Travel Ideas & Spring Adventures in the PNW

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Today’s episode is a fun and personal kind of catch-up episode.  Did you know that our debut episode for Travel Connections was published on October 1, 2021? We have created 17 episodes thus far! I am so thrilled that I joined this new platform. Have you listened yet? I love talking with other people in …

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International Culinary Tours – The Very Best of Food, Wine & Travel

International Culinary Tours

Tours by International Culinary Tours are perfect for savvy travelers looking for experiential travel enjoyed outdoors with small groups. Does the idea of a culinary tour sound enticing? Since 1990, International Culinary Tours has been one of the premier boutique tour operators specializing in culinary, wine, and cooking tours to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and …

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A Fantastic Conversation with Whidbey Island Restaurateur Jenn Jurriaans

Whidbey Island

In Part Two of my special three-part series on Whidbey Island, WA, I have a fantastic conversation with restaurateur and business owner Jenn Jurriaans.   She takes us through her early connections growing up visiting Whidbey Island as a child to their exciting beginnings creating their restaurant Prima Bistro. Prima Bistro is a Northwest Bistro inspired …

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A Spectacular Weekend on Whidbey Island, WA – I Am Smitten!

a weekend on Whidbey Island

A Weekend Getaway on Whidbey Island, WA This is a personal introduction created just for you, and it’s all about our spectacular weekend getaway on Whidbey Island in Washington. On each episode of Travel Connections, I ask each guest: “Travel Connections is about the deeper connections we make when we travel. I would love to …

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Responsible Travel Talk with Environmentalist & Podcaster Marilyn Ball

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Wow, I had such a great conversation with Marilyn Ball of Speaking of Travel. Through her love of responsible travel and adventures, she uses her podcast Speaking of Travel as a portal for great storytelling from others who have unique travel stories.  As a nature lover and environmentalist, Marilyn helps raise awareness of the natural …

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The Importance of Good Health For Travel and At Home

great health for travel

The Importance of Good Health for Travel and At Home January 2022 is the perfect beginning to create better health! We all need good health for travel and just for living each day. My special guest Eddie Stone, CEO of Touchstone Essentials, is a health industry expert, someone I trust, and a good friend for …

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Walking the Camino de Santiago – An Exhilarating & Inspiring Adventure

walking the Camino de Santiago

Have you ever thought about walking the Camino De Santiago in Spain? Are you familiar with this intriguing challenge? Every year thousands of adventurers from around the world, walk part or all of this ancient pilgrimage 500+ miles across Spain. Travelers are drawn to this journey for their own reasons, and author Meg S. Maloney …

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Style Must-Haves For the Season + Family, Travel & Joyful Conversation

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Suzy Mighell is a Dallas-based influencer and the personality and content creator behind the popular blog and lifestyle brand Empty Nest Blessed.  EmptyNestBlessed.com is where Suzy shares everything from fashion and beauty to travel, wellness, parenting, and more! Known for her joyful spirit, she shares her life with her followers while creating content to encourage and inspire …

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