Travel Small Towns

My Town Travels

Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast (formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Culture, & Lifestyle from a small-town perspective. We are bringing you Destination Stories, Experiences, and Tips with Expert Interviews, including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, and Special Individuals who uplift their Small-Town Communities! Listen to great travel stories and insights you’ll love, whether for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the best Small-Town Destinations! Join us to discover the Small Town Journey!

  1. FEB 18

    Season 5 Episode 6 – Jill Rowland-Lagan, CEO ~ Boulder City Chamber of Commerce

    Check out this very insightful episode with the CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, Jill Rowland-Lagan! This podcast was so much fun talking with Jill about the fabulous Small-Town Destination of Boulder City, NV, and all this town has to offer its guests. Listen in as Jill and Kristy discuss: -The History of Boulder City -The highly anticipated new Adventure Center – Opening in July 2026 - Why Boulder City, NV is a great destination for veterans and those with special needs  -   “The Best Dam Podcast” and how Boulder City is making connections with their guests before they arrive  -Tons of marketing tips from this experienced CEO you don’t want to miss, and Jill’s personal thoughts on what makes Boulder City a Very Special Small Town to Visit. **More on – Jill Rowland-Lagan, ACE A native of Boulder City, Nevada, Jill Rowland-Lagan is anexperienced entrepreneur and community leader who has served as the CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years.  Driven by the need to see others succeed, she takes pride in providing each Chamber Investor her time and consideration so that they are empowered to surround themselves with success as well.  As the CEO, her goals include building the business community into an economically strong one and positioning the Chamber at the forefront by being a bright light in Boulder City that providesexcellence in customer service to guests and to those doing business here.    Click Here for Website: https://www.bouldercitychamber.com/ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: ⁠@bouldercitychamber About: The ⁠Travel Small Towns Podcast⁠: Welcome to the ⁠Travel Small Towns Podcast⁠(formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Culture, & Lifestyle from a small-town perspective. We are bringing you Destination Stories, Experiences, and Tips with Expert Interviews,including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, and Special Individuals who uplift their ⁠Small-Town Communities⁠!Listen now to great travel stories and insights you’ll love,whether for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the best Small-Town Destinations! Join host Kristy Burns, guest collaborators, and small-townenthusiasts as they discuss what makes small towns special and unique places to visit. Check out More on Small Town Travel at ⁠Travelsmalltowns.com

    31 min
  2. FEB 12

    Season 5 Episode 5 – Clayton Hensley – Knox Road Tripper

    Check out this fun episode with Journalist, Blogger, & Road Tripper, Clayton Hensley! This podcast was so much fun talking with Clayton about hisbrand, Knox Road Tripper, a few of his favorite small-town destinations, and a great conversation about:  -Small Town Marketing and how to “Flip The Script”for Small Towns. -You also learn about The “Small Movements” in Small TownMarketing that Matter. Note: This recording was made before the newly constructed Aspire Park in Clinton, TN, was opened. https://alwaysaspire.com/ **More on Clayton Hensley (@knoxroadtripper) Travel does more than transport you from one place toanother; it provides an avenue for endless adventure.  My name is Clayton Hensley (a.k.a.knoxroadtripper).  I am an East Tennessee native who has always loved the open road and the chance to experience newplaces. Following a 15-year career in the television news business,I found myself writing more and more about travel. I started as a freelancerwith the Knoxville News-Sentinel, then moved to writing for outlets online. Eventually I created my own website focused on travel, knoxroadtripper.com. The travel writing journey not only took me to differentplaces, it also took me to new levels professionally as my writing expanded towork in travel guides, work on a wide range of websites, and attending many travel-related conferences. My hope is to inspire people to venture out on aroad trip and return with a new perspective about the places they visited along the way.  My wife Melinda and I have lived in Clinton, TN for more than 25 years. We have a son and a daughter, who, over the years, loved traveling with us (most of the time)!  My“real” job is working as a communications director for a large church. In what little spare time I have, I love taking lots of pictures, cooking, and catchingup on the TV shows I’ve missed because I’m out on a road trip.   Click Here for Website: https://www.knoxroadtripper.com/ Follow on Facebook & Instagram: ⁠@knoxroadtripper Small Towns Featured in this Episode: -9 Lakes of East Tennessee -Clinton, TN About The ⁠Travel Small Towns Podcast⁠: Welcome to the ⁠Travel Small Towns Podcast⁠(formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Culture, & Lifestyle from a small-town perspective. We are bringing you Destination Stories, Experiences, and Tips featuring Expert Interviews with Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, and Special Individuals who uplift their Small-Town Communities! Listen now to great travel stories and insights you’ll love, whether for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the best Small-Town Destinations! Join host Kristy Burns, guest collaborators, and small-town enthusiasts as they discuss what makes small towns special and unique places to visit. Check out More on Small Town Travel at ⁠Travelsmalltowns.com

    34 min
  3. 12/19/2025

    Episode 4 – Melissa Rodway - Fly Travel Media & Author of “The People You Meet” -Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia

    Check out this fun episode with Author, Podcaster, Flyrodway.com Creator & Travel Guru, Melissa Rodway! This podcast was so much fun talking with Melissa about her small-town stories from her adventures, and diving into the background of her book “The People You Meet.”  We touch on many aspects of travel we both love through reflecting on relationships and personal stories. Note: This is really a fun read and makes a great Christmas gift! Check it out here.   More on Melissa Rodway: My name is Melissa Rodway. I grew up in a small (but not remote, there is a difference) town in Ontario. When I was six, we spent a year in Roleystone (very small, very remote bush town) in Western Australia. It was during this time that my dad kept reinforcing that life exists everywhere, and not just in our small, but not remote, Ontario town. That year, we were frequently packed into a camper van, discovering almost every nook and cranny of Australia, New Zealand and Bali. At heart, I am a true Canadiana girl. I have lived in Port Perry, Ontario (see opening paragraph), Jasper, Alberta, Victoria, British Columbia, Montréal, Québec, and Barrie, Ontario (don’t knock it ’til you try it). I currently live in Toronto, Ontario. I love the anonymity and infinite opportunities only found in a big city, while also enjoying the many outdoor adventures that this province provides. I still get excited about each change of season and the new pace of life it brings. Read More Here.   About: The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia Click Here for Book Summary: https://flyrodway.com/my-travel-stories/ Follow on Instagram: @fly_travel_media About The Travel Small Towns Podcast: Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast (formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Culture, & Lifestyle from a small-town perspective. We are bringing you Destination Stories, Experiences, and Tips with Expert Interviews, including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, and Special Individuals who uplift their Small-Town Communities! Listen now to great travel stories and insights you’ll love, whether for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the best Small-Town Destinations!  Join host Kristy Burns, guest collaborators, and small-town enthusiasts as they discuss what makes small towns special and unique places to visit. Check out More on Small Town Travel at Travelsmalltowns.com

    34 min

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Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast (formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Culture, & Lifestyle from a small-town perspective. We are bringing you Destination Stories, Experiences, and Tips with Expert Interviews, including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, and Special Individuals who uplift their Small-Town Communities! Listen to great travel stories and insights you’ll love, whether for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the best Small-Town Destinations! Join us to discover the Small Town Journey!