You don't need to be a travel expert to plan like one — you just need to listen to two who are. All Things Travel brings you real destination advice, planning tips, and behind-the-scenes travel stories from Ryan and Julie, co-owners of Wonder and Beyond Travel. He's your travel professor, breaking down what you actually need to know. She's a Disney-loving Maryland mom of 3 and family travel specialist who knows what real trips with real kids look like. New episodes every week — destinations,…
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"I want to see Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Prague in 10 days" is one of the most common calls a travel advisor gets — and one of the fastest ways to turn a dream trip into an exhausting one. This week, Ryan and Julie break down which European countries actually pair well together, and why the right combination matters more than the longest list. Why Pairing Matters Not every combination…
Not every Disney castle looks like Cinderella's — and two of the most underrated Disney parks in the world are sitting in Hong Kong and Shanghai, with rides, lands, and a castle you won't find anywhere else. If your Disney bucket list stops at Orlando and Anaheim, this episode is about to expand it. Hong Kong Disneyland This smaller, single-park destination is home to Mystic Manor — a trackless…
From the National Parks to the Rails Picking up where last week left off, Ryan and his family leave Moab, Utah on the 4th of July — and board the Canyon Spirit for what he calls the crown jewel of the entire trip. If you've ever seen those glass-domed luxury trains in a magazine or travel commercial and wondered what it's actually like, this episode answers that question in detail. What Is Canyon…
A Trip Born from a Train Obsession (and Family History) Ryan has had his eye on the Rocky Mountaineer since 2018, when he first heard about their Canadian Rockies routes at a travel conference. Add in a grandfather who was a train engineer between South Bend and Chicago, and a new Canyon Spirit line running from Salt Lake City to Denver — it was only a matter of time. About a year ago, Ryan…
Every Client Asks. Here's What We Actually Say. Whether it's a first-time Disney family, a couple planning a honeymoon, or someone who's never considered a cruise, Ryan and Julie hear the same core questions over and over. This week, they decided to just answer them — all at once, on the podcast. No sales pitch, no runaround. Just the real answers they give clients every day, including the ones…
What Does a Cruise Day Actually Look Like? Before diving into who cruising is for, Ryan and Julie walk through what a cruise experience actually looks like — from boarding day and the muster drill to the flexibility of breakfast options, onboard activities, port days, and evening entertainment. The big takeaway: you can be as busy or as relaxed as you want. Nobody is herding you anywhere. Who Is a…
Confessions of an Overpacker Ryan and Julie kick things off with a little self-roasting—yes, even travel advisors overpack. Julie admits to dragging a full suitcase, carry-on, AND a bag to a solo conference, and confesses she packs a swimsuit on trips with zero pools in sight. Ryan's guilty pleasure? A jacket for Florida "just in case." The Stuff You Pack But Never Touch The hosts run down the…
The Non-Negotiables for Every Theme Park Day Ryan and Julie kick off with the essentials that apply to everyone, regardless of age. Water (and a reusable bottle—skip the screw-top kind) is non-negotiable, along with easy-to-grab snacks that won't melt in the Florida heat. They also cover sun and weather protection: hats, sunglasses, cooling towels, sunscreen, and a poncho (disposable, in Julie's…
Show Notes: River cruising has officially gone mainstream — and a recent US News & World Report ranking proves it. For the first time, they ranked river cruise lines based on expert and traveler ratings, industry awards, pricing, and itineraries. AmaWaterways took the top spot, followed by Uniworld Boutique and Viking River Cruises. Ryan and Julie dig into what makes river cruising so compelling,…
In today's world, your smartphone can be your most powerful travel tool — if you have the right apps loaded up. Travel advisors Ryan and Julie of Wander and Beyond Travel break down their go-to apps for every stage of your trip, from the planning phase all the way to clearing customs on your way home. Destination-Specific Apps Start with the app for wherever you're going. Disney's My Disney…