This podcast episode of Ink and Pen Adventures focuses on creating a compact art journaling travel kit for urban sketching and watercoloring on the go. Lori Ann shares her passion for capturing idyllic scenes through photos and sketches and talks about the evolution of her travel watercolor kit over the years—streamlining it into a small, functional folio from Art Toolkit.

Listen in on what items Lori Ann brings on a day trip to the Bay Area. She tries to keep it minimal and these are some of her favorites.

There are images and links on the website if you wish to see them.

What are your favorite supplies? Share with me.

What if you approached your travel like an improv actor? With every suggestion, whether you want to do it or not, you answer with "Yes, and..."? It could be a game changer. I love doing this, and I share with you how it works for me.

In this episode, Lori Ann, the host of "Ink and Pen Adventures," discusses her recent experience at Disney World, where she took on the "Four Park Challenge" in a day. Despite calling it the "Four Park Challenge," Laurie included a fifth bonus park, Disney Springs.

She meticulously planned her day, emphasizing the importance of comfortable shoes and mapping out her route. Laurie visited Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom, completing three tasks at each park: taking a photo with an iconic attraction, having a snack, and riding or participating in an attraction.

Check out the photos on our website.

In this episode, Lori Ann shares updates on her podcast after a break of around 20 months due to personal loss and less traveling.

• Discusses five reasons why she travels:

  1. Pattern Breaker: Helps her change routines and gain a new perspective.

  2. Adventure and Vacation: Exploring new places and activities.

  3. Family: Spending quality time with family and creating memories.

  4. Business Travel: Traveling for theater and travel business purposes.

  5. Bucket List: Traveling to destinations she's always wanted to visit.

• She mentions various travel themes, like food trips, stationary tours, garden visits, castle tours, and more.

• Encourages listeners to share their travel destinations and experiences.

Announces her upcoming class on travel journaling.

Join her on this adventure! Thanks for listening.

Do you have a desire to document your travel experiences but don't know where to start? Look no further! In this three-part series, we will guide you through the exciting world of travel journaling. Whether you're an avid globetrotter or just starting your journey, this beginner's guide to travel journaling will help you capture and preserve your precious memories.

Music by Karaleigh Garrison. Used with permission.

Travel fatigue is a real and common experience among travelers. It occurs when you feel exhausted due to prolonged days or weeks of being constantly on alert while traveling.

Join me while I talk about my experience with travel fatigue and how I combat it.

Just a quick episode while I was traveling in Spokane, WA last week. Sharing some thoughts about the theatre festival I was at, KCACTF Region 7, and the amazing people who were there with me.