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Where Next? Travel with Kristen and Carol

Where Next? Travel with Kristen and Carol

Carol & Kristen 94 Episodes Jul 19, 2026

Kristen and Carol interview expats and visitors about their bucket list destinations, offering insights for those looking to work remote, visit, retire, or simply learn about new places. The podcast covers a variety of travel topics and destinations, with a focus on personal experiences and practical advice. Listeners can follow along on Instagram for additional content.

Episodes

Taiwan with Christy Teglo
Taiwan with Christy Teglo Jul 19, 2026 2737 In this episode, fan favorite Christy Teglo of Teglo Goes returns to the podcast to talk about one of Asia's most underrated destinations. Christy unpacks her three-week solo trip across Taiwan, starting in Taipei and working south, with side quests for mountains, cafes, and the kind of street food you’ll still be thinking about months later. We get practical about planning a Taiwan trip: Chr
Belgium - Medieval Towns and Life Beyond Brussels with Maryann
Belgium - Medieval Towns and Life Beyond Brussels with Maryann Jun 21, 2026 2643 Maryann Walters is back to take us beyond Brussels and into the heart of Belgium, a country often overlooked by travelers but packed with history, culture, and character.We explore Flanders and its legendary cobblestone cycling routes, including the famous Tour of Flanders, before heading to Ronse, a border town where French and Flemish cultures meet. Along the way, Maryann explains the difference
Antarctica - Adventure Travel with Sherry Ott - Part 2
Antarctica - Adventure Travel with Sherry Ott - Part 2 May 24, 2026 3454 A sleeping bag on the ice as “bed number 75” might be the most unexpected invitation we’ve ever heard, but it kicks off a real conversation about what it’s like to travel to Antarctica and how to plan it well. We talk with an experienced traveler who’s been three times, including a trip to the Antarctic Peninsula with her dad and a rare, explorer-style route to the Ross Sea that only a tiny number
Alaska - Adventure Travel with Sherry Ott - Part 1
Alaska - Adventure Travel with Sherry Ott - Part 1 Apr 26, 2026 3147 Alaska can make you feel small in the best possible way and not because it’s scary, but because the scale rewires your sense of distance, weather, and “normal.” We sit down with the longtime travel blogger behind Ottsworld, who’s spent 20 years turning real-world travel stories into practical guidance and small-group adventures. Along the way, we even detour into kitten fostering as the perfect “p
Colorado vs California - Where would you live?
Colorado vs California - Where would you live? Mar 29, 2026 1732 Colorado and California both look like the “best place to live” from a distance, but the truth shows up in the small stuff: how often you sit in traffic, whether you can find parking, how far you drive to hike, and what it costs to do the fun things more than once. We’ve lived in both, so we put the hype aside and compare them the way real people experience them day to day.We start in Colorado, fr
Tanzania and Hiking Kilimanjaro with Scott
Tanzania and Hiking Kilimanjaro with Scott Feb 15, 2026 3401 In this episode, we sit down with Scott Brills, co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, to learn about Tanzania and unpack what it actually takes to climb Kilimanjaro safely, see the Serengeti well, and travel in a way that respects people, wildlife, and your own limits.Scott’s story starts far from Africa: a year abroad in Japan that flipped a shy, game-loving kid into a traveler, entrepreneur, and eventua
Ireland - Blarney Stone, Beaches and Brexit with Lynne Nieman
Ireland - Blarney Stone, Beaches and Brexit with Lynne Nieman Jan 18, 2026 2629 eDreaming of Ireland but not sure where to start? We sit down with Lynne Nieman from Wander Your Way to map a smarter route: skip the bottlenecks, use Shannon as your launchpad, and find the coastal corners where the country’s character runs deepest. We talk through the big calls travelers face—Dublin for a day or two, or straight to the west; Ring of Kerry by bus, or quieter peninsulas that pack
How to Beat Jet Lag and Boost Your Travel Health with Andrew Herr, Founder of Flykitt
How to Beat Jet Lag and Boost Your Travel Health with Andrew Herr, Founder of Flykitt Dec 14, 2025 1730 Jet lag isn’t just about time zones—it’s an inflammation problem you can solve. We sit down with Andrew Herr, founder and CEO of FlyKitt and former human performance strategist at the Pentagon, to unpack why flights drain you and how to land clear-headed, calm, and ready to sleep on night one. Andrew connects dots most travelers miss: rapid cabin pressure shifts mimic an 8,000-foot ascent, low-oxy
Quebec City with Melissa Rodway
Quebec City with Melissa Rodway Nov 16, 2025 2800 What if the dream trip starts feeling like a job? We sit down with traveler and author Melissa Rodway to unpack the real highs and lows of a life built on movement—starting with a wild childhood year in Western Australia, a no-guidebook leap through Europe in the 90s, and the pre-smartphone hacks that kept her safe and curious in Costa Rica.The story turns when she quits an advertising job and hea
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain with Lyle and Leanne
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain with Lyle and Leanne Oct 19, 2025 3150 We’re so excited to have Lyle and Leanne back from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast to dive into it all with us! Their stories and laughs always make the journey even better.This time, we’re stepping into the “cathedrals of wine” at Lustau, chasing legends at Tío Pepe, and getting into the nitty-gritty of how sherry is made—humidity, flor, patience—and why it smells like caramel dreams. The Royal And
Hawaii life - Carol interviewed by James Hammond of the Winging It Travel Podcast
Hawaii life - Carol interviewed by James Hammond of the Winging It Travel Podcast Sep 14, 2025 1129 Have you ever wondered what it's really like to live in paradise? Wonder no more as Carol takes us behind the postcard-perfect beaches of Hawaii to reveal the authentic island experience that changed her life forever.Carol's journey began as a college exchange student at the University of Hawaii, where her perspective on travel—and life—underwent a profound transformation. Far from the B
Yosemite National Park, California  - Discover the Magic with Kristen
Yosemite National Park, California - Discover the Magic with Kristen Aug 17, 2025 1809 Yosemite National Park captivates millions of visitors annually with its towering granite monoliths and thundering waterfalls, but few experience it with the intimate knowledge of someone who returns multiple times each year. In this special episode, Carol interviews Kristen about her profound connection to this natural wonder in California's Sierra Nevada mountains.Kristen shares her annual

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