Educate Your Travel

In the third and final installment of the 2026 Italy series, listen in as we tackle the food capital of Italy and explore some of the finest mosaics in all of Europe! Bologna is an incredible city with breathtaking churches on every corner and mouth watering pasta in every restaurant. And if that wasn’t enough, Ravenna, home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, is just an hour train ride away, boasting some of the best Byzantine mosaics in the world, making it a perfect day trip from the home of Bolognese!

Italy is full of incredible places, and while Rome, Florence, and Venice get most of the attention, smaller cities like Verona are doing just as much but with fewer crowds and better prices. Beautiful Venetian architecture, stunning ancient Roman ruins, and grand Renaissance churches make Verona a destination that will surely be growing more and more popular in the near future. Add to it the fact that it's within hours of several incredible day trips like Lake Garda and Padua, and you have a city that is worth taking up multiple days of your Italian Itinerary!

Rome, Florence, Venice? Not this time. Italy is an incredibly diverse country and in this episode we will explore the Northernmost region: The Italian Alps! With tons of great hiking, expansive views, and great German food, this will be the adventurer's trip of a lifetime. Listen in as I give itineraries and tips for traveling in this area of Italy. Special bonus, but with a one year old on board, it does add some complications, so if you're worried about traveling with a baby, listen in and let me ease your anxiety! The Dolomites are one of the babiest-friendly travel locations I've ever seen, so strap them in and let's go!

From rolling hills full of sheep, to rocky peaks carved by ancient glaciers, the South Island of New Zealand is an epic travel location filled with awe-inspiring views and insane adventure opportunities. Add in a baby and you're in for a wild ride that will guarantee lifelong memories. If you're interested in exploring this amazing country, or are wondering if travel with a baby to an international location is doable, listen in as we start the newest season of Educate Your Travel!

NOLA is a great place for a long weekend! Amazing music, tasty foods, beautiful art and architecture, what more could you want? Listen in to this episode to find out my recommendations for a couple of fun days in this awesome city!

Last summer, with the addition of Tanzania, I was able to make the claim of having visited 25% of the world’s countries. With this accomplishment in mind, I wanted to rank my personal top 25% of those 48 countries! While it’s all personal opinion, I scored each country on the following categories: People, history, activities, tourist infrastructure, food, transportation, and then my own personal ranking, added them all together, and voila! A ranked list of countries. While it’s not perfect, I think this is a solid list and I’m excited to share my top 10 (plus 3 honorable mentions) with you and tell you why they’re some of my favorite places!

Do you like art, history, and a window into the high-life? If so, Vienna is a great spot to add to your European itinerary. Vienna is in a very central location and is a perfect stop along the Danube as you travel across Central Europe. The palaces and world-renowned art museums are sure to make your stay memorable and worthwhile!

Christmas time in Central Europe! Yes, an oddity for me to take a trip during Christmas, but I was super excited to see the Parliament Building, visit some great art museums, and feel the holiday cheer in the city’s Christmas Markets! Listen in to learn some helpful tips and itinerary ideas for this beautiful city on the Danube.

Have you ever wanted to stand on the roof of Africa? At 19,341 ft., Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain on the continent, making it one of the Seven Summits, as well as the lone contender for tallest free-standing mountain in the world! There are several routes that will get you there, but in this episode, I’ll go with you step by step, on the 7-Day Lemosho Route, walking you through each day and what you can expect along the way. This route has one of the highest success rates and also has some of the best views to keep you distracted from all the hard work you’re putting in to complete your mission!

Tanzania has it all. Want to climb the tallest mountain in Africa? Visit Tanzania. Want to go on the most amazing safari and see leopards, lions, rhinos, and elephants? Visit Tanzania. Want to see some of the clearest water and most beautiful beaches in the world? Visit Tanzania! Join me in today’s episode as I go over our entire three week journey through this amazing country and share with you my insights into making the most of your trip to this amazing country.