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Prepare for Landing"Falling in love with Seattle" with Siarra TurnerEpisode 10: On the final episode for the season, I share a story about my trip to Seattle, 2018. The trip that changed everything for me... Don't forget! If you like what you hear and don't want to miss the next episode, follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!! Oh and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
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Resources:
https://www.eljamesauthor.com/books/fifty-shades-of-grey/ (Fifty Shades of Grey)
https://abc.com/shows/greys-anatomy (Grey's Anatomy)
Note: Emerald City is the...
2021-03-2511 min
Prepare for Landing"Your Host and Captain..." with Siarra TurnerEpisode 9: Today's episode you finally get to hear from me! And, as hinted in my pilot episode, I bring back Tracy Laguerre to interview me. I talk about my early beginnings travelling with family and then with academic groups. Tracy also dives into my love for hotels and how it impacts how I travel. We also chat about travelling during the pandemic and how brands have had to adapt over the last year. Tracy also talks about my first blog and how I transitioned into becoming a travel consultant. She keeps me laughing with fun questions. Don't forget! If you...
2021-03-181h 03
Prepare for Landing"Goodwill and Kindness" with HauwaEpisode 8: Welcome back to the second leg of our flight with the brilliant storyteller, Hauwa. This week, she delights us with a tale of the beautiful kindness of strangers as she travels solo in a city she's never visited with a language she doesn't speak. Don't forget! If you like what you hear and don't want to miss the next episode, follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!!
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Resources:
Happy Accidents Media
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2021-03-1109 min
Prepare for Landing"Stories in Motion" with HauwaEpisode 7: This week, we fly with Hauwa, an engaging travel blogger, YouTuber, and content creator with a unique gift of storytelling--not only with words, but also with video. Hauwa starts off with her first journey as a teenager through her home country, Ghana (Africa) and takes us through the capital city, Accra. Most recently she has returned from Senegal; this transformative destination impressed her with their procedures in place during the pandemic. Hauwa beautifully bridges the gap between travelling as a kid and as an adult, all while painting a portrait--not only of herself and her brand, Shesuthman, but also...
2021-02-2540 min
Prepare for Landing"For My Birthday..." with Marquita JenningsEpisode 6: On the second leg of our flight with Marquita, we explore Brazil for a birthday gift she says she will never forget... Don't forget! If you like what you hear and don't want to miss the next episode, follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!!
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Resources:
Articles on Travel Insurance
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/covid-quarantine/ (What Travel Insurance Covers Covid Quarantine) - Forbes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/02/09/insurance-covid-trip-coverage-cancellation/ (Travel Insurance: What to know during the covid-19 pandemic...
2021-02-1807 min
Prepare for Landing"Travelling on the Job" with Marquita JenningsOn today's episode, I take to the skies with traveller, photographer, and content creator, Marquita Jennings. Originally bitten by the travel bug as a teenager exploring the Bahamas with her aunt, she returned to travel as an Auditor. Initially, she travelled domestically as an auditor, blending various cultures to get the job done. Later, as she grew seasoned, she explored China, Russia, and Brazil! Kita brings a wealth of knowledge on travelling while on the job--a perspective that, at times, can differ from the leisure traveller. She also speaks on travelling to Bermuda during the global pandemic. Don't forget! If...
2021-02-1147 min
Prepare for Landing"Abroad in Costa Rica" with Jo CabeyEpisode 4: Welcome back Jo Cabey as she takes us abroad to Costa Rica and the pivotal moment on the beach, during sunrise when she knew travel had changed her for the better… Don't forget! If you like what you hear and don't want to miss the next episode, follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!!
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Resources:
Packing Cubes I Use:
https://www.amazon.com/Bagail-Packing-Various-Luggage-Organizers/dp/B01IB8Q9HA (Bagail Packing Cubes)
Happy Accidents Media
https://instagram.com/happyaccidentsmedia?ig...
2021-02-0407 min
Prepare for Landing"Behind the Image" with Jo CabeyDISCLAIMER: Trigger Warning. This episode touches on abuse and rape. On today's episode, I'm flying with fellow traveller, Author, Survivor, and Advocate, Jo Cabey. Initially, she walks us through her time abroad in Costa Rica before taking us to Egypt where we meet Daddy Mo! But later, we delve into the, at times, dark reality behind a seemingly perfect Instagram photo. And we discover the inspiration for her first book, Jada's Diary.
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2021-01-2835 min
Prepare for Landing"We are Home" with Tracy LaguerreEpisode 2: On the second leg of this flight, we welcome back Tracy LaGuerre as she takes us to Haiti through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl. Don't forget! If you like what you hear and don't want to miss the next episode, follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!! And if you listen on Apple Podcast, leave a review!
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Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html (New CDC Testing Requirements)
Happy Accidents Media
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2021-01-2311 min
Prepare for Landing"Travelling with Intention" with Tracy LaguerreEpisode 1: On our first episode of Prepare for Landing, I'm flying with friend and fellow traveller, Tracy LaGuerre! She takes us on a journey through Canada, Morocco, Haiti, and her hometown in NYC. Through her, we learn how to travel both differently and with intention--focusing beyond tourist attractions and Instagrammable spots to center on local culture and people.
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2021-01-2344 min
Prepare for LandingAttention Passengers......this is your captain speaking. Fasten your seatbelts, we're beginning our initial descent. I'm your host and captain, Siarra Turner. A traveller, storyteller, and coach.
Prepare for Landing takes listeners on a unique flight into the transformative nature of travel. In a new era where we have been forced to redefine travel, this podcast explores the bustling sounds of Cape Town, South Africa while also marveling the beautiful architecture in Russia. We dive into the culture beyond the perfect Instagram shot and seek to answer how we can travel both intentionally and ethically, even in the midst of a global...
2021-01-1202 min