Travel Along with Laura to the lovely city of Kyoto, known for its exquisite temples and traditional wooden houses.  As the former capital, Kyoto offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern life, making it a stop on most travelers ...

The biggest city in the world has just about everything you can imagine! Join Laura, Carrie and the kids as they eat all the food, lose too much money in the claw machines at the arcade, karaoke their little hearts out, tour the fish market and...

In this episode, Laura takes you along on what might be her most bizarre adventure yet through a working mine in Potosi, Bolivia. This is a gritty story about a rough place with a terrible history.  Past a smoking shrine to the local god, ...

Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!Follow the show on

Its time for a good ol' American vacation! Marvel at the magic of Las Vegas and then rent an RV to drive to the Grand Canyon! Its Laura's first time driving an RV and as you seasoned listeners might be able to guess, this family vaycay does not...

Travel along with Laura to Tikal.  As one of the most significant Mayan sites, this should definitely be on your lifetime bucket list. Tucked into the jungles of Guatemala, these striking temples rise magnificently above the trees.  T...

On a lake in Northern Guatemala sits the charming island of Flores. Wander its colorful cobblestone streets with Laura as she and Carrie eat, drink and swim their way through their vacation. Want to support the podcast? Go to

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 suc...

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 ...

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 cap...

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 large...

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...

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 landsc...

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!Want to su...

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, w...

Return to Bangkok with Laura and mostly eat delicious street food.  Also a scorpion.Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of...

Laura floats leisurely down the Mekong on a two day slow boat to Luang Prabang.  Friends are made and songs are sung as we journey along the river, stopping at countless tiny villages along the way.  Lightening and thunder! Giant catf...

Laura and her friend Gayle got a little more than they were prepared for when they signed up for this three day trek through the Nam Ha protected area in northern Laos.  Exploring both nature and culture, they learned so many things throug...

Come along with Laura as she crosses the Thailand-Laos border at Vientiane, explores the capital city and spends some time in Luang Prabang, a city beloved by many types of travelers.  We'll talk about the many things to do in and around L...

Learn about sea turtle conservation with Laura as she volunteers with a great organization called Vivemar.  We'll ride along on the late night beach patrol searching for nesting sea turtles.  We'll help release freshly hatched turtles...

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 emba...

Oaxaca is amazing AND there is so much to do in the area! If you are spending some time in the city, you should definitely consider some day trips. Go along with Laura to get a taste of the options. Want to support the podcast? Go to

Go with Laura to one of the food and culture capitals of Mexico! Soak up the ambiance as we wander the city, enjoying street food, street performers and street art! We'll also learn all about mescal, from how its made to the many types of agave...

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.  Joi...

This time, Laura is one brave mama as she takes her 8 and 10 year olds on a road trip to British Columbia, Canada! Join us as we wander the charming streets of Victoria, try raw octopus, jump into freezing water at the most beautiful swimming h...