Carrie Dow

George Jerjian had a cancer scare in his early 50's that forced him into retirement. He soon earned he needed more than just golf to keep him fulfilled, and travel filled a great hole and gave him perspective. Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Freelance writer Carrie Dow created the blog, "What's Pawsitive", showcasing animal welfare experiences around the world. Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Quebec native Evlyn Mondo had a dream to retire to a warm tropical island. She made it come true when she and her husband purchased a luxury villa in Barbados.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

English adventurer Oli France shares Tales of his treks to go from the lowest to highest points on each continent by human power alone.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

A year teaching English in South Korea inspired Eryn Gordon to create her own travel blog/guide, EarthToEditorial.com.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Melissa Curtin returns to Travel Tales 12 years after her first appearance, to fill us in on what's happening with her longtime travel/lifestyle site LaLaScoop.com, along with her successful new side hustle as a travel agent!Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Jordan Giberson is a Texan who fell in love with London at first sight and moved there in 2019. She now has a website and podcast encouraging others who are considering a move abroad.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

After nine years, travel TV host and influencer Justin Walter returns as Your Bucket List Guide, inspiring people to not wait to see their dream travel destinations.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Toronto native Kate Fincham threw caution to the wind during Covid and bought a houseboat to live on all year-round. She documents her life on board on her popular Instagram page, @MyLittleHouseboat.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

Englishman Tom McLauchlan is a classical guitarist who has performed around the world.Mentioned in this episode:Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast.This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast