Travel FOMO

Season 3: Episode 4 (Secret Season) Have you ever traveled to a place where the rules are pretty different? Amsterdam is known for being a place where coffee shops sell weed and the red light district sells sex. That’s a far cry from the Great Plains, where Hilarie and her sister, Jessica grew up. In this episode of Travel FOMO, Hilarie and Jessica will share stories from the summer of 2005, when...

Season 3: Episode 3 (Secret Season) Have you ever fell in love with a place instantly? When Hilarie and her sister, Jessica, arrived to Bruges, Belgium, they knew it was a rare find. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges is a uniquely historic city. In fact, it’s almost like walking back in time. In this episode of Travel FOMO, you’ll hear the girls’ gut reaction to Bruges – including an audio c...

Season 3 (Secret Season): Episode 2 Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. Well known for its art and fashion, it comes with a sense of glamour. But what lies outside this popular French destination? Hilarie and her sister, Jessica, backpacked Europe as young adults, covering nine countries in the United Kingdom and Europe. After visiting the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre museum and Moul...

Season 3 (Secret Season): Episode 1 Have you ever been on a trip that took courage? Hilarie and her sister, Jessica, backpacked Europe as young adults, covering nine countries in the United Kingdom and Europe. It was a bold move, and they never regretted it. Hear them relive their adventures in this new “Secret Season” – full of stories that are the secret behind Hilarie and Jamin’s travel FOMO. T...

Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 9 How often do you actually pack swimsuits AND ski boots? Every time we’ve ventured to Pagosa Springs, we found ourselves bringing both along. From natural hot springs and hiking to sledding and shopping, there’s plenty to do in this charming Colorado community. Located near the Wolf Creek ski resort, visitors can also enjoy downhill and cross-country skiin...

Do you believe in aliens? For more than 100 years, people have seen unidentified flying objects near Marfa, Texas. They’ve come to be known as the Marfa Lights. The tiny town is also famous for its artist taste – from the architecture to the food to literal art galleries. In this episode of Travel FOMO, Jamin and Hilarie describe waking up before dawn to see the Marfa Lights and debate what they A...

Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 7 Salida, Colorado. This river city has a lot to offer its guests – from outdoor sports, to yummy eateries, and boutique shopping. Tune in to this episode to hear about our own adventures, including camping in a rooftop tent and river rafting down Browns Canyon. And then there’s the not-so-fun drive home to Dallas, Texas! Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband...

“Orlando: Is Walt Disney World Really the Happiest Place on Earth?” Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 6 It’s got everything – from Cinderella’s castle to roller coasters like Space Mountain and more. Not to mention, you are guaranteed to bump into the most famous cartoon characters of all time. Walt Disney World is known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” But is it really? Travel FOMO is hos...

“San Antonio: What Awaits You When You Stray from the River Walk?” Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 5 When people talk about San Antonio, they usually mention the River Walk, the Alamo, SeaWorld and Six Flags. While those are all fun reasons to visit, we think there’s a lot more to San Antonio than meets the eye. In this episode, we talk about our time there – from work trips to sentimenta...

"Austin: Are You Weird Enough for This?" Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 4 Boots, BBQ and Bats! Austin, Texas is the live music capitol of the world – but it’s so much more than that. It’s home to SXSW, Austin City Limits, Willie Nelson, Matthew McConaughey, The Texas Tribune Festival, Texas State Capital, University of Texas at Austin, and Franklin’s Barbeque. Hear about our many adventu...

“Chicago: You Don’t Have to Live There to Love It” Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 3 Chicago has something for everyone – snow, sun, sports, shopping, city, beach, bars and art museums. In this episode of Travel FOMO podcast, you’ll hear the best of the best from our (many) trips to the Windy City. Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more abo...

Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 2 New Orleans is a must-see place to visit in the U.S. It’s known for its culture, its cuisine, and its cocktails. And one of OUR favorite things to do there is “people watch” in the French Quarters. In this episode of Travel FOMO, we’ve got some memorable Bourbon Street stories to tell. From bridal party blowouts to physical encounters with muggers, we had...

Season 2 (Cities in the States): Episode 1 Have you ever been in Vegas when The Strip is shut down?! It doesn’t happen often, and we were there when it did. Tune in to this episode of Travel FOMO to hear about our many (many) adventures in Las Vegas, Nevada – including an atypical trip where Hilarie ran the full 26.2 miles of the Rock n’ Roll Marathon. The Travel FOMO podcast is hosted by husband...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 7 What’s the best tour you’ve experienced while on vacation? We were blown away by our private tour of Vatican City – including personalized conversations on the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and so much more. It changed our opinion of tours altogether. The Travel FOMO podcast is hosted by husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 6 After 10 years of marriage, we were packing our bags for England and Italy! In this episode, you'll hear about our time in Rome. From the moment of our arrival, we immediately started soaking up the rich Italian culture, from Trevi Fountain and the Roman Forum to the Colosseum, St. Peter's Prison and the Spanish Steps. Not to mention...we had one of our all-ti...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 5 Have you ever had someone pull a fast one on you while traveling? That’s what happened to us in the fashion-forward city of Milan. Tune in to this episode to hear about the best Italian dinner that we never ate. You'll also hear how we were blown away by the Duomo, Last Supper, Galleria and Castello Sforzesco. The Travel FOMO podcast is hosted by husband and w...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 4 How you ever been in a Medieval dungeon? Even if you're a tourist (who's not on trial for your life), it's not somewhere you want to be for very long. In this episode of The Travel FOMO podcast, Jamin and Hilarie recap their visit to Lancaster Castle. Home of the Pendle Witch Trials, the tour includes a visit to the courtroom (still active today) with a look a...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 3 Do you know your family history? Have you traveled to your family's place of origin? When Jamin started researching his family roots, it led him to a CASTLE in England. Hoghton Tower was given to the family by William the Conqueror and hosted guests such as King James and Williams Shakespeare. The castle is now a national attraction with daily tours and an eve...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 2 Have you been to Bath, England? It's home to Jane Austen, a gorgeous abbey, and spas galore. Ever seen Les Miserables or Netflix's Bridgerton? Both were filmed in this charming city -- and if you've been there, you know why. In the 24 short hours we had there, we sampled as much we could -- the Thermae Bath Spa, The Canary gin bar, The Thoughtful Bread Company...

Season 1 (Across the Pond): Episode 1 How are Americans are viewed in other countries? Tune in to this episode to hear about our impromptu trip to an American diner in London. We'll also share our adventures seeing "Les Miserable", "Book of Mormon," and going on a Jack the Ripper tour -- not to mention the Churchill War Rooms, Covent Gardens, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, The National Galle...

Welcome to the Travel FOMO podcast, hosted by Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. If you’re like us, the COVID-19 pandemic ignited a "fear of missing out" (FOMO) on travel. It also urged us to ask ourselves some important questions. Who is important to me? What do I want my future to look like? Where has all the time gone? How do I want to spend the rest of my life? Big questions. These questions are driv...