Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real Journeys, Real Stories, Real Healing

Join me as I relive one of the most breathtaking trips of my life—an 8-day Alaskan cruise on the Celebrity Solstice. We were celebrating our anniversary, and the journey delivered everything from glaciers to wildlife. I also discuss life in a small southern town.   ✨ Travel Tip: What to pack for Alaska (and what I wish I had packed!)  🚢 Ship: Celebrity Solstice  📍 Ports: Ketchikan, Skagway, Vic...

This week’s episode features one of my favorite people—Kristen Woods, my sister from another mister. We dive into everything from how we met and our unique bond, to our shared travels and deep conversations about faith, and embracing cultural diversity.  ✨ Travel Tip from Kristen: What she wishes she knew before her first cruise.  🎤 Special Guest: Kristen Woods  💬 Hot Topics: TV shows, 23 &...

 In this episode of Travel Time Stories, I'm sharing our spooky-silly Halloween cruise aboard the Carnival Dream! It was my second time on this ship and the first time celebrating Halloween at sea—with costumes, casinos, and cruise director craziness! I also discuss my childhood move to Tennessee.  ✨ Travel Tip: How to make your cruise more fun by joining theme nights and onboard events.  🎃...

DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and molestation. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know need support, please refer to the resources listed in the show notes.  On this week's episode, I will discuss cruising 101, offer a travel tip and share some more about myself. At 15:39 is when the trauma topic starts so feel free to...

This episode is packed! I open up about the shocking truth behind my adoption story, and then take you on a wild ride through my second cruise with my best friend Ann—filled with unforgettable excursions and a dramatic dash to avoid getting stranded in Cozumel!  ✨ Travel Tip: Is the drink package really worth it?  🚢 Ship: Norwegian Jewel  📍 Ports: Cozumel, Belize, Honduras  From family secrets...

In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I'm talking about my first-ever cruise aboard the Carnival Dream and the many “firsts” that came with it. I’ll share the excitement, the surprises, and a few unexpected lessons along the way.  Plus, you’ll hear how the experience turned me into a lifelong cruiser and planted the seed for starting my travel business.  ✨ Travel Tip: Packing...

Join your host and travel advisor Shannon from Texas. I n this very first episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share the personal story that started it all—my adoption, my childhood filled with imagination, and the moment travel transformed from dream to reality. I also open up about becoming a travel advisor after a life-altering family event. From magic and wildlife to my love of the O...