Guest Episode
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Overcoming Travel Anxiety & Mental Health Chat
Jenn flies on her own in this episode as she welcomes Jenny from the podcast “Wake Up with Jenny & Friends”! They have a frank and open discussion about past experiences with travel anxiety whether it is getting ready to travel, planning their itinerary or managing anxiety and stress while in transit. Mental health matters and being able to be honest about past experiences and ways to cope is what makes this episode extra special – we hope it can help you understand it is OK and to not let fear stop you from seeing this big, beautiful world!
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Preparing For A Medical Emergency Abroad
We are joined on this week’s episode by voice actor and theatre performer Shana Pennington-Baird. Shana is from Seattle, Washington however on a trip to Europe while traveling alone she suffered a medical emergency and how she turned it into an audio dramedy and also an actual theatre production, Broken Wide Open! Join us as Shana hilariously recounts her experience in several Irish hospitals, Irish medical care and just how much tea you are served while in that care! She shares how having an aortic dissection abroad has changed her life in so many ways and how attitude and humor are everything! An episode not to be missed!
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Experiencing The Antigonish Highland Games
Join us as we chat with Dan from the Antigonish Highland Society (founded in 1861) as he fills us in on the Antigonish Highland Games which take place each year in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. This year July 2-9, 2023 you can visit and stay in Antigonish for a week long celebration of Scottish heritage which includes a street fair, highland dancing, concerts and of course the weekend Scottish Heavy Events! These games are one of Nova Scotia’s biggest summer events and not to be missed.
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Travel Chat With Youtube Vlogger Where Is Dan
This week we welcome travel vlogger Dan to the show from the YouTube channel Where Is Dan. Dan shares why he loves to travel, how he has learned 2 languages, why he loves getting outside of the typical tourist zones, plus insight into YouTube and his plans for the future. We loved chatting with Dan, since his travel experience is so different from ours – can you imagine not researching a place before you visit?!
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Why Visit New Brunswick & Grand Manan Island
We were so thrilled to be joined by Crystal! She is a definite friend of the show having sent a few of her clients our way to be guests and we thought – Crystal loves travel and has a great story, we should chat with her! So we did! Crystal tells us about some great spots she has travelled, future travel goals, about being an entrepreneur and all about why she loves her home province of New Brunswick! Tune in to hear from her, why New Brunswick has SO MUCH to offer!
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Airport Security Tips with CATSA
We love talking about travel but we also love being able to share useful information so we were so excited when the folks from CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Authority) reached out wanting to come on the show! We are joined by Sandra, Team Lead for Client Satisfaction at CATSA and she provided really great insight into travel, what to do to be prepared and tips to help you get through security smoothly. Being prepared to go to the airport is so key instead of trying to rearrange your items while at the airport so you don’t want to miss this one – tune in and be prepared for your…
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How To Enjoy Museums – Tips From An Art Historian
Do you love visiting museums and gazing at art work? No? Yes? Maybe? Tune in as we have an amazing guest, Anik Waldeck from ‘Academy of Art History’ joins us to talk about her online courses which are a great way to learn about art and why visiting museums and understanding art can teach us about history and culture. When travelling, Jenn loves museums and art, Meggan is more impatient and not as likely to go to a museum but Anik really helps explain its significance and that it really is accessible to everyone and can really help make your next trip more culturally rich! We really hope you join…
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Travel Gear, Packing Tips & Owning An Adventure Store
We were so excited to welcome Sue to the show! Sue is the owner of ‘Take It Outside’, an elevated outdoor enthusiast apparel company. Sue has several stores throughout Atlantic Canada and an online space. She joins us to talk about her inspiration for ‘Take It Outside’, her own travel adventures and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Tune in to learn about her brand, her passion for business and some great clothing options for your next upcoming trip!
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Group Travel & All Inclusive Resorts Chat With Lorie From Memory Bank Travel
We are joined by Truro, NS based travel agent Lorie to chat about her passion for travel! Lorie is an agent who books group and individual travel including arranging a few trips, including one coming up, with a group of folks to head to Mexico with a band! What a fun idea! She shares why she feels travel agents are such an important part of the travel industry (including her policy of being available 24/7 while her guests are travelling) and some of her favourite destinations! We love travel agents here at the podcast and think they do amazing work so join us as we chat travel with Lorie!
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Solo Travel & Owning An AirBnb
Kat – Owner/Operator of Nova Scotia AirBnb ‘Luna Rosa’ joins us! She stops by to talk about her own travels across the world which include some amazing treks as a female solo traveller! She shares stories of her time out in the world, some of her adventures and misadventures. Kat also shares with us what it is like to run an AirBnb, especially one that is so special to their family – built by her dad on family owned property! It was great insight into the other side of AirBnb and also some great inspiration for anyone considering solo (or couple) adventure travel!
