Guest Janice Moskoff is a family travel expert and shares her experiences on her blog Gather and Go Travel.  In this podcast episode, we discuss her first international trip, hear how international travel has helped her children grow and her family bond, learn helpful insights on family travel (including dealing with and preventing meltdowns from young ones) and you will also learn some other helpful tips from both of us on international travel.

Ever since growing up in the flat US Midwest, the Gather and Go Travel author—Janice Moskoff—fell in love with traveling when she caught sight of mountains for the first time at the age of nine on a trip to Colorado. Fifty countries and many US states later, her passion for exploring continues to grow.

Gather and Go Travel is a blog inspiring families, adult friends, and couples to explore more. It covers US and international destinations, emphasizing hiking, beautiful places, and discovery through learning. On the blog—find meticulously crafted itineraries, expert recommendations, destination-based reading suggestions, and travel tips to help you plan better and more memorable trips.

When not traveling, Janice is planning her next trip, writing travel articles, reading, practicing yoga, and enjoying life in Chicago with her wonderful family of her husband, two teens, dog, and friends.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Blog Post on Finding and Using Google Flights Explore
Packing List with link to Downloadable/Printable Medical Kit

Janice's Links:

Gather and Go Travel Website
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube
TikTok

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In this episode, guest Tara McAndrew discusses her international travel adventures. We discuss her travel background, hear what international travel has taught her about herself, learn helpful insights on solo female travel (including packing tips), and provides tips and insights on solo female travel. Tara also shares a couple of instances where even the English language does not always translate depending on where you are.

Tara is a Canadian word nerd who's been living and traveling the world for over a decade. She's unintentionally lived on 3 islands, speaks a few languages, and is happily addicted to chocolate. In 2022, after 5 years of planning and dreaming, she bought and began renovating her camper van, Betty White. Travel with TMc is a travel blog that features the quirky and delightful sides of the world and teaches Canadians how to pay themselves to travel too.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Thopeb Birdie Personal Safety Self Defense Keychain

Tara's Links:
Pay Yourself to Travel - Travel Hacking Course
Travel With TMc Travel Blog
Instagram

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In this episode, guest Kerwin McKenzie discusses his travel background, his favorite international airline, the one thing he never travels without, and you will also learn some helpful tips from him on international travel.

Kerwin is an ex-airline employee who helps travelers maximize their travel dollars with a view to improving their travel experience. Kerwin has worked for four major U.S. airlines in his 16.5-year airline career. He's visited 146 territories and countries and 109 UN countries and flown 192 airlines. He typically flies about 200,000 miles a year and has elite status at a number of travel brands.

Resources Discussed During This Episode:

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Registration -YouTube Video

Visa Requirements US State Department 

IATA Travel Centre (Passport, Visa and Health Requirements)

Kerwin’s Links:

Website Passrider.com

Instagram

Frequent Flyer Course

YouTube

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What's In My Travel Bag(s)

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