Travel Stories That Stay Podcast

In this episode of Travel Stories That Stay , I share a conversation from the Croatian island of Hvar that changed the way I think about work, success, and the courage it takes to build a life that truly fits. My husband and I had stumbled upon a charming terrace restaurant and returned the next morning for breakfast before heading to the beach. What began as a simple meal soon became something mu...

In this episode of Travel Stories That Stay , I share the story of a solo day trip into the mountains of Puerto Rico that didn't go quite as planned—and the unexpected kindness that turned one of my most stressful travel moments into one of my most memorable. Near the end of a six-month work assignment in Puerto Rico, I was determined to squeeze in one last adventure before returning home. My dest...

In this episode of Travel Stories That Stay , I share a story from deep within the Peruvian Amazon, where patience, persistence, and a little bit of luck led to one of the most exhilarating wildlife encounters of my life. My friend and I had travelled all the way to the Amazon rainforest with dreams of spotting exotic animals in their natural habitat. But after several days of jungle walks, river...

In this season premiere of Travel Stories That Stay , I share the story of a trip I never thought would change me. When my mom said that her one wish was for the family to travel to China together, we reluctantly agreed. Partly because we wanted to fulfill her wish, and partly because I had business there with the manufacturing partner I work with through my journal company. What I didn't expect w...

Travel Stories That Stay is a podcast about meaningful travel and the experiences that stay with us long after we return home. This isn't a podcast about travel tips, bucket lists, or must-see destinations. It's about the stories that emerge when we step outside our everyday lives—the moments that surprise us, challenge us, connect us, and reveal something about ourselves and the world around us....