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Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Cruise travel, travel advice, and travel stories from travel agent BFF Kat Mahn—your Travel Bestie. Get honest conversations, practical cruise tips, destination inspiration, and real stories about solo travel, hotels, travel trends, and the mistakes nobody wants to make. Kat helps you plan smarter, feel more confident, and stop putting your next adventure off until someday. Come spill the trip tea!
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- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Could You Live in Ajijic, Mexico? A Chat with Bryan at Lake Chapala Society
What if your next vacation turned into a completely different lifestyle? 🇲🇽 In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m in beautiful Ajijic, Mexico, where I…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
15 airport mistakes that could ruin your vacation
Avoid these 15 common airport mistakes that could ruin your vacation. Learn how to sail through check-in and keep travel stress low. Traveling should be the…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Why Your Podcast Is Still Just an Idea (And How To Fix It)
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- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Climb the Mountain, Create a New Reality: Leadership Lessons from Kilimanjaro with Kerry Borcherding
Climb the Mountain, Create a New Reality: Leadership Lessons from Kilimanjaro with Kerry Borcherding Climb the Mountain, Create a New Reality: Leadership…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
I Tried the MSC Yacht Club Upgrade Bid – Here’s What Happened
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Why I Loved My Viking River Cruise: Amsterdam to Basel on the Rhine
Absolutely! For your **Your Travel Bestie Why I Loved My Viking River Cruise: Amsterdam to Basel on the Rhine I finally took my first Viking River Cruise—and I…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Cruising with Seniors: 12 Tips Before You Book
Planning a trip for older family members? Here are 12 essential tips for cruising with seniors before you book your next getaway. Selecting the right vessel is…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
20 Cruise Secrets Nobody Tells You Before You Sail
Unlock hidden cruise money-saving secrets, cabin hacks, and onboard surprises! Discover what's *really* included, avoid hidden costs, and make your vacation…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Travel Smart: Financial Fitness for your Dream Vacations with Ava Elkins
Travel, Retirement & Your Money: How to Say YES to Travel Without Making Your Bank Account Cry Can you actually travel more without wrecking your retirement…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Don't Miss Out: Virgin Voyages Status Match Ends Oct 31!
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Why You Need to Travel Alone to Find Yourself Again
Travel, Reinvention & Finding Yourself Again with Pearl Mashour | Your Travel Bestie Kat What if travel isn't just about getting away—but about finding your…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
The truth about solo travel (and why you should start a podcast)
What if your travels could leave a mark that lasts forever—literally? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m sitting down with Sara Lohse for a…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
You’re Not Broken: Finding Yourself Again Through Grief, Healing & Retreats What if you’re not broken—you’re simply blocked?
You’re Not Broken: Finding Yourself Again Through Grief, Healing & Retreats What if you’re not broken—you’re simply blocked? In this episode of Your Travel…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Who says networking has to be boring?! 😂🎙️
This morning, I took Your Travel Bestie Kat on the road to my PIN REO networking meeting—and of course, the microphone came with me! Great people, real…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Networking Event Turns into a Podcast Studio with Kat 🎤
What happens when Your Travel Bestie Kat brings a microphone to a networking meeting? 🎙️😂 A whole lot of fun! Join me and my PIN REO networking crew for a…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Horses, Healing & a Different Kind of Journey
What if you could learn more about yourself simply by being around a horse? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m chatting with Jennifer Kozel of The…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Medical Tourism: Can Traveling Abroad Save You Thousands on Healthcare? | Mark Fachler of GoMedEscape
What if your next trip could save you thousands of dollars on healthcare? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat. I’m talking with Mark Fachler, founder of…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Travel Is the Ultimate Self-Care ✈️ Stop Waiting to Take That Vacation | Travel Podcast
In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, we're talking about why taking a vacation is more than a luxury—it's an investment in your mental health, happiness…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Is a Viking River Cruise Worth the Money? HECK YES! | My Honest Review
Thinking about booking a Viking River Cruise but wondering if it's really worth the price? After sailing the beautiful Rhine River with Viking, I'm sharing my…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Why Viking River Cruises Feel So Personal | Sharon Shares the Secret Behind the Magic
What makes a Viking River Cruise unforgettable? It's more than the destinations—it's the people. In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I sit down with…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Galápagos Islands: Sea Lions, Penguins & Giant Tortoises with Spenser
In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I sit down with Spenser to talk about her unforgettable graduation adventure to the Galápagos Islands. We discuss…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
RAGBRAI: Hills, Food & Hospitality Across Iowa with Mark Shupe | Your Travel Bestie Kat
What happens when a bicycle ride becomes a family tradition, a physical challenge, and an unforgettable vacation all at once? In this episode of Your Travel…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Australia Unfiltered: Reefs, Rooftops, Wildlife & Solo Travel
In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, Jesse shares his unforgettable 10-day solo journey through Sydney and Cairns, packed with adventure, wildlife…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
From Antarctica to India: How Travel Changes the Way You Lead and Live with Pam Leinmiller (Part 2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with world traveler and leadership coach Pam Leinmiller, we dive deeper into the life-changing experiences that come from seeing…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Climbing Kilimanjaro After 50: Adventure, Courage & Leadership with Pam Leinmiller (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this inspiring conversation, professional speaker, leadership expert, and world traveler Pam Leinmiller joins Your Travel Bestie Kat to share her…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Flight Delays Happen... Here's How We Saved Our Amsterdam Vacation
Welcome back to Your Travel Bestie Kat! Picture this: You're excited for your dream vacation, bags are packed, and then... flight delays happen. That's exactly…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
From Dirt Tracks to Coffee Stops: Adventure, Community & Reinvention with Andrew Ingram
What happens when a professional dirt bike racer trades the starting gate for a coffee shop? This week on Your Travel Bestie Kat, I sit down with former pro…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
The Best Vacation Souvenir Isn't in the Gift Shop—It's a Photoshoot
Have you ever returned from an incredible vacation only to realize you barely have any photos with everyone actually in them? In this episode of Your Travel…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Behind the Stateroom Door: Touring Cabin 216 on the Viking Kara
Have you ever wondered what it's really like to stay on a European river cruise? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I'm taking you aboard the Viking…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Life-Changing Travel: Why Morocco Stole Our Hearts
What happens when a simple travel idea turns into a life-changing adventure? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, Kat sits down with Hanna, Rachel, and…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Day 1 in Amsterdam: Waffles, Views & My First Viking River Cruise Experience
Welcome to Day 1 of my Viking River Cruise adventure! In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I'm taking you along as our European river cruise begins in…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Disney Travel Tips, Family Vacation Hacks & Hidden Disney Gems | Jillian Shults
Disney Travel Tips, Family Vacations & Hidden Gems with Jillian Shults Part 2 with former Disney Cast Member and travel advisor Jillian Shults is packed with…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Former Disney Cast Member Secrets & Why Disney Trips Are Harder to Plan Than Ever | Jillian Shults
Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like being a Disney Cast Member? This week on Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m joined by former Disney Cast Member and travel advisor…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Magic, Leadership & Luxury Escapes with Melissa Blettner of Ancient Lore Village
What happens when luxury hospitality meets fantasy storytelling? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I sit down with Melissa Blettner, CEO of Ancient…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Confidence, Closets & Carry-Ons with Arlene Stearns
This week on Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m joined by Arlene Stearns, founder of Image Up System, to talk all things confidence, personal branding, travel style…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Cruises, Bacon, Belize & Virgin Voyages | Part 2 with Robin Haffer
Part 2 gets FUN. 🚢🥓🌴 Robin Haffer is back on Your Travel Bestie Kat and this episode is packed with cruise stories, travel laughs, Belize adventures, Virgin…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
From Germany to Las Vegas at 15 — When America Finally Felt Like Home | Part 1
What’s it like moving from Germany 🇩🇪 to Las Vegas 🇺🇸 as a teenager and starting over in a completely different world? In Part 1 of this episode of *Your…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Hot Mess Express: The Week Before You Travel countdown
The countdown is ON… and so is the chaos 😅✈️ In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster that is the 7 days before…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
They Packed WHAT?! Traveling with Teens & Tweens Without Losing Your Mind
Packing for a trip with teens and tweens? Yeah… good luck with that 😂 In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, we’re talking about the fine line between…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
From Pipes to Passports: Building a Business That Supports Your Life (with Abi Wilson)
What do plumbing and travel have in common? More than you think 👀✈️ In this episode of *Your Travel Bestie Kat*, I’m joined by Abi Wilson of Friendly…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
From the Mississippi to the Nile…Who’s Coming to Iceland With Us?
🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE DROP What do the mighty Mississippi, the legendary Nile, and breathtaking Iceland have in common? 👀 …they’re all on our travel radar—and…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
The Truth About 16+ Day Sailings: Good, Great & Hmmn Moments
Thinking about booking a long cruise (16+ days)? Before you do… let’s have a real conversation. In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m breaking down…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Medical Tourism: Save Money, Travel More, Feel Better
Thinking about combining healthcare with a passport stamp? In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, we’re diving into the world of medical tourism—where…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Chapter 2 Magic: From Wall Street to Fairytale Godmother with Debbie Jurek From Pain to Purpose: Reinventing Life as a Silver Cinderella
What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan… and you decide to rewrite the story anyway? In this powerful episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I sit down…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
🤔 What do radio and travel have in common? Great conversations happen when people who love storytelling get together. 🎙️
🤔 What do radio and travel have in common? They both tell stories that bring people together. I loved sitting down with Brad Allen to talk about voice…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Have you ever felt overlooked in your business or career? Many talented women entrepreneurs are incredible at what they do—but struggle to be seen, heard, and recognized.
Many talented women entrepreneurs are incredible at what they do—but struggle to be seen, heard, and recognized. In the newest episode of Your Travel Bestie…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Travel, like fitness, is all about balance—move your body, enjoy the adventure, and feel great doing both.
What if the secret to enjoying vacation and staying healthy is the same principle that drives great fitness results? Balance. In this episode of Your Travel…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
From Near-Death to Dream Destinations: Building a Life & Business Without Limits
On this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, Kat sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Jackie Rainforth, founder of Rainmakers Business Solutions, for a…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
"When Travel Becomes Transformation: Manifestation, Connection & Listening Within”
In this heart-centered conversation, Your Travel Bestie Kat joins Teri to explore how travel becomes more than just a vacation — it becomes a pathway to…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Travel Insurance: The One Thing You Hope You Never Need (But Will Be Glad You Have)
🎙️ Travel Insurance: The One Thing You Hope You Never Need (But Will Be Glad You Have) Is travel insurance actually worth it—or just another upsell? 👀 In this…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Packing shouldn’t feel like a workout—or a crisis 😏
Packing shouldn’t feel like a workout—or a crisis 😏 In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I’m sharing my best packing tips, cruise hot takes, and…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
What if your business could keep running—while you’re traveling?
In this episode, Your Travel Bestie Kat chats with Rita Thomas, CRM and systems expert who helps service-based entrepreneurs automate lead generation…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
A behind-the-scenes look at what makes Virgin Voyages one of the most distinctive brands in cruising.
In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, I sit down with a Virgin Voyages Business Development Manager for an insider conversation on what truly sets the…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Free trips. Deep discounts. “Pay me directly.” 🚩 In this episode, your Travel Bestie Kat exposes common travel scams, explains what legitimate travel bookings should look
If a travel deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, Kat breaks down common travel scams, the biggest red…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
An Insider’s Take: Do You Really Need a Travel Agent?
In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, Kat sits down with a travel industry insider to have an honest, no-pressure conversation about travel agents. From a…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Travel Insurance sounds simple...until you actually need it.
In this episode of Your Travel Bestie Kat, Kat breaks down: A real-life insurance claim that surprised everyone Why assumptions can cost thousands The…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Why Your Travel Bestie is Kat (and NOT Google)
Your travel bestie is officially here. In this 1st episode, Kat shares why she started the podcast and how she helps travelers skip the stress and say yes to…
- Your Travel Bestie Kat — Cruise Travel & Advice
Your Travel BFF is here!!
Welcome to Your Travel Bestie Kat - real travel advice, zero stress, all the good sassy vibes. Follow, subscribe, and lets travel smarter