Episodes

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...

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 ar...

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"...

Say Hello to Will Smiley, Resort Ecologist: "Nature Makes Sense" Will Smiley is the Tides Inn’s first resident ecologist! As the resort restores its shoreline in spring and summer 2021, Smiley is bringing exciting programming to guests at the Inn. For example, you can canoe or kayak with him in a two-hour excursion to learn more about aquatic life – even casting a net to see what you catch. Also, in “Chesapeake Gold” tour, guests learn about oysters, pulling up oyster cages and sort these gems...

Meet Oyster Expert, Joni Carter Joni, an Irvington resident, is part of the “Virginia Oyster Country” team that works to spur tourism on the western shore of the Chesapeake, where the oyster industry is enjoying a resurgence. She helps lead the Virginia Oyster Academy experience for guests at the Tides Inn. Hear about the Watermen and just how amazing these salt-water bivalves are! Joni tells us how we can recycle Oyster shells; this is crucial to helping them continuing to grow in the wild- ...

They're Back! Women Travel Better in Pairs Re-launches their podcast in a post Covid-19 world! Join the journey with this pair of funny ladies if you want to laugh, be inspired, embrace new ideas and relish in the world of women and relationships. 2020 we are back, enjoy the journey and the dumpster fire of 2020… How do you just stop life? Is travel coming back? What is the “new normal”? Is it depression? What do we do with all this time and how have we changed? (good stuff – Your Surge Capacit...