True Travel Talk
A podcast that shares real stories and helpful tips from multigenerational travel (ages 10 to 80) — the kind of trips that aren't always easy, but are always worth it. Jill hosts with humor, warmth, and honesty. The show is as much for dreamers as it is for doers: people who want to travel but hesitate, and others who just love a good story.
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Episodes
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Join Jill and her friend (and travel instigator!) Kelly as they journey to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations: Machu Picchu. From the bustling town of Aguas Calientes to the breathtaking hike up Machu Picchu Mountain, this episode captures the wonder, exhaustion, and pure joy of exploring the Lost City of the Incas.
Highlights:
Stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, nestled in lush tropical gardens filled with hummingbirds and orchids.
Enjoy cocktails with a view at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel at the entrance to the ruins.
Savor a well-earned lunch at Qunuq Restaurant, Sumaq Hotel.
Follow Jill and Kelly on their unforgettable climb up Machu Picchu Mountain—1,600 stone steps, sweeping views, and plenty of laughter (and a few curse words). Cool off in the local hot springs and reflect on the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Travel Partners: Enigma Peru — on-the-ground experts who made it all possible. Huffman Travel – contact: Lauren Kroger.
Follow Along on Instagram: @truetravelcrew
About the Show: True Travel Talk takes you around the world with real stories, honest tips, and inspired itineraries.
Executive Producer & Host: Jill Bohaboy Produced by: Collective Change Communications — Kelly Sakalas & Jeni Keeler
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Join Jill and friend Amy (plus their travel mascot, Panda!) for their girls’ trip to Lima, Peru—full of flavor, color, and culture. From sipping Pisco Sours overlooking the Pacific to exploring local markets, tasting chocolate, and dining at one of the world’s best restaurants, this episode is a feast for the senses.
Highlights:
Stay at Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel with ocean views and cozy amenities.
Experience a coffee and chocolate tasting at El Cacaotal and Ciclos Café.
Visit Surquillo Market to sample Peru’s incredible fruits, seafood, and spices.
Enjoy lunch at Isolina—home-style Peruvian comfort food and the best ceviche ever.
Explore Colonial Lima with its catacombs and Casa Aliaga before ending the day at Central Restaurant, ranked #1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Travel Partners:Enigma Peru and Huffman Travel – contact: Lauren Kroger.
Follow Along on Instagram: @truetravelcrew
About the Show:True Travel Talk shares real stories, travel tips, and inspired itineraries from around the world.
Host: Jill BohaboyProduced by: Collective Change Communications – Kelly Sakalas & Jeni Keeler
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Travel to the Bavarian Alps with Jill and family as they explore the charming mountain town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. From fairy-tale castles and alpine adventures to cozy inns and lively beer halls, this episode is filled with stories, tips, and laughter from their unforgettable trip.
Highlights:
Stay at Garmischer Hof Hotel — a warm and welcoming base with alpine charm.
Tour Schloss Linderhof, King Ludwig II’s ornate palace set in the forest.
Enjoy a private car ride through the region with Black Forest Limousines.
Savor Bavarian specialties at local favorites — Friday dinner at Fischer’s Mohrenplatz, Saturday lunch at Olympiahaus, and Saturday dinner at Gasthof Fraundorfer with live music and dancing.
Don’t miss the Olympic Park, the mystical grotto, and a toast (or two) to Bavarian beer culture.
Travel Partners:Tourism Office: @garmischpartenkirchen_official
Follow Along on Instagram: @truetravelcrew
About the Show:True Travel Talk takes you around the world with real stories, honest tips, and inspired itineraries.
Executive Producer & Host: Jill BohaboyProduced by: Collective Change Communications — Kelly Sakalas & Jeni Keeler