One of the things I love about being a mother is seeing the wonder of the world through my son's eyes. Everything is so fresh and new, which means feelings of excitement, curiosity, and fun!

When we are new to traveling abroad, we take with us those fresh and eager eyes, too. But as we travel to more and more places, our sense of awe and wonder starts to fade a bit, just like it does when transitioning from childhood to adulthood.

But traveling the world with a sense of wonder is unlike anything else, and just because we travel more doesn't mean we have to lose those feelings, so I'm sharing with you a list of ideas to bring back the wonder into your travels, even if you've traveled quite a bit.

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As my thank you gift to you — grab one of these free resources to help you travel more intentionally:

🎁Travel Style Avatar QUIZ — Your shortcut to planning better vacations that actually fit you.

🎁Plan Your Next Vacation in Two Months — I'll virtually hold your hand as you work step-by-step to plan your next vacation.

🎁The Vacation Bucket List Challenge — Rank and score your vacation bucket-list to figure out where you should go next.

If you've ever found yourself scrambling to get everything done before a trip—then returning home to a chaotic house, an overflowing inbox, and zero groceries—you're not alone. That last stretch before vacation can feel like a sprint, and coming home doesn't always feel like the reset it should.

In this episode, I'm sharing a practical, stress-reducing pre-vacation prep routine that covers everything besides the packing. From organizing care for kids, pets, and aging parents to tidying up the house, handling life admin, and prepping for time away from work—this is the kind of list that helps you leave home with confidence and return to a lot less chaos.

→ Need help sorting out the big picture of a future vacation? Get my 1-on-1 support with my VACATION BLUEPRINT DESIGN service ←

LISTEN BACK:

Episode 199: How to Ditch Work Stress Before and After a Vacation

Episode 213: The Path to Your Next Vacation: Career Edition

Episode 214: The Path to Your Next Vacation: Caretaker Edition

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If you've gotten any value from this show over the years, the single best way you can show your support is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or a quick 5-star rating on Spotify.


⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
⭐ Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify

As my thank you gift to you — grab one of these free resources to help you travel more intentionally:

🎁Travel Style Avatar QUIZ — Your shortcut to planning better vacations that actually fit you.

🎁Plan Your Next Vacation in Two Months — I'll virtually hold your hand as you work step-by-step to plan your next vacation.

🎁The Vacation Bucket List Challenge — Rank and score your vacation bucket-list to figure out where you should go next.