Travel Small Towns https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcasts/travel-small-towns-podcast/ Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast. The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Adventures, & Lifestyle; With Expert interviews including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, & More! Listen Now for Great Travel Stories and Insights you’re going to love, whether it’s for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the very best Small Town Destinations!   Join host Kristy Burns on her adventures as she gets up close destination stories and behind-the-scenes information from collaborators and small-town enthusiasts. Join the Small Town Journey! Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:36:47 +0000 en My Town Travels Unique - Interesting - Yours My Town Travels episodic Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast. The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Adventures, & Lifestyle; With Expert interviews including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, & More! Listen Now for Great Travel Stories and Insights you’re going to love, whether it’s for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the very best Small Town Destinations!   Join host Kristy Burns on her adventures as she gets up close destination stories and behind-the-scenes information from collaborators and small-town enthusiasts. Join the Small Town Journey! My Town Travels kristy@mytowntravels.com false https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9870530-1740679416635-bc8a8bf8af305-4.jpg Travel Small Towns https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcasts/travel-small-towns-podcast/ kristy@mytowntravels.com Welcome to the Travel Small Towns Podcast. The Only Podcast Dedicated to Small Town Travel Destinations, Adventures, & Lifestyle; With Expert interviews including Travel Professionals, Writers, Bloggers, Influencers, & More! Listen Now for Great Travel Stories and Insights you’re going to love, whether it’s for an escape, a laugh, to relate, or to find the very best Small Town Destinations!   Join host Kristy Burns on her adventures as she gets up close destination stories and behind-the-scenes information from collaborators and small-town enthusiasts. Join the Small Town Journey! No yes f15a0018-352a-5c9b-8a96-a56eddaf5ec7 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 Episode 20 – Nate Spangle, Founder, Get Indiana, and Host of Get IN https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-20-nate-spangle-founder-get-indiana-and-host-of-get-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-20-nate-spangle-founder-get-indiana-and-host-of-get-in Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:20:50 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-20-nate-spangle-founder-get-indiana-and-host-of-get-in/ In this episode of Travel Small Towns, host Kristy Burns sits down with Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana and host of Get In, to talk about the power of storytelling, small-town pride, and why Indiana has far more to offer than many people realize. Nate shares how his love for conversations and community led him to build a media...

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]]> In this episode of Travel Small Towns, host Kristy Burns sits down with Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana and host of Get In, to talk about the power of storytelling, small-town pride, and why Indiana has far more to offer than many people realize. Nate shares how his love for conversations and community led him to build a media...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 20 – Nate Spangle, Founder, Get Indiana, and Host of Get IN false no 00:31:54 No no Episode 19 –Visit Oconee County, South Carolina – Waterfalls, Mountain Lakes, and Small-Town Festivals https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-19-visit-oconee-county-south-carolina-waterfalls-mountain-lakes-and-small-town-festivals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-19-visit-oconee-county-south-carolina-waterfalls-mountain-lakes-and-small-town-festivals Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:18:15 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-19-visit-oconee-county-south-carolina-waterfalls-mountain-lakes-and-small-town-festivals/ Travel Small Towns spotlights Oconee County, South Carolina, with Cricket Barnett, president and CEO of Visit Oconee. This episode covers why the county stands out as a mountain destination in a state most people associate with beaches, plus the festivals, outdoor adventures, and small towns that make it a strong year-round destination. Cricket shares what...

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]]> Travel Small Towns spotlights Oconee County, South Carolina, with Cricket Barnett, president and CEO of Visit Oconee. This episode covers why the county stands out as a mountain destination in a state most people associate with beaches, plus the festivals, outdoor adventures, and small towns that make it a strong year-round destination. Cricket shares what...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 19 –Visit Oconee County, South Carolina – Waterfalls, Mountain Lakes, and Small-Town Festivals false no 00:28:58 No no Episode 18 – What Is Small Town Travel? https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-18-what-is-small-town-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-18-what-is-small-town-travel Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:50:48 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-18-what-is-small-town-travel/ There has been so much interest in the concept definitions of small-town travel that we decided to explore it for our listeners here on the podcast! Host Kristy Burns explores the concept of small-town travel and tourism, discussing how small towns are defined, their unique appeal, and how social media is transforming their visibility. This episode offers insights...

