Why I Travel: Why It's Always Been Part of Me

About this episode

Jennifer shares how travel has profoundly shaped her life through various experiences and memories.

Why do I travel so much? The truth goes way beyond plane tickets and passports. In this week’s episode, I’m opening up about how travel shaped my life — from my missionary roots in South America to family road trips, emotional returns to Guatemala, and unforgettable moments in Zimbabwe. You’ll hear how even on a tight budget, travel gave my family memories that money could never buy. So if you’ve ever thought “travel is too complicated” or “we’ll do it someday,” this one’s for you. My ...

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer

Topics covered

• travel
• personal stories
• family memories
• budget travel
• cultural experiences

Keywords

• travel
• memories
• family
• budget travel
• South America
• Guatemala
• Zimbabwe

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South America, Guatemala, Zimbabwe

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