Travel is one of life’s greatest teachers. Join host Erica Forrest, Trip Scholars founder, published author, and internationally certified travel education coach for inspiring stories, thoughtful conversations, and practical tips to enhance your own travel experiences. In each episode, we explore how travel helps us learn more about the world-- and ourselves. This is the show for curious travelers who want to learn more, experience deeper, and travel better.
Experiencing Interconnectedness Through Travel with Krista Fabian DeCastro
In this inspiring conversation, I'm joined by Krista Fabian DeCastro, founder of Fortuna Redux Travel Experiences. Through powerful stories from Senegal, Poland, and Tanzania, we explore how travel can create meaningful connections rather than being a one-sided experience. With a background in cultural exchange and travel experiences in more than 45 countries, Krista designs thoughtful, personalized itineraries that balance adventure, connection, and sustainability while helping travelers cre...
3 Feb 2026
From Backpacking the World to Sharing Its Stories: James Hammond of the Winging It Travel Podcast
Travel Storytelling · Cultural Connection · Backpacking Travel is often inspired by a desire for adventure. But over time, it can become something deeper: a way to build connection, expand empathy, and better understand ourselves and others. In this episode of Conversations for Curious Travelers, I’m joined by James Hammond, creator and host of the Winging It Travel Podcast, the Roaming with Hammo YouTube channel, and a member of the Voyascape Network. Drawing from his experiences traveling t...
2 Dec 2025
Season One Wrap-Up: Gratitude, Growth, and What’s Next
As this year — and our first season of Conversations for Curious Travelers — comes to a close, I’m filled with gratitude for you and everyone who’s joined me on this journey. In this reflective episode, I share highlights from our inspiring guests and solo explorations, what I’ve learned through creating this show, and why I’m taking a short break before Season Two launches in January. From awe and thoughtfulness to family connection and gratitude, this season has been full of stories that re...
Looking for the perfect gift for the traveler in your life? In this episode of Conversations for Curious Travelers, I’m sharing meaningful, thoughtful, and practical gift ideas that go far beyond souvenirs. From once-in-a-lifetime experiences to cozy at-home touches, you’ll find inspiration for every budget and every kind of traveler. I’ll also share a personal story about a powerful travel gift my husband gave me before a trip to France—a reminder of how the right gift can create memories th...
4 Nov 2025
Travel with Gratitude: Stories, Science & Simple Practices
Travel with Gratitude · Gratitude Travel Tips · Gratitude and Travel Stories In this special episode, I explore how gratitude transforms our travel experiences and our lives. I share personal stories from Costa Rica, practical tools , and science-backed benefits of gratitude that can help you navigate both holiday travel stress and life’s bigger challenges. Episode Highlights: How gratitude can reframe even the hardest travel moments.Simple, science-backed practices you can use before, during...
21 Oct 2025
Planning Meaningful Movie Inspired Trips with Jessica Grace Coleman
Movie Inspired Trips · Set Jetting & Movie Tourism · Cinematic Travel Experiences From set-jetting to magical movie moments, travelers are discovering how films and TV shows can enhance their journeys. In this episode I sit down with Jessica Grace Coleman — author, filmmaker, podcaster, and founder of Movify Your Life — to explore how movie-inspired travel can transform not just your trips, but your life. Jessica shares how she turned her adventures into a “moviementry” and pr...
6 Oct 2025
How to Travel More Thoughtfully: Amanda Kendle of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Thoughtful Travel • Sustainable Travel • Meaningful Journeys What does it really mean to travel thoughtfully—and how can it transform the way you experience the world? In this conversation, I sit down with Amanda Kendle, longtime travel writer, lecturer, and host of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast. Amanda has been exploring and teaching about responsible, mindful journeys for decades, helping travelers discover how curiosity and connection can shape more meaningful adventures. Episode Highlight...
Why travel matters • Finding connection and perspective • Resilience and joy Do you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world—wars, climate disasters, and deep political divides? In this episode of Conversations for Curious Travelers, you’ll discover how travel can give you the tools to meet these challenges with empathy, curiosity, and resilience. You’ll learn how travel helps us move beyond stereotypes, find perspective in difficult times, and replenish our sense of hope and joy. Whether p...
9 Sept 2025
Travel Coaching Insights: Changing the Travel Industry with Sahara Rose De Vore
Travel Coaching • Intentional Travel • Meaningful Journeys What happens when travel is more than just a vacation? In this conversation, Sahara Rose De Vore, founder and CEO of the Travel Coach Network, shares how her journey from broke college student to visiting 84 countries solo led her to pioneer a new field: travel coaching. Sahara is a TEDx speaker and global thought leader in the travel industry. She has been featured in over 200 media outlets for her expertise and was recently named on...
26 Aug 2025
Love Comes First: Building Connections Through Travel with Parent Coach Sara Cole
Family travel • Parenting tips • Roadschooling Family adventures are filled with possibility—new places, shared discoveries, and chances to grow closer. But they can also test patience and resilience. In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by my longtime friend Sara Cole, a certified parent coach with over 20 years of experience supporting families. Sara and her family spent 400 days roadschooling across the United States, weaving together education, adventure, and deep connection. ...
12 Aug 2025
Insider Museum Tips to Make Your Visits Unforgettable
Museums can be awe-inspiring and are often highlights of our travels. But they can also be overwhelming, crowded, and exhausting. In this episode I’m sharing insider museum tips that will help you make the most of your visit. You’ll learn lesser-known strategies like skipping the longest lines, finding hidden discounts, avoiding museum fatigue, and deepening your connection with the art, history, and culture around you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to plan your route ins...
29 Jul 2025
Backpacking with Kids: Lessons from the Pacific Crest Trail with Missy Meskell
Family Travel • Hiking with Kids • Building Connections What can hundreds of miles on the trail teach us about family, nature, learning, and ourselves? In this inspiring episode, educator and outdoor adventurer Missy Meskell shares the unforgettable experience of hiking the entire Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail with two of her children. Together, we explore how travel in nature—especially with kids—can stretch our perspectives, strengthen relationships, and create opportuniti...
15 Jul 2025
How Educational Travel Changes Lives: A Conversation With Scott Rainey
Educational Travel • Student Trips • Teaching Through Travel In this inspiring episode of Conversations for Curious Travelers, Erica connects with longtime friend Scott Rainey. Scott is a two time finalist for Traveling Teacher of the Year and the founder of the nonprofit East County Student Travel. He has spent decades helping middle schoolers see the world—and themselves—through travel. Scott shares powerful stories from the annual East Coast trips he’s led over the last twenty years....
2 Jul 2025
Cultivating Awe as Travelers with Tracy Smyth
Travel coach Tracy Smyth discusses cultivating awe and approaching travel as a personal experiment to foster lasting personal growth in this interview episode.
2 Jul 2025
Welcome to Conversations for Curious Travelers
Host Erica Forrest introduces Conversations for Curious Travelers, a podcast designed to help listeners learn about the world and themselves through travel, making it an interview episode.
27 Jun 2025
Conversations for Curious Travelers Trailer
Host Erica Forrest introduces Conversations for Curious Travelers, a podcast exploring meaningful travel, connection, and personal growth for lifelong learners, in this trailer episode.
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