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Type 2 Travel

Join host Laura Ericson on "Type 2 Travel" - your weekly companion for authentic travel adventures. From hilarious language mix-ups to transformative cultural encounters, Laura and her diverse guests share real, unfiltered stories from the road. Whether you"re a solo explorer seeking community, a conscious traveler navigating sustainable tourism, or simply dreaming of your next escape, this podcast delivers practical tips and heartfelt tales. Dive into local perspectives, troubleshoot travel SOS

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01:00:51

The Power of Culinary Tourism with Flavor Expert...

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2026/04/01

Emmanuel LaRoche is the kind of person who makes you look at a vanilla bean, a jar of honey, or a tincan of caviar completely differently. He's a flavor industry insider, a podcaster, and now a two-time author, and this conversation genuinely changed how I think about the ingredients in my kitchen.We talk about Emmanuel's fascinating journey from growing up in France, learning to cook quiche Lorraine from his mom, landing in the flavor and fragrance industry, and going to Madagascar for vanilla but

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41:59

Why Ecuador is the New Years 2027 Group Trip...

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2026/03/25

When I had eight hours to decide whether to send someone to scout Ecuador as a potential group trip destination (while I was in the middle of a move, prepping for several weeks of back to back Cuba trips, and basically in the midst of total chaos), Krista Parks was the first person who came to mind. Not because I had a formal plan, but because I knew she'd say yes without blinking — and she did.What started as a small group scouting trip with other travel industry professionals ended up being a

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01:10:35

Street Cat Travel Tips Around the World with Author...

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2026/03/18

If you know me at all, you know that my six-year-old self would have absolutely lost her mind knowing that one day I'd get to interview the Rick Steves of cat travel. Jeff Bogle is a freelance travel writer and award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, BBC Travel, Good Housekeeping, Fodor's, and more — but the reason I had to get him on the podcast before I left for two months of travel was his book: Street Cats and Where to Find Them, a travel guide covering 20

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01:20:41

How to Fly Business Class for Less with Ashley Gets...

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2026/03/11

If you've ever looked at business class prices and immediately closed the browser tab, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ashley, founder of Ashley Gets Around — the only woman-owned, premium-only flight deal service out there. Ashley has visited over 90 countries on seven continents, and she built her entire business by obsessively solving her own problem: how do you fly business class without paying $5,000 to do it?We got into everything — how Ashley stumbled into entrepreneurship after

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01:07:59

Childfree Living and Designing Your Own Path with...

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2026/03/04

Emily Paulsen is one of those rare humans who makes you think differently about life choices - not in a preachy way, but in a "wait, I never thought about it like that" kind of way.She's the host of Curious Life of a Childfree Woman, a podcast she started because she was tired of feeling invisible. Whether she was tuning into shows about marketing, fitness, or travel, parenthood somehow wove its way into every conversation. So she built the space she wanted to see - content where that just wasn't

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35:34

Under Construction: Lessons in Entrepreneurship,...

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2026/02/25

I've been hinting at big life changes for months across episodes, emails, and social media, and I kept telling myself I'd explain it all eventually, but time never slows down for me.Well, eventually is now. This is my first solo episode — and probably my last for a while — but it felt like the only way to finally put it all in one place. I'm sharing what's been happening behind the scenes over the past year—and why things need to change.After five years of running a travel business, I've hit a

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01:13:43

From Havana to Spain Part 2: An Update on Cuba Guide...

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2026/02/18

Andrés Asevis is someone I genuinely cannot stop rooting for — and if you've ever traveled to Cuba with me, you already know exactly why.If you haven't listened to our first episode together, listen here—I can't recommend it enough. It remains one of our most listened-to episodes on this podcast, and it's the kind of conversation that stays with you.Andrés spent his entire life in Cuba — all 38 years of it — and in that first episode, he gave us one of the most honest, raw portraits of what daily

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51:18

How to Afford Your Dream Honeymoon or Vacation with...

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2026/02/11

I'm always fascinated by people who've turned their own travel frustrations into solutions that help millions of others. That's exactly what Sara Margulis did with Honeyfund.Sara is the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, and her story started with a simple problem: she and her then-husband wanted to honeymoon in Fiji but didn't need another toaster. So they created a way for friends and family to fund their honeymoon instead. That personal solution has now helped nearly 1.6 million couples receive

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01:02:25

A Self-Taught Chef's Journey Through Moroccan Food...

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2026/02/04

Hannan Zary is someone who's been quietly changing the way I think about food, travel, and what it means to truly connect with people. If you attended Camp Lola Whiskey last year, you already know exactly who I'm talking about - she's the chef behind Tamoont Dining and Gathering who created those incredible meals that had everyone losing their minds.But here's what you don't know about Hannan: She's been traveling since she was two years old, took her first solo trip at seven, and has spent her

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40:18

Wildlife Photography, Overlanding, and Packing Tips...

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2026/01/28

Justin Emanuel is one of those people who makes you believe in the power of hustle and passion over traditional credentials.I first met Justin when I was scouting Kenya for our group trips, and within a day I knew he was exactly the kind of person I wanted around my travelers. He's got this infectious enthusiasm for Kenya's wildlife combined with real practical knowledge about what makes a safari transformative versus just checking animals off a list. Plus, he's really fun to travel with - which is

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45:54

Gender Equality, Greenwashing, and Supporting Ethical...

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2026/01/21

Iris Serbanescu is one of those rare people in travel who's not just talking about ethical tourism for the Instagram likes - she's actually built her entire business around it, and I'm 100% here for it.I first met Iris at an Adventure Travel Trade Association conference in Denver back in May, and within about five minutes I knew she was someone I wanted in my corner. She's genuine, down-to-earth, and refreshingly easy to talk to in an industry that can feel a bit stuffy and--let's be honest--is

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55:07

How Astrocartography Can Transform Your Travels and...

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2026/01/14

Have you ever felt inexplicably drawn to a place? That pull might be your soul telling you exactly where you need to be.In this episode, I sit down with Sonia Cruz Oro, certified travel coach and astrocartography expert, to explore how geography and astrology intersect to influence our experiences. I share the stories behind my biggest life decisions—like deciding to end my marriage while in Barcelona and deciding to quit my 14-year career during a trip to Turkey—and why these weren't just random

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45:44

Solo Female Travel After Divorce: Finding Adventure...

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2026/01/07

What happens when you stop waiting for perfect timing and start saying yes to everything?Teresa Kalina shares her story of rebuilding life after divorce at 44—from signing up for BumbleBFF to traveling to five countries, taking singing lessons, learning to paint, and working toward her goal of visiting all 50 states before turning 50. We talk about the dangers of waiting, the power of group travel for building community, and why your 40s might be the perfect time to start over. If you've ever

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01:41:21

10 Travel Resolutions to Change Your Life in the New...

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2025/12/31

You know what's coming. The resolutions. The broken promises. The "new year, new me" energy that usually fizzles out by February.But what if this year was actually different?I'm sitting down with my friend Rachel Trapani, an elementary school teacher from Michigan who went from taking one trip in 2019 that she couldn't afford to five international trips per year by 2023. She's been on five of my group trips plus two scouting trips to Puerto Rico and Kenya.We're breaking down the exact 10 resolutions

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33:31

Dating Abroad & The Real Cost of Living Your Dream...

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2025/12/24

Five years ago, Lindsey Tague bought a one-way ticket to Mexico and never looked back. Now she's built a content marketing business while living as a full-time digital nomad across seven countries - and she's here to tell us the truth about what that actually looks like.This conversation goes places I didn't expect. We're talking about living on a Colombian island with no electricity or running water, navigating the dating scene across multiple countries and cultures, and what it really takes to

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01:07:52

Finding Your Travel Community: A Mexico City Day of...

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2025/12/24

I'm sitting down with Stacey, Betsy, and Megan - three incredible humans who survived what turned out to be my final Day of the Dead trip to Mexico City (at least for now). We're getting into all of it: the hot air balloon ride where Megan had to stare at her feet for 45 minutes before finally looking up, the shaman cleansing that somehow knew about everyone's uterus situations, the cooking class with knives meant for preschoolers, and the traffic nightmares that made us miss our welcome dinner

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54:22

How Wine and Group Travel Built Community in Georgia...

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2025/12/17

Remember that I Love Lucy episode where Lucy stomps grapes and it turns into absolute chaos? We basically lived that in Georgia - except our version included shotgunning wine from roof tiles, topless sulfur bath bonding on day one, and enough khachapuri to put us all in a cheese coma.In this episode, I'm sitting down with Mea, Melissa, and Erik to relive our recent Georgia trip - a country most Americans can't even point to on a map, but one that's home to 8,000 years of winemaking history and

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53:55

The Real ROI of Travel for Business Professionals and...

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2025/12/10

Dawn Mullarney—also known as the Unique Connector—is a fellow Wisconsinite from Madison who brought 14 women to Cuba with me this past January, and she's doing it all over again next month.Dawn spent over two decades in corporate leadership before nearly burning herself out. At 35, doctors thought she'd had a stroke. These days, she works as a business strategist and fractional advisor, helping leaders who've built successful businesses but feel like they're drowning under the weight of it all.The

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01:00:26

Self-Discovery Through Travel After Divorce at 60

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2025/12/03

Kerry Breckle is a remarkable woman who got divorced in her early 60s and decided to fall in love with life again.I never knew the version of Kerry who was afraid of flying, who didn't like being away from home for very long, who spent her days reading books to pass the time instead of living her own adventures. That Kerry was, in her words, "just existing"—which I think so many of us can relate to when we're unhappy.The Kerry I know now jumped headfirst into a hot air balloon over the ancient

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53:57

Fighting Period Poverty in Africa Through Group...

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2025/11/26

A year ago, I started planning our Kenya group trip and I knew I wanted it to be more than just an incredible adventure. I wanted us to leave something meaningful behind. That's when I stumbled into the world of period poverty, and honestly, I felt a little embarrassed that I'd never thought about it before. We're talking about 500 million women and girls around the world who don't have access to safe, reliable period products. Girls who miss school every single month. Girls whose futures shrink

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