Episode 19: Erica Forrest Unlocking the World: Turning Travel into an Educational Journey

On a Mission Mojo

In this enlightening episode of the On a Mission Mojo podcast, host Lori Young welcomes travel education specialist Erica Forrest. Erica shares her unique approach to enhancing travel experiences by emphasizing education and personal growth. She discusses how her background in education led to the establishment of Trip Scholars, a platform dedicated to making travel more meaningful.

Throughout the episode, Erica explains her methodology, including the LEARN Through Travel program which stands for Listen, Educate, Advance, Reflect, and Nourish. She also highlights the importance of preparing for a trip to ensure safety and maximize enjoyment. Erica and Lori delve into the transformative power of travel, sharing personal anecdotes and practical tips for travelers. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to enrich their travel experiences, whether through solo adventures, family trips, or nomadic lifestyles.

Key Takeaways:

• LEARN Through Travel Program: A framework to enhance travel through listening to oneself, educating on the destination, advancing travel skills, reflecting during the journey, and nourishing travel dreams post-trip.
• Travel Preparation: Importance of researching safety and health issues specific to travel destinations to avoid common pitfalls and scams.
• Personal Growth: How travel can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal development.
• Family Travel Dynamics: Strategies for managing different preferences and needs during family or multi-generational trips.
• Travel Coaching: The growing field of travel coaching and how it helps individuals find deeper meaning and safety in their travel experiences.

About the Guest:

Erica Forrest is a travel education specialist and bestselling author who helps curious people learn more through their trips. As the founder of Trip Scholars, she blends her passion for travel with over thirty years of experience in education and her training as an internationally certified travel coach and advisor.

Erica has been a local NPR guest and published on over 60 travel sites. She has been featured in Wander Magazine, Buzzfeed, Apartment Therapy and Best Life.

Website: https://tripscholars.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tripscholars
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripscholars
LinkedIn: https://www.linked.com/in/erica-forrest-a342471b4

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