The Marvels and Mishaps of Travel

Send a text There is more than one way to travel to Alaska, and in my humble opinion, this adventure cruise was the way to go. What better way to celebrate a milestone birthday than whale watching and glacial helicopter rides. Just watch out for bears! Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text On this highly diverse adventure, Jess & John get up early to see the many wonders that Peru has to offer. With a jam packed itinerary, they enjoy everything even when some things go wrong. There is no shortage of fun or activities or beauty along this trip. Oh yeah, and the food is amazing.  Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text A place unlike any other, the Galapagos Islands are a nature lover's dream! With one "pinch me - is this real" moment after another, the Galapagos islands should be on everyone's bucket list. But whatever you do, keep a close eye on your phone! Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text Come along with Jess and her friends to the Nordic part of Europe for some exciting Airbnb Experiences, museums and food tours. The trip is full of charm and awkward moments and is worth a thousand stories. Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text Learning a new travel "style" can open a lot of new opportunities for more exotic destinations. Keeping an open mind and speaking your goals into the universe can help manifest some of your wildest dreams. If budget travel is one of those goals, check out this trip for less than 500$. Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text On her very first adventure, Jess has many mishaps in Haiti but ultimately has the time of her life. Nothing quite goes right and the trip is the greatest education she has ever gotten about the world, leaving her excited to travel further. Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text Mexico is a country I will return to over and over again. It's rich culture is as diverse as we are here in the United States. Each region offering up unique climate, geography, cuisine and colloquialisms. This particular trip had me and my dear friend and travel buddy, Shanee, on our way to Los Cabo San Lucas on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico.  Where we indulged in the sights, soun...

Send a text On this dynamic adventure, Jess travels via the high speed train to multiple cities in Japan. From mysterious forests, to petting wild deer, to dressing up as a cartoon in a go kart, this country is so full of things to do you will be wishing to go back for more.  Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text Several attempts at making this trip happen served up a lesson in travel insurance, footwear, and eye care health, but ended up exceeding expectations in this delicious and quirky part of Western Europe. Join us in Belgium and Luxembourg for all the beer, chocolate, and waffles you can think of. Additionally, this trip was a major landmark accomplishment!  Support the show @TheMarvelsa...

Send a text On this exciting adventure in Southeast Asia, Jess and her companion voyage through the Angkor Temples which were the inspiration Tomb Raider. They also try delicious food and visit beautiful animals. Jess finds that some stories about Cambodia are also tragic and deserve a visit to be acknowledged. The overall experience is wild and lends itself to many stories. Support the show @TheM...

Send a text Sometimes a country just touches your soul.  Was it the diversity of the city? Maybe it was the unique history.  Or perhaps it was the exotic wildlife or the delicious wine.  South Africa will remain one of my top travel destinations for all time.  Come join me on the adventure! Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text On this seemingly perilous voyage across Drake's Passage and into the unknown of Antarctica, Jess along with her cousin Whitney and friend Alex enjoy many outdoor adventures, beautiful nature and the expertise of various expedition guides. The boat they take is not a luxury cruise ship but instead an expedition ship that can correct itself from some pretty daunting angles. But don...

Send a text On a grand adventure on her way to Antarctica, Jess explores various dynamic experiences in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires and the Patagonia region of Ushuaia. Jess and her friend Alex and cousin Whitney explore how Gauchos live, sailing the Rio de la Plata, exploring various areas around the city and head down to Patagonia to check out some gorgeous lakes and a pretty cool trai...

Send a text In Season 2 of The Marvels and Mishaps of Travel, destinations that either Jess or Monika has traveled will be the topic of each episode.  Each of our podcasters will share her favorite moments of a recent or past trip.  In this episode, Monika shares with us her most recent excursion to Santiago, Chile.  Solo adventures are sometimes just the thing one needs to reclaim her power, reki...

Send a text In this episode, Jess & Monika cover everything you want to think about when you go to, arrive at, and leave the airport. They discuss getting to the airport a little early, bringing along “dangerous” hiking poles and ornamental souvenirs, bringing along an emotional support penguin (just kidding), needing a backup plan for your backup plan, and every other detail that would make y...

Send a text In this episode, Jess & Monika go over textbook level knowledge of how exactly you want to pack for your vacations.  Just as you would with a college textbook, consider this as something of a reference manual that will require a pencil and paper and skip ahead to the next episode if you want the “Sparknotes” style version of it.  Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text In this episode, Jess & Monika highlight that a travel partner can make or break a trip, so be mindful of who you decide to bring along on your travels. In fact, the best you could hope for is someone who gets just as excited about your plan. It isn’t all going to go smoothly, so make sure you are both in for the ride! Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text In this episode, Jess & Monika point out that it isn’t actually hard to get “inspired,” but that we all hesitate to take the first leap. The dark unknown unfolds beautifully as we take our first informed and calculated plunge into the depths of planning travel and discover that we are in fact very capable.  Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text We welcome you to our podcast with this quick introduction on who we are and what has inspired us to become travel junkies.  Support the show @TheMarvelsandMishapsofTravel

Send a text In this episode, Jess & Monika shoot the sh#t about some of their favorite travel past times in their first episode about what inspires them to pursue travel-filled lives. In unfiltered form, their stories about favorite past times and hilarious times gone wrong bring up the energy in the room as they feed off of each other's laughter and gawk at each other in disbelief. Shoot...