Escape to hike the Jordan Trail, sleep under the stars, wander the Wadi Rum desert, visit the ancient city of Petra, and float in the Dead Sea.  A little over four years ago, I took a group of adventurous podcast listeners to Jordan for the first time: to hike the Jordan Trail, sleep under the stars, wander the Wadi Rum desert, visit the ancient city of Petra, and float in the Dead Sea. It was, unequivocally, the most surprising place I’ve ever visited. And if you know me at all, you know...

We're getting up close and personal with beluga whales, local foods, local guides, and incredible adventure activities in one of Jackie's favorite places: Quebec. BOOK your own kayak camping adventure WATCH trip video on IG @travelingjackie LET US KNOW where you want to go with JUMP Adventures! Quebec Adventure Travel Planning Helpful Links: ROW Adventures kayak camping fjord trip: https://www.seakayakadventures.com/quebec-kayaking-camping ROW Adventures lodge-to-lodge fjord trip: ...

We rode bikes on the famous Going-to-the-Sun-Road in Glacier National Park and we're here to recap our experience! Join Jackie and participants Dawn, Carley, Ashley, and Makenna from the first ever JUMP Adventures WEEKEND that took place in Glacier National Park, Montana. We hiked, we rode, we ate, we challenged ourselves, and we learned to always bring bear spray into Glacier NP.  Set the headphones aside and join us IN-PERSON for active experiences in epic destinations around the world...

Join us on a remote backyard adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota with Recal Travel and Quiet Parks International. Find out why we went, what we saw, what we heard, and what we learned from spending four days in this beautiful, incredible wilderness, AND how you can go, too! Plus, listen to the end for a special treat that might just make your day. SHOW NOTES: Set the headphones aside and join us IN-PERSON for active experiences in epic destinations...

Let us whisk you away to the land of fire and ice, trolls and elves, and the daughters of Vikings as we explore the best of Reykjavik, Iceland. Join host Jackie Nourse and featured guests Kirsten Alana and Icelanders Elma and Heidi. Subscribe for all things JUMP Adventures at JUMPAdventures.com Experience SkyLagoon.com / @skylagooniceland Experience FlyOverIceland.com / @flyovericeland See more from PursuitCollection.com  Find Kirsten at @KirstenAlana and KirstenAlana.com Kirsten’s Sky...

Join us for a round-table conversation about what it was like to say yes to a JUMP Adventure in Croatia with host Traveling Jackie. Hear it from the travelers themselves as we chat e-bikes, group dynamics, the structure of and fears around "group trips," favorite memories, best takeaways, and whether or not they would do it all again. Check out JUMPAdventures.com for group travel opportunities like this one, with host Traveling Jackie - next stop PATAGONIA Follow Jackie's endeavors at...

From being a dishwasher to a two-time study abroad alumna to English professor and Master's student in Spain, long-time JUMP Podcast listener-turned traveler extraordinaire Dani Twichel shares her journey of (and best tips for) finding learning and teaching programs abroad and where it’s taking her. Sponsored by About the Journey Sponsored by Turtle Fur (listen to get our exclusive 20% discount!) 6 spots left for Patagonia 2022! Check out JUMPAdventures.com and follow @jump.adventures for...

Jackie is back from 6 weeks in Europe and shares today about her travel experiences, highlighting spending a week exploring and hiking on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Sponsored by Turtle Fur (listen to get our exclusive 20% discount!) Sponsored by About the Journey Check out the NEW TravelingJackie.com website and the blog post I mentioned Check out JUMPAdventures.com for group travel opportunities SURPRISE PROMO CODE ALERT! Amalfi Coast Trekking with S-Cape Travel - luggage supported trips - Use...

Today Sherry Ott is JUMP's first ever guest host! We talk to Vicki Hill, a seasoned car camper, for ideas on how to get started with this popular new way to travel as well as how to do it solo and get past your fears of camping alone. Sponsored by About the Journey Sponsored by Turtle Fur (listen to get our exclusive 20% discount! Check out JUMPAdventures.com for group travel opportunities Vicki's Solo Car Camping Tips and Gear on Ottsworld.com Vicki's Website and @vik.hill on Instagram...

When the tap water isn't safe or when you're getting water from other sources, here are several options you can use to purify your own water and make it safe to drink, no matter where you are in the world! Sponsored by Turtle Fur (listen to get our exclusive 20% discount!) Sponsored by About the Journey Check out JUMPAdventures.com for group travel opportunities Find Sherry Ott at Ottsworld.com and @OttsWorld Find ALL of the products mentioned here in this article - save this post See some...

BIG news today! After an announcement from Jackie, we chat with Christina Beckmann from Tomorrow's Air about the affordable opportunity travelers have to make a big difference by removing carbon from the atmosphere. Thanks to our partner goodr sunglasses - listen for our exclusive 15% off code to join the fun and fashion yourself at goodr.com! Thanks to our partner ObozFootwear.com - explore more at TravelingJackie.com/oboz Check out our NEW WEBSITE!!! JUMPAdventures.com ...

Today we look beyond Europe’s iconic cities to its endless outdoor adventure opportunities in a featured interview from the Wander Your Way podcast. Thanks to our partner goodr sunglasses - listen for our exclusive 15% off code to join the fun and fashion yourself at goodr.com! Thanks to our partner ObozFootwear.com - explore more at TravelingJackie.com/oboz Thanks to Lynne Nieman for this interview - find more about her and listen to her version of this episode at Wander Your Way Jackie's...

