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On this milestone 200th episode, I’m laying out a road map for what to listen to next. This episode and the below summary and guide with episode numbers and links will help you “shop” our podcast to find the next best content for you, organized by topic!

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN’T TRAVEL MORE
4: Permission to Travel the World
14: The Truth about Earning the Fun in Your Life w/ Life Coach Erin Gray
59: PSA! Take the Birthday Trip
63: How to Stop NOT Taking Vacations
71: When You’re Worried to Go on Vacation
100: A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Travel
114: Real Talk About Wanting MORE
154: My 2 Biggest Pieces of Travel Advice
169: The ONE Thing to Remember About Time +  Travel
170: A Travel Challenge for Next Year
 
STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO TRAVEL MORE
07: How to Plan a Vacation Before You’re Ready 
90: How to Guarantee You Take that Next Vacation SOON
191: Finding Your Travel Frequency: Bridging Wanderlust With Reality
When Your Career Is Holding You Back:
65: Planning Your Work Around Your Vacations
66: Choosing the Best Time to Take Off from Work
117: How to Be Strategic with your Vacation Days
When Money Is Holding You Back:
34: How Much Does a Vacation Cost?
140: The Magical Number of $3,000
192: How to Take a Luxury Vacation On a Budget
When You Just Can’t Get the Vacation Planned:
64: Making Space for Vacation Planning
151: The Timeline to Your Next Vacation
159: 5 Tips to Decrease the Time it Takes to Plan Your Vacation
 
FEELING HAPPIER
1:  Why Happy Women Travel More
5: How to Turn the Overwhelm to Happy
98: The Secret to Feeling Happy after a Vacation
135: An Episode About Life + Time
Practical/Execution
48: The ONE Thing That’s Made Me Happier Every Day
146: How Seasonal Planning Could Help With the Overwhelm
172: How to Live a Happier Life
Lifestyle
88: A Simpler Approach to a Healthier and Happier You w/ Megan Dahlman
108: Living a Balanced and Healthy Life with Katie Jefcoat
193: How To Tackle Calendar Clutter and Ditch the Overwhelm w/ Laurie Palau
 
TAKING BETTER VACATIONS
2: That Vacation That You Need Right Now
110: Don’t Ignore This BIGGER Purpose of Taking a Vacation
139: The ONE Question To Ask Yourself Today
 
LEARNING YOUR TRAVEL STYLE
22: Let’s Learn Your Travel Style – THE LEARN YOUR TRAVEL STYLE SERIES
124: The 8 Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You? – THE TRAVEL STYLE AVATAR SERIES
179: What Your Enneagram Can Tell You About Your Travel Style – THE ENNEAGRAM TRAVEL STYLE SERIES
 
HAVING MORE IMPACTFUL VACATIONS
143: How To Bring Back the WONDER of Travel
149: A Heart-to-Heart with Your Vacation Expectations
164: 4 Signs it’s Time for a Nature Fix

 
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TAKING BETTER VACATIONS
68: My #1 Hack for Taking a Relaxing Vacation
111: How To Stop Treating Your Vacations Like a To-Do List
115: 10 Travel Challenges to Try Next Year (Choose 2)
123: I’ve Nailed the Staycation (for Busybodies)
 
TRAVELING BETTER WITH OTHERS
134: The BEST Travel Style Avatar Companions
197: How Traveling With Different Enneagram Types Makes Your Vacation Better w/ Christa Hardin
Traveling With Your Husband
19: When Your Husband Has Zero Opinions about Your Vacation Plans
138: How to “Sell” Your Husband on that Next Vacation
190: Reminiscing Our First Adventure Abroad w/ Kyle Gillmeister
Traveling With Friends
43: How to Travel with Friends (and Stay Friends)
82:  4 Signs It’s Time for a Girls’ Trip
142: Want to Plan a Friends’ Trip? THIS Will Help You
 
DESTINATION FEATURE EPISODES:
9: Alaska
16: Costa Rica
27: Portugal
35: US Virgin Islands
42: Ireland
51: All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico
58: Iceland
69: Catamaran Charter Vacations
80: New Zealand
86: Croatia
99: National Parks Vacations
106: Italy
137: Peru
147: The Bahamas
168: Christmas Ma

Feeling overwhelmed by the stress leading up to your vacation? Are you already dreading what awaits you at work once you return? Have you found yourself questioning if the time off is even "worth it"?

