Women Travel Better in Pairs

The LA Equestrian Center in Burbank has so much to offer and it's mostly a free adventure, and the story behind the infamous bakery Porto's plus praise for Southwest Airlines and Amtrak as we conclude our California adventure starting and ending in Burbank. Grab a rail pass and flight and head for an adventure in California this summer. #WTBIP approved!

The Slogan for Oxnard is "Kissed by the sun, Hugged by the sea- we came in 'June gloom,' and it was utterly spectacular! Lisa and Stephanie go on another adventure-seeking information for Lisa's book on stations and destinations, and they get more than they ever thought possible. Listen to this episode and get on a plane, train, car, or boat, and head to Oxnard.

The women are off on another adventure exploring Amtrak into Simi Valley on the Pacific Surfliner . From Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village to Corriganville Trails , Rocky Peak Park, and Strathearn Historical Park and Museum - Simi Valley offers many hiking and biking options right from the station. Lisa and Stephanie meet Mayor Mashburn at the station and talk to Richard Lemmo, a spokesperson for the Park District. A trip to the Reagan Library and a fabulous Dinner at Market Broiler are on the s

The women are off on another adventure exploring Amtrak and its accessibility from the Burbank airport. They have a small comedic encounter with an "armchair expert" at the airport and start the journey to round out researching Lisa's new book "Stations and Destinations," a follow up to "Beyond the Rails." We enjoy the Media Capital of the World here in Burbank and ready for life to start opening back up after a pandemic pause. Follow us for more adventures as we check out stations you may not h

Whether you drive, fly or take the train you don't want to miss the many adventures in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Lisa and Stephanie visit the Tides Inn and Stratford Hall on the Chesapeake Bay. Oysters, biking, duck poop, zip lining, ghosts, snakes, boating and so much more. A little bit of history, ecology lessons and wine tastings are just some of the great suggestions for a family vacation or a Better in Pairs weekend. Thank you to our hosts from the Tides Inn and Stratford Hall as we a

We welcome Marston Smith, development manager for the Tides Inn: Unique Family Ties Marston is overseeing the extensive shoreline restoration – a $3.6M project in its first phase. This is very rare for a hotel or resort to invest this much money into an environmental project and he may have a fresh face but he knows his stuff. Marston is truly excited to bring a smile to work everyday and this job is an interesting "homecoming" for Marston as he shares with us his connection to this "special" pl