Ep.1 Where in the World is Laura? (And Why Type 2 Travel Exists)

Hey friends! I’m so excited to welcome you to the very first episode of my new podcast, Type 2 Travel. If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to build a business around travel, why I’ve chosen to live a child-free life filled with global adventure, or what the heck "type two fun" even means... this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by my marketing manager (and podcast co-pilot!) Lauren, who flips the script and interviews me about how all of this started—my business, my travel style, my favorite mosquito-infested memories, and what it’s like to plan group trips for adventurous strangers.

We talk about:

• The very real difference between solo travel and group travel (and why I love both... kinda)
• Why I’m obsessed with culturally immersive travel and saying no to tourist traps
• How a random trip to Colombia with a total stranger turned into a full-time business
• The not-so-glamorous truth behind running group trips
• Why I picked the name Type 2 Travel—and what it has to do with suffering, joy, and stories worth telling

Plus, we chat about how this show will work moving forward, including:

• Updates from wherever I’ve just landed
• Candid convos with fellow travelers + friends
• Honest behind-the-scenes stories about what it’s really like to build a travel biz from scratch

Whether you’re travel-curious, a group trip alum, or just someone who’s tired of waiting on flaky friends to finally commit to that dream trip—this pod is for you.

Thanks for being here from day one.

Links & Mentions

• Follow me on Instagram: @lauraericksongrouptrips
• Learn more about upcoming trips: lauraerickson.com