In this inspiring and adventure-filled episode, Elisabeth sits down with Kay Honig, a man whose life has been shaped by curiosity, courage, and an unshakeable passion for travel.

Kay began his professional journey in Holland, working in a flower import–export company. It was during this time that he discovered the beauty and magic of Central America, a discovery that changed his life forever. After falling in love with both the region and a Mexican woman, Kay moved to Mexico and started working as a tour guide, where he and Elisabeth share many laughs and memories about the unpredictable, colourful world of guiding tourists.

But Kay didn’t stop there. After moving to Germany and leaving his corporate job, he felt called back to Mexico to create something better something built on trust, quality, and genuine care. That vision became Kay Tours Mexico, a private luxury tour company in Cancun that he built from the ground up. What started as a one-man operation has grown into one of the leading tour companies in the Riviera Maya, powered by exceptional service, smart automation, and a team culture centred on integrity and excellence.

In this episode, Kay shares:

✨ How a corporate career in Germany pushed him toward entrepreneurship abroad

✨ His journey from tour guide to founder of a successful luxury travel brand

✨ The gaps he saw in local tourism and how Kay Tours Mexico raised the standard

✨ Practical insights on building trust-driven service businesses

✨ Red flags travellers should look for when booking tours

✨ How to avoid common scams and ensure safe, memorable travel experiences

✨ The importance of bilingual, knowledgeable guides and personalized attention

✨ Stories from the early days, including shared tour-guiding adventures with Elisabeth

Kay’s story is a powerful reminder that passion, courage, and a commitment to excellence can turn a simple idea into a thriving international business. For travellers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers alike, this conversation is filled with wisdom, humour, and unforgettable journeys.

Learn more about Kay here:

🌐 Website: http://www.kay.tours

🎧 Tune in and let yourself be transported to Mexico’s turquoise waters and wild adventures — only on Most Memorable Journeys.

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In this uplifting and adventure-packed episode, Elisabeth sits down with Joy Owens, a woman whose life has been shaped by faith, curiosity, and a deep love for exploring the world.

Joy shares her extraordinary childhood as a missionary kid, moving from the U.S. to Zambia at age 13, where she grew up surrounded by community, culture, and the wide-open beauty of Africa. Her passion for people and education took her across continents, working as a teacher in Germany, Portugal, and Honduras, before an unexpected twist of fate and a love story brought her to Taiwan, where she met her husband.

From there, Joy’s path led to Alaska, where teaching proved far more challenging than expected. Feeling burnt out and ready for a new purpose, she and her husband prayed for guidance… and found it in the form of a bold leap: buying Butler Travel and stepping fully into a new season of growth, service, and discovery.

In this inspiring conversation, Joy shares:

✨ Growing up in Zambia as a missionary kid

✨ Teaching around the world and how each country shaped her

✨ Meeting her husband in Taiwan and starting their shared journey

✨ The unexpected challenges of teaching in Alaska

✨ How prayer and faith led them to purchase Butler Travel

✨ Her adventures across 60+ countries

✨ A family cycling trip through Austria and Hungary

✨ The hilarious story of planning a road trip through all of Central & South America… but only making it to Panama!

Joy’s story is a reminder that life unfolds beautifully when we follow our curiosity, trust our calling, and stay open to new beginnings.

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In this powerful and profoundly human episode, Elisabeth welcomes Rand Timmerman, Marine Corps veteran, attorney, author, and living testament to resilience. Rand shares his extraordinary life journey, beginning with his decision to enlist in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, following a family tradition of service. He speaks openly about his years as a Mustang Lieutenant, his work in military legal roles, and the difficult transition home.

Rand courageously reflects on overcoming PTSD and alcoholism, and how sobriety transformed the course of his life, allowing him to build a successful decades-long career as a self-employed attorney.

One of the most inspiring chapters of Rand’s story is his unforgettable adventure hiking more than 1,800 miles of the Appalachian Trail at age 72, side-by-side with his brother. Rand paints a vivid picture of the funny, humbling, and deeply meaningful moments along the trail, a journey that became both physical challenge and spiritual renewal.

In this episode, Elisabeth and Rand explore:

✨ Why he chose to enlist & the legacy of service in his family

✨ Life as a combat Marine in Vietnam and the emotional aftermath

✨ Healing from trauma through recovery, purpose, and discipline

✨ The life lessons found on the Appalachian Trail

✨ Sibling bonds, trail humor & encounters with fellow adventurers

✨ The inspiration behind his book A Spiritual Passage

Rand’s courage, honesty, and spirit remind us that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, face your shadows, and set out on a new journey — even one stretching across mountains.

📘 Rand’s book, A Spiritual Passage, is available on Amazon.

🔗 Learn more about his work at randtimmerman.com.

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