Curious about the places your ancestors called home and the stories they left behind?

In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson dives into heritage travel—also known as ancestry or genealogy travel—an immersive way to connect with your family’s story through travel.

Inspired by her conversation with Erica Forrest (EPISODE #123), creator of Trip Scholars, Kim explores how digging into family history can turn any trip into a personal journey of self-discovery.

Get ready to uncover practical tips for planning your first ancestry adventure, from researching family origins to finding local connections and re-enacting traditional ways of life. This episode is your guide to designing a trip that bridges generations and makes family history come alive.

Whether you’re planning a solo journey to uncover your roots or a unique family trip that honors your heritage, tune in for everything you need to make this trip one to remember.

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Ready to be inspired by a woman transforming travel into a deeper learning experience?

This week host Kim Anderson chats with Erica Forrest, a travel education specialist, published author, and founder of Trip Scholars. With over 30 years of experience in education and travel, Erica helps people make their trips more meaningful through her LEARN through travel method.

In this episode, Erica shares how she combines her passion for travel and education to help others connect with destinations on a deeper level.

You’ll learn how she uses travel as a tool for personal growth and as a key component in her kids homeschool education. Erica also shares insights into heritage travel and the unique ways she helps others create transformative journeys.

Whether you’re interested in deepening your travel experiences or looking for practical tips to enrich your adventures, Erica offers actionable advice you won’t want to miss. From travel coaching to cultural immersion, this episode is full of ideas to elevate your next trip.

Ready to make your travels more meaningful? Tune in now to be inspired by Erica’s unique approach to learning through travel!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How to create a meaningful trip
• Travel coaching - what is it and do you need it?
• Reconnecting to your roots through ancestry travel
• The ways travel makes you feel alive

RESOURCES:
Connect with Erica: Trip Scholars Website, Instagram

⚡ ROUND BOOKS:
On the Road by Jack Kerouac

EPISODE DETAILS:
5:38 - Travel not only shows us just what a small piece we are in the world, but it also shows us just how significant we are.

13:15 - Travel coaches can help you when you are planning asignificant trip.

18:45 - If you find yourself with a long list of fears about a trip, it might be holding you back, then grab a pen and a journal, and list out all of the fears that you have.

21:47 - If you are looking for a meaningful trip, consider taking an ancestry trip.

31:03 - One of the best reasons to travel is that it allows you to feel keenly awake and keenly alive in each moment.

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Ever wonder why you’re treated differently as a solo female traveler in certain countries?

Today, we’re diving into that very topic and uncovering what it means to experience foreign privilege while on the road and how to manage unwanted attentions along the way.

In this Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares insights inspired by her recent conversation with Samantha Shae of Intentional Detours (Episode #121). Samantha traveled through Pakistan and now lives in the Hunza Valley, where she’s seen firsthand the different ways foreign women are treated compared to local women. From special treatment to the unspoken challenges, we’ll explore how these differences can affect your experience as a traveler.

You’ll also learn practical tips for navigating unwanted attention, how dressing with cultural sensitivity can make a big difference, and why being aware of these dynamics is so important.

If you’re looking for ways to travel more thoughtfully and safely while embracing all the adventure, this episode is for you!

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