Had To Be There
By Had To Be There Productions
Had To Be ThereMay 09, 2022
088 | Cuba
Meet Tara!
Join this travel expert extraordinaire as she whisks us away to the vibrant island nation of Cuba! In this episode, Tara spills the tea on Cuba's stunning scenery, welcoming locals, unhurried pace, and unique experiences. We'll even get a taste of a hilarious "Had to Be There Moment" where cultural differences lead to an unforgettable adventure!
This episode is your jam if:
- You're dreaming of an affordable, safe, and culturally rich vacation.
- You're on a budget but crave a taste of authentic Cuba.
- You value friendly locals and a relaxed atmosphere.
Bonus! Tara also shares:
- Top tips for planning an affordable trip to Cuba.
- Her all-time favorite travel destinations ("Passport Picks") and why they hold a special place in her heart.
- The ultimate insider tip for immersing yourself in a new culture.
Listen now and get ready to book your Cuban escape!
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- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mommagabes
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087 | Republic of Georgia
Meet Ralph, professional travel photographer and international tour organizer. Join us as Ralph takes us to the Republic of Georgia where he had quite the "Had To Be There" moment trying to cross into Armenia!
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- Things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia by Vacations by Kelly
Connect with Ralph Velasco and the Continental Drifter:
- Website: https://continentaldrifter.co
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/continentaldrifter
- Facebook: https://fb.com/thecontinentaldrifter
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/ralphvelasco
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ralphvelasco
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Season 3 Trailer
🌍 Welcome to a new chapter of wanderlust on the "Had to Be There Podcast"! Join your guide, Kelly Acevedo, as she embarks on the third year of exploring the world, one story at a time.
In this Season 3 trailer, Kelly reflects on the incredible journey so far, and those who have been along for the ride. But hold on, because this year is different – it's an adventure upgraded!
Get ready for exciting changes, a new schedule, and a lineup of amazing guests who will take you to captivating destinations around the globe. The "Had to Be There Podcast" is not just a show; it's a community of wanderlusters, and you're invited to be a part of it. Literally! Join the conversation in the "Had to Be There Podcast Community" Facebook group, where the podcast comes to life. Connect with fellow explorers, share your travel tales, and immerse yourself in the global community.
Buckle up, because the adventure is just beginning. Subscribe, follow us on social media, and join Kelly on the "Had to Be There Podcast" – where every story is a destination and every destination has a story. From local legends to travel tips, snapshot stories to culinary quests – Season 3 is sure to be a celebration of the diverse tapestry of travel experiences.
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086 | Zihuatanejo
Meet Michelle, travel blogger, educator, and foodie. Join us as Michelle takes us to Zihuatanejo, Mexico where she had a spontaneous tour of the former home to a mobster!
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- Things to do in Zihuatanejo, by Vacations by Kelly
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/trvlintention
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trvlwithintention/
- Website: https://travelwithintention.com/
- Newsletter: https://travelwithintention.com/travel-goals-newsletter/
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Interested in visiting Zihuatanejo or another region of Mexico? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
085 | Guatemala
Meet Kim, a lawyer living a nomadic lifestyle. Join us as Kim takes us on a trip to Guatemala where she awoke to a fascinating surprise.
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- Check out the inaugural episodes of the Poltergeists and Pixie Dust Podcast
- Vacation by Kelly's Guatemalan things to do!
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- Instagram: @passportcandy
- TikTok: @passportcandy
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Interested in visiting Guatemala or any of the amazing places we chatted about this week? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
084 | India
Meet R.C., author, retiree, and traveler. Join us as R.C. shares a story of an unlikely person showing up in a most unlikely place!
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- Things to Do in Salem this Spooky Season: Vacations by Kelly's Viator page
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- Website: https://cowboyproductions52.com/
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- Instagram: @r.c.hand
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Interested in India or any of the amazing places we chatted about this week? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
083 | Guyana (Part 1!)