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]]> There has been so much interest in the concept definitions of small-town travel that we decided to explore it for our listeners here on the podcast! Host Kristy Burns explores the concept of small-town travel and tourism, discussing how small towns are defined, their unique appeal, and how social media is transforming their visibility. This episode offers insights...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 18 – What Is Small Town Travel? false no 00:17:44 No no Episode 17 –Visit Ouray, Colorado – Alpine Community in the “Outdoor Recreation Capitol of Colorado” https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-17-visit-ouray-colorado-alpine-community-in-the-outdoor-recreation-capitol-of-colorado/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-17-visit-ouray-colorado-alpine-community-in-the-outdoor-recreation-capitol-of-colorado Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:12:18 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-17-visit-ouray-colorado-alpine-community-in-the-outdoor-recreation-capitol-of-colorado/ Discover the hidden gems of Ouray, Colorado—where history, nature, and community meet! Have you ever wondered what makes this small town extraordinary? Listen as Host Kristy Burns & Visit Ouray Colorado’s Marketing and Communications Director, Kailey Rhoten, tell you amazing stories about this mountain town!  Host Kristy Burns recently visited Ouray on an unforgettable trip—and found...

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]]> Discover the hidden gems of Ouray, Colorado—where history, nature, and community meet! Have you ever wondered what makes this small town extraordinary? Listen as Host Kristy Burns & Visit Ouray Colorado’s Marketing and Communications Director, Kailey Rhoten, tell you amazing stories about this mountain town!  Host Kristy Burns recently visited Ouray on an unforgettable trip—and found...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 17 –Visit Ouray, Colorado – Alpine Community in the “Outdoor Recreation Capitol of Colorado” false no 00:37:17 No no Episode 16 – America 250- Small Town Fun! https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-16-america-250-small-town-fun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-16-america-250-small-town-fun Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:25:09 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-16-america-250-small-town-fun/ Small towns know how to celebrate big moments. From time capsule openings to parades, fireworks, and community traditions, this America 250 season has been a beautiful reminder of how much pride, history, and heart live in our hometowns.  Wherever you spent the Fourth of July, I’d love to hear what your town did to celebrate! Listen...

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]]> Small towns know how to celebrate big moments. From time capsule openings to parades, fireworks, and community traditions, this America 250 season has been a beautiful reminder of how much pride, history, and heart live in our hometowns.  Wherever you spent the Fourth of July, I’d love to hear what your town did to celebrate! Listen...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 16 – America 250- Small Town Fun! false no 00:17:15 No no Episode 15- Take Me Home Country Roads https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-15-take-me-home-country-roads/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-15-take-me-home-country-roads Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:56:14 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-15-take-me-home-country-roads/ Traveling often comes with its own set of challenges,especially when it comes to managing expectations around accommodations. In this episode, I’ll share insights from my recent trip to North Central West Virginia, where I encountered a series of hiccups that reminded me of theimportance of preparation and adaptability in travel. Here’s what I learned and...

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]]> Traveling often comes with its own set of challenges,especially when it comes to managing expectations around accommodations. In this episode, I’ll share insights from my recent trip to North Central West Virginia, where I encountered a series of hiccups that reminded me of theimportance of preparation and adaptability in travel. Here’s what I learned and...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/9870530-1782229689692-d620e4487ef6d.jpg Episode 15- Take Me Home Country Roads false no 00:23:02 No no Episode 14 – Castles & Carpools Founder, Candi Hurst https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-14-castles-carpools-founder-candi-hurst/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-14-castles-carpools-founder-candi-hurst Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:57 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-14-castles-carpools-founder-candi-hurst/ Check out our newest episode with the Founder of Castles & Carpools, Candi Hurst, and Host, Kristy Schlosser Burns (My Town Travels). You are going to love this discussion about Giving Back through Travel, Travel Advisors, Experiencing Unique Accommodations, and so Much More!  Listen in as Candi and Kristy discuss: -The Journey of Castles and Carpools -Traveling with...

