Have you ever felt inexplicably drawn to a place? That pull might be your soul telling you exactly where you need to be.

In this episode, I sit down with Sonia Cruz Oro, certified travel coach and astrocartography expert, to explore how geography and astrology intersect to influence our experiences. I share the stories behind my biggest life decisions—like deciding to end my marriage while in Barcelona and deciding to quit my 14-year career during a trip to Turkey—and why these weren't just random moments of clarity.

Sonia breaks down what astrocartography actually is, how to read your map, and why some places are meant to challenge you rather than comfort you. We talk about the difference between intuition and anxiety, how to trust those weird travel pulls, and what to do when you're stuck somewhere that doesn't support you.

Upcoming Trips Mentioned:

1. India: Feb 25 - March 7, 2026
2. Morocco: April 10 - April 19, 2026

Links & Resources (Sonia):

1. travelawakens.com
2. Free Destination Guide
3. Book Astro-Cartography

Links & Resources (Laura):

1. Follow my personal IG: @lolawhiskey
2. Follow my business IG: @lauraericsongrouptrips
3. Follow our podcast: @type2travelpodcast
4. Learn more about upcoming trips: lauraericson.com
5. Check out our podcast page: lauraericson.com/podcast
6. Join my Facebook group: @lolalovestravel

Thanks for being here! As always, rate, review, share with a friend, and tag us if you’re listening.

What happens when you stop waiting for perfect timing and start saying yes to everything?

Teresa Kalina shares her story of rebuilding life after divorce at 44—from signing up for BumbleBFF to traveling to five countries, taking singing lessons, learning to paint, and working toward her goal of visiting all 50 states before turning 50. We talk about the dangers of waiting, the power of group travel for building community, and why your 40s might be the perfect time to start over. If you've ever thought "it's too late," this episode will prove you wrong.

Upcoming Trips Mentioned:

1. Morocco: April 10 - April 19, 2026
2. Georgia: Oct 2 - 11, 2026
3. Greece: May 16-24, 2026

Links & Resources (Teresa)

1. Instagram: @tlkalina

Links & Resources (Laura)

1. Follow my personal IG: @lolawhiskey
2. Follow my business IG: @lauraericsongrouptrips
3. Follow our podcast: @type2travelpodcast
4. Learn more about upcoming trips: lauraericson.com
5. Check out our podcast page: lauraericson.com/podcast
6. Join my Facebook group: @lolalovestravel

Thanks for being here! As always, rate, review, share with a friend, and tag us if you’re listening.

You know what's coming. The resolutions. The broken promises. The "new year, new me" energy that usually fizzles out by February.

But what if this year was actually different?

I'm sitting down with my friend Rachel Trapani, an elementary school teacher from Michigan who went from taking one trip in 2019 that she couldn't afford to five international trips per year by 2023. She's been on five of my group trips plus two scouting trips to Puerto Rico and Kenya.

We're breaking down the exact 10 resolutions that transformed her travel life - from automating her savings to packing light, mastering long-haul flights, and saying yes to trips that scared her. This isn't about vague promises like "I'll travel more." This is your actual roadmap to making 2026 your best travel year yet.

The Free Guide:

We created a FREE downloadable PDF with all our tips, product links, travel credit card recommendations, packing essentials, and apps we swear by.

How to get it:

1. Follow @type2travelpodcast on Instagram
2. DM us the word RESOLUTIONS
3. Get your free guide immediately

BONUS: One person who downloads the guide wins a FREE 1-year premium membership to Going (valued at $49) for flight deals in your inbox all year long.

Upcoming Trips Mentioned:

1. India: Feb 25 - March 7, 2026
2. Kenya: March 25 - April 4, 2026
3. Morocco: April 10 - April 19, 2026
4. Greece: May 16 - 26, 2026
5. Camp Lola Whiskey: Aug 27 - 30, 2026

Links & Resources (Rachel):

1. Instagram: @smockpaperscissors
2. Guest blogs: How To Save Money To Travel More (Part 1) and How To Save Money To Travel More (Part 2)

Links & Resources (Laura):

1. Follow my personal IG: