail this decision! Snag a free Destination Matching call: https://www.wildhairtravels.com/destination-matching Sign up for the Vacation Bucket-List Challenge:...

Want a vacation, but just don't feel like now is the right time? I'm showing you how you can take some baby steps towards planning your next vacation, so that you will start to progress towards making that vacation happen for you. Snag a free Destination Matching call: https://www.wildhairtravels.com/destination-matching Read more about my Custom Daily Itinerary Service: https://www.wildhairtravel...

It's easy to blame money for being the reason that you can't travel more, but traveling the world actually has very little to do with the actual balance in your bank account. On today's episode, I'm sharing with you the secret to going on that big vacation that you "can't afford" and becoming a frequent traveler even if your bank balance doesn't tell that story. And hint: it's easier than you thin...