400: Chatting about the Unique Experiences in Travel with Jackie Lapin

In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, host Melissa welcomes Jackie, a passionate traveler and creator of The Historic Traveler blog. Jackie shares her journey from being a sports writer to discovering her love for travel and photography. The conversation explores the unique blend of travel and literature, highlighting how reading historic novels enhances the travel experience. Jackie discusses her approach to curating travel blogs, focusing on unique experiences and the stories behind historic locations. The episode also delves into the creation of a community around travel, the evolution of The Historic Traveler, and the importance of combining books with travel to enrich the journey. Listeners are encouraged to explore the blog, join the membership community, and embrace the joy of discovering history through travel. Key takeawaysJackie's journey from sports writing to travel blogging.The concept of following 'God's breadcrumbs' in life.The Historic Traveler blog merges travel with literature.Unique travel experiences enhance the journey.Curating travel blogs involves storytelling and photography.The importance of historic novels in understanding places.Building a community around shared travel interests.The evolution of The Historic Traveler into a membership site.Combining travel with historical context enriches experiences.Encouragement to explore and engage with travel resources. Helpful Links https://thehistorictraveler.com/members/ https://thehistorictraveler.com/ https://www.facebook.com/historictraveler/ https://www.instagram.com/historictravelerintl https://www.pinterest.com/historictraveler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackielapin/ Grab the freebie https://www.thehistorictraveler.com/guide The Historic Traveler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHistoricTraveler The Historic Traveler TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehistorictraveler