Travel Along With Laura

Join Laura and her hilarious children as they pontificate about naked statues, complete their pilgrimage to Galileo's finger and eat their body weight in Florentine steak.  There's so much to hear in…

Come along with Laura and her kids as they dive headfirst into the chaos and charm of Rome! From the moment we landed, jet lagged and dragging our suitcases through streets full of cars, motos, and s…

Laura is back in Bangkok, this time exploring the city with fresh eyes. Hop on the public riverboats, wander the winding streets near Khao San Road, and taste-test Bangkok’s legendary street food—fro…

Laura floats leisurely down the Mekong on a two day slow boat to Luang Prabang.  Friends are made and songs are sung as we journey along the river, stopping at countless tiny villages along the way. …

Join Laura and her friend Gayle as they tackle a three-day trek through the lush Nam Ha Protected Area in northern Laos. From slippery mud paths and jungle encounters with monkeys, snakes and beetles…

Join Laura as she crosses the Thailand-Laos border and explores the charm of Vientiane, the tiny but lively capital. From navigating confusing train tickets and tuk-tuks to discovering local BBQs and…

 Join Laura in Puerto Escondido for an unforgettable sea turtle conservation adventure with Vivemar. From late-night ATV patrols under the stars to searching for nesting turtles and protecting fragil…

 Laura steps far outside her comfort zone to take part in a Zapotec temazcal ceremony in Oaxaca — an ancient sweat lodge ritual meant to cleanse the body, spirit, and mind. Guided by Yessica at Casa …

 Oaxaca isn’t just about the city — the surrounding valleys and mountains are packed with unforgettable day trips. Join Laura as she visits the weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle, marvels at the …

 Come hungry to Oaxaca, Mexico — one of the world’s true food capitals. In this episode, Laura dives into the city’s legendary street food, from late-night tlayudas and flower-topped quesadillas to r…

Laura goes down memory lane to tell you one of her favorite travel stories of all time.  When the Lonely Planet guidebook says not to visit the Amazon in the rainy season but doesn't explain why, she…

This time, Laura is one brave mama as she takes her 8 and 10 year olds on a road trip to British Columbia, Canada! Join us as we wander the charming streets of Victoria, try raw octopus, jump into fr…

What would you do with only 10 hours in Seoul? I’ll take you along as we discover Insadong’s history and artsy side streets, peek into the Kimchi Museum, and share both our wins and our mistakes—so y…

Join me on a harrowing journey across the ocean to a stormy island—Koh Tao. There will be tropical fish, some terrifying insect ecology, and way too many hills, but also the best snorkeling I've ever…

You’ll never stop itching and your clothes will never dry, but trust me—it’s worth it. Khao Sok National Park offers some of Thailand’s most breathtaking scenery, from ancient rainforests and cave tr…

What’s it like to spend a couple days with a Buddhist monk? In Chiang Mai, I signed up for a meditation retreat that didn’t go quite as planned, but turned into one of the most fascinating experience…

Chiang Mai is a city of temples, night markets, and endless food—plus one of the best elephant encounters I could have imagined. Life here moves at a gentler pace than Bangkok, but adventures still a…

My Thailand adventures begin in Bangkok! From a chaotic Amazing Race–style dash to the Maeklong Railway Market, to riverboats, rooftop bars, golden temples,  45-year-old soup, and multiple monitor li…

Travel along with Laura to the gorgeous San Blas Islands of Panama!

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In this episode, Laura takes you along to El Valle de Anton, Panama.  This sleepy mountain town a few hours from Panama City is tucked inside the largest inhabited volcanic crater in the world!  Go w…