Travel Small Towns

Small towns know how to celebrate big moments. From time capsule openings to parades, fireworks, and community traditions, this America 250 season has been a beautiful reminder of how much pride, history, and heart live in our hometowns.  Wherever you spent the Fourth of July, I’d love to hear what your town did to celebrate! Listen... The post Episode 16 – America 250- Small Town Fun! first appea...

Traveling often comes with its own set of challenges,especially when it comes to managing expectations around accommodations. In this episode, I’ll share insights from my recent trip to North Central West Virginia, where I encountered a series of hiccups that reminded me of theimportance of preparation and adaptability in travel. Here’s what I learned and... The post Episode 15- Take Me Home...

Check out our newest episode with the Founder of Castles & Carpools, Candi Hurst, and Host, Kristy Schlosser Burns (My Town Travels). You are going to love this discussion about Giving Back through Travel, Travel Advisors, Experiencing Unique Accommodations, and so Much More!  Listen in as Candi and Kristy discuss: -The Journey of Castles and Carpools -Traveling with... The post Episode 14 – C...

Check out our newest episode with Morris, Minnesota’s Tourism Coordinator, Brandy Miller, and Host, Kristy Burns. You are going to LOVE the deep dive into small town tourism in this episode- what it is, how it benefits, and how it’s trending! Listen in as Brandy and Kristy discuss:       -A Welcome to Morris, Minnesota  -Discovering Morris’s... The post Episode 13– Morris, Minnesota’s Touris...

Listen in to hear Kristy’s thoughts on the Small Town opportunities to be gained from National Travel & Tourism Week! Kristy dives into the trends and covers: -Introduction to National Travel & Tourism Week -The Economic Impact of Domestic Travel -Trends in Small Town Travel – The Rise of Second Cities and Small Towns -Traveling... The post Episode 12- Opportunities from Nation...

Okay, here it is, the episode that gives you an insider viewof writing small town material. Listen to Daniela’s Journey to create her debut Novel, I Can Save Her, the real-life inspiration behind the story and what it takes to truly become a writer. Listen in as Daniela and Kristy discuss: – How our childhood memories... The post Episode 11 – Daniela Murray, Author – Storyteller- Photographe...

Check out our newest episode with Heather Wright-Rager, the Owner/Founder of Plot Twist Adventures and one of the best humans I know! Listen in as Heather and Kristy discuss: -Don’t miss Heather’s powerful and inspiring journey, as she tells us her in-depth story about her heroic struggles that eventually inspired her to create Plot Twist... The post Episode 10– Plot Twist Adventures Owner/Founder...

Check out our newest episode with Azdean Elmoustaquim, the Owner/Founder of Destinations Morocco, and one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever interviewed! This podcast was so much fun, talking with Azdean about the fabulous Small-Town locations in Morocco and all the ways Destinations Morocco is making a difference in the small-town travel community.... The post Episode 9 – Azdean Elmoustaqu...

Listen in to this awesome episode with Caroline Makepeace(Caz), award-winning travel writer and co-founder of yTravelBlog, one of the world’s longest-running family travel sites! It is always a treat to talk with someone as experienced inthe world of travel writing as Caroline! Listen in as Caz and Kristy discuss: –  A “Working AbroadStrategy.” – How a... The post Season 5 Episode 8 –...

Listen in to this awesome episode with Betsy Ramsey, also known as Gal! This podcast was so much fun talking with Betsy about her fabulous travel tips and mottos! Listen in as Betsy and Kristy discuss: -What is Capsule Wardrobe… -What is Mindful Fashion…. -What are High – Low Travel Experiences & how does aging play a... The post Episode 7 – Natty Gal – Travel & Style Writer first appear...