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Each week, Kristin Quiroz Bayona interviews fellow passionate travelers for their best advice, tips, and travel experiences. Join Kristin for meaningful conversations that will unlock the explorer in you. We travel to enjoy the rich diversity of this planet. Yet, the diversity we seek is often lacking in the travel space. On the Explorer in You podcast, we aim to change that by sharing the best travel advice, tips, and stories from historically marginalized voices. Through interviews and solo shows, you and your host, Kristin Quiroz Bayona, will discover how we can ALL create meaningful and impactful travel experiences. Tune in each week to hear stories that will ignite your wanderlust, elevate diverse perspectives, and inspire you to explore with compassion.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Solo female travel is one of the fastest-growing demographics in the travel industry highlighting that women are choosing to have adventures with or without a co-pilot. Being on your own schedule and having the freedom to explore at your own pace are just a few reasons why traveling alone is appealing, however, for some, it can feel intimidating. If you’ve ever thought about traveling alone but have yet to take the leap, my guest, Lucy Ruthnum, talks about the benefits of traveling solo and shares her best tips for building a resilient mindset, making new friends, dealing with loneliness, overcoming challenges, and more.
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Why women should travel alone.
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How much mindset matters when preparing to travel solo.
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What she’s learned from traveling by herself for 6 years.
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Tips for overcoming self-consciousness around making friends with strangers or doing activities alone.
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The best places for women to travel by themselves.
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How to take epic photos when it’s just you.
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What not to do when you’re on a solo trip.
Links
Learn more: absolutelylucy.com
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Remote work is here to stay but, for many of us, working while traveling is uncharted territory. How do we successfully navigate working from anywhere in the world? Luckily, my guest, Becca Siegel, has some answers. She’s a blogger, content creator, and travel/lifestyle writer who has lived and worked abroad extensively. If you’re interested in the digital nomad lifestyle, listen to today’s show about all things working remotely.
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How to talk to your employer about working remotely
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A typical day working while living abroad
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The mindset that helps her stay motivated
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Challenges you might face working remotely and how to overcome them
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How to find community if you’re a digital nomad
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Some of her favorite places to live/work abroad
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Learn more: https://www.halfhalftravel.com/
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Traveling allows us to step outside our comfort zone. But you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to shake things up. Whether abroad or at home, pushing past our fears and taking a step into the unknown has enormous benefits. On this show, I share 5 ways to step outside your comfort zone to grow, build resilience, and live a fuller life.
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
What are the trends that will affect your 2020/2021 vacation plans? Amy Draheim, the founder of ABD Creative, a marketing agency specializing in hospitality, shares her insights on the top travel trends you should know about before planning your future travels.
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How hotels are pivoting to attract customers because of COVID-19
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How social injustice and climate change are shaping the way we travel
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How the hospitality/travel industries can become more inclusive
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The top 3 changes to travel in 2021
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The future of bleisure travel and group travel
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Learn more: amydraheim.com, thetravelersjourney
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Wondering how to travel with kids? Monet, a family travel blogger, freelance travel writer, and author of the children's book The Traveling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro, shares her experiences traveling the world with her two kids and provides tips on how to make it easier and affordable.
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Why it’s worth taking your kids on a trip even if they’re too young to remember it
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Systems that make it easier to traveling with kids
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Perspective about how other cultures values around children and family
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Things to consider around your comfort level and safety
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The secret weapon for picky eaters
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Tricks for your managing child’s jet lag
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Monet’s top 5 favorite destinations to travel with kids
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Learn more: thetravelingchild.co
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Setting priorities and a budget to meet your travel goals can be easy by making a few changes to your financial habits. On this show, financial professional, Thy Guiley, talks about what it means to be financially healthy, spending towards your values, and the #1 habit you should develop to save for your dream trip.
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
My guest, Lola Mendez, has explored over 60 countries and written extensively about how to travel responsibly. She is the CEO and founder of Miss Filatelista, a travel blog focused on responsible travel, and is also a freelance journalist and has written for several publications including, CNN Travel, Oprah, Lonely Planet, MSN, and refinery29. After listening to this show you'll feel empowered to find ways for your travel experiences to have a positive impact on the planet and the communities you visit.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Katie Zaferes is an Olympic athlete in the sport of triathlon and spends most of the year training and racing around the world. On this show, learn about how to incorporate fitness and healthy eating while traveling.
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Heena and Jason, of Confusion of Cultures, set off for a year-long journey around the world. But 133 days into their travels, COVID-19 hit. Find out what it’s like to be on lockdown in a foreign country, how this experience has made them even more passionate about capturing culture-inspired travels, and tips for immersing yourself in local culture and traveling responsibly.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Want to travel the world using credit card points + miles? Savvy traveler Oanh Tran, shares her BEST tips for getting the most out of travel rewards and loyalty programs.