In this episode of the Why We Travel podcast, Claus Lauter chats with A.B about mindful travel beyond mere exploration and why she promotes immersive exploration and support for local businesses.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How AB's grandmother inspired her passion for travel
• How AB started her travel journey after finishing high school
• What challenges AB faced as a digital nomad and small business owner
• How the pandemic impacted AB's remote working lifestyle
• Strategies AB used to settle in and get up and running in a new place
• Why AB believes immersive travel is different from being a visitor
• How AB integrates into local communities and support local businesses while traveling
• What AB's perspective is on balancing luxury and budget travel experiences
• Advice AB offers to those wanting to start a balanced travel lifestyle

About our guest: A.B. is a well-seasoned hospitality professional with 20+ years of luxury travel and hospitality experience. She has an extensive background in large-scale event production, strategic partnerships, the culinary arts, luxury travel clubs, and lifestyle social clubs. She has worked across the U.S. and Southeast Asia, building upon her knowledge of hospitality and culinary. She started traveling at age 7 and has been going ever since!

You can learn more about A.B. at https://www.balancedtravel.com/

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In this episode of the Why We Travel podcast, Claus Lauter chats with Kelsey Schaefer about the transformative power of travel and why it's more than just a break from routine—it's an investment in personal development.

Kelsey shares her experiences of traveling extensively, especially her eye-opening trip to Thailand.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Kelsey's Journey to Thailand
• Teaching English Abroad
• Culture Shock and Adaptation
• Personal Development
• Solo Female Travel
• Embracing Challenges

About our guest: Kelsey Schaefer believes there is so much more to life than working in a cubicle and waiting until retirement to see the world. She feels that travel has taught her more about herself and the world than any degree or job ever could. Her goal is to help others step out of their 'stable' situations and take the leap to become the version of themselves they’ve always wanted to be. She truly believes that traveling helps achieve this transformation. Kelsey emphasizes that stepping out of our comfort zone is the key to becoming a better version of ourselves. It allows us to decide who we are when we're not surrounded by the things that typically define us.

You can learn more about Kelsey at https://inspired-idiots.beehiiv.com/p/travel-to-progress

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In this episode, we talk with Cristina about how moving abroad opened her eyes and made her value her hometown and country more.

We talk about:

• Why did moving to the UK make Cristina appreciate Malaga and Spain more?
• How did joining language exchanges help Cristina in the UK?
• What did Cristina miss about home, like the sunny weather and meeting friends easily?
• How did living abroad inspire Cristina to explore more of Spain?
• What misconceptions did British people have about Spanish culture?
• How can travelers get an authentic experience in popular Spanish spots like Costa del Sol?
• Why do Spaniards move abroad to improve their English and job prospects?
• What are some must-see attractions and foods in Malaga?
• Why does Cristina recommend visiting Malaga in October?
• Where can people find more travel tips about Malaga on Cristina’s blog?

About our guest: Cristina is a travel writer and content creator from Southern Spain. She is also the founder of My Little World of Travelling, a blog that helps travellers discover Malaga, her hometown, and Southern Spain like a local by providing insider tips and advice.

You can learn more about Cristina at https://mylittleworldoftravelling.com/

Visit our website at https://whywetravel.net/