What do you get when you mix an empty nest, unstoppable curiosity, and a life motto to “spend the kids’ inheritance”? In Episode 68 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Mandy Watson [of travel blog Spending Kids Inheritance] joins Tracy to share the bold, breathtaking, and often hilarious stories behind her lifelong love of travel….
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In episode 67 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug share their comprehensive 13-day itinerary for Malaysia, covering Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Ipoh. They discuss day-by-day details of the trip, including transport options, accommodation choices, top sights, local food highlights, and practical travel tips. Discover will find out what to see and do…
In episode 66 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined by Hawaii travel expert Marcie Cheung. Together, they dive into everything a first-time visitor needs to know before planning a dreamy escape to Hawaii. Marcie, founder of the Hawaii Travel with Kids website and host of the Hawaii Travel Made Easy podcast, draws…
In episode 65 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy is joined by regular guests Shelly and Melissa for a lively edition, all about food and dining experiences while travelling. Together, they explore the joys, challenges, surprises, and mishaps encountered when eating on the road, whether you’re a notorious picky eater or an intrepid…
In episode 64 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with guest Mariellen Ward, an award-winning travel writer and founder of the tour company India for Beginners and the website BreatheDreamGo Mariellen shares her personal journey of travelling in India, common misconceptions about the country, and the realities of visiting as a first-timer. The episode covers key…
In episode 63 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Amanda Kendle, host of the Thoughtful Travel Podcast and creator of the website NotABallerina.com Amanda shares the stories and experiences that defined her love of travel, including her early influences, first international trip, and memorable adventures like the Trans Siberian railway journey and…