Me and the Magic Amanda Bauner: Solo Travel Expert, Podcaster, and Blogger

What is it like to experience small group adventure travel? Have you considered overseas adventure travel but weren’t sure where to go or how to make that trip happen? Owner and founder of JUMP Adventures Jackie Nourse, also known as Traveling Jackie, shares how she plans small group adventure trips and why these types of trips are ideal for solo travelers. So if you are looking for solo adventure travel, this is the episode for you! 
Jackie and Amanda also have a great discussion about the benefits and challenges of solo travel and why we believe solo travel is so important. Plus, Jackie shares what nomadic living is like! This episode is packed with information, tips, and inspiration for your next adventure! 
Connect with Jackie at JUMP Adventures and on Instagram. Listen to the JUMP with Traveling Jackie podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 
Want to learn more about the Northern Patagonia JUMP Adventures trip? Check out the itinerary here, and use code AMANDA for $100 off when you book your trip!
Explore how JUMP Adventures is taking important steps toward Sustainability in travel.
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Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.  
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Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!
In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!
In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!
Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop! 

Grace Korba and Jaime Williams are back to share their top tips for saving money as you plan your next trip, and how to travel on a budget. We all share money-saving tips specifically for solo travelers as well.
Connect with Grace online on Facebook, or email Grace at grace.korba@mei-travel.com . Connect with Jaime online at Journeys by Jaime Leigh and on Facebook. Also, you may contact Grace and Jaime through MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel.
Resources: Google Flights is great for comparing flight prices and itineraries for your next trip.
Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!
Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.  
Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. 
Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!
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If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. 
Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!
In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!
In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!
Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!

Have you ever considered a staycation? There are many reasons why a staycation may be the perfect type of vacation for you! Learn different ideas for a staycation and how to make the most of your time off, even if you stay home.
Resources
New York Times: “How to Make a Staycation Feel Like an Actual Break” by Catherine Pearson, July 8, 2023.
New York Times: “Reconsidering the Staycation” by Melissa Kirsch, July 15, 2023.
Join Our Community
Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!
Connect with Me
Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.  
Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. 
Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!
Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi!
If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. 
Upcoming Events
We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!
In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!
In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!
Online Shop
Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!

In this episode… Air travel issues have been in the news a lot lately. We are going deep into everything  you need to know to have the best experience possible in airports and with air travel overall.
Connect with Angela Batista at AdventuresByAngela.com, on Facebook and on Instagram.
Resources: Samantha Brown just released an excellent article, My Ultimate Airport Survival Guide. 
Learn more about the Clear Reserve program.
Check out Timeshifter’s Jet Lag app. 
Frommers shared the The 10 Worst Airports in the U.S. 
Join Our Community Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!
Connect with Me Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.  
Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. 
Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!
Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi!
If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. 
Upcoming Events We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!
In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!
In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!
Online Shop Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!

In this episode…
Jim Smith is back, as we pick up with Part 2 of where to find Walt Disney’s influence around the Walt Disney World Resort. 
Connect with Jim Smith at Disney Facts and Figment.
Enjoy Jim’s 2-part article, The Very Best Places to Appreciate Walt Disney in Walt Disney World, on the Me and the Magic website. 
Join Our Community
Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!
Connect with Me
Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.  
Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. 
Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!
Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi!
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If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. 
Upcoming Events
We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!
In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!
In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!
Online Shop
Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!

In this episode…
Come with us on this tour of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Part 1 of where to find Walt Disney’s influence around the Walt Disney World Resort. 
Connect with Jim Smith at Disney Facts and Figment.
Enjoy Jim’s article, The Very Best Places to Appreciate Walt Disney in Walt Disney World, on the Me and the Magic website. 
Join Our Community
Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!
Connect with Me
Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.  
Are you on Instagram? Follow Me and the Magic to see the latest posts, stories, and IGTV. 
Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!
Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi!
Podcast
Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes! 
If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast. 
Upcoming Events
We have two upcoming group trips! Join us for one, or both, of these amazing vacations!
In November 2023, we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy on a Very Merrytime 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise! Click here to learn more and request a free quote!
In September 2024, we will be going on a very special Adventures by Disney vacation to Southern California and Disneyland for 6 days / 5 nights! Click here to read more details and request a free quote!
Online Shop
Buy fun and magical travel and pop culture shirts, including the recently released Loungewear: Parks Edition and more, at our online shop!