Travel Small Towns
Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast (formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Culture, & Lifestyle from a small-town perspective. We are a biweekly podcast bringing you Destination Stories, Experiences, and Tips with Expert Interviews, including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, and Special Individuals who uplift their Small-Town Communities! Listen to travel stories and insights you’ll love, whether for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the best Small-Town Destinations! Join us to discover Small Town Travel!
Episodes
There has been so much interest in the concept definitions of small-town travel that we decided to explore it for our listeners here on the podcast!
Host Kristy Burns explores the concept of small-town travel and tourism, discussing how small towns are defined, their unique appeal, and how social media is transforming their visibility. This episode offers insights for travelers and small town promoters alike.
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Discover the hidden gems of Ouray, Colorado—where history, nature, and community meet! Have you ever wondered what makes this small town extraordinary? Listen as Host Kristy Burns & Visit Ouray Colorado's Marketing and Communications Director, Kailey Rhoten, tell you amazing stories about this mountain town!
Host Kristy Burns recently visited Ouray on an unforgettable trip—and found it’s more than ju...
Small towns know how to celebrate big moments. From time capsule openings to parades, fireworks, and community traditions, this America 250 season has been a beautiful reminder of how much pride, history, and heart live in our hometowns. Wherever you spent the Fourth of July, I’d love to hear what your town did to celebrate!
Listen as Host Kristy Burns Discusses:
- Celebrating America 250: A National Reflection
- Loca...
Traveling often comes with its own set of challenges,especially when it comes to managing expectations around accommodations. In this episode, I'll share insights from my recent trip to North Central West Virginia, where I encountered a series of hiccups that reminded me of theimportance of preparation and adaptability in travel. Here’s what I learned and how you can better manage expectations to enhance your travel experienc...
Check out our newest episode with the Founder of Castles & Carpools, Candi Hurst, and Host, Kristy Schlosser Burns (My Town Travels). You are going to love this discussion about Giving Back through Travel, Travel Advisors, Experiencing Unique Accommodations, and so Much More!
Listen in as Candi and Kristy discuss:
-The Journey of Castles and Carpools
-Traveling with Family: Balancing Responsibilities
-The Value...
Check out our newest episode with Morris, Minnesota’s Tourism Coordinator, Brandy Miller, and Host, Kristy Burns. You are going to LOVE the deep dive into small town tourism in this episode- what it is, how it benefits, and how it’s trending!
Listen in as Brandy and Kristy discuss:
-A Welcome to Morris, Minnesota
-Discovering Morris's Natural Wonders
-Sustainabilit...
Listen in to hear Kristy's thoughts on the Small Town opportunities to be gained from National Travel & Tourism Week!
Kristy dives into the trends and covers:
-Introduction to National Travel & Tourism Week
-The Economic Impact of Domestic Travel
-Trends in Small Town Travel
- The Rise of Second Cities and Small Towns
-Traveling Amid Economic Pressures
- The Shift Towards Regional Travel
-Understanding Small Town Travel
- The Impo...
Okay, here it is, the episode that gives you an insider viewof writing small town material. Listen to Daniela’s Journey to create her debut Novel, I Can Save Her, the real-life inspiration behind the story and what it takes to truly become a writer.
Listen in as Daniela and Kristy discuss:
- How our childhood memories stay with us and inspire uslater in life.
- How capturing stories behind the lens for years turnedinto a ...
Check out our newest episode with Heather Wright-Rager, the Owner/Founder of Plot Twist Adventures and one of the best humans I know!
Listen in as Heather and Kristy discuss:
-Don’t miss Heather’s powerful and inspiring journey, as she tells us her in-depth story about her heroic struggles that eventually inspired her to create Plot Twist Adventures!
-How Heather overcame the difficulties many of us have faced during Co...
Check out our newest episode with Azdean Elmoustaquim, the Owner/Founder of Destinations Morocco, and one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever interviewed!
This podcast was so much fun, talking with Azdean about the fabulous Small-Town locations in Morocco and all the ways Destinations Morocco is making a difference in the small-town travel community.
Listen in as Azdean and Kristy discuss:
-How Destinations Morocco was born fr...
Listen in to this awesome episode with Caroline Makepeace(Caz), award-winning travel writer and co-founder of yTravelBlog, one of the world’s longest-running family travel sites!
It is always a treat to talk with someone as experienced inthe world of travel writing as Caroline!
Listen in as Caz and Kristy discuss:
- A “Working AbroadStrategy.”
- How a five-year honeymoon turned into a travel-based business.
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Listen in to this awesome episode with Betsy Ramsey, also known as Gal!
This podcast was so much fun talking with Betsy about her fabulous travel tips and mottos!
Listen in as Betsy and Kristy discuss:
-What is Capsule Wardrobe…
-What is Mindful Fashion….
-What are High - Low Travel Experiences & how does aging play a role?
-How do you actually get rid of clothing that you feel attached to but never wear?
-What...
Check out this very insightful episode with the CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, Jill Rowland-Lagan!
This podcast was so much fun talking with Jill about the fabulous Small-Town Destination of Boulder City, NV, and all this town has to offer its guests.
Listen in as Jill and Kristy discuss:
-The History of Boulder City
-The highly anticipated new Adventure Center – Opening in July 2026
- Why Boulder City, NV is a gre...
Check out this fun episode with Journalist, Blogger, & Road Tripper, Clayton Hensley!
This podcast was so much fun talking with Clayton about hisbrand, Knox Road Tripper, a few of his favorite small-town destinations, and a great conversation about:
-Small Town Marketing and how to “Flip The Script”for Small Towns.
-You also learn about The “Small Movements” in Small TownMarketing that Matter.
Check out this fun episode with Author, Podcaster, Flyrodway.com Creator & Travel Guru, Melissa Rodway!
This podcast was so much fun talking with Melissa about her small-town stories from her adventures, and diving into the background of her book “The People You Meet.” We touch on many aspects of travel we both love through reflecting on relationships and personal stories.
Listen in to this special Anniversary Episode! Geoff and Kristy reminisce on their Wedding Anniversary about another small town they are thankful for as we continue through the holidays. But this town has something special for these two hosts that cannot be manufactured….
About The Travel Small Towns Podcast:
Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast (formerly My Town Travels). The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Tr...
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
In this special episode, Geoff and Kristy reminisce about the small towns they are truly thankful for and how these places have touched their lives. Highlights: Afton, WY- Click Link to learn more about the Small Town of Afton. https://mytowntravels.com/2019/08/29/aftonwy-small-town-in-star-valley/
About The Travel Small Towns Podcast:
Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podc...
It’s an exciting time to be in Small Town Travel!
In this episode, Geoff and Kristy Burns take a few minutesto talk about Small Town Travel and discuss the question, "What is small town travel?" What is small-town tourism? Is that a thing? Yes! And it’san exciting time to be in the industry, or for a traveler who loves what small towns have to offer.
Listen as this husband and wife team explain their passionand share a ...
Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast, formerly the My Town Travels Podcast.
Here you will find dedicated content on Small-Town destinations, Things to Do, Stories from Destination Experts, Travel Professionals, Influencers, and more. Each week, listen to hear a great Small Town Story, Inspiration for your next Travel Destination, Interesting Travel Experiences, & Tips. We look forward to you joining us!
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In Today's Episode, Kristy tells a story of " This Crazy Thing That Happened" on a recent trip. This is a Bizarre Cautionary Tale for any fellow traveler.
Part two revisits where we left off in Episode 2 with Travelpreneur Tips. Kristy explains the Vital Importance of a Mission and Vision Statement and begins introductions on how to make money as a Travelpreneur.
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