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Modern-day travel deserves modern-day solutions. The Bold Exploration Podcast is designed to be your guide for practical planning, amazing destinations, and the low-stress travel lifestyle your family deserves. Are you ready to make those incredible family memories with your children that will last generations? Subscribe today and become a bold explorer!

Bold Exploration Shanda Smith

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Modern-day travel deserves modern-day solutions. The Bold Exploration Podcast is designed to be your guide for practical planning, amazing destinations, and the low-stress travel lifestyle your family deserves. Are you ready to make those incredible family memories with your children that will last generations? Subscribe today and become a bold explorer!

    Pensacola, Florida

    Pensacola, Florida

    The Emerald Coast is beautiful and Pensacola is a gem nestled right along the Florida panhandle. In this episode, we look at where to stay, what to eat, and things to do.

    • 9 min
    2024 Travel Predictions that Could Benefit Your Family

    2024 Travel Predictions that Could Benefit Your Family

    2024 looks like it will shape up to be an exciting year with more predictable travel patterns, stabilized prices, and nearly all travel markets open for business. Let's create a plan to help your family see more of the world this year.

    • 12 min
    Synchronous Fireflies and Leconte Lodge in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park

    Synchronous Fireflies and Leconte Lodge in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park

    Have you ever considered getting two of the hardest reservations to get in the busiest National Park? Learn our tips and tricks for getting these hard-to-get reservations.

    Synchronous Fire Fly Dates are set in the spring based on the weather. Visit the National Park website regularly in the spring to get the full details of this year's lottery.

    Want to skip the lottery? Grab a reservation at the Elkmont Campground. This campground is within walking distance of the event.

    Leconte Lodge is a rustic cabin all-inclusive retreat that requires a 7-mile hike to get to your lodging. Reservations are collected throughout the year and distributed in one big event. Buckle up because it's time to put your name in the hat to score these epic reservations.

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232487
    https://www.lecontelodge.com/

    • 12 min
    3 ways to have more fun when you travel as a family: The Art of Travel

    3 ways to have more fun when you travel as a family: The Art of Travel

    These three simple strategies will help you get the most out of your time and money when traveling as a family.

    • 18 min
    What comes first, Bravery or Travel? with Kristina Driscoll and the She's Brave podcast

    What comes first, Bravery or Travel? with Kristina Driscoll and the She's Brave podcast

    Welcome to Episode Nine!


    Get the details on our Giveaways at https://www.facebook.com/boldexplorationpod

     

    Kristina Driscoll and her podcast are such an amazing listen.  And her story is so interesting! I know you will love her as much as I do. 


    Takeaways from this Episode:


    Travel can help you heal from grief.
    Children do remember the magical memories of travel from when they are young.
    Group travel was a wonderful way for her family to start traveling internationally as a family.
    Travel agents are the way to go when booking travel to get the right reservations.
    Disney cruises showed her how amazing cruising can be.
    National Geographic travel tours are a terrific experience.
    Introducing kids to travel early is so beneficial in creating a sense of curiosity as they move into their teen years.
    Travel is not boring!
    Don't buy your kids things - Buy them the trip!
    Travel widens your perspective on what is possible in life.
    Bravery and Courage are muscles you can strengthen.



    More About Kristina:


    Kristina Driscoll trained for a career in finance, working over 10 years in pension consulting and as. a financial advisor. She's a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA). Kristina Driscoll's husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's when their son was 5 years old. She was the caregiver to her husband and young son for 12 years. She continued to manage their investments throughout her husband's journey. Kristina is also on the board of directors for the animal rescue group Sanctuary One. In 2015 she built a cottage for FIV positive cats and continues to fully fund the cottage each year.

    Kristina has a podcast called "She's Brave" on Apple and Spotify. She helps women find their path to become brave, resilient and authentic.  You can follow her on Instagram @shesbravepodcast or on Facebook facebook.com/Kristina.driscoll.1/ or join her Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088299837697, or find her at her website at www.shesbravepodcast.com.ReplyForward

    • 33 min
    Are Disney Annual Passes Right for Your Family?

    Are Disney Annual Passes Right for Your Family?

    Disney Annual Passes are a great way to have a big Disney year and save a little money. They are not right for every family though. Listen to this episode to determine if this is your year to get an annual pass for more vacation fun.

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Lisa 2022 ,

Thankful for this podcast

Traveling with a family is expensive and can be so difficult. Shanda gives great tips and opened my eyes to using travel hacks to save money. Thank you!

BravetheWorld ,

Practical Tips for Family Travel

Fantastic topic and great tips!! What a great show!

tanitsia ,

Very inspiring!

It’s an amazing podcast full of inspiration and amazing guests!!

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