Conversations for Curious Travelers
Conversations for Curious Travelers
Podcast Description
Travel is one of life’s greatest teachers. Join host Erica Forrest, Trip Scholars founder, published author, and internationally certified travel education coach for inspiring stories, thoughtful conversations, and practical tips to enhance your own travel experiences. In each episode, we explore how travel helps us learn more about the world-- and ourselves. This is the show for curious travelers who want to learn more, experience deeper, and travel better.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as personal growth through travel, educational travel experiences, and mindfulness in exploration, with episodes exploring the transformative power of solo travel and how to cultivate moments of awe, such as the episode featuring Tracy Smyth discussing awe and wellbeing.
Travel is one of life’s greatest teachers. Join host Erica Forrest, Trip Scholars founder, published author, and internationally certified travel education coach for inspiring stories, thoughtful conversations, and practical tips to enhance your own travel experiences. In each episode, we explore how travel helps us learn more about the world– and ourselves. This is the show for curious travelers who want to learn more, experience deeper, and travel better.
As this year — and our first season of Conversations for Curious Travelers — comes to a close, I’m filled with gratitude for you and everyone who’s joined me on this journey. In this reflective episode, I share highlights from our inspiring guests and solo explorations, what I’ve learned through creating this show, and why I’m taking a short break before Season Two launches in January.
From awe and thoughtfulness to family connection and gratitude, this season has been full of stories that remind us how travel can teach us about the world — and ourselves.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:
- Reflections and favorite moments from our first season
- Guests who shared wisdom on awe, creativity, connection, and education
- Solo episodes on travel, gratitude, and making the most of every journey
- How the LEARN Through Travel framework continues to shape the show
- A personal update and what’s ahead in Season Two
- Ways you can stay connected and keep learning through travel
🌍 Guests Featured This Season
- Tracy Smyth — Cultivating Awe as Travelers
- Amanda Kendle — How to Travel More Thoughtfully
- Sahara Rose De Vore — Travel Coaching Insights: Changing the Travel Industry
- Jessica Grace Coleman — Planning Movie-Inspired Trips
- Sara Cole — Love Comes First: Building Connections Through Travel
- Missy Meskell — Backpacking with Kids: Lessons from the Pacific Crest Trail
- Scott Rainey — How Educational Travel Changes Lives
🌍 Solo Episodes Mentioned
- Welcome to Conversations for Curious Travelers
- Insider Museum Tips to Make Your Visits Unforgettable
- Why Travel Matters in Uncertain Times
- Travel with Gratitude: Stories, Science & Simple Practices
- Thoughtful Travel Gifts: Experiences and Ideas They’ll Remember Forever
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