In this festive episode, Meagan Wristen (@MommyTravels) teams up with fellow travel writer and holiday enthusiast Catherine Parker of CarfulofKids.com to recap their magical press trip to Grapevine, Texas — the official Christmas Capital of Texas®.

From sipping wine inside cozy Winter Wonderland bubbles at Hotel Vin to baking cookies the old-fashioned way at Nash Farm, Meagan and Catherine take you behind the scenes of the ultimate holiday getaway. They share their favorite moments from Main Street’s dazzling lights, the iconic Parade of Lights, and Santa’s North Pole Express, plus give honest takes on where to stay, what to eat, what’s worth booking early, and the best spots for festive photos.

Whether you're planning your own Christmas trip, looking for family-friendly holiday ideas, or just want to live vicariously through a season of sparkles and spiced wine, this episode delivers plenty of laughs, tips, and insider gems.

Grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy this cheerful deep dive into Grapevine during its most magical time of year!

In this Thanksgiving episode of Her Travel Expert, Meagan and Eden discuss their trip to Turkey in the summer of 2022. In Part 1, learn how to visit all the must-see attractions in Istanbul in one day while gorging yourself on traditional Turkish food. Then they dive into the heart of Turkey exploring the cave cities of Cappadocia, riding in a hot air balloon, and learning more about the local craft and culture.

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On this episode of Her Travel Expert, I’m joined by fellow travel writer Catherine Parker from Car Full of Kids to unpack our whirlwind week in Mazatlán. From feasting our way through endless restaurants to tackling every activity we could squeeze into seven days—not to mention hopping between some seriously gorgeous hotels—we break down what surprised us, what we loved, and what every traveler should know before planning their own trip. Catherine brings her signature insight, I bring my sarcasm, and together we dish on everything Mazatlán does best. Tune in for real talk, hidden gems, and a whole lot of travel inspo.