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→ Need help sorting out the big picture of your upcoming New Zealand trip? Get my 1-on-1 support with my VACATION BLUEPRINT DESIGN service ← New Zealand may not be the first destination that comes to mind for wine—but it's an incredible wine destination. And while wine might feel like a small part of a vacation unless you're a wine connoisseur, it's something you can quite literally bring home with you—and with just one taste, you're instantly transported back to New Zealand, long after your trip has come to an end. In this episode of the New Zealand, Your Way series, we're taking a practical, travel-focused look at what to know about New Zealand wine so you can experience it in a way that actually enhances your trip. We'll walk through the key wine regions across both the North and South Island, what makes each one distinct, and how to think about where wine fits into your overall itinerary—whether it's a dedicated experience or something you layer in along the way. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 124: The 8 Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You? Episode 222: 5 Types of Luxury Travelers Episode 269: Your Travel Style, Solved + Trip Ideas for Every Season

New Zealand is overflowing with unforgettable experiences—but the real magic happens when you discover the activities that actually light you up, so your trip feels like more than just a checklist. In this episode of the New Zealand, Your Way series, we're taking a different approach to "things to do" in New Zealand. Instead of running through a long list of recommendations, we're breaking activities down by travel style—so you can focus on the experiences that will resonate with you the most. We'll walk through the four main excursions travel styles—active, sightseer, social, and introspective—and explore how each one shows up across both the North and South Island. From high-adrenaline adventures and iconic must-see landscapes to food, wine, and more relaxed experiences, all the way to quieter, more meaningful moments—you'll start to see which activities are actually worth prioritizing for your trip. Because the goal isn't to do everything. It's to do the right things—the ones that will make you fall in love with New Zealand and come home feeling like your trip was truly your own. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 24: Learn Your Travel Style (Part 2): Excursions Episode 124: The 8 Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You? Episode 258: From Must-See to Meh: My Latest Thoughts on Sightseeing

→ Need help sorting out the big picture of your upcoming New Zealand trip? Get my 1-on-1 support with my VACATION BLUEPRINT DESIGN service ← New Zealand is one of those destinations where it feels like every corner of the country looks incredible (spoiler: it is!). And that's exactly what makes planning a trip here a little tricky—because you can't explore every little corner. Before you can even start mapping out an itinerary, you need to answer one big question: should you focus on the North Island or the South Island? In this episode of the New Zealand, Your Way series, we're diving into the North Island. I'm walking you through what this island is known for, what kinds of experiences you can expect, and which travel styles tend to love it the most. I'm also introducing the key regions of the North Island and what makes each one unique, helping you start to narrow down the type of trip that might fit you best. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 124: The 8 Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You? Episode 151: The Timeline to Your Next Vacation Episode 288: New Zealand, Your Way // 4 Things to Know Before Planning a Trip

It's easy to think of winter as an off-season for travel with less-than-ideal weather, but there are destinations around the world that truly shine during these months — where the weather, experiences, and overall vibe are at their best. You also have options when it comes to the type of winter vacation you can take: you can embrace cozy, snow-covered scenery, escape to somewhere warm and sunny, or take advantage of summer in the Southern Hemisphere to visit a bucket list destination. In this episode, I'm sharing six incredible international destinations to visit in December, January, and February — each offering a different kind of experience depending on the type of trip and weather you're craving. Whether you're drawn to winter magic, mild sunshine, or a warm-weather adventure, there's bound to be a destination on this list that inspires you to put a winter vacation on the calendar. → WHAT'S YOUR TRAVEL STYLE? TAKE THE QUIZ AND GET THE BONUS SEASONAL DESTINATION GUIDE ← Want help choosing your next destination? Book Angela's DESTINATION MATCHING service. Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 157: Spring Destination Ideas Episode 234: 6 Fall Destination Ideas Episode 270: The ONE Trip You Should Take Every Year

Packing for a mountain vacation can feel a little trickier than packing for other types of trips. The weather can change quickly throughout the day, which means you need layers for warmth, flexibility for shifting conditions, and clothing that works just as well on a trail as it does exploring a town afterward. After many years of traveling almost exclusively to mountain destinations, I've developed a reliable packing system that keeps things functional without overpacking. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what goes into my suitcase for mountain trips — from my go-to layering strategy and footwear choices to the small gear and accessories that make a big difference once you're there. If you've ever stood in front of your closet wondering how to pack for changing mountain weather without bringing everything you own, this episode will help simplify the process and give you a practical framework you can use for your own trips. → GET YOUR FREE MOUNTAIN VACATION PACKING GUIDE ← → CHECK OUT OTHER FREEBIES FROM WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 118: A Destination Where the Hiking is Definitely "Worth It" Episode 154: 4 Signs It's Time for a Nature Fix Episode 256: What to Know About a Montana Vacation

Vacation planning usually begins as excitement, but it can quickly turn into over-researching, second-guessing, and circling the same options without making real progress once the decisions start stacking up. In this episode, I break down two practical, mindset-shifting strategies that will help you make faster decisions about your vacation without rushing or compromising on quality. You'll learn how to move forward with confidence, reduce planning fatigue, and finally stop spinning your wheels so you can focus on what actually matters — enjoying the experience you're creating. If you've ever felt stuck in the middle of planning, unsure how to move from researching to booking, this episode will help you simplify the process and move forward with clarity. → SEE ANGELA'S VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 148: When (and When NOT) to Compromise on Vacation Episode 173: How to Ditch the Default Episode 278: Travel That's Not Just for the Cool Kids

