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November 9th, 2025

Essential Travel Tips: Staying Prepared for the Unexpected

  1. Essential Travel Tips: Staying Prepared for the Unexpected Big Blend Radio 30:18

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark shares essential tips for road trippers, outdoor adventurers, and global travelers on how to stay safe and prepared for the unexpected.

From a sudden eye emergency while boating in the Azores to flight changes under pressure, Jo’s personal stories reveal why travel insurance and situational awareness are must-haves for every traveler and outdoor enthusiast. She and her co-host Lisa D. Smith discuss practical strategies for emergency planning, staying alert, and making smart travel choices — with a reminder that every misadventure can teach us something new about the world and ourselves.

🎧 New episodes air every 2nd Sunday at 7pm ET. Subscribe here: https://jogoeseverywhere.podbean.com/ 

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life” and “Vacation Station” podcast channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 


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Lisa Smith Big Blend Radio

We are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, hosts of Big Blend Radio, full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour where we document parks and public lands across the country. Being digital nomads we also pet sit on our travels, and we love it!