I intimately know what pre-vacation and post-vacation stress feels like, but I have come out on the other side and learned that it doesn’t have to be that way.

Feeling stressed before and after a vacation is not a given, so I’m sharing two essential strategies to help you smoothly transition in and out of a vacation, so you can truly enjoy your well-deserved break from work.

Connect w/ Angela on Instagram

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 05: How to Turn the Overwhelm to Happy
Episode 17: Preparing Yourself to be OOO For Vacation
Episode 65: Planning Your Work Around Your Vacations

Is witnessing the magical Northern Lights on your bucket list? If so, that probably means you live far away from where you would have the best chance of seeing them, which means you would have to make a special trip to achieve this dream.

There’s a lot to consider when planning a vacation with the main goal of seeing the northern lights, since the natural phenomenon is never guaranteed, but in this episode, I’ve got your back with the must-know essentials for planning your aurora adventure.

We’ll start with the single biggest tip you need to know for a chance at success, followed by seven other practical tips to help you maximize your chances of seeing those dancing green, purple, and pink lights.

Get Angela’s help to plan your Northern Lights vacation

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 09: Why You Should Travel to Alaska Next
Episode 28: So We Took a Winter Babymoon to Alaska
Episode 116: How to Adopt an Adventure Attitude

Traveling with other unique humans can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of personalities, preferences, and expectations. But fear not! In this episode, I'm joined by the insightful and delightful Christa Hardin, an Enneagram and Relationship expert, who is helping us see how understanding the Enneagram can enhance our vacations with our beloved-but-different travel companions.

You might remember our Enneagram Travel Style series, where we dove into the vacation tendencies of each Enneagram type. But today, we're taking it up a notch. Christa introduces us to the concept of Enneagram Stances and reveals how they play a pivotal role in group dynamics during travel.

Prepare to have your mind blown as Christa unveils a simple yet profound recipe for achieving balance within your travel group. By understanding and harmonizing each type's stance, you'll ensure that everyone's needs are met while each person is being pushed a bit outside of their comfort zone (in a good way). With this recipe, the trip can become a collective exploration of joy and fulfillment for everyone involved.

Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of Enneagram or you're a seasoned enthusiast, this conversation promises to offer fresh insights and practical strategies for harmonious group travel.

CONNECT W/ CHRISTA:
Follow Christa on Instagram
Get Christa’s AMAZING Book – Enneagram in Marriage: Your Guide to Thriving in Your Unique Pairing
Learn more from Christa on her website

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 22: Let’s Learn Your Travel Style
Episode 124: The EIGHT Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You?
Episode 179: What Your Enneagram Can Tell You About Your Travel Style

So you have this amazing destination on your bucket list, but let's be real – learning an entire foreign language before your trip is probably not gonna happen.

And that's totally okay! But I’m likely not the first person to tell you that picking up a few key phrases in the local language can make a world of difference.

From helping you order at restaurants and finding your way to that off-the-beaten-path spot, to enhancing your interactions with locals and making you feel more at home, I’m here to help you focus on the essential phrases with the biggest bang for your buck. We're talking about phrases that you'll use time and time again during your vacation.

And because there is just never enough time to learn as much of the language as you’d like, I’m also sharing a practical tip that goes beyond the obvious language learning techniques, helping you execute your fake-it-til-you-make-it linguistic skills in a much simpler way.

Get ready to take your travel game to the next level – one phrase at a time.

Want a personalized VACATION HUB for your next vacation?

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 16: Why You Should Travel to Costa Rica Next
Episode 141: Encouragement + Advice | Destinations that Make You a Tad Uncomfortable
Episode 160: My #1 Hack for Meeting Locals on Vacation

Traveling by train in Europe is a blend of magic and relaxation, not to mention an integral part of your European vacation experience that will leave lasting memories.

But the sometimes-confusing world of train travel can be intimidating, especially if you’re gearing up for your first trip to Europe or you’ve never taken a train before - but trust me when I say you’ll be a PRO after this episode.

I'm diving deep into everything you need to know about navigating European train travel. From finding your way around train stations to understanding ticketing systems and making sure you board the right train, I've got you covered.

By the end of this episode, you'll have all the knowledge you need to hop aboard the European railways with confidence.

LISTEN BACK:
Episode 106: Italy | Which Region is Right For Your Travel Style?
Episode 163: Practical Tips for Having an Ease-Filled Vacation
Episode 189: International Travel Tips for First-Timers