Our guest @TimothyDhalleine gives us a glimpse of what it's like to live and work inside Chilean Patagonia's most famous national park, plus Patagonia packing tips, book recommendations, and how you can travel there with us. Thanks to goodr sunglasses - listen for our exclusive 15% off code to join the fun and fashion yourself at goodr.com!  Thanks to ObozFootwear.com - see my partner page with them directly at TravelingJackie.com/oboz /  Find Timothy's incredible work on...

Travel writer and Croatia resident Alex Crevar joins us today to objectively scratch the surface on a complex Western Balkan history and paint a picture of what makes the region so incredibly special for visitors today. Sponsored by goodr sunglasses - listen for our exclusive 15% off code to treat yourself at goodr.com!  Sponsored by the Dude Rancher's Association - check out my IG story highlight about my recent trip to a dude ranch @travelingjackie   Find Alex Crevar at AlexCrevar.com...

Join us as we travel to the beautiful and delicious country of Georgia - we'll chat best time to visit, things to do, getting around, accommodations, food and drink, costs and budget and more with our guest Andy Austin. Sponsored by the Dude Rancher's Association - check out my IG story highlight about my recent trip to a dude ranch --> @travelingjackie /  Sponsored by ObozFootwear.com - see my partner page with them directly at TravelingJackie.com/oboz /  Sign up for group trip...

Join Jackie & special guest Carley poolside in Southern Baja for reflections from a one-month road trip post-pandemic. We talk rental cars, accommodations, costs, restaurants, and most of all - epic things to do like island glamping!   Los Colibrís Casitas pool! We were sitting in the two chairs on the right for this episode. " class= "Apple-web-attachment Apple-edge-to-edge-visual-media Singleton" style="opacity: 1;" src=...

Drew is traveling to every country in the world -- join us as we chat "dangerous" places, why travel is important, and why we need it now more than ever. Stay for current travel planning tips and updates! Sponsored by the Dude Rancher's Association - check out my IG story highlight about my recent trip to a dude ranch @travelingjackie  TWO Patagonia 2021 trips are now open for booking!  Patagonia Route of the Parks: https://travelingjackie.com/trips/patagonia-route-of-the-parks/ Patagonia...

Join us as our guide Tess leads us through the uppermost part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, exploring endless outdoor activities, historical sites, mind-blowing geology and more - this is an adventure we all need to make a reality. Sponsored by ObozFootwear.com - see my partner page with them directly at TravelingJackie.com/oboz /  Sign up for group trip information and Patagonia Q&A details FOLLOW ALONG! Tess's custom-pinned Google Map - Keweenaw Adventures Guide to Finding...

Come with us to an island in Chilean Patagonia, where we revisit the story of a film we created to connect with people and a culture in a place that has been frozen in time. No Man's Land Film Festival: http://nomanslandfilmfestival.org/ Chiloé film on Jackie's blog: http://travelingjackie.com/osprey Dan Holz: @danholzphoto and https://www.danholzmedia.com/ Kaare Iverson @kaare_iverson_photography and https://www.studioiverson.com/ More at https://travelingjackie.com/podcast

When the pandemic hit, Kevin bought a van and took his travels to the road. Today he's taking us on his first vanlife adventure through the Rockies. In this episode, Kevin shares loads of resources, like how to find free campsites in peak season in popular places, how to get cell service in the backcountry no matter where you are, how to find people to hike with if you’re traveling solo, as well as some funny “what not to do in the backcountry” tips, and, of course, what it's like to #vanlife...

Grab your map and your planner - we're going on a detailed, delicious, and delightful road trip around Southern Florida with Tampa-based aventure traveler Lauren Gay (@outdoorsydiva). Follow Lauren @outdoorsydiva and outdoorsydiva.com /  Sponsored by ObozFootwear.com - see my partner page with them directly at TravelingJackie.com/oboz /  Sponsored by the Dude Rancher's Association - check out my IG story highlight about my recent trip to a dude ranch @travelingjackie /  Show notes at...

In this last episode of 2020, we're doing things a bit differently. I'm sharing two of my favorite year-end exercises -- both of which have helped me find closure and growth at the end of one year and the start of the next, and I have an invitation for you. I hope they help you today! RSVP to my invite here: http://TravelingJackie.com/JUMPstart  Show notes at https://travelingjackie.com/podcast

We are turning the mic on our host today as Jackie sits down with Rich from the True to the Trail Podcast to get to know more about the voice behind the mic and what she's been up to during COVID. Register for Jackie's FREE Word for 2021 Workshop (Dec 16) at TravelingJackie.com/Workshops - don't miss the big announcement reveal! Sponsored by the Dude Rancher's Association - check out my IG story highlight about my recent trip to a dude ranch @travelingjackie Sponsored by ObozFootwear.com...

Emma from LA joins us today to explore backyard adventures in Southern California, from the desert to the coast and the sequoias in between. Sponsored by ObozFootwear.com - see my partner page with them directly at TravelingJackie.com/oboz /  Find Emma online: @emma_enroute and travelagewest.com /  More at https://travelingjackie.com/podcast