{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6493294d83b55d0010cc72d8/64f976e70274f100107f42d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Get Your Luggage Ready For The Next Adventure with Karen and Tom","description":"<p>Traveling is not only an excellent way of taking some time off from our routine, recharging batteries, and bonding with our loved ones, but it is also perfect for getting in touch with new cultures, visiting places we only saw in movies, gaining new perspectives, and exploring \"the backyard\" of the city or state we live in.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In today's special episode,</strong> Joanne and Mark talk about traveling with Mark's son, Tom, and his lovely wife, Karen. Tom and Karen share some of their experiences traveling overseas and inside the US, how they plan their trips, budget, itinerary, and destinations.</p><p>They also talk about their crazy experience on a trip to Hawaii, the difference between visiting small towns and metropolises, why they believe exploring \"the backyard\" of your state is a great idea, and much more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in and listen to the <strong>second episode </strong>of <strong>Two Hearts In A Pod. </strong>Grab some amazing traveling tips from Tom and Karen about traveling that might make your next trip the best ever. <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Where do Karen and Tom get inspiration for their trips (2:30)</li><li>How Karen and Tom plan their trips (9:10)</li><li>Karen and Tom talk about how they plan the financial side of every trip (11:20)</li><li>Traveling is fantastic for multiplying someone's perspectives (15:00)</li><li>Visiting small towns is more about the people than the places (17:30)</li><li>Karen and Tom share a crazy experience in their travel to Hawaii (18:20)</li><li>Tom shares some advice on how to choose your next destination (24:00)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's Connect!</strong></p><ul><li>Joanne's <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemeloro/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Mark's <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-a-odonnell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Joanne Meloro"}