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Travel Along With Laura

Travel Along With Laura

Written by: Laura Lisensky
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Join host Laura Lisensky as she explores the world! As much about storytelling as it is about travel recommendations, this podcast will immerse you in the sound and experience of discovering a place for the first time. Her travel style varies-sometimes its solo travel, sometimes its travel with kids, but you can always count on an adventure. Laura is a biology and environmental science teacher who strives to travel responsibly and dives into local foods, culture and experiences. She travels with her recorder, grabbing audio as she goes, never sure what will happen next- so you really are travelling along with her!

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Episodes
  • Nicaragua 5: Chicken Buses & Colonial Streets: A Journey to Grenada
    Dec 20 2025

    In this final Nicaragua episode, Laura travels to Granada the way so many locals do—by chicken bus. These colorful, chaotic former U.S. school buses are an experience in themselves, and the journey from Ometepe to Granada is filled with market noise, snack vendors, seat strategy, and a healthy dose of travel nostalgia.

    Once in Granada, Laura wanders the relaxed colonial streets of one of the oldest cities in the Americas, founded in 1524 and shaped by its proximity to Lake Nicaragua. Along the way, we dive into the city’s layered history—from Spanish colonization to ambitious canal plans that never fully materialized, including the long-debated alternative to the Panama Canal. This episode blends solo travel moments with big-picture history, all set against the backdrop of one of Nicaragua’s most beautiful cities.

    Musical Credits:

    Momentos by MusicBox and Hello Love by Jasmine J Walker
    provided by: Slipstream Music

    Support the show

    Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!

    Follow the show on instagram or facebook.

    Buy any of these products that I fully stand behind- and I'll earn a commission.

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    Flowers by Cedric Galke x Fachhochschule Dortmund is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.

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    14 mins
  • Nicaragua 4: No Gas Gauge, No Problem: My Ometepe ATV Adventure
    Nov 13 2025

    Getting around Ometepe Island in Nicaragua isn’t as simple as it looks on a map — and sometimes the best way to explore is to grab the handlebars and go. In this episode, I take you along for the ride as I trade mountain hikes for an ATV adventure around the volcanic island. From bumpy unpaved roads to unexpected rainstorms and delicious street food, it’s a day of freedom, mud, and a few surprises along the way.

    When the gas gauge doesn’t function, things get interesting. Join me as I navigate Ometepe’s wild beauty, learn the local rhythm of travel, and discover how running out of gas can be empowering.


    Musical Credits:

    Ambidextrous Bilingual by Forgetful Jones and Too Much Sun by CTS provided by: Slipstream Music

    VHS Dreams by Shane Ivers - provided by silvermansound

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    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!

    Follow the show on instagram or facebook.

    Buy any of these products that I fully stand behind- and I'll earn a commission.

    Buy cute sustainable bags at: https://torrain.org/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off.

    Buy matcha at: https://mantramatcha.com/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off.

    Buy sustainably produced coffee: https://www.afueracoffee.com/ Enter promo code: TRAVELALONG for 15% off.

    Flowers by Cedric Galke x Fachhochschule Dortmund is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.

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    23 mins
  • Nicaragua 3: Exploring Ometepe Island’s Wildlife by Kayak
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of Travel Along with Laura, we’re back on the volcanic island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. This time, we head to the lowlands between the two volcanoes to kayak along the Río Istian, where the wildlife is on display- howler monkeys calling from the trees, caimans gliding below the surface, toothy tropical gars submerged in the muck and the curious song of the Tungara frog echoing through the dusk.

    Along the way, we'll walk to a mountainside ecolodge, hear about Laura's ongoing truce with Google Maps, and get a glimpse into rural life on the island. Plus, we’ll dive into the legend of Lake Nicaragua’s freshwater sharks through a catchy song written by Raúl Planas—an ode to a creature that may or may not still haunt these waters.

    Musical Credits:

    Track: Summer Samba (Samba de Verao) by Mu'gambi and Playa Valencia by The Like Thes provided by: Slipstream Music https://slipstreammusic.com

    El Tiburon del Lago Cacibolca was used with permission from its authors: Raul Planas and the Ritmo en Los Barrios project.

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    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Want to support the podcast? Go to Laura's Patreon site to see photos from the episode, maps of places she talks about and you can become a patron too!

    Follow the show on instagram or facebook.

    Buy any of these products that I fully stand behind- and I'll earn a commission.

    Buy cute sustainable bags at: https://torrain.org/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off.

    Buy matcha at: https://mantramatcha.com/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off.

    Buy sustainably produced coffee: https://www.afueracoffee.com/ Enter promo code: TRAVELALONG for 15% off.

    Flowers by Cedric Galke x Fachhochschule Dortmund is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.

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    21 mins
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