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by Ryan Hedstrom and Julie Shaffer
Listen in each week with Wonder and Beyond Travel Co-Owners and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He is your travel professor, teaching you everything you need to know to have a magical vacation. She is a Disney-loving, Maryland mom of 3 and a specialist in family travel. Whether they're discussing incredible destinations, top vacation tips, or sharing personal stories…it’s always All Things Travel.
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- Yesterday17 min
There's More to Mexico Than Your All-Inclusive — Here's Where to Start
Country Most Americans Have Only Seen From a Swim-Up Bar The majority of US travelers who visit Mexico never leave the resort — and Ryan includes himself in that confession. But Mexico is one of the world's great cultural destinations: 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a food culture so significant it holds its own UNESCO designation, over 150 museums in Mexico City alone, and thousands of years of layered civilization across the country. Today's episode is a practical introduction to t...
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Beat the Heat: Julie's Honest Guide to Disney World in Summer
From Vowing Never Again to Going Back in August Last summer, Julie endured a Walt Disney World trip in July and declared she would never do summer Disney again. This August, she went back — this time with a plan, a one-bedroom villa at the Riviera Resort, and a whole lot of personal fans. This episode is her honest debrief: what worked, what she'd skip, what new attractions are worth the trip, and how to actually enjoy Disney World when Florida feels like the surface of the sun. The Resort S...
- 2 weeks ago19 min
Beyond the Butterbeer: Hidden Gems and Easter Eggs at Universal Orlando
More Than Most People Think Universal Orlando Resort has a reputation built almost entirely on Harry Potter and a handful of classic rides. But with four theme parks, 11 hotels, and a full entertainment district, it's become a destination in its own right — one that Ryan has done as a multi-day vacation more than once, with plenty to fill every day. This episode is all about what gets overlooked: the Easter eggs, the hidden experiences, and the details that make a Universal visit genuinely m...
- 3 weeks ago23 min
Is a Road Trip Right for Your Next Vacation?
A road trip isn't what you do when flying doesn't work out — done right, it's its own kind of vacation. This week, Ryan and Julie break down who road trips are actually best for, and the planning habits that separate a great one from a stressful one. Who Road Trips Are Best For Families with young kids (within 5-6 hours), travelers with flight anxiety, pet owners, and anyone who wants to explore a region deeply rather than just hit the highlights. Why It's Worth Considering The financial ar...
- 4 weeks ago19 min
The Best Theme Park in the World Isn't in Florida
Tokyo DisneySea is routinely voted the best theme park in the world — and it's not even the most iconic Disney park internationally. This week, Ryan and Julie continue their international Disney series with Tokyo and Paris, two parks that couldn't be more different from each other. Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea Tokyo Disneyland was Disney's first international park, and it shows — hub-and-spoke layout, familiar lands, even upgraded versions of classics like Winnie the Pooh (the first trac...
- Aug 19, 202619 min
Stop Planning Europe Like a Checklist
"I want to see Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Prague in 10 days" is one of the most common calls a travel advisor gets — and one of the fastest ways to turn a dream trip into an exhausting one. This week, Ryan and Julie break down which European countries actually pair well together, and why the right combination matters more than the longest list. Why Pairing Matters Not every combination works. Mismatched destinations mean long travel times, rushed days, and a trip that feels like ...
- Aug 12, 202620 min
Your Guide to Disney Parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Not every Disney castle looks like Cinderella's — and two of the most underrated Disney parks in the world are sitting in Hong Kong and Shanghai, with rides, lands, and a castle you won't find anywhere else. If your Disney bucket list stops at Orlando and Anaheim, this episode is about to expand it. Hong Kong Disneyland This smaller, single-park destination is home to Mystic Manor — a trackless dark ride tied to deep Disney lore that even longtime fans may not know. Add in World of Frozen, t...
- Aug 5, 202626 min
All Aboard Canyon Spirit: A Luxury Train Journey Through the American Southwest
From the National Parks to the Rails Picking up where last week left off, Ryan and his family leave Moab, Utah on the 4th of July — and board the Canyon Spirit for what he calls the crown jewel of the entire trip. If you've ever seen those glass-domed luxury trains in a magazine or travel commercial and wondered what it's actually like, this episode answers that question in detail. What Is Canyon Spirit, and What's Included? Canyon Spirit grew out of Rocky Mountaineer — the famous Canadian ...
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Listen in each week with Wonder and Beyond Travel Co-Owners and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He is your travel professor, teaching you everything you need to know to have a magical vacation. She is a Disney-loving, Maryland mom of 3 and a specialist in family travel. Whether they're discussing incredible destinations, top vacation tips, or sharing personal stories…it’s always All Things Travel.
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