Author: Katie Hensel
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Trip Recap: Two Weeks in Thailand
Our first family trip to Asia did not disappoint – bold, vibrant colors, flavors, and dramatic landscapes to fill our hearts, soak in sunshine, and make lasting memories. The Basics Who & Why: my husband’s 20-year sabbatical from work, plus spring break for our kids, currently ages 10 and 13. My husband’s wish for this…
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Trip Recap: Aurora Chasing in Finland
A bucket list adventure filled with snow, fires, roasted marshmallows, solar light shows, and more stars than I’ve ever seen. The Basics Who & Why: I’ve always wanted to experience the Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle, including all the coziness that comes with it – a glass-domed cabin, warm fires, sled dog rides, and…
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How to Travel with Friends
By Sara C., guest blogger and Travel Made Joyful client Like an exquisite meal, a travel adventure can be enhanced or hindered by the person(s) with whom you spend it. With the right companion, you can thoroughly savor your dishes together, explore new flavors while examining worldviews, learn from each other’s knowledge and foodie viewpoints,…
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Trip Recap: Koh Lanta, Thailand
The Basics Who & Why: I was invited on a work trip by the agency responsible for promoting Pimalai Resort, along with two other travel advisors. What: five days exploring the beautiful island of Koh Lanta and the offerings of the resort to help understand and promote it to my clients When: mid-December – the…
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Staff Q&A & 2025 Preview
I can’t believe I’m writing this, but as we get into November and start to wrap up the year, we’ve been starting to reflect on the past year(s) of travel, and are also already looking forward to what’s to come in 2025. We’ve also expanded the Travel Made Joyful team with the addition of Melissa…