Meet Alastair, author, traveler, and our new surrogate British-Canadian grandfather! Join us as Alastair shares just some of the incredible stories he's collected throughout his life. Part 2 coming soon!
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- Website: https://alastairhenry.com/
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Interested in visiting Guyana, Bali, or any of the amazing places we chatted about this week? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
082 | Stalybridge
Meet Bob, a real estate agent who has cheated death and found real meaning in his life! Join us as Bob lets us tag along to the town of Stalybridge to visit friends he made on a cruise.
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobThompsonRealtor/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-thompson-9333261a5/
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081 | Chiang Mai
Meet Dara, a globetrotting travel writer with a taste for adventure! Join us as Dara transports us to the enchanting world of Chiang Mai, Thailand, where she spent a month living inside a mushroom, and shares a story that will redefine your perspective on life's true treasures.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likesarabutwithad/
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Interested in spending a month in Chiang Mai yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
080 | Havasupai, Grand Canyon
Meet Meghann and Zach, the husband and wife duo not taking a moment of life for granted as they take hikes, road trips and explore the world together. Join us as they share the Had To Be There experience hiking Havasupai at the Grand Canyon.
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- Website: thegrahlife.com
- Instagram: @thegrahlife
- Facebook: @thegrahlife
- Pinterest: pinterest.com/thegrahlife
- YouTube: youtube.com/thegrahlife
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Interested in seeing the Grand Canyon for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
079 | Annapurna
Meet Gary, a former engineer and lawyer turned author. Join us as he shares his spontaneous Had To Be There experience climbing Annapurna - and all the adventures he had along the way.
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Connect with Gary Baker:
- Website: https://www.biopatent.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garytraveler/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsci/
- The Last Lonely Traveler: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3Y4TYFD
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Interested in seeing all that the Himalayas have to offer? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
078 | Nevada
Meet Yaneck, the owner of WASIO Photography and a passionate adventure motorcyclist. Join us as he recounts the exhilarating Had To Be There experience of his (would-be) cross-state motorcycle expedition from San Diego to Utah.
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- Website: www.wasiofaces.com & www.wasiophotography.com
- Instagram: @wasio_faces & @wasio
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Interested in seeing all that Nevada has to offer? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
077 | Mount Kilimanjaro
Meet Leia, who has been a writer, an editor, a nonprofit president, a library page, and an educator over the past twenty years. Join us as this military spouse and mother of 4 (by birth and adoption) shares the Had To Be There experience she had climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leiamjohnson/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamaorgana80/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MamaOrgana80
- Website: https://www.leiamjohnson.com/
- Get Your FREE E-Book: https://www.leiamjohnson.com/books
- Leia's Children's book, "Sister": https://www.phoenixmediaandbooks.com/product-page/sister https://a.co/d/9vP2ncs
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076 | Daufuskie Island
Meet Laura, an Atlanta-based author and business professional, deeply enchanted by the allure of Daufuskie Island. Join us as Laura unveils her passionate journey of restoration, development projects, and her captivating connection to this hidden South Carolina gem.
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- Website: www.TheIslandMysteries.com
- Instagram: @theislandmysteries
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-elizabeth-923704266/
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Interested in booking a vacation rental on Daufuskie Island for your own getaway? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
075 | Rwanda
Meet Rebecca Chandler, the globetrotting storyteller who's braved life's twists from Southern California to the heart of Africa. Join us as Rebecca unveils her thrilling journey gorilla trekking in Rwanda, offering insights that span continents and decades.
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- Website: https://www.rebeccaechandler.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaEChandler
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaechandler/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaechandler
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therebeccaechandler/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnttoKqwJM5PMy8jeDvmrLQ
Rebecca's Books:
- It Won't Hurt None: https://books2read.com/ItWontHurtNone
- Hurt No More: https://books2read.com/HurtNoMore
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074 | Gettysburg
Meet Cheryl, a history loving travel guru on a mission to combine her two passions! Join us as Cheryl takes us to the site of one of America's most poignant and historic landmarks.
