Travel Along With Laura

Dec 18 2024 44 ep. 32 mins 9
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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. Sometimes travelling solo, usually on a budget, its always an adventure. Laura 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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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.

Belize 2: Caye Caulker

Apr 16 2024 30 mins  
Come relax on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Caye Caulker with Laura and Carrie. There are lots of wildlife encounters, including an enormous fish that attempts to swallow Carrie's hand. We also go spear fishing, with limited success, but lots of fun! Learn about all the things you can do from this island and all the good things to eat. If you would ever consider going to Belize

Belize 1: San Ignacio

Mar 27 2024 37 mins  
This country has so much to offer- jungle caves, Mayan ruins, tropical islands! In this first episode about Belize, Laura takes you along to the Belize zoo, which makes a great stop on the road from Belize city to San Ignacio. Then, you'll hop on a little hand cranked ferry across the Mopan River to the Mayan ruins of Xuanantanich. You'll also hear about the ATM caves. Swim, wade a