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by Ryan Hedstrom and Julie Shaffer
You don't need to be a travel expert to plan like one — you just need to listen to two who are. All Things Travel brings you real destination advice, planning tips, and behind-the-scenes travel stories from Ryan and Julie, co-owners of Wonder and Beyond Travel.He's your travel professor, breaking down what you actually need to know. She's a Disney-loving Maryland mom of 3 and family travel specialist who knows what real trips with real kids look like.New episodes every week — destinations, tips, and the stories that make travel worth it.
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- Today15 min
Why Your Best Travel Memory Might Be an Unplanned Afternoon
FOMO-driven itineraries and the urge to see it all can quietly ruin a vacation — the best memories often come from the afternoon you didn’t plan. This week, Ryan and Julie break down what slow travel actually looks like, and five ways to build more of it into your next trip. Choose Accommodations That Encourage Relaxation A standalone villa with a private pool, a treehouse resort, a boutique stay — spaces designed to slow you down, not just house you. Build in Unscheduled Time Leave at leas...
- 1 weeks ago16 min
The One Upgrade That Changes Your Whole Disney Trip
If you could change just one thing about your next Walt Disney World trip, what would actually move the needle? This week, Ryan and Julie break down the upgrades worth the extra investment — and which ones fit which kind of family. Upgrade Your Resort Moving up to a deluxe resort buys back time — faster transportation, extended evening park hours, and more theming. Villa-style accommodations add kitchenettes, separate sleeping areas, and room to actually spread out. Go Club Level A bigger p...
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Why the Train Might Beat the Plane in Europe
Most travelers default to a plane, a car, or a tour bus in Europe — and skip the one option that’s often faster, more scenic, and drops you right in the heart of the city. This week, Ryan and Julie make the case for train travel across Europe, plus four scenic routes worth planning a trip around. Why Trains Make Sense Europe’s rail network is extensive, efficient, and often more comfortable than flying — stations sit in city centers, trains run with dining cars and panoramic windows, and the...
- 3 weeks ago17 min
The Right Season for Every Type of Cruise
Not every cruise itinerary is available year-round — and picking the wrong season can mean missing the destination’s best version of itself entirely. This week, Ryan and Julie break down the best cruise for every season, with real itineraries to match. Summer: Alaska A Celebrity cruise tour pairing a 5-day Denali land tour with an Inside Passage sailing from Seward to Vancouver — the land portion most people skip, but shouldn’t. Fall: Canada & New England Royal Caribbean’s 9-night saili...
- 4 weeks ago15 min
5 Reasons Your Next Trip Needs a Friend Group
Sharing a bathroom with your significant other for a week straight hits different by day four — which is exactly why bringing friends along can make a trip better, not more complicated. This week, Ryan and Julie break down why traveling with other couples or friends works so well, and how to plan one without it turning into a scheduling headache. Why It Works Built-in companionship and inside jokes, split costs and group rates (sometimes a villa or suite becomes affordable), safety in number...
- Oct 7, 202623 min
The Math That Changes How You Think About a Disney Vacation
"Disney is so expensive" is one of the most common reactions travel advisors hear — but is it actually true once you compare it to the alternatives? This week, Ryan and Julie run the real numbers on a Disney trip versus a cruise and an all-inclusive resort, for the exact same family of four. What Actually Drives Disney Pricing Resort level is the biggest lever — value resorts run $150–250/night, moderate $250–400, and deluxe well above $450 — followed by ticket days, dining plans, and travel...
- Sep 30, 202616 min
How to See More of Hawaii for Less: The Cruise You Haven't Considered
A Different Way to Think About Hawaii Hawaii is already on most people's bucket list — but the default plan of flying in, picking one island, and paying resort prices for a week leaves a lot on the table. Ryan and Julie make the case for cruising as a smarter alternative: multiple islands in one trip, no inter-island flights to juggle, and the cost of dining, drinks, and accommodations built in. This episode walks through three distinct cruise options for Hawaii, from a brand-new round-trip ...
- Sep 23, 202617 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...
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About All Things Travel Podcast
You don't need to be a travel expert to plan like one — you just need to listen to two who are. All Things Travel brings you real destination advice, planning tips, and behind-the-scenes travel stories from Ryan and Julie, co-owners of Wonder and Beyond Travel.He's your travel professor, breaking down what you actually need to know. She's a Disney-loving Maryland mom of 3 and family travel specialist who knows what real trips with real kids look like.New episodes every week — destinations, tips, and the stories that make travel worth it.
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