Travel Along With Laura

Mar 09 2025 46 ep. 32 mins 11
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Join host Laura Lisensky as she explores the world! As much about storytelling as it is about travel recommendations, this podcast will immerse you in the sound and experience of discovering a place for the first time. Her travel style varies-sometimes its solo travel, sometimes its travel with kids, but you can always count on an adventure. Laura is a biology and environmental science teacher who strives to travel responsibly and dives into local foods, culture and experiences.  She travels with her recorder, grabbing audio as she goes, never sure what will happen next- so you really are travelling along with her!

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Puerto Rico 2: Day Trips from San Juan: Rainforests and the Pork Highway

Mar 09 2025 26 mins  
Join Laura on a flavorful journey through the lush landscapes of Puerto Rico! We’ll explore the famed "ruta de lechon," where succulent pork is roasted to perfection at lechoneras dotting the mountain roads. Our adventure takes us through the Carite rainforest where you can hike to breathtaking swimming holes and sip holy spring water at a catholic pilgrimage site. Listen in as o

Puerto Rico 1: San Juan

Feb 16 2025 33 mins  
We're heading to the vibrant capital city of San Juan, Puerto Rico! Join Laura as she explores the charming cobblestone streets of Old Town, surrounded by historic castles and forts, before venturing into the modern neighborhood of Santurce. She'll also take you inside the Ron de Barrilito distillery to uncover the secrets behind Puerto Rico’s world-famous rum. Come along as she

Japan 3: Hakone

Dec 18 2024 20 mins  
In this episode, the whole family goes to a little mountain resort town to stay in a traditional Japanese Ryokan. Listen as they soak their weary feet in an onsen filled by natural volcanic hot springs. Hear them boldly soar above an active sulfur mine in a cable car. This place is kinda weird. And cool. Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the

Japan 2: Kyoto

Oct 16 2024 37 mins  
Travel Along with Laura to the lovely city of Kyoto, known for its exquisite temples and traditional wooden houses. As the former capital, Kyoto offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern life, making it a stop on most travelers first visit to Japan. Join Laura, Carrie and the kids as they struggle with jet lag, visit a famous Shintu temple and a sake museum, eat everythin

Japan 1: Tokyo

Aug 21 2024 44 mins  
The biggest city in the world has just about everything you can imagine! Join Laura, Carrie and the kids as they eat all the food, lose too much money in the claw machines at the arcade, karaoke their little hearts out, tour the fish market and wander through a very impressive interactive light museum. We'll talk how to get around, what to do in various neighborhoods and more as yo

Bolivia: Potosi, Uyuni, Sucre & La Paz

Jul 18 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Laura takes you along on what might be her most bizarre adventure yet through a working mine in Potosi, Bolivia. This is a gritty story about a rough place with a terrible history. Past a smoking shrine to the local god, Tio, down down down into perforated rock with nothing but coca leaves and 192 proof alcohol to quell her fears, a lot happens inside this mountain

Travel Along With Laura Trailer

Jun 19 2024 1 mins  
Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too! Follow the show on instagram or facebook. Support the show

USA: Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon- RV style!

Jun 13 2024 34 mins  
Its time for a good ol' American vacation! Marvel at the magic of Las Vegas and then rent an RV to drive to the Grand Canyon! Its Laura's first time driving an RV and as you seasoned listeners might be able to guess, this family vaycay does not go entirely smoothly. Its not because Laura can't drive the RV, by the way, she really did an incredible job. In this episode, you'll hear

Guatemala 2: The Mayan Site of Tikal

May 21 2024 22 mins  
Travel along with Laura to Tikal. As one of the most significant Mayan sites, this should definitely be on your lifetime bucket list. Tucked into the jungles of Guatemala, these striking temples rise magnificently above the trees. The forest is crawling with wildlife as we explore this incredible and expansive place at sunset. Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site

Guatemala 1: Flores

May 03 2024 23 mins  
On a lake in Northern Guatemala sits the charming island of Flores. Wander its colorful cobblestone streets with Laura as she and Carrie eat, drink and swim their way through their vacation. Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too! Follow the show on instagram or facebook.