
Travel Experiences Reimagined
Are you naturally curious to travel and experience more of what the world has to offer? Travel Experiences Reimagined has you covered.Travel Experiences Reimagined is a podcast that will uncover different types of tours, experiences, and excursions hosted by local people from all over the world. Each week, you will discover and tune in to learn more about the person hosting the tour and what makes their tour unique.I’m your host Mariel, and after traveling to over 10+ countries and going on numerous tours and excursions, I naturally became curious to learn more about the tour, city, and country itself along with the person who is hosting and curating the experience.To learn more about our hosts, tours, and experiences, visit us on our website Travel Experiences ReimaginedFounder and host Mariel Fry is passionate about experiences, travel, and showcase local culture and tourism to others who are fascinated, interested, and excited to explore what the world has to offer to them. She started her curiosity of travel at the age of 19 where she studied for her associates in Hospitality: Travel and Tourism. After going away internationally, she immediately caught the travel bug to travel the world to over 10+ countries and countless cities to try new, local experiences founded and hosted by local people in the tourism space. What makes this podcast so special? We interview a new tour guide, tour operator, or host of an experience each week, where we go over their story, more about their tourism business, and any fun facts or tips related to their city that uncovers hidden gems and off the beaten path information to provide to you as the tourist visiting that new city.
Latest episodes

Nov 11, 2022 • 40min
Eating, History, And Enjoying NYC Finest Pizza | Scotts Pizza Tours
Are you obsessed with pizza? All different types? Would you ever consider going on a pizza tour? Check out our episode with Scott, from Scott's Pizza Tours!On this episode, we are beyond delighted and excited to have on Scott from Scott's Pizza Tours based out of NYC! Featured in Best in Dough on Hulu, he is a true expert in the pizza industry, from understanding the history, art, culture, and science of pizza along with judging pizza, anyone is in great company to learn more about pizza from someone who is passionate, excited, and LOVES pizza!Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Scotts pizza tourism business and what led him to create itDe-bunking and de-mystifying pizza topics and toppingsAn overview of both his public and private toursWhy Scott goes above and beyond in his tours to talk about culture, history, and science when it comes to visiting different pizza places.Where is the oldest pizza place in NYC? Listen to the episode to find out___________________________________________________Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Nov 4, 2022 • 35min
Leading Other To Try Unique Experiences | Tour Leader in Venice
Are you fascinated with Venice? Would you like to be guided with a private tour guide to take you around and show you unique experiences?On this episode, we are delighted to have on Alessandro, founder of Tour Leader in Venice where he offers unique private experiences to showcase to others to enjoy Venice from a local guide's perspective. He is with you every step of the way and has the ability to get you tickets so you can expedite waiting on long lines to do the experiences that you enjoy without having to worry about logistics.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learned more about Alessandro and what led him to start his own tourism businessTips to visiting St. Marks BasilicaWhy it is worth it to go with a tour guide around VeniceUnique places to buy masks and Murano glassHow many people can fit on a gondola? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Oct 28, 2022 • 41min
Empowering Women To Learn & Grow | A Tour of Her Own DC
Are you fascinated by women and how much they've overcome overtime? Would you love to learn more about women's history? Check out our episode with Kaitlin, founder of A Tour of Her Own!On this episode, we are delighted to have on Kaitlin, founder of A Tour of Her Own, based in Washington DC, where she offers historical tours and special events that reframe the narrative by elevating women’s stories. She loves to encourage and empower women to learn and understand women's history. With her background in helping female student athletes around teamwork, empowerment, and education.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Kaitlin's story and what led her to start her own businessThe differences between public, private, and virtual toursTop places to visit in DC talking about women's historyTop restaurants that are women-owned in DCThe difference between women's history and men's history? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Oct 21, 2022 • 40min
BONUS: Living Life Through An Experience | Experiences You Should Have Podcast
Do you love to try experiences? Would you ever revolve your trip around an experience? Check out our episode with Gail, founder of Experiences You Should Have Podcast!On this episode, we are so excited to have on Gail, founder of Experiences You Should Have Podcast, where she dives into learning about an experience and then deciding where you should go to do that particular experience. She breaks it down by logistics of how to get there, how to prepare, what to expect, and so much more! Gail is a travel enthusiast and loves to explore the world, one experience at a time.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Gail's podcast Experiences You Should and why she started her tourism podcastWhat she did to get free scuba lessons to fulfill her dream to be in the water surrounded by sharksHow to find a particular experience to go to X thing to lead to going to X placeThoughtfulness about travel and how to think about your next vacationTop experiences that are Gail's favorites? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Oct 14, 2022 • 49min
Walking & Talking History In Urban Neighborhoods Throughout NYC | Big Onion Tours
