5 Tips to Expand Your Travel Comfort Zone with Jeff Jenkins
Travel can be a great motivator to explore the unknown while pushing your limits. Expanding your comfort zone takes a bit of bravery. The more you challenge yourself, the easier it becomes to do it the next time, learning more about what you’re capable of in the process. Today, host Angie Orth is back with Jeff Jenkins, the man behind the popular Chubby Diaries blog and host of the National Geographic Channel travel adventure series Never Say Never. As a content creator and travel journalist, he’s been motivating audiences to overcome their fears about travel. You’ll hear his top tips for safely embarking on new adventures away from home. You’ll also learn how he overcame his biggest fears and when he knew he reached—and accepted—his personal limit. What You’ll Learn:(1:10) Examining your comfort zone(1:53) A safety-first mentality(3:32) The mantra he travels by (4:37) His current comfort zone challenge (9:36) Expert advice for pushing your boundaries Connect with Jeff Jenkins:https://chubbydiaries.com/https://www.instagram.com/chubbydiaries/Traveling with AAA: Has Social Media Ruined Travel? Featuring Jeff JenkinsConnect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
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How to Travel Outside Your Comfort Zone with Jeff Jenkins
Travel often takes us to unfamiliar places, challenging the norms that we’re used to facing. Whether we’re navigating unknown streets, trying new foods, or doing our best to communicate with people in different languages, these experiences broaden our horizons and expand the boundaries of our comfort zones. Today, host Angie Orth welcomes Jeff Jenkins, content creator, travel journalist, and host of the National Geographic Channel adventure travel series Never Say Never. His popular blog, Chubby Diaries, helps people overcome their personal fears about travel, proving that exploring the world and experiencing adventure is possible for everyone.You’ll hear how Jenkins developed his personal philosophy on travel and how ambitious goal-setting has become a road map for following through on his dreams. He shares how overcoming his fears has changed him. You’ll learn how tackling your fears and pushing your boundaries through travel can inspire personal growth and lead to self-discovery.What You’ll Learn:(1:46) Granting yourself permission to dream(5:19) Why we often don’t challenge our comfort zones(11:27) Setting personal goals for travel(14:27) Putting it down on paper (19:35) Balancing adventure with relaxation Connect with Jeff Jenkins:https://chubbydiaries.com/https://www.instagram.com/chubbydiaries/Traveling with AAA: Has Social Media Ruined Travel? Featuring Jeff JenkinsConnect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
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The Most Unique Experiences in Sicily with Jo Piazza
The captivating beauty of Sicily is well known, especially since being featured in the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus. Even before its recent surge in popularity, the island has long been a favorite destination for foodies, history buffs, and anyone who appreciates the relaxed pace and authenticity of this warm and welcoming locale. Today, host Angie Orth is back with Jo Piazza, a former travel editor and the author of The Sicilian Inheritance. The page-turning murder mystery is inspired by her own family’s story, taking readers on a visceral journey through the colorful villages of this iconic Italian destination. You’ll hear about Piazza’s deep love for Sicily, from the culinary delights to the rich culture. She shares the most authentic food experiences and how to seek out opportunities for cultural immersion to enrich your visit. You’ll discover the importance of community and connection in Sicilian culture and what makes it the perfect destination for families.What You’ll Learn:An authentic foodie experience (0:52)How to immerse yourself in village culture (2:36)Exploring the history of Sicily (3:26)What a typical day in the life looks like (4:43)Why you should bring an empty bag to Sicily (7:06)Connect with Jo Piazza:https://www.jopiazza.com/https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
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What to Eat, See, and Experience in Sicily with Jo Piazza
Imagine yourself soaking up the sun on a sandy beach. You’ve got an addictive murder mystery in one hand and a negroni in the other. It’s a postcard-worthy paradise right out The White Lotus, and you’re loving every minute of it. Sicily’s delicious food, rich culture, and laid-back attitude is everything a vacation should be.Today, host Angie Orth welcomes Jo Piazza, a former travel editor and the author of The Sicilian Inheritance. She became intimately familiar with the iconic Italian island while researching a captivating story about her family history. You’ll hear about Piazza’s Sicilian roots and the murder mystery that inspired her best-selling book. You’ll explore the history that has shaped the destination. She also dishes on culinary delights, travel tips, and the beauty of Sicily's landscapes.What You’ll Learn:What makes Sicily unique from mainland Italy (4:11)Culinary indulgences (6:09)Travel tips for exploring the island (10:03)The perfect Sicily itinerary (13:35)Tips for first-time visitors (18:14)Connect with Jo Piazza:https://www.jopiazza.com/https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
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Top 5 DIY Food Experiences with David Moscow
Food is more than just sustenance—it can be a journey, a source of connection, and a window into different cultures. The profound experience of sourcing food firsthand helps us have more appreciation for our meals.Travel allows us time to connect more deeply with what’s on our plates. Through foraging, hunting, and fishing, a simple meal becomes transformative.Today, host Angie Orth is back with David Moscow. He’s an actor, producer, and host of the culinary travel series From Scratch. For five seasons, he’s been showing viewers what it takes to source the everyday ingredients that we find in restaurants.You’ll hear about his experiences sourcing food from various cultural perspectives, highlighting the importance of understanding where our food comes from. He shares his most memorable culinary adventures, family-friendly food activities, and the emotional journey of hunting and cooking. What You’ll Learn:A cultural field to table destination (0:51)How to involve kids in finding food (2:26)A rough and rustic sourcing adventure (3:21)The experience that started it all (3:45)One destination he keeps going back to (5:35)Connect with David Moscow:https://www.instagram.com/davidraphaelmoscow/https://www.facebook.com/davidmoscowactor/https://www.discoverfromscratch.comConnect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
To help you get the most of your travel experiences, Traveling with AAA takes you around the country and the world through conversations with industry pros. You’ll hear tips and tricks, travelers’ tales, and hard-won wisdom that will inspire you to plan your next adventure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Auto Club Enterprises/The Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA and/or its affiliates.
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