Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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Design Her Travel
The Ultimate Guide to National Park Travel for Busy Professionals w/ Outdoor Influencer, Kendra Tustin #105
Ready to explore America’s 63 national parks and take your adventures to the next level?
This episode is your guide to unlocking the wonders of the great outdoors, from awe-inspiring landscapes to the best ways to navigate your time in the parks.
This week, we're joined by Kendra Tustin, an expert in maximizing travel while balancing a full-time job.
Kendra shares her strategies for making the most of your PTO, offering practical tips to help you explore bucket list destinations without compromising your 9-5 routine. You'll also hear insights on growing your social media presence as a travel influencer.
From accommodation tips and road trip highlights to balancing work and adventure, this episode is packed with valuable advice.
Tune in and discover how to turn your national park dreams into reality—no matter your schedule!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Maximizing your time at popular sites
- Finding affordable accommodation near National Parks
- Best practices for maximizing your paid time off
- Tips for growing your social media as a travel influencer
RESOURCES:
Connect with Kendra on Instagram
National Park Service
Tips for traveling with dogs in the National Parks
EPISODE DETAILS:
13:12 - Do your research ahead of time.
13:42 - Get to the entrance early in the morning
15:38 - Please use that paid time off because that is the time that you earned.
20:15 - I like having those little trips throughout the year because I feel like I'm making more memories.
25:00 - Assume that most national parks don't allow dogs.
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