Episode Details

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming to be meaningful. 

In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, Shannon and Ann sit down with Linda King — Amazon best-selling author, travel blogger, travel coach, and creator of The Smart Travelista — to talk about traveling smarter, saving money, and building confidence through travel. 

With a background as both a banker and a travel agent, Linda shares practical insights on how to enjoy high-quality travel experiences without overspending — along with the mindset shifts that make travel more accessible and less stressful. 

In this conversation, we explore: 

✈️ What “smart travel” really means 

💰 Budget-friendly travel tips that actually work 

📚 Writing 14 books and sharing travel stories 

🌍 How travel builds confidence and perspective 

🧭 Turning travel dreams into real plans 

Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fifteenth, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical tools to help you travel with intention — and without fear. 

🎧 Available on podcast apps and YouTube 

📌 Links to Linda’s books, blog, and resources 

 https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/ 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8CNHLB5 

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