Come relax on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Caye Caulker with Laura and Carrie.  There are lots of wildlife encounters, including an enormous fish that attempts to swallow Carrie's hand.  We also go spear fishing, with limited success, but lots of fun! Learn about all the things you can do from this island and all the good things to eat.  If you would ever consider going to Belize, don't miss this one! Music Credits: Track: "Belize"  Music provided by https://slip.stream Flying by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. Support the ..read more

Join Laura on a cultural and spiritual adventure like she's never had before! We're going on a traditional temazcal ceremony in a sweat lodge.  Learn about the native Zapotec beliefs behind this ritual and Laura's own viewpoint as she embarks on this journey with her new friends at Casa Las Mascaras in Oaxaca. Native Flute by Carlos Carty is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 License.    Tuesday Night by Maarten Schellekens is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.   Support the show ..read more

This country has so much to offer- jungle caves, Mayan ruins, tropical islands! In this first episode about Belize, Laura takes you along to the Belize zoo, which makes a great stop on the road from Belize city to San Ignacio. Then, you'll hop on a little hand cranked ferry across the Mopan River to the Mayan ruins of Xuanantanich.  You'll also hear about the ATM caves.  Swim, wade and hike your way to the sacred Mayan ritual site, still containing sacrificial human remains. Song Credits: Track: "Firelight" provided by https://slip.stream Mystical song by Dorfi and Come Again by Hol ..read more

In this episode, Laura and her children continue their Croatian adventure by heading inland.  Plitvice National Park provides stunning natural beauty, along with plenty of crowds.  Zagreb proves itself to be an underrated gem of a capital city.  Its not all easy, but as always, Laura shares the real ups and downs of travel with you.  Travel along to Plitvice and Zagreb! Musical credits: Music: Stars and Laurels by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Track: "Oyster Sunday"- Music provided by https://slip.stream Baltic Levity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Cre ..read more

Laura goes down memory lane to tell you one of her favorite travel stories of all time.  When the Lonely Planet guidebook says not to visit the Amazon in the rainy season but doesn't explain why, she does it anyway and finds out.  Join her as she makes her way farther and farther from roads, getting deeper into the Peruvian jungle.  This story begins on a public boat chugging along, crisscrossed with hammocks and ends with five days in a dugout canoe.  Come along with Laura as she discovers how the flooded river impacts things like spotting wildlife, camping on... land ..read more

In this episode, despite a few hiccups, we will travel by boat into Croatia to first explore Rovinj, with its charming old town and stunning coastal views.  We will then road trip, Croatian style, through the Istrian peninsula to the largest island in the country, Krk.  There we will have a little adventure and a little relaxation as we explore pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes.  Come along with Laura and her kids to the coast of Croatia! Musical Credits:  Baltic Levity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Over t ..read more

Join Laura and her increasingly adaptable children as they explore the iconic waterways of Venice.  Soak up the romantic atmosphere as they dine, sleep and navigate around the winding canals to see the main sites including Piazza San Marco, the Rialto bridge and the peaceful island of Burano, known for its colorful houses.  Music: OP8 by Shane Ivers (https://www.silvermansound.com) Track: "Tuscan Sunset Surprise" (music provided by https://slip.stream) How To Make a New York Pizza by Dr Sparkles feat. The Pepperoni Brothers is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.  His La ..read more

Join Laura as she explores the Italian region of Tuscany! We'll start with the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. We will then discover the medieval charm of San Gimignano, known for its towering architecture and panoramic views of the Tuscan landscape and Chianti wineries. Last, but certainly not least, we'll hear a glimpse of the timeless allure of Siena, with its historic Piazza del Campo and stunning Gothic architecture.  Track: "La Piazza" provided by https://slip.stream.  Epic by Lite Saturation is licensed under a Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.  I'm The ..read more

Join Laura and her hilarious children as they pontificate about naked statues, complete their pilgrimage to Galileo's finger and eat their body weight in Florentine steak.  There's so much to hear in the city of Florence! Rolling by BoxCat Games is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Free Choral Church Organ (F 009) by Lobo Loco is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.  Italian Singing Hip Hop by Cullah is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.  Blinde state by My Bubba & Mi is licensed under a Attribution-Non ..read more

Come along with Laura and her kids as they explore the eternal city.  We'll visit the colosseum where gladiators fought, push our way to the front of the Trevi fountain and talk lots about Italian food!  From Cacio e Pepe to Suppli, we will try all the Roman classics.   Sunset on the beach by Komiku is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.   Epic by Lite Saturation is licensed under a Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.  Track: "A Stroll Through Verona"  Music provided by https://slip.stream Support the show ..read more