Travel Along with Laura to the lovely city of Kyoto, known for its exquisite temples and traditional wooden houses. As the former capital, Kyoto offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern life, making it a stop on most travelers first visit to Japan. Join Laura, Carrie and the kids as they struggle with jet lag, visit a famous Shintu temple and a sake museum, eat everything they see at the Nishiki fish market... and also at 7-11... visit a pig cafe and wander the streets ...

The biggest city in the world has just about everything you can imagine! Join Laura, Carrie and the kids as they eat all the food, lose too much money in the claw machines at the arcade, karaoke their little hearts out, tour the fish market and wander through a very impressive interactive light museum. We'll talk how to get around, what to do in various neighborhoods and more as you experience this incredible city along with Laura!Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site ...

In this episode, Laura takes you along on what might be her most bizarre adventure yet through a working mine in Potosi, Bolivia. This is a gritty story about a rough place with a terrible history. Past a smoking shrine to the local god, Tio, down down down into perforated rock with nothing but coca leaves and 192 proof alcohol to quell her fears, a lot happens inside this mountain. You'll also learn about places to travel within the country as you explore the incredible landscape...

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Its time for a good ol' American vacation! Marvel at the magic of Las Vegas and then rent an RV to drive to the Grand Canyon! Its Laura's first time driving an RV and as you seasoned listeners might be able to guess, this family vaycay does not go entirely smoothly. Its not because Laura can't drive the RV, by the way, she really did an incredible job. In this episode, you'll hear the story as well as some great advice about planning your own trip.Musical credits: Epic by Lite Satu...

Travel along with Laura to Tikal. As one of the most significant Mayan sites, this should definitely be on your lifetime bucket list. Tucked into the jungles of Guatemala, these striking temples rise magnificently above the trees. The forest is crawling with wildlife as we explore this incredible and expansive place at sunset.Musical credits:Track: "Rain Drops" and "Mirrored Heart", by HUKU provided by https://slip.streamSun is Calling by DJ Petition x Fachhochschule Dortmund is l...

On a lake in Northern Guatemala sits the charming island of Flores. Wander its colorful cobblestone streets with Laura as she and Carrie eat, drink and swim their way through their vacation. Music credits:Track: "Ambidextrous Bilingual" provided by https://slip.streamChristmas 3 by Magenta Six and Christmas Morning (HS23) by Beat Mekanik are licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. Support the Show.

Come relax on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Caye Caulker with Laura and Carrie.  There are lots of wildlife encounters, including an enormous fish that attempts to swallow Carrie's hand.  We also go spear fishing, with limited success, but lots of fun! Learn about all the things you can do from this island and all the good things to eat.  If you would ever consider going to Belize, don't miss this one! Music Credits: Track: "Belize"  Music provided by https://slip.stream Flying by...

This country has so much to offer- jungle caves, Mayan ruins, tropical islands! In this first episode about Belize, Laura takes you along to the Belize zoo, which makes a great stop on the road from Belize city to San Ignacio. Then, you'll hop on a little hand cranked ferry across the Mopan River to the Mayan ruins of Xuanantanich.  You'll also hear about the ATM caves.  Swim, wade and hike your way to the sacred Mayan ritual site, still containing sacrificial human remains. Song...

In this episode, Laura and her children continue their Croatian adventure by heading inland.  Plitvice National Park provides stunning natural beauty, along with plenty of crowds.  Zagreb proves itself to be an underrated gem of a capital city.  Its not all easy, but as always, Laura shares the real ups and downs of travel with you.  Travel along to Plitvice and Zagreb! Musical credits: Music: Stars and Laurels by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Track: "Oyster Sunday"- Music...

In this episode, despite a few hiccups, we will travel by boat into Croatia to first explore Rovinj, with its charming old town and stunning coastal views.  We will then road trip, Croatian style, through the Istrian peninsula to the largest island in the country, Krk.  There we will have a little adventure and a little relaxation as we explore pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes.  Come along with Laura and her kids to the coast of Croatia! Musical Credits:  Baltic Levity by Kevin...

Join Laura and her increasingly adaptable children as they explore the iconic waterways of Venice.  Soak up the romantic atmosphere as they dine, sleep and navigate around the winding canals to see the main sites including Piazza San Marco, the Rialto bridge and the peaceful island of Burano, known for its colorful houses.  Music: OP8 by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Track: "Tuscan Sunset Surprise" (music provided by https://slip.stream) How To Make a New York Pizza by Dr...