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- Website: https://www.readwritetechnology.com/the-fifth-principle
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwltech/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs6LEHcP6GH17MPOXm7TKOpamMQJKnGe7
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Interested in booking a historic adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
073 | Sydney, Australia
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Connect with Brandon Hair:
Website: brandonhair.me
Blog: thisawesome.life
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-awesome-life/id1675601972
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brandonhair
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonhair
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonhair
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Interested in booking an Australia adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly - a certified Aussie specialist(!) - to request your free quote!
072 | Highway 1 - Fort Ross, California
Meet Austin and Monica, college sweethearts living their best digital nomad life. Join us as the pair recount a road trip gone awry while cruising down Highway 1 through Fort Ross, CA!
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- Looking for the Epcot Food & Wine Fest Foodie Guide, as promised? Click here!
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- Website: https://austinandmonica.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinandmonica/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profitable-nomad-couple/id1645905709
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Interested in booking an Italian adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
071 | Kanab, Utah
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Connect with Lisa Wilkes:
Website: www.lisamichellewilkes.com
Amazon author page: amazon.com/author/lisawilkes
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Travelisa1984/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lisa.castignetti
Additional Resources:
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: bestfriends.org/sanctuary
SWATT (Southwest Animal Transport Team): www.instagram.com/swatt_transport/
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Interested in booking a visit to Kanab of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
070 | Cinque Terre
Meet George, documentary filmmaker and host of the Tell Us How to Make It Better podcast. Join us for the "Had To Be There" moment George had traveling between villages in Cinque Terre and how he crossed paths with former Morgan Stanley CEO, Phil Purcell!
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- Website: https://tellushowtomakeitbetter.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellushowtomakeitbetter/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tellushowtomakeitbetter
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/movetwfilms
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tellushowtomakeitbetter
- Watch The Last House Standing: https://www.thelasthousestanding.org/movie
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Interested in booking an Italian adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
069 | Barcelona
Meet Shawn, a lifetime entrepreneur and inspiration to us all. Join us as Shawn shares how he turned a negative into a positive in Barcelona and which country he'll be walking across next!
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Connect with Shawn Anderson:
- Website: https://shawnanderson.com/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/toshawnanderson
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toshawnanderson
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExtraMileAmerica
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- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking a Barcelona cruise adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
068 | India
Meet Mike, a higher education admissions consultant who has traveled extensively in the US and around the world for both work and pleasure. Join us as Mike shares some of his hilariously awful travel stories including a visit to India that left a “had to be there” impression.
- Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j-b7fa9PvcU
Connect with Mike Frantz:
- Substack: https://mikefrantz.substack.com/
- Don’t Travel With Mike Frantz: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Travel-Mike-Michael-Frantz/dp/1736471554/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z7HUA4WCJQZN&keywords=don%27t+travel+with+mike&qid=1680966674&sprefix=don%27t+travel+with+mike%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
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- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an India adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
067 | New Zealand
Meet Shaun, a clean comedian who has toured on five different continents. Join us as Shaun shares one particular "Had To Be There" experience he had while trying to get to a show in New Zealand against all odds.
Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cxwKotlCYB0
Connect with Shaun Eli:
• Websites: www.BrainChampagne.com & www.IvyStandup.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaun.breidbart
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-eli-breidbart-3404a910/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainchampagne/
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• Twitter: @hadtobethere203
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• Instagram: @vacationsby_kelly
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• Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking a New Zealand adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
066 | Yellowstone National Park
Meet Don, a veteran with a successful military career spanning nearly 30 years. Join us as Don shares the "Had To Be There" moments he experienced while exploring the beautiful Yellowstone National Park with his young family.
Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3oqkYS48r4E
Connect with Don Gleason:
- Achieve New Heights: https://achievenewheights.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.gleason.39
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/don-gleason
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- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking a National Parks adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
065 | Italy
Meet Nikkee, a two-time Jeopardy! contestant, trapeze artist, and a true erudite - constantly consuming and imparting knowledge. Join us as Nikkee shares the wild "Had To Be There" moment she experienced trying to get from her vacation rental to the airport.