Vacations have a way of feeling like they disappear faster than we expect. You wait for them, plan for them, and look forward to them for months — and then in the blink of an eye they're over, leaving you sad and wondering where the time actually went. Why the heck do vacations feel like they fly by? In this episode, we're calling out those sneaky patterns that cause this so we can be aware of them while we're planning our trips. I'm also sharing about how small, intentional shifts in the way you plan and move through a trip can make your vacation feel richer, slower, and more memorable without adding a single extra day. If you've ever come home feeling like your trip flew by in a blur, this conversation will help you understand why — and how to make your future vacations feel like they truly lasted. → SEE ANGELA'S VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 230: The Perfect Pace for a Multi-Leg Trip Episode 258: From Must-See to Meh: My Latest Thoughts on Sightseeing Episode 280: My #1 Hack for Making a Vacation Feel Longer

I don't think any of us set out to take a vacation that feels like a bunch of work. A trip is supposed to feel like a break — something you look forward to, not something you manage, execute, and then need to recover from. And yet, sometimes a vacation starts to feel heavy before you even leave… or quietly turns into another job once you're there. In this episode, we're unpacking the sneaky ways vacations slip into "work mode," so you know what to watch for — both while you're planning and when you're already on the trip. If you've ever come home from a vacation thinking, that was good… but also exhausting, this episode will help you rethink what it actually takes to make travel feel like a true break again. → SEE ANGELA'S VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 180: Enneagram TWOs on Vacation Episode 188: Enneagram ONEs on Vacation Episode 230: The Perfect Pace for a Multi-Leg Trip

Every vacation is built on a series of choices — and whether we realize it or not, each one comes with a tradeoff. Where you stay, how full your days are, which experiences you prioritize, and even how involved you are in the planning all quietly shape how your trip unfolds. Some of these tradeoffs are easy to spot. Others don't reveal themselves until you're already on the trip — or worse, once you're back home wondering why it didn't feel the way you hoped it would. In this episode, we're breaking down seven real-world tradeoffs that show up on nearly every vacation. We'll look at both sides of each decision so you can understand what you're truly choosing — and design a trip that aligns with your priorities, your energy, and the kind of experience you actually want to have. → SEE ANGELA'S VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES AT WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 116: How to Adopt an Adventure Attitude Episode 141: Encouragement + Advice | Destinations That Make You a Tad Uncomfortable Episode 148: When (And When NOT) To Compromise on Vacation

Celebrating 5 years of the Happy Women Travel More Podcast, I'm leaving you with one last episode for the year — and honestly, it's something I've never fully shared out loud. As you start thinking about your vacations for next year, today I'm revealing 3 insights about planning a trip that most people never tell you… but I will. These are the small but powerful insights that can completely shift how you approach your vacation planning, and ultimately, how much satisfaction you get from your travel experience. → SEE ANGELA'S VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICE AT WILD HAIR TRAVELS ← → SAVE YOUR SPOT ON MY CALENDAR TO GET 1-ON-1 VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT! ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 40: Why Out-of-the-Box Vacations Don't Do It For You Episode 53: The Pros and Cons of Independent Vacations Episode 155: My 2 Biggest Pieces of Travel Advice

When you take a step back and look at how you're spending your time, does it actually reflect the life you want to live? Because the reality is, the way you spend your days now shapes the life you'll look back on later. On this episode, we're getting real about time — not in the sense of productivity hacks or squeezing more in, but in the sense of owning the one life you get. If it feels like your days are running you instead of you running them, this episode is designed to give you a fresh perspective, a bit of inspiration, and maybe the push you didn't even realize you needed to take back control. → SAVE YOUR SPOT ON MY CALENDAR TO GET 1-ON-1 VACATION PLANNING SUPPORT! ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 169: The ONE Thing to Remember About Time + Travel Episode 172: How to Live a Happier Life Episode 173: How to Ditch the Default Episode 193: How to Tackle Calendar Clutter and Ditch the Overwhelm w/ Laurie Palau

If you've ever hesitated when someone asks what you do for fun, you're not alone. So many of us get caught up in work and life that we forget what it even feels like to have something we do purely because we enjoy it. But as busy professional women juggling all of the things, having something just for us is actually really important. In this episode, we're unpacking what hobbies really look like for adult women, how they can bring more joy and meaning into your day-to-day life, and how to actually fit them into a busy lifestyle. Because sometimes what we're really craving isn't a break or extra hours in the week, but a little space to do something that's ours. → WHAT'S YOUR TRAVEL STYLE? TAKE THE QUIZ ← Connect w/ Angela on Instagram LISTEN BACK: Episode 92: Traveling More Won't Make You Happy Episode 172: How to Live a Happier Life Episode 209: Finding Happiness: A Personal Reflection on Loving My Life Travel Style Avatar Series: 124: The 8 Travel Style Avatars // Which Are You? 125: Travel Style Avatars // The Bucket Lister 126: Travel Style Avatars // The Escapist 127: Travel Style Avatars // The Adventurer 128: Travel Style Avatars // The Soul Searcher 129: Travel Style Avatars // The Socialite 130: Travel Style Avatars // The Nomad 131: Travel Style Avatars // The Tourist 132: Travel Style Avatars // The Thrill Seeker 133: My Travel Style Avatar // How I Narrowed It Down