Life in North Korea, Travel with Kids, and Responsible Tourism with Jessica Off from Guess Where Trips

Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode!*Discount code below!This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Jessica Off, Owner of Guess Where Trips. Jessica joins us for a chat about living in North Korea, travelling with kids, & starting a successful travel business during the pandemic. Jessica also talks about the impact of social media on travel & the importance of responsible tourism. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates!JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY:InstagramBlogFacebook GroupHelp TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out!YouTubeTTLAPOG Spotify PlaylistPoints & Miles CourseCHECK OUT GUESS WHERE TRIPS:Instagram - @guesswheretrips Website - Guesswheretrips.com Discount Code = TMC10MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:Jessica's Song Choice - HomeMini JetSetterCopenhagen Downloadable Map + Trip Planning TipsTroll Hunting in CopenhagenCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Jessica Off, Owner of Guess Where Trips03:50 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Family Road Trips, Florida, & Hospitality & Tourism Education06:13 How to Choose Where to Travel: Risky Destinations, COVID, & Family Travel09:04 Travel Traditions09:53 Scary Travel Experiences: Hitchhiking & North Korean Hospital Visits11:28 Repeat Destinations & Trip-Saving Trolls13:54 Pandemic Effects on Travel: GWT is Born19:34 Language & Travel: Afrikaans, Maori, & a Great Non-Tech Tip22:28 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Maps & Data23:13 Trip Planning: Google My Maps24:17 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Inspiration & Entrepreneurship26:16 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner30:09 Untried Types of Travel:  Bikes & RVs31:12 Living vs. Travelling Abroad: North Korea, Cook Islands, New Zealand32:58 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home?33:50 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: New Zealand Beach34:45 Where is Home?35:09 Using Points and Miles for Travel38:06 Necessary Travel Items39:44 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues: Treehouses41:25 Spotify Travel Playlist: Jessica's Choice42:21 Speed Round: Spontaneity, Vietnam, Best Travel Apps & Gifts48:47 Until Next Time & Where to Find @GuessWhereTripsSupport the show© 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.