Connect with Nikkee Porcaro:
- No Anxiety Prep: https://www.noanxietyprep.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noanxietyprep
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noanxietyprep
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkee-porcaro-aaa61013/
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- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an Italian adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
064 | Jordan
Meet Jeremy, a United States Air Force veteran with a particular area of expertise. Join us as Jeremy shares his "Had To Be There" moment that he experienced while guarding a mysterious crate in the Jordanian desert in the 90s.
Connect with Jeremy McGowan:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyMcGowan
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/OSIRISUAP
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- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an excursion of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
063 | North Korea
Meet Brian, a SoCal native and president of BSG PR. Join us as Brian shares his "Had To Be There" experience that came when he accepted a client's invitation to join them in running a half marathon in North Korea.
Connect with Brian Scott Gross:
- Website: https://bsgpr.com/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bsgpr
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsgpr
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- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
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- Instagram: @vacationsby_kelly
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- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an excursion of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
062 | Madagascar
Meet Allie, author and remote work leader. Join us as Allie shares some of the highs and lows of her experiences abroad. Content warning: our conversation includes the unpleasant reality of the presence of sex trafficking and exploitation of women and children in Madagascar. To learn more about this grim reality and ways you can help, I encourage you to read this article by Matt Ray on medium.com: https://medium.com/illumination-curated/something-i-noticed-in-madagascar-sex-tourism-and-trafficking-is-alive-and-well-89e790882a81
Connect with Allie Renar:
- Website: http://allierenar.com/
- Author page: https://amzn.to/3oj0Exg
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-renar/
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- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
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- Instagram: @vacationsby_kelly
- Facebook: Vacations by Kelly
- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an excursion of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
061 | Nepal
Meet Patti, a lifelong educator and now adventure travel writer. Join us as Patti shares her "Had To Be There" experience trekking in Nepal, the wonderful children she met along the way, and the lengths she has gone to make sure they get a quality education.
Connect with Patti Lefkos:
- Website: www.pattishaleslefkos.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APRIKVILLAGECHILDREN
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
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- Instagram: @vacationsby_kelly
- Facebook: Vacations by Kelly
- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to visit Nepal for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
060 | Corsica
Meet Scott, a New England-based career coach with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals and organizations achieve their professional goals. Join us as Scott shares his "Had To Be There" experience through-hiking the famously challenging GR20 trail in Corsica.
Connect with G. Scott Graham:
- Website: https://gscottgraham.com
- Coaching Services: https://trueazimuth.biz
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.gscottgraham
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/G-Scott-Graham/e/B00TM2D33I
- Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/creators/g-scott-graham-107tQecKRE
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Connect with Vacations by Kelly:
- Instagram: @vacationsby_kelly
- Facebook: Vacations by Kelly
- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to visit Corsica and trying to tackle the GR20 yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
059 | Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Meet Urmi, an Italian-Bengali currently living in Montreal. Join us as Urmi shares her "Had To Be There" moment she experienced when she went exploring away from her resort in Cancun.
Connect with Urmi:
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi-hossain
- Book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B75X14G7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38ODHSOSYZ3W8&keywords=urmi+hossain&qid=1658373403&sprefix=urmi+hossain%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-2
- Blog- https://www.myways.ca/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/
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- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to visit Mexico's Chichén Itzá? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
058 | Richmond
Meet Roger, host of the popular Crossing It Off Podcast. Join us as Roger shares the Had To Be There moment he experienced while crossing an item off his own bucket list - visiting the filming locations of Ted Lasso.
Connect with Roger:
- Website: https://crossingitoffpodcast.com/
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/crosser.offer
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosseroffer
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- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to any of the destinations featured in this episode? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
057 | Istanbul
Meet Diana, a familiar voice and fellow Academy Travel affiliate. Join us as Diana shares how her passion for travel began and her Had To Be There moment of peace in Istanbul, Turkey.
Connect with Diana:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galaxcytravelin/
- Email: diana.dobbs@academytravel.com
Connect with Weekly Roundup Guest Co-Host Andy:
- Website
- Instagram: @andytrvls
- Facebook: Andy Cundiff, An Affiliate of Academy Travel
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to any of the destinations featured in this episode? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
056 | Ponce, Puerto Rico
Meet Kelly - oh wait, that's me! Join me as I recap my first trip to Puerto Rico last fall and hear about the many "Had To Be There" moments my husband and I experienced during our stay.
Connect with Kelly:
- Instagram: @vacationsby_kelly
- Facebook: Vacations By Kelly
- Twitter: @KellyVacations
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in making your own Puerto Rican memories? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
055 | WDW: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
Meet Megan, a fellow Academy Travel affiliate and self-proclaimed lover of all things nerdy. Join us as Megz shares some of the Had To Be There moments she experienced on the Galactic Starcruiser and why this adventure should be on every fan's bucketlist!
Connect with Megz:
- Instagram: @meganolenatravel / @mega2minniemegz
- Facebook: Megan O'Lena Travel
- TikTok: @MeganEOLenaTravel / @Mega2MinnieMegz
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking an excursion of your own on the Galactic Starcruiser? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote! Don't forget to follow VBK on Instagram @vacationsby_kelly!
054 | Mongolia
Meet Sandra and Håkan, an adventurous married couple from Sweden currently living in Spain. Join us for the pair's "Had To Be There" moment they experienced in Mongolia and hear all about their experience along the Transmongolian Railway along the way.
Connect with Exploring Planet Home:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exploringplanethome
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringplanethome/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to Mongolia? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote! Follow VBK on Instagram @vacationsby_kelly
053 | South Georgia Island
Meet Jake, a traveler who recently went viral after sharing a true "Had To Be There" moment on social media. Join us as Jake takes us along on his trip to South Georgia Island and all the emotions he experienced leading up to this moment.
Connect with Jake:
- Instagram: @jakerosmarin
- Tiktok: @jakerosmarin
Connect with Weekly Roundup Guest Co-Host Cassie:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassiesDisneyExperience
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassiecarterhammer/
- Email: cassie.carter@academytravel.com
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking an excursion of your own to South Georgia Island? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
052 | Tokyo Disney
Meet Andrew, host of the Flying Smarter podcast and fellow Disney fan! Join us as Andrew reflects back on his visits to every Disney Park around the world and why Tokyo Disney has such a special place in his heart.
Connect with Andrew:
- Website: www.flyingsmarter.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingsmarter
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/flyingsmarter
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/flying_smarter
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Tokyo Disney Resort for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
051 | Thailand
Meet Dan, an author who uses any excuse to insert bits and pieces of his own travels into the story at hand. Join us as Dan talks about his first trip to Thailand and the potentially embarrassing faux pas that has turned into one of his favorite tales!
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Connect with Weekly Roundup Guest Co-Host Crissi:
- Email: crissiokane@gmail.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrissiOKaneTravel
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crissiokane/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a Thailand trip of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
050 | Solo Travel with Hinesh
Meet Hinesh, a returning guest and London native. Join us as Hinesh talks about his love for solo travel and how he prioritizes visiting new places while juggling a full time job and mortgage!
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Connect with Weekly Roundup Guest Host Diana:
- Email: diana.dobbs@academytravel.com
- Website: https://www.academytravel.com/Diana/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a solo travel adventure of your own? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote!
049 | Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Meet Erika, author of the Travel Rangers children’s book series and host of the Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad podcast. Join us as we hear about Erika's scary experience traveling between two countries in the Holy Land.
Connect with Erika:
- Website: https://bigworldpub.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorerikabud
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorerikabud
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Jerusalem or Bethlehem for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
048 | Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue
Meet Dominique, a teacher and Minnie ear creator with a deep love for Disney. Join us as we hear about Dominique's Disney story and her family's long history with the rootin'est tootin'est show in the wilderness!
Connect with Dominique:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messerinmagic/
- Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustAKidGrownUpEars
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dominique-Messer/author/B09MYFRPBF
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to WDW to see Hoop Dee Doo for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
047 | Harlaxton Manor
Meet Abigail and Cecilia, the dynamic duo behind the inclusive publishing company The Passage Press. Join us as we hear about their chance encounter while studying abroad bonded them for life and some of the adventures they've had since.
Connect with The Passage Press:
- Website: https://thepassagepress.com/
- Empower Empathy Early Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B19CX1NH
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepassagepress
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepassagepress
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepassagepress/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to England for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
046 | Bali & Nusa Islands
Meet Nilesh, a Merchant Navy Chief officer who sails onboard cargo ships all around the world. Join us as Nilesh recounts a recent trip he and his wife took to Indonesia where they experienced the romance and natural beauty of Bali and the Nusa Islands.
Connect with Nilesh:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltypassport/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltypassport9046
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Bali and/or the Nusa Islands for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
045 | Cusco, Peru
Meet Maya, the founder of Healthy High Achievers and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Join us as Maya recounts the story of how she left her home country of Belgium to find her truest self in the South American country of Peru.
Connect with Maya:
- Website: www.mayalombarts.com
- Healthy High Achievers: https://healthyhighachievers.thinkific.com/courses/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayalombarts/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Peru for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
044 | Tokyo, Japan
Meet Carrie, a travel-loving runner, author, and member of an 80s cover band. Join us as Carrie shares some of the stories that have made Tokyo one of her favorite places to visit, having already been 14 times and plans to return again and again.
Connect with Carrie:
- Website: carriecarterwrites.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carriecarterwrites/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriecarterwrites/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Tokyo for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
043 | Cappadocia, Turkey
Meet Sandeep, an author currently living in Australia with a deep-rooted passion for travel. Join us as Sandeep shares a true "Had To Be There" moment high above the ancient rock formations of the country. Be sure to check out our BONUS episode over on YouTube for a BONUS tale from another one of Sandeep's travel adventures: https://youtu.be/PRyjHweFG2o
Connect with Sandeep:
- Twitter @sandeep_adnani
- Facebook @sandeepadnaniauthor
- Instagram @sandeepadnani11
- Author Website: https://theexiledrogueseries.wordpress.com/
- Blog: https://sandeepadnani.home.blog/
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to ride a hot air balloon in Turkey or a take a hopefully less exciting wildlife safari in Kenya for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
042 | Around the World in 84 Days
Meet Sara, whose love of travel is in her DNA. Join us Sara takes us on a once-in-a-lifetime trip she accidentally manifested where she and her mother were able to travel all around the world in just 84 days.
Connect with Sara:
- Website: superiorperformancecoaching.biz
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-l-phillips/
- Schedule Your FREE Consultation: https://calendly.com/saraspc
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a world tour for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
041 | Valencia, Spain
Meet Dustin, a nomadic traveler and hopeless romantic. Join us as we celebrate La Noche de San Juan on the Mediterranean shores and fall in love with a daughter of Grenada living in the coastal city of Valencia, Spain.
Connect with Dustin:
- Website: MDY.world
- YouTube: @wanderwest
- Instagram: @wanderwest_mdy
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Spain to experience La Noche de San Juan for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.
040 | Switzerland
Meet Gordon, entertainment law expert and podcast coach extraordinaire! Join us as The Podcast Lawyer™ takes us back in time to a Europe trip his high school organized where things went a little off the rails (pardon the expression)!
Connect with Gordon:
- Website: https://www.gordonfiremark.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonfiremark/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gfiremark
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/gfiremark
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gfiremark
Connect with Had To Be There:
- Website: hadtobethere.net
- Instagram: @hadtobethere203
- Facebook: Had To Be There
- Twitter: @hadtobethere203
Interested in booking a visit to Switzerland for yourself? Contact Vacations By Kelly to request your free quote.