Had To Be There

Had To Be There Productions

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Explore new places and ignite your inner wanderlust. Travel to new and exciting destinations around the world through the vacation memories of our guests!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Had To Be There episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Had To Be There for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Had To Be There episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

017 | National Parks w/Lexi

Had To Be There

05/24/22 • 25 min

Meet Lexi! A travel consultant new to the world of Disney vacation planning, Lexi is taking us on a journey to a number of non-Disney destinations - a collection of memories from the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Zion National Park.

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042 | Around the World in 84 Days

Had To Be There

12/05/22 • 40 min

Meet Sara, whose love of travel is in her DNA. Join us Sara takes us on a once-in-a-lifetime trip she accidentally manifested where she and her mother were able to travel all around the world in just 84 days.

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Website: superiorperformancecoaching.biz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-l-phillips/
Schedule Your FREE Consultation: https://calendly.com/saraspc

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031 | Sicily

Had To Be There

09/19/22 • 32 min

Meet Harker, a #1 Amazon best-selling author, member of the LA Drama Critics Circle, Broadway World contributing writer, and Mensa member. Join us as Harker whisks us away to a charming Sicilian wedding.

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Until September: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V46MPBT
IG: https://www.instagram.com/harker_j/
Twitter: @harkerjones
FB: https://www.facebook.com/UntilSeptemberBook

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Interested in booking a visit to Sicily for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!

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016 | WDW with Brook

Had To Be There

05/16/22 • 24 min

Welcome back Brook! Our guest from Episode 4 is back to talk about the Most Magical Place on Earth and will be sharing some of her favorite Disney memories, what's on her Disney bucket list, and what are her favorite WDW vegan menu items!

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Instagram: @roseriotphotography
Website: Rose Riot Photography

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Interested in booking a Walt Disney World adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!

The best way to show your support is to leave a rating or review on whichever platform you're listening to this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and follow along on social media. Have a "Had To Be There" story of your own to share? I'd love to hear it! Click the Be A Guest link at www.hadtobethere.net to get started!

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038 | New Zealand

Had To Be There

11/07/22 • 34 min

Meet Alison, who quit her successful tech career and left the corporate world to pursue her passion! Join us as Alison takes us on a memorable hike along New Zealand's most famous Great Walk and hear about the challenges she faced and the new friends who helped her through. Connect with Alison: Website: iDare2be.com Dare 2 Be More?: iDare2bemore.com Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-arnoff/ Dare2Be's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-acceleration-coaching/ Connect with Had To Be There: Website: hadtobethere.net Instagram: @hadtobethere203 Facebook: Had To Be There Twitter: @hadtobethere203 Interested in booking a visit to New Zealand for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.

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091 | Fiji

Had To Be There

09/13/24 • 74 min

Meet Stephen, a Master Teacher of Tai Qi Chuan, Navy veteran, and lifelong adventurer! Join us in this captivating episode as Stephen shares his experiences in the beautiful islands of Fiji and unveils his latest book, Who They Are and What They're Up To—a fascinating dive into four generations of alien encounters.

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Website: whotheyarebook.com
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Interested in exploring the beauty of Fiji? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!

098 | Borneo

Had To Be There

01/29/25 • 49 min

Meet Jo, an intrepid explorer of inner and outer worlds. Educator, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, martial arts student, and writer, Jo's life is a tapestry of incredible experiences. Join us as she takes us deep into the jungle of Borneo for a true Had To Be There moment with a local tribe, sharing a story that will leave you in awe of the power of human connection and adventure.

Jo's remarkable background includes everything from studying at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service to publishing poetry and creative fiction under the name Jo Patti. A mother, a Sundancer, and a certified combat analyst, Jo's life is a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless curiosity.

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033 | Great Wall of China

Had To Be There

10/03/22 • 31 min

Meet Melissa, the Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist! Join us as Dr. Melissa lets us tag along on a race she ran along the Great Wall of China - just ONE of the marathons she participated in as part of the Seven Continents Club.

Connect with Melissa:

Website: https://www.epiclifeactually.com
Book: https://www.epiclifeactually.com/runningtheworld
Instagram: @melissacorleycarter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissacorleycarter
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacorleycarter

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Interested in booking a visit to China for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.

099 | Amazon Rainforest

Had To Be There

02/25/25 • 41 min

Meet Dominique Mann, a versatile writer, storyteller, and passionate traveler! Join us as Dominique takes us deep into her transformative journey in the Amazon rainforest. Plus, hear how her personal heritage inspires her travel dreams, including a future journey to Italy, and discover the art of creative storytelling in the digital age.

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093 | Dubai

Had To Be There

10/19/24 • 39 min

Meet Cheryl Fischer, host of the OMG Teach Me podcast, mindset coach, and seasoned traveler! Join us in this episode as Cheryl takes us to Dubai, sharing her thrilling experiences during a rare desert rainstorm and the exciting adventures she had, from exploring the iconic Burj Khalifa to embarking on a desert tour. Cheryl also offers insights into the evolving culture of the UAE, what it's like traveling as a woman there, and why Dubai should be on your travel bucket list.

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