The Marvels and Mishaps of Travel
Get inspired to explore the world and learn how to position yourself to meet all of your travel goals. A Podcast by two experienced female voyageurs about the luxurious and not so luxurious aspects of traveling.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Monika Goes to Peru: A Close Call
Some travel essentials came in handy when things did not go to plan in beautiful Peru.
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Jess & Monika Go to Turkiye Together!
Group travel is full of opportunities to explore a country with a knowledgeable and culturally aware guide who knows the language. It also lends itself to making new friends. Together, …
Jess & Monika Each Go to France, Part II
While Monika is prancing through lavender fields, drinking champagne, and soaking up the Mediterranean Sea under the sun, Jess is on a farm in the French countryside struggling with the…
Jess & Monika Each Go to France, Part I
Come join us in Paris where enjoying wine, museums, monuments, baguettes and sophistication est la vie. Don't forget to count how many times we say "iconic."
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Jess & Monika Each Go to Iceland
Looking for an easily accessible place to visit full of beauty and folklore? Laugh along with us as we explore Iceland and attempt to pronounce the many attractions it has to offer.
Jess & Monika Each Go to Mexico City
With its tremendous cultural diversity, Mexico City is a must for visitors. Jess and Monika light up whenever they talk about their respective trips there.
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Jess & Monika Each Go to Germany & Austria
Castles! Christmas Markets!! ...and a concentration camp.
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Jess Goes to South Africa
On this springtime adventure, Jess and her friend Tabitha visit the gem of South Africa: Cape Town. They visit animals on land and in the sea, they traverse gorgeous landscapes and dabb…
Jess Goes to The Antilles
On this Caribbean trip, Jess has a combination of a vacation and an adventure in the paradise of two islands in the Antilles while visiting dear friends. So much goes wrong and just eno…
Monika Goes to Armenia & Georgia, Part I
Tucked between Turkey and Russia are the two intriguing countries of Armenia and Georgia. Why visit these places? Follow Monika’s journey to the Lands of Free Water and Wine to find out…
Jess Goes to Prague, Vienna & Budapest
On this exciting adventure through Central Europe, Jess, her mom and her friend, Jules, get a dose of each of three countries with history tours, cooking classes, delicious restaurants,…
Monika Goes to Aruba
If you are a fan of the Caribbean, Aruba is surely one to put on your list. Whether you fancy snorkeling over shipwrecks or horseback riding through breaking waves, Aruba's friendly loc…
Jess & Monika Go to Panama; Our First Trip Together!
Our friend Chris always used to boast about how wonderful Panama is. He would invite us to go with him regularly. While he has passed, the two of us finally made it down there to see wh…
Jess & Natasha Go to China; South Korea
Alright so, you're probably wondering why we picked these places, which means you should tune in and learn all about it. Being on the other side of the world blows your mind every time,…
Jess Goes to Maui, Hawaii
On this once in a lifetime adventure with her mom, Jess goes deep into the Pacific Ocean to encounter marine life, volcanoes, farm animals, beautiful beaches and sunsets in Hawaii. It's…
Monika Goes to Barbados
Calling all Rihanna fans! Barbados is a Caribbean island with it's own unique vibe. If pristine white sand, turquoise water, tropical flowers and adorable sea turtles are calling, Barba…
Jess Cruises Through Central America
In this activity packed adventure, Jess cruises through Central America and gets a taste of three different countries. Most of it is all fun and games until some things fall outside of …