Travel Along With Laura

Off the eastern tip of Puerto Rico lies the Caribbean island of Vieques. In this episode, we trade San Juan’s buzz for beach bars and an unforgettable ride through the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. Along the way, Laura takes a tiny airplane, sips painkillers under the stars, and pops the question! From glass-bottom kayaks to an island wide power outage, Vieques gave us more adventure—and romance—than we ever expected.

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Join Laura on a flavorful journey through the lush landscapes of Puerto Rico! We’ll explore the famed "ruta de lechon," where succulent pork is roasted to perfection at lechoneras dotting the mountain roads.

Our adventure takes us through the Carite rainforest where you can hike to breathtaking swimming holes and sip holy spring water at a catholic pilgrimage site.  Listen in as our guide, Adrian, shares insights about the...

We're heading to the vibrant capital city of San Juan, Puerto Rico! Join Laura as she explores the charming cobblestone streets of Old Town, surrounded by historic castles and forts, before venturing into the modern neighborhood of Santurce. She'll also take you inside the Ron de Barrilito distillery to uncover the secrets behind Puerto Rico’s world-famous rum. Come along as she learns about the complexities of Puerto Ric...

In this episode, the whole family goes to a little mountain resort town to stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan. Listen as they soak their weary feet in an onsen filled by natural volcanic hot springs.  Hear them boldly soar above an active sulfur mine in a cable car.  This place is kinda weird. And cool.

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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 first visit to Japan.  Join Laura, Carrie and the kids as they struggle with jet lag, visit a famous Shintu temple and a sake museum, eat everything they see at the Nishiki fish market... and also...

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 wander through a very impressive interactive light museum.  We'll talk how to get around, what to do in various neighborhoods and more as you experience this incredible city along with ...

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, Tio, down down down into perforated rock with nothing but coca leaves and 192 proof alcohol to quell her fears, a lot happens inside this mountain.  You'll also learn about places to travel w...

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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 go entirely smoothly. Its not because Laura can't drive the RV, by the way, she really did an incredible job.  In this episode, you'll hear the story as well as some grea...

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.  The forest is crawling with wildlife as we explore this incredible and expansive place at sunset.

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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.

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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!

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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 ri...

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!

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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...

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.

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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. <...

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!

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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. 

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