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Me and the Magic

Me and the Magic

By: Amanda Bauner: Solo Travel Expert Podcaster and Blogger
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Me and the Magic provides solo travel and vacation planning tips, dining and resort reviews, and much more. Join Amanda Bauner on her travels around the United States and different parts of the world, including Disney destinations and Disney cruises.2022 Me and the Magic Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 166: Unlocking the Power of Vacation Mindset
    Jul 7 2025

    In this episode of Me and the Magic, host Amanda Bauner welcomes life and leadership coach Angie Robinson to discuss the importance of cultivating a vacation mindset. Together, they explore how setting intentions before, during, and after a trip can make travel more meaningful and fulfilling. The conversation covers practical strategies for overcoming travel stress, embracing spontaneity, and ensuring your time away truly recharges you. Amanda and Angie share personal stories and actionable tips to help listeners approach their next getaway with mindfulness and purpose, whether traveling solo or with loved ones.

    Connect with Our Guest

    Connect with Angie Robinson on Facebook or Instagram, and check out Angie’s website to see what Angie offers as a leadership development coach. Also, listen to Angie’s podcast, Leadership Magic.

    Join the Me and the Magic Community

    Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!

    Connect with Amanda

    Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 165: Essential Solo Road Trip Tips
    Jun 23 2025

    In this episode, learn essential tips and empowering advice for planning and enjoying a solo road trip. Covering everything from creating flexible itineraries and staying safe to budgeting, healthy habits, and embracing alone time, host Amanda Bauner provides practical examples and personal insights to help listeners gain confidence and make their solo journeys both memorable and transformative.

    Join the Me and the Magic Community

    Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!

    Connect with Amanda

    Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.

    Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!

    Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi!

    Podcast

    Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!

    If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.

    Online Shop

    Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

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    24 mins
  • Episode 164: How to Plan Your Perfect Summer Road Trip
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode of Me and the Magic, host Amanda Bauner kicks off a summer road trip series by sharing why summer is the perfect time to hit the road. She offers practical tips on budgeting, planning, and making the most of a summer road trip, including apps to use, ways to save money, and must-pack essentials. Amanda also highlights fun ideas like curating the perfect playlist, taking scenic detours, and finding local flavors, making road trips enjoyable and memorable.

    Resources
    • “Summer Travel 2025: Road Trips Dominate as Americans Seek Cheaper, Flexible Getaways”, May 15, 2025. Author: Mia Taylor. TravelPulse.com.

    • “Summer Travel Trends to Know for 2025”, May 27, 2025. Author: Kelly Rosenfeld. TravelAgeWest.com.

    • Episode 140 of the Me and the Magic podcast highlights 9 of the best summer road trips in the USA and Canada.

    Join the Me and the Magic Community

    Join the Me and the Magic Facebook community to share your love of solo travel, Disney travel, and more with new friends. Plus, share your thoughts and questions on this episode with the community!

    Connect with Amanda

    Is there a topic you’d like us to discuss? Email Amanda at amanda@meandthemagic.com.

    Subscribe to the Me and the Magic weekly newsletter for exclusive content, including solo travel tips!

    Me and the Magic has voicemail! Leave a voicemail or text to 1-347-74MAGIC (1-347-746-2442). Share your thoughts about this episode, a future episode topic idea, or just say hi!

    Podcast

    Subscribe to this podcast so you will be the first to hear new episodes!

    If you are enjoying the podcast, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. The reviews help other people find this podcast.

    Online Shop

    Buy some fun travel and pop culture shirts and more, at our online shop!

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    33 mins

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