In this episode of Mixtape Travels, host Shannon Gomes speaks with Emmanuel Arnaud, CEO of HomeExchange, about the evolution of home swapping and its impact on sustainable tra...

In this episode of The Gomes Guide, I chat with Jamie Haley, a creative marketing and brand leader who lives part-time in Palm Springs, about everything that makes this desert destination so much more than a retro retiree town. Jamie s...

In this episode, Shannon talks with fellow traveler and communications pro Dana Smith about her unforgettable summer trip to Norway. From discovering hidden speakeasies and world-class coffee in Oslo to cold plunges, vegan pizza, and red fisher...

What happens when your dream trip to Greece kicks off with an earthquake? If you're Marcia Gagliardi, you find wine, feta, and unexpected joy in the chaos.In this episode, Marcia shares her hilarious and heartfelt stories from island-hop...

In this episode, I chat with Adam Cohen—aka @Marin.Dad—about all things Marin County. Just over the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin is full of natural beauty, coastal charm, and surprising history. W...

Think cruising is just for retirees and buffet-lovers? Think again. In this episode I sit down with family travel blogger and cruise enthusiast Suzanne Lyons, who shares why cruising has become her favorite way to vacation—with kids in tow!...

In this episode of Mixtape Travels, I welcome seasoned traveler and marketing exec Marissa Gomes to chat about visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — her husband’s homeland and one of her favorite destinations. With over 40 countries...

In this episode, ceramic artist Nicole Curcio shares her inspiring story of moving from Portland, Oregon, to a small village in Portugal’s Silver Coast region. With dreams of launching an artist residency and living a slower, more meaningful li...

In this episode, award-winning global nutrition expert and seasoned traveler Dr. Sylvia Klinger shares her deep admiration for Japan—a love that began with a single layover and has since led to multiple return visits. Sylvia highlig...

In this episode, I sit down with Leigh Oshirak Schuberth to dive into her unforgettable journey to Antarctica. From navigating the infamous Drake Passage to witnessing breathtaking landscapes of glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, Leigh shares he...

In this episode, I sat down with Jeff Neer to demystify the world of travel points and miles. Jeff, an expert in maximizing credit card rewards for travel, shared his top strategies for leveraging points to make dream trips with your family a r...

Emilie Brillon is the founder of Love Life Abroad, where she helps moms plan epic road trips and outdoor adventures with their families across Canada. Born and raised in Quebec, Emilie dev...

Interview with world traveler, Bonnie Hough (who has traveled the world 8 times, 7 times by herself!), about her recent two month journey to Western Africa in 2024.  days journey, she travels 8,000 miles with her small tour group visiting ...

In this episode, Amy Boyle shares her transformative experience of a three-week solo trip to Paris, reflecting on the freedom and self-discovery that comes with traveling alone. She discusses her planning process, accommodations, and the import...

Susan Van Allen, inspired by her Italian American heritage, is a writer, traveler, and storyteller. Her first writing success was the critically acclaimed one-woman play, Jersey Girls, in which she portrayed 5 characters in an Italian-...

Joanne Weir is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, celebrated chef, restaurateur, TV host, and international cooking teacher based in San Francisco. One of Joanne's favorite places in the world is the country of Morocco. Fr...

Jenn Baljko is an award-winning author, editor, mentor, creativity kindler, and walker. One of her most significant achievements is walking from Bangkok to Barcelona on foot with her partner Lluís – walking nearly 10,000 miles acros...