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Explore & Expand
by Explore & Expand Retreats
Welcome to Explore & Expand, with Carrie Wren and Kelly Howard. We are a little bit of soul and a whole lot of sass...and the occasional f-bomb. Join us for conversations about life through the lens of travel, and living life to the brim.
Episodes
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Meet Your Retreat Leaders: Our Origin Story!
One of the questions our group travel participants ask us most is: how did you two meet? Buckle up, because in this episode, we spill the tea on the origins of our real life friendship. From meeting on the the sales floor at Pier One Imports and dancing on bars in our youth, to leading boutique...
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Not Your Average Travel Essentials Packing List
Ever wondered how seasoned travelers seem to have everything but the kitchen sink zipped into their carry-on, while the rest of us somehow seem to be overpacked and underprepared? We've been there! And, over our many years hosting retreats all over the world, we've finally nailed down the travel...
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The Trip I Almost Missed
Have you ever wanted to go on a trip, but something held you back? We can relate. There are always reasons why "not" to take the trip of a lifetime: time, money, fear of the unknown. And yet every single time we've taken the trip, despite all those familiar reasons that could have held us back…
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Redefining Success + Why it Matters for You
At Explore & Expand Retreats, we're redefining success—moving away from the pursuit of "more" and toward the fulfillment of "enough." To us, successful growth looks like deeper relationships, more profound experiences, and a business rooted in authenticity and heart. Join us for a conversation...
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Our 5 Biggest Travel Mistakes: What We Learned, So You Don't Have To!
Gather 'round everyone, it's story time! In this episode, hear some of our most cringe-worthy our travel foibles. We'll share the 5 most important lessons we've learned abroad, so that you don't have to make the same mistakes! -------------------------------- Curious about our travel philosophy…
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Packing 101: Our Tried and True Must Haves (and Mistakes!)
In this episode, we teach you our best tips and tricks for packing for every situation. Included in this episode: how to pack minimally while still prioritizing personal comfort what we pack with us no matter where in the world we're traveling what we leave at home no matter where we're traveling...
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13. Italy: Our Top Travel Tips
Welcome back, Explore & Expand podcast fam! We are back from our most recent retreat in Italy with an Ah-mazing group of participants, and have a few practical travel tips to share! From how to manuever public transit to our do's and don'ts for choosing a restaurant, we've got you covered.…
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12. Seduction of the Senses
In this episode, we share with you some of our all-time favorite, sensory related travel experiences. We continent hop our way from Latin America to Southeast Asia and back again, exploring our favorite sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and sensations along the way. Join us! Want to follow join us...
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11. Bugs We Have Eaten
While last episode we share some of our all time favorite meals from around the world, in this episode we share about...bugs (and other unexpected treats) we have eaten! Join us for a fun, occasionally itchy, and surprisingly delicious episode of bug-inspired delicacies! We wanna know about the...
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10. Delicious Dishes
By popular request, today we tell tales about some of our very favorite meals and edible treats around the globe. From Italy to Morocco (and back to Italy again!), we share in vibrant detail, some of our most sensational flavor experiences from around the world. We get more and more excited (and...
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9. 4 of the Most Inspiring Places on the Planet
Are you missing travel these days as much as we are? Join in as we share 4 of the most inspiring places we've ever visited, and wanderlust right along with us. You may walk away with some new places to visit, as well as a newfound appreciation for your own inspiring travel memories. As always…
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8. In Flight Entertainment
Join Carrie and Kelly for a candid convo on our best tips for plane travel. By the end, you just might find yourself ready for your next flight, or in our words, a "mini-retreat in the sky." In the meanwhile, browse our upcoming bucket list retreats for intrepid travelers online at Explore &…
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7. Pop Your Comfort Zone Bubble
What's the difference between a comfort zone and a boundary? Why are we advocates of getting outside your comfort zone? And wtf does any of this have to do with travel? Kelly and Carrie discuss all of this and more, with a hefty dose of potty talk (literally, ya'll), and share a powerful tool for...
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6. All Prepped Up with No Place to Go
Is your wanderlust on overdrive? We feel you! Find out how we're channeling our suppressed travel desires in a travel-sparse Covid world. We promise actual recommendations and tips (!!!) for how to prepare for your next bucket list trip, even when you can't actually travel. Wanna see what we're…
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5. "I Can Do Hard & Scary Things"
In this episode, Carrie and Kelly interview Susan Hughes, one of Explore & Expand's previous retreat participants. Susan shares life lessons she has learned while traveling the globe, as well as her best advice for travelers who may be afraid of getting outside their comfort zones. Check out...
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4. It's All in a Name
Meet Travel Disaster and Problems McGee, a.k.a. Salty Mango and Cracked Young Coconut, a.k.a. Kelly and Carrie. In this episode we share the shenanigans that earned us our travel nicknames. Dear listener: we'd love to hear from you! Do you have a travel nickname? If so, what is it and how did you...
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3. Travel Traps: Why We Scout Locations
Have you ever planned a bucket-list trip, spending inordinate amounts of time scouring travel guides and reviews, only to be met with a disappointment and underwhelm (and occasionally scathed taste buds)? This, dear traveler, is a phenomenon we refer to as a "travel trap." Join us behind the…
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2. Jetlag & Tuk Tuks: The Unlikely Things We Miss About Travel
Two wanderlusting gals hell bent on travel wax poetic about the weird things we miss during quarantine. For Kelly, it's exploring the intoxicating sights, sounds, and smells of a foreign city from the back of a tuk tuk. For Carrie, it's the laser sharp experience of arriving halfway around the...
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1. Anxiety in a Bag: Are You a Carrie or a Kelly?
In this episode, we explore our individual packing neuroses. Kelly makes lists of her lists months in advance, while Carrie piles shit on the floor and eventually puts it in a suitcase, moments before her Uber pulls up to take her to the airport. Join us as we giggle and chat about our packing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Explore & Expand, with Carrie Wren and Kelly Howard. We are a little bit of soul and a whole lot of sass...and the occasional f-bomb. Join us for conversations about life through the lens of travel, and living life to the brim.
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