Welcome!
I’m Suzanne Stavert, a podcast host, travel writer, brand ambassador, and culinary explorer who enthusiastically inspires empty nesters (and others) to #findadventure wherever they go.
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I’m a foodie, wife and mother to two incredible, grown people! Adventures of Empty Nesters began as a blog when the kids left the nest and I decided to take a new adventure with my life. Read more and get to know us here.
My travels are eclectic and perfect for couples, singles or small groups.
I love exploring both the U.S. and the rest of this big, beautiful world to discover what is unique, interesting and innovative within each destination. I share these stories as a way to open doors to new ideas and experiences and inspire everyone to find their version of an exciting and adventurous life.
How Brands Work With Me
I partner with extraordinary brands, travel destinations and companies, who are socially responsible, protect our planet and connect with cultures and community. To see the companies I work with, click here.
Allow me be to an excited voice of your company and transfer my honest enthusiasm to your selected audience.
I will offer a truthful, upbeat and honest representation of your brand through editorial, video and social media content on my platforms and yours.
“Hard-working and enthusiastic,
Suzanne helped us share the joy and excitement of our one-of-a-kind culinary tours. Her thoughtful posts brought the magic of our Italy trip to life.”
— Oldways
Latest Podcast Episodes
Best of: A California Road Trip Through the Central Coast
Is a California road trip on your bucket list? Have you been? Have you traveled through the Central Coast of California? This episode focuses on a small area of California just north of Santa Barbara. What a place! In this episode, I share what we did, where we ate, and what we sipped. It was …
Best of: Our Road Trip to Banff, Lake Louise & Calgary, Canada
A Road Trip to Banff! Welcome to another of my Best of Series of episodes. This is where I talk about the highlights of a fantastic travel itinerary. In this episode, I describe our tremendously successful road trip from Whitefish, Montana, to Calgary, Canada, which includes the most picturesque destinations of Banff, Lake Louise, and …
Best of: Highlights of Our Puglia Itinerary
Are you familiar with the Italian phrase “La Dolce Vita”? It means “enjoying life’s pleasures, indulging, and cultivating joy.” In this episode, I am thrilled to share our adventures in Italy with you. We just returned from a jam-packed adventure that lasted 12 days. The good news is that we traveled through Italy for 12 …
Behind The Scenes: The Good Morning America Interview
Welcome to a special episode of Travel Connections. The original subject of this episode was initially scheduled to focus on our fantastic trip to Puglia, Italy. However, something incredible and unexpected happened to me, and I thought it would be fun to share a little behind the scenes! I decided it was a good time …
Travel with Intention with Travel Expert Susie Chau
Wisdom from a Travel Expert! Today’s episode is an important topic near and dear to my travel heart. Are you an intentional traveler? Have you given this idea any thought? I have connected with Susie Chau, a creative go-getter in the travel world. She helps Entrepreneur Moms take month-long summer sabbaticals and consistent vacations to …
Our Epic Cruise to Alaska – A Mother/Daughter Adventure
Have you been on a cruise to Alaska? Welcome to a very special episode of Travel Connections. Why is it so special? Well, it’s because I am interviewing my daughter, Alex Karlen. Alex and I took our very first ocean cruise on the Celebrity Edge. And I thought, who better to tell the story and …
Three Summer Travel Tips for a Happy Vacation
Are you looking for a couple of ingredients for a successful summer trip? Welcome to this minisode or mini-episode. Do you have 8 minutes? In this quick episode, we catch you up and provide a few bite-size bits of travel news! I share some fun information, and you can check out the highlights below: Episode …
Embracing Life with Grace, Grit and Gratitude
Embracing Life – You never know what is around the corner. Today’s guest is a very special someone and my personal Travel Connection. She is the queen of embracing life even when it is really hard. I met her not too long ago, in September 2023, while I was a host with Tuscan Women Cook …
Save Money on Travel with The Points Mom
So you want to save money on travel? Yes! Me Too! Hello, and welcome to another fantastic episode of Travel Connections. My special guest today is Cindy Greenstein, also known as The Points Mom; she will share with you several brilliant opportunities you may not have known existed. After this interview, you will be excited to dive into your …
A Spectacular Day at the Seattle Center
This is a fun, informative episode. It came about because two weeks ago, I did a road trip episode called Our Epic Road Trip in Arizona. In it, I talked a lot about what we did specifically and gave you the details of where we stayed and what activities we enjoyed. Sharing this itinerary was so …
Our Epic Road Trip in Arizona
Welcome to today’s episode devoted to our epic road trip in Arizona. Don’t miss the links at the bottom! If you would like to go straight to the highlights and links to restaurants and activities just scroll on down! This episode was not originally on the editorial calendar. But to be perfectly honest, I planned …
Making Artisanal Pasta on Whidbey Island
Welcome to another episode of Travel Connections. Once again, we hit a home run with our next guest. Aurora Echo lives on Whidbey Island, WA, and owns a delightfully successful business called Wildly Beloved Foods. It’s interesting; Aurora only validates that every time I visit Whidbey Island, WA, I meet someone new who impresses me. …
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