011 Laura Lisensky - Travel Along with Laura

04/29/24 • 30 min

Wanderlust Diaries - Tales of Solo Travellers

Laura shares her travel experiences, including her time in the Peace Corps and her solo trip to Morocco. She discusses the challenges and rewards of solo travel, the importance of immersing oneself in different cultures, and the value of having a guide in unfamiliar places. Laura also emphasises the need for research and preparation when traveling during holidays. The conversation covers the importance of research and flexibility in travel planning, the difference between solo travel and traveling with kids, and the challenges and joys of traveling with children. The conversation concludes with a discussion about future travel plans.
Teaser for Laura's podcast:Join host Laura Lisensky as she explores the world! As much about storytelling as it is about travel recommendations, this podcast will immerse you in the sound and experience of discovering a place for the first time.A country Laura fell in love with as discussed, is Africa. Mauritania is also a favourite because it is so different from anywhere else Laura has been. Its part sub-saharan Africa and part of the Arab world, too. Its a very interesting place!
Takeaways

Immersing oneself in different cultures can lead to personal growth & understanding
Having a guide in unfamiliar places can provide valuable insights and enhance the travel experience
Research & preparation are important, especially when traveling during holidays
Flexibility is key when traveling, as unexpected opportunities & changes in plans often arise.
Solo travel offers a liberating & spontaneous experience, while traveling with kids requires more planning and consideration of their needs.
Traveling with children can be challenging but also rewarding, it allows for shared experiences and the opportunity to introduce them to new cultures.
The conversation highlights the importance of embracing spontaneity and being open to new experiences while traveling.
The host's podcast, 'Travel Along with Laura,' offers a unique audio experience that immerses listeners in the sounds and atmosphere of different travel destinations.

Laura's links:
Podcast website: https://travelalongpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Patreon: (where you can find photos for each episode) patreon.com/travelalongpodcast

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Immersing oneself in different cultures can lead to personal growth & understanding
Having a guide in unfamiliar places can provide valuable insights and enhance the travel experience
Research & preparation are important, especially when traveling during holidays
Flexibility is key when traveling, as unexpected opportunities & changes in plans often arise.
Solo travel offers a liberating & spontaneous experience, while traveling with kids requires more planning and consideration of their needs.
Traveling with children can be challenging but also rewarding, it allows for shared experiences and the opportunity to introduce them to new cultures.
The conversation highlights the importance of embracing spontaneity and being open to new experiences while traveling.
The host's podcast, 'Travel Along with Laura,' offers a unique audio experience that immerses listeners in the sounds and atmosphere of different travel destinations.

Laura's links:
Podcast website: https://travelalongpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Patreon: (where you can find photos for each episode) patreon.com/travelalongpodcast

Facebook: Travel Along With Laura
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550249477638

Instagram: @travelalongpodcast
https://www.instagra

Thank you for listening! Follow me on:
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Download my free guide: 15 Steps to Remove Limiting Beliefs

Visit my website: https://www.terrireynoldscoaching.co.uk/ and read my blog

Read my blog written for The Travel Coach Network

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Previous Episode

0010 Julie Wong - The 'Financial Fortune Teller'

I have to say I am very excited in this episode, so much so, that my voice has gone up quite a few notches at the start! That's because this is my very first audio sofa session, and to celebrate you can hear us 'cheers' at the start of the pod. Hopefully this is the first of many more in person podcasts. It's not perfect, as you'll find out, but neither am I!
Julie is the “Financial Fortune Teller”. Helping Business Owners find the
fortune in understanding and managing their numbers.
Julie is a Finance and Business Growth Mentor and qualified
accountant, helping Founders in their business journey from start-up to
growth and scale-up, to identify areas of growth and to reach their goals.
Her aim is to take the fear out of finance and make it simple to
understand.
Julie is qualified accountant, Finance Director and finance & business professional with 30 years’ experience working with diverse organisations ranging from FTSE listed blue-chip to SMEs and start-ups.
She is experienced in multiple sectors including banking, property, education and fintech. As well as her technical skills, she is adept at supporting organisations to grow through her friendly, problem-solving approach. She applies leading business thinking to come up with innovative ideas to help organisations unlock their growth.
Throughout her career, she focuses on connecting finance with operational parts of the
organisation. She is an advocate that a strong finance function with a clear financial strategy is critical to the success of any company. Everything you do in business has a financial impact so finance is not just a back-office support function. All departments should work together and not in isolation, in order to achieve the organisation’s objectives.
As well as being a mentor, Julie is also a fractional Finance Director, providing commercial and strategic support to businesses that do not require a full-time FD.
As a speaker, she shares her passion and knowledge to empower business owners to
master their numbers to maximise impact and profit.
Julie believes in taking the “fear out of finance” and that knowing your numbers is key to
business growth and success. With a holistic approach to business she will help identify
which area needs attention. Julie likes to be able to connect the activities of sales, marketing and operational strategies with financial and overall business strategy.
This is how you can contact Julie to find out more:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-wong-fd-mentor/
Email: [email protected]

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Next Episode

012 Corissa Daines - Solo Travel and the flexibility it provides, plus the psychological phenomenon of re-entry, post travel.

In this episode of Wanderlust Diaries, Terri interviews self confessed wanderlust, mother and dog owner, Corissa Daines, about her solo travel experiences. Corissa, owner of HR Consultancy business called Easy Button Employee Relations, shares her journey of gradually building up to solo travel and the flexibility it provides. They discuss the importance of research and safety when traveling alone, as well as tips for overcoming loneliness and connecting with others.
Corissa highlights the benefits of joining group activities and using translation apps to communicate in non-English speaking countries. She also shares her experiences in Costa Rica and Panama, emphasising the importance of embracing fear and being open to new adventures. During this conversation, Terri and Corissa discuss their experiences traveling and immersing themselves in different cultures. They talk about their love for exploring new places, meeting new people, and trying new foods.
Corissa shares her month-long trip to Costa Rica and the challenges she faced, including the high cost of living and the long travel times between destinations. They also discuss the psychological phenomenon of reentry, which Corissa experienced upon returning home. Overall, the conversation highlights the joys and challenges of long-term travel and the importance of immersing oneself in local cultures. Corissa states that Travel is my WHY now days!
Takeaways:

Gradually build up to solo travel and enjoy the flexibility it provides.
Do thorough research to ensure safety when traveling alone.
Overcome loneliness by joining group activities and connecting with other travellers.
Use translation apps and be open to communicating with locals in non-English speaking countries.
Embrace fear and be open to new adventures while traveling. Long-term travel allows for a deeper immersion in local cultures and experiences.
Traveling to less touristy areas can provide a more authentic experience.
Planning is important, but being flexible and open to new experiences is equally valuable.
Reentry, or the readjustment to home after long-term travel, can be a challenging psychological process.

For more information about Corissa, contact her here:
You/tube channel - @parapHRasedforyou
Facebook Group 30 Days in Costa Rica:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1129192271428468/edit

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