Join Laura as she explores the Italian region of Tuscany! We'll start with the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. We will then discover the medieval charm of San Gimignano, known for its towering architecture and panoramic views of the Tuscan landscape and Chianti wineries. Last, but certainly not least, we'll hear a glimpse of the timeless allure of Siena, with its historic Piazza del Campo and stunning Gothic architecture.  Track: "La Piazza" provided by https://slip.stream.  Epic by Lite...

Join Laura and her hilarious children as they pontificate about naked statues, complete their pilgrimage to Galileo's finger and eat their body weight in Florentine steak.  There's so much to hear in the city of Florence! Rolling by BoxCat Games is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Free Choral Church Organ (F 009) by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.  Italian Singing Hip Hop by Cullah is licensed under a...

Come along with Laura and her kids as they explore the eternal city.  We'll visit the colosseum where gladiators fought, push our way to the front of the Trevi fountain and talk lots about Italian food!  From Cacio e Pepe to Suppli, we will try all the Roman classics.   Sunset on the beach by Komiku is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.   Epic by Lite Saturation is licensed under a Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.  Track: "A Stroll Through Verona"  Music provided...

Return to Bangkok with Laura and mostly eat delicious street food.  Also a scorpion. By The River by Kirk Osamayo is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. Extraordinary by Tadz is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License. Support the show

Laura floats leisurely down the Mekong on a two day slow boat to Luang Prabang.  Friends are made and songs are sung as we journey along the river, stopping at countless tiny villages along the way.  Lightening and thunder! Giant catfish!  This voyage has it all. Happy happy is super happy yes by Chienne Errante is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.   Imperial China Cinematic © 2016 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0  Support the show

Laura and her friend Gayle got a little more than they were prepared for when they signed up for this three day trek through the Nam Ha protected area in northern Laos.  Exploring both nature and culture, they learned so many things through new foods, animal encounters, unplanned off-trail adventures and a village homestay.  Above all there was mud, lots and lots of mud. The Hiker- Highly recommend this trekking company The Halo Trust- Clearing UXOs (unexploded ordinances) Cope Laos-...

Come along with Laura as she crosses the Thailand-Laos border at Vientiane, explores the capital city and spends some time in Luang Prabang, a city beloved by many types of travelers.  We'll talk about the many things to do in and around Luang Prabang and yes, there will be lots of food. Lullaby by Ghost, Narva9, Yvonne is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.    Way Of The Samurai by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal...

Learn about sea turtle conservation with Laura as she volunteers with a great organization called Vivemar.  We'll ride along on the late night beach patrol searching for nesting sea turtles.  We'll help release freshly hatched turtles into the ocean.  Come along on this unforgettable experience and learn how you too could participate in protecting sea turtles with Vivemar. Learn more about Vivemar:  www.vivemar.com.mx Pueblo Village Party (ID 863) - Remastered by Lobo Loco is licensed under...

Join Laura on a cultural and spiritual adventure like she's never had before! We're going on a traditional temazcal ceremony in a sweat lodge.  Learn about the native Zapotec beliefs behind this ritual and Laura's own viewpoint as she embarks on this journey with her new friends at Casa Las Mascaras in Oaxaca. Native Flute by Carlos Carty is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 License.    Tuesday Night by Maarten Schellekens is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International...

Oaxaca is amazing AND there is so much to do in the area! If you are spending some time in the city, you should definitely consider some day trips. Go along with Laura to get a taste of the options.  Morning Light by Sian Alice Group is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.  Water Leaking by Jeffrey Lewis and the Rain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.  Minor salsa by...

Go with Laura to one of the food and culture capitals of Mexico! Soak up the ambiance as we wander the city, enjoying street food, street performers and street art! We'll also learn all about mescal, from how its made to the many types of agave this scrumptious spirit can be made from. What's Your Favourite Meat, Pete by Dr Sparkles is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.   Mexico by Independent Music Licensing Collective (IMLC) is licensed under a...

Laura goes down memory lane to tell you one of her favorite travel stories of all time.  When the guidebook says not to visit the Amazon in the rainy season but doesn't explain why, she does it anyway and finds out.  Join her as she makes her way farther and farther from roads, getting deeper into the Peruvian jungle.  This story begins on a public boat chugging along, crisscrossed with hammocks and ends with five days in a dugout canoe.  Come along with Laura as she discovers how the...