Would you ever go on a history tour? Not just any history tour, but a tour to show and guide you to learn about what NYC used to be like? Look no further than this episode!On this episode, we are delighted to have on Seth, founder of Big Onion Tours based in NYC! Seth offers a variety of unique tours in different neighborhoods throughout NYC with a focus on the history of each neighborhood led by tour guides who have a history major. Seth started this business by a love of history and wanted to combine this love of history by sharing it with others who are interested to learn more about the history of NYC!Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Seth's background and what made him get started in a tourism businessHow did the name Big Onion come into placeWhy he only hires graduates studying historyThe variety of tours that he offers on Big OnionThe best bagel place in the NYC area? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Oct 7, 2022 • 33min
Fantasizing Your Favorite Film & TV Show Spots NYC | On Location Tours
Have you ever wanted to see the famous brownstone from Sex & The City? Or ride in a really cool car to experience Miss Maisel? Wouldn't you love to feel like you were part of a movie or TV show?On this episode, we are so excited to have on Georgette, owner of On Location Tours, mostly based in NYC with locations in Boston and Chicago! Her company creates tours based on popular film and movie locations throughout NYC to make you feel like you are part of that particular movie and TV show. With tour guides who come from the acting world, they love to explain each location with fun facts about the movie and their experience on a production set.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Georgette's unique story and what led her to start her film tourism businessHow she vets when she hires a new tour guideHidden gems of restaurants that are related to TV shows or movies in NYCGoing over some amazing tours and what to expect overallThe highest location for growth for productions in the USA? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Sep 30, 2022 • 40min
Expanding Your Cheesy Tastebuds In Chi City | Chicago Pizza Tour
Do you love pizza? That yummy crust, delicious tomato sauce, and that gooey and wonderful cheese on top? Have you thought about trying a pizza tour to try pizza from a variety of different pizza restaurants?On this episode, we are delighted to have on Jon, founder of Chicago Pizza Tours, where (you guessed it) is from Chicago, IL! Jonathan has a true passion for pizza where he loves to showcase the multiple locations of amazing pizza to try, whether it is a public or private tour, and by walking or by bus to get the true authentic experience of trying pizza from those local, authentic places that as a tourist, you may not have been to otherwise.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Jon's pizza tourism business and how he got startedHow he has been able to pivot his business during the pandemicTop hidden gem/unique spots to try a slice of pizzaThe history on square slices that come from a round slice of pizzaWhat makes a perfect slice of pizza? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Sep 23, 2022 • 38min
Translating Spanish To English Throughout Colombia | Colombia Buddy
Are you nervous to travel to a country where it may be tough to speak or learn the language? Don't you wish you had a buddy to help, guide, and navigate with you to have the best experience possible?On this episode, we are so excited to have on Mapa, founder of Colombia Buddy, where she loves to help other navigate and understand Colombia from a kind, thoughtful, and friendship perspective. Understanding how many tourists come visit without knowing the language, she bridges the gap to help people who do not speak English navigate Colombia with someone who speaks both Spanish and English to take you in adventures, explore, and feel safe when going through Colombia with a buddy.Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn about Mapa's background and what made her start her tourism businessThe types of experiences and services that Mapa offersCraziest story to help a client in a situationTop unique things to do in ColombiaWhy do Colombians celebrate Christmas 9 days before the actual holiday? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Sep 16, 2022 • 40min
Your Go-To Guide For Everything Related To DC | Trip Hacks DC
Do you struggle to figure out what to do in a city? Are you looking for something fun and interactive that everyone could enjoy? Would you try a tour that includes trivia?On this episode, we are delighted to have on Rob, founder and owner of Trip Hacks DC, where he offers a unique tour that brings in conversation through trivia for kids and adults to engage, learn, and get excited about the DC area when learning about the history and culture of DC. Rob also has a successful YouTube channel where he talks about everything and anything related to DC, such as the food, how to get on the train, top monuments to visit, and so much more!Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Rob’s tourism business and how he was able to get startedWhy he combined trivia while visiting monumentsTop neighborhoods to visit & check out in DCTop monuments to check out in DCWhy did Rob start a YouTube Channel? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show

Sep 9, 2022 • 41min
Shop, Bargain, and Thrift With A Stylist | NYC Thrift Tours
Are you obsessed with shopping, but you're not trying to break the bank? Do you wish you could shop with someone who could help you with style AND find you affordable, stylish clothes?On this episode, we are so excited to have on Sammy, founder of Shop Bargain Manhattan Thrift & Secondhand Stores based out of NYC! Sammy is a personal stylist and believes that you can find affordable, yet cute outfits at thrift stores without breaking the bank. On this private experience, she walks you to a few thrift stores where you are able to work with her to find the best hidden gem finds without having to spend a ton of money!Some highlights we talk about in the episode:Learn more about Sammy's amazing story and what led her to start her thrift tourism businessWhat the definitions of new vintage and classic vintageTop thrift/second hand shops to go to in NYCThe best brands that have a great re-sell valueBest place to buy vintage? Listen to the episode to find out!___________________________________________________TRANSCRIPT available!Did you love today's episode? Don't forget to click "Subscribe" and share with us a comment on how you're loving the podcast so far!Are you interested in being featured as a tour guide or host on our podcast? Go to our website to find out how YOU can have a chance to share your story and elevate your voice by sharing more about your background, what you offer, and fun facts and tips about your city!Travel Experiences Reimagined Links:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteSupport the show
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