Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. Today’s episode with Jessica Off from Guess Where Trips had so many twists and turns – including a stay in a North Korean hospital. Hold onto your seats for this conversation!
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
This week on Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Jessica Off, Owner of Guess Where Trips. Jessica joins us for a chat about living in North Korea, travelling with kids, & starting a successful travel business during the pandemic. Jessica also talks about the impact of social media on travel & the importance of responsible tourism.
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MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Jessica’s Song Choice – Home
Mini JetSetter
Copenhagen Downloadable Map + Trip Planning Tips
Troll Hunting in Copenhagen
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Jessica Off, Owner of Guess Where Trips
03:50 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Family Road Trips, Florida, & Hospitality & Tourism Education
06:13 How to Choose Where to Travel: Risky Destinations, COVID, & Family Travel
09:04 Travel Traditions
09:53 Scary Travel Experiences: Hitchhiking & North Korean Hospital Visits
11:28 Repeat Destinations & Trip-Saving Trolls
13:54 Pandemic Effects on Travel: GWT is Born
19:34 Language & Travel: Afrikaans, Maori, & a Great Non-Tech Tip
22:28 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Maps & Data
23:13 Trip Planning: Google My Maps
24:17 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Inspiration & Entrepreneurship
26:16 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner
30:09 Untried Types of Travel: Bikes & RVs
31:12 Living vs. Travelling Abroad: North Korea, Cook Islands, New Zealand
32:58 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home?
33:50 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: New Zealand Beach
34:45 Where is Home?
35:09 Using Points and Miles for Travel
38:06 Necessary Travel Items
39:44 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues: Treehouses
41:25 Spotify Travel Playlist: Jessica’s Choice
42:21 Speed Round: Spontaneity, Vietnam, Best Travel Apps & Gifts
48:47 Until Next Time & Where to Find @GuessWhereTrips
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