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]]> Check out our newest episode with the Founder of Castles & Carpools, Candi Hurst, and Host, Kristy Schlosser Burns (My Town Travels). You are going to love this discussion about Giving Back through Travel, Travel Advisors, Experiencing Unique Accommodations, and so Much More!  Listen in as Candi and Kristy discuss: -The Journey of Castles and Carpools -Traveling with...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 14 – Castles & Carpools Founder, Candi Hurst false no 00:34:25 No no Episode 13– Morris, Minnesota’s Tourism Coordinator, Brandy Miller! https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-13-morris-minnesotas-tourism-coordinator-brandy-miller/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-13-morris-minnesotas-tourism-coordinator-brandy-miller Wed, 27 May 2026 09:52:11 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-13-morris-minnesotas-tourism-coordinator-brandy-miller/ Check out our newest episode with Morris, Minnesota’s Tourism Coordinator, Brandy Miller, and Host, Kristy Burns. You are going to LOVE the deep dive into small town tourism in this episode- what it is, how it benefits, and how it’s trending! Listen in as Brandy and Kristy discuss:       -A Welcome to Morris, Minnesota  -Discovering Morris’s...

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]]> Check out our newest episode with Morris, Minnesota’s Tourism Coordinator, Brandy Miller, and Host, Kristy Burns. You are going to LOVE the deep dive into small town tourism in this episode- what it is, how it benefits, and how it’s trending! Listen in as Brandy and Kristy discuss:       -A Welcome to Morris, Minnesota  -Discovering Morris’s...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 13– Morris, Minnesota’s Tourism Coordinator, Brandy Miller! false no 00:48:01 No no Episode 12- Opportunities from National Travel & Tourism Week! https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-12-opportunities-from-national-travel-tourism-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-12-opportunities-from-national-travel-tourism-week Thu, 14 May 2026 09:54:11 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-12-opportunities-from-national-travel-tourism-week/ Listen in to hear Kristy’s thoughts on the Small Town opportunities to be gained from National Travel & Tourism Week! Kristy dives into the trends and covers: -Introduction to National Travel & Tourism Week -The Economic Impact of Domestic Travel -Trends in Small Town Travel – The Rise of Second Cities and Small Towns -Traveling...

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]]> Listen in to hear Kristy’s thoughts on the Small Town opportunities to be gained from National Travel & Tourism Week! Kristy dives into the trends and covers: -Introduction to National Travel & Tourism Week -The Economic Impact of Domestic Travel -Trends in Small Town Travel – The Rise of Second Cities and Small Towns -Traveling...

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]]> https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9870530-1762273375820-b3477e9099fd5.jpg Episode 12- Opportunities from National Travel & Tourism Week! false no 00:23:54 No no Episode 11 – Daniela Murray, Author – Storyteller- Photographer https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-11-daniela-murray-author-storyteller-photographer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-11-daniela-murray-author-storyteller-photographer Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:24:02 +0000 https://travelsmalltownspodcast.com/podcast/episode-11-daniela-murray-author-storyteller-photographer/ Okay, here it is, the episode that gives you an insider viewof writing small town material. Listen to Daniela’s Journey to create her debut Novel, I Can Save Her, the real-life inspiration behind the story and what it takes to truly become a writer. Listen in as Daniela and Kristy discuss: – How our childhood memories...

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]]> Okay, here it is, the episode that gives you an insider viewof writing small town material. Listen to Daniela’s Journey to create her debut Novel, I Can Save Her, the real-life inspiration behind the story and what it takes to truly become a writer. Listen in as Daniela and Kristy discuss: – How our childhood memories...

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