Travel Smarter, Not Harder: Budget Friendly Adventures with the Smart Travelista (feat. Linda King)

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming to be meaningful. In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, Shannon and Ann sit down with Linda King — Amazon best-selling author, travel blogger, travel coach, and creator of The Smart Travelista — to talk about traveling smarter, saving money, and building confidence through travel. With a background as both a banker and a travel agent, Linda shares practical insights on how to enjoy high-quality travel experiences without overspending — along with the mindset shifts that make travel more accessible and less stressful. In this conversation, we explore: ✈️ What “smart travel” really means 💰 Budget-friendly travel tips that actually work 📚 Writing 14 books and sharing travel stories 🌍 How travel builds confidence and perspective 🧭 Turning travel dreams into real plans Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fifteenth, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical tools to help you travel with intention — and without fear. 🎧 Available on podcast apps and YouTube 📌 Links to Linda’s books, blog, and resources  https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8CNHLB5 ✨ Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and travel this story with us. #traveltimestorieswithshannon #travelpodcast #traveltips #smarttraveler #thesmarttravelista #podcast #newpodcastepisode #tunein #australia #podmatch https://www.traveltimestories.com/