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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!

  1. 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

  2. 12/11/2025

    Episode 3 - Towns We're Thankful For Part 2

    Listen in to this special Anniversary Episode! Geoff and Kristy reminisce on their Wedding Anniversary about another small town they are thankful for as we continue through the holidays. But this town has something special for these two hosts that cannot be manufactured…. 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. https://travelsmalltowns.com/

    27 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    Episode 2 - Towns We're Thankful For Part 1

    Happy Thanksgiving Week! In this special episode, Geoff and Kristy reminisce about the small towns they are truly thankful for and how these places have touched their lives. Highlights: Afton, WY- Click Link to learn more about the Small Town of Afton. https://mytowntravels.com/2019/08/29/aftonwy-small-town-in-star-valley/ 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.

    22 min

  4. 11/15/2025

    Episode 1 - An Exciting Time To Be In Small Town Travel

    It’s an exciting time to be in Small Town Travel! In this episode, Geoff and Kristy Burns take a few minutesto talk about Small Town Travel and discuss the question, "What is small town travel?" What is small-town tourism? Is that a thing? Yes! And it’san exciting time to be in the industry, or for a traveler who loves what small towns have to offer. Listen as this husband and wife team explain their passionand share a few stories as only they can. Kristy & Geoff go through what “Mr. Google” has to say about Small Town Travel and give their candid opinions. What do you think about this list? Are these the top 4 Reasons to Travel To small Towns? Benefits of small-town tourism: Stress relief: Fewer crowds and less traffic can lead to a more peaceful and slower-paced vacation. Affordability: Small towns often have more budget-friendly options for lodging, dining, and activities. Support local businesses: Your spending directly benefits local shop owners, restaurants, and farmers. Kid-friendly: There is often more open space for children to play.

    30 min

  5. SEASON 5, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Travel Small Towns

    Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast, formerly the My Town Travels Podcast. Here you will find dedicated content on Small-Town destinations, Things to Do, Stories from Destination Experts, Travel Professionals, Influencers, and more. Each week, listen to hear a great Small Town Story, Inspiration for your next Travel Destination, Interesting Travel Experiences, & Tips. We look forward to you joining us!  Check out more at: travelsmalltowns.com mytowntravels.com travelsmalltownspodcast.com

    1 min
  6. Episode 7 - This Crazy Thing That Happened! Plus More Travelpreneur Tips

    06/20/2024

    Episode 7 - This Crazy Thing That Happened! Plus More Travelpreneur Tips

    In Today's Episode, Kristy tells a story of " This Crazy Thing That Happened" on a recent trip. This is a Bizarre Cautionary Tale for any fellow traveler.  Part two revisits where we left off in Episode 2 with Travelpreneur Tips. Kristy explains the Vital Importance of a Mission and Vision Statement and begins introductions on how to make money as a Travelpreneur.  Learn More and Follow My Town Travels Adventures at: Website: mytowntravels.com Facebook: @mytowntravels Instagram @mytowntravels

    23 min
  7. Episode 6 - Destination: Augusta, KY & The Augusta Distillery

    06/07/2024

    Episode 6 - Destination: Augusta, KY & The Augusta Distillery

    In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking with Matt Groves. Matt serves as Regional Sales Director for the Augusta Distillery, covering states across the Midwest and beyond. Matt's career journey at the Augusta Distillery is heavily influenced by his upbringing in the small Kentucky town that the distillery is named for and is located. Matt credits his hometown of Augusta with influencing the man he is today and is his "why" for joining the Augusta Distillery team in October 2022.   I invite you to learn more about The Small Town Augusta, The Augusta Distillery, and the Episode Content below.  In addition, you will hear:  *Matt’s description and Highlights of Downtown Augusta, KY. *Matt’s recommendations of what you must order at the Beehive Augusta Tavern. *Augusta’s founding history. *How the Augusta Distillery harnesses the power of the Ohio River and Small Town Charm to create what they call “ Bourbon And....” *How Augusta’s history, location, and celebrity residents are creating authentic experiences for visitors. *Hear Matt’s detailed description of the Augusta Distillery’s Guest Experience and how to get on “Augusta Time.” *How the Augusta Distillery’s 13-year-old Kentucky Bourbon was named “World’s Best Bourbon” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition- And What is Coming Next!   About The Augusta Distillery:  https://augustakydistillery.com/ When you live in the one small corner of the world God graciously anointed to be bourbon country, life revolvesaround it. People prioritize socializing and schedule events around their next sip. It is what we call being “bourbon-centric.” Augusta Distillery was created to extend this elevated existence to all who are willing to downshift, kickback and linger a little longer. Guest Social Pages & Websites:  Facebook: facebook.com/augustakydistillery  Instagram: @augustadistillery Visit Downtown Augusta: www.augustaky.gov

    35 min
  8. Episode 5 - Destination: Lancaster, Ohio and The National Barware Show

    05/30/2024

    Episode 5 - Destination: Lancaster, Ohio and The National Barware Show

    In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Jonett Haberfield (Executive Director of Visit Fairfield County/Escape to Buckeye Lake), Amanda Everitt (Executive Director of Destination Downtown Lancaster), and David Annecy (Owner of Gay Fad Studios and Event Host of “Bottoms Up- A Midcentury Barware Show”). Listen as Amanda, Jonett, and David describe why Lancaster, Ohio, is “everything a small-town traveler wants to find”(Amanda Everitt). Learn about favorite downtown locations from these Lancastrian Experts, and hear about the exciting National Event highlighting Lancaster’s Glass Heritage- "Bottoms Up - A Midcentury Barware Show." This is the first event of its kind in the US that celebrates 1950's-1960's barware culture.  Lancaster is Ohio Magazine’s 2023-2024 Best Hometown! I invite you to learn more about Destination Downtown Lancaster, Visit Fairfield County, "Bottoms Up—A Midcentury Barware Show," and the Episode Content below. In addition, you will hear: *Highlights and Unique Features of Downtown Lancaster, OH *All Event Information for "Bottoms Up - A Midcentury Barware Show" *How to Have The Glass Town Experience *How Community Collaboration Turns into Authentic Experiences *How to Utilize The Visit Fairfield County and Destination Downtown Lancaster Websites, Apps,  and Physical Location to make the Very Best Use of Your Time in Lancaster, OH *How Downtown Lancaster is Reintroducing People to the Community Built on Glassware *Featured & Mentioned Towns and Regions: Lancaster, OH  – The Hocking Hills Region – Buckeye Lake, OH   **About "Bottoms Up - A Midcentury Barware Show" Landing Page: Gay Fad Studios — Bottoms Up Event Event Calendar & Tickets: Bottoms Up - Visit Fairfield County FB Event: Bottoms Up— A Midcentury Barware Show by Gay Fad Studios | Facebook Guest Websites: Visit Fairfield County Website: visitfairfieldcounty.org Destination Downtown Lancaster Website: destinationdowntownlancaster.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!

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  • Creator
    My Town Travels
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © My Town Travels
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    Travel Small Towns