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Travel Wives Catch-Up Episode Recap: Cruises, Trips, Twitch Laughs, and What’s Next

Kahla and Shannon are back with another fun catch-up episode packed with cruise updates, travel plans, behind-the-scenes stories, and a few hilarious streaming mishaps. If you love cruise travel tips, group trips, and insider travel talk, this recap has all the highlights you may have missed.

Real Estate CE at Sea: Learn While You Cruise

One of the most exciting updates we shared is Real Estate CE at Sea, a collaboration between Dream Real Estate Group and Olson Travel Group.

This program lets real estate professionals complete their continuing education credits while enjoying a cruise vacation. Yes, you read that right. You can literally earn your required CE hours while relaxing on the ocean.

👉 Learn more or register at RealEstateCEatSea.com

This is perfect for agents searching for:

  • CE credits for Real Estate Agents

  • Networking

It combines productivity with adventure, which is basically our love language.

Upcoming Group Cruise for the Deaf Community

We also talked about a very special trip we are helping promote for 2026 through ASL Escapes. This sailing is designed specifically for the Deaf community and allies who want an inclusive cruise experience.

Cruise Details

  • Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Ship: Norwegian Getaway

  • Sailing: 4-Night Bahamas Cruise

  • Departure: Miami

  • Destination: Bahamas

  • Stops include Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay

  • Date: September 14, 2026

Facebook Event
Registration Link 

This trip is shaping up to be something really special. Community travel experiences like this are meaningful because they bring people together who share culture, language, and connection.

Twitch Adventures and Streaming Fails

Let’s just say our Twitch journey has been a learning experience. Between tech hiccups and figuring out settings, we have definitely had some laugh-worthy moments.

We also chatted about Kahla’s kids becoming mini celebrities on Twitch. They have been popping up on streams and gaining recognition while gaming and hanging out online. It has been fun watching their personalities shine and seeing how supportive the streaming community can be.

One game that keeps coming up lately is YapYap, which has become part of the gaming rotation and conversation.

Upcoming Travel Plans and What’s Ahead

We teased a few trips we are currently planning and confirmed something many of you have asked about. Our stream schedule is coming back and Travel Trivia nights are making a return.

If you enjoy interactive travel games, cruise trivia, destination guessing, and live chat fun, you will definitely want to tune in when those restart.

Why This Episode Matters for Travel Lovers

This episode was less about one destination and more about what makes travel exciting:

  • group trips and themed cruises

  • combining work and travel

  • gaming and streaming culture while traveling

  • behind-the-scenes travel life

It is a reminder that travel is not just about where you go. It is about who you go with, what you learn, and the stories you collect along the way.

Stay Connected With Travel Wives

We love sharing these adventures and bringing you along for the ride. If you enjoy cruise tips, travel stories, and real talk about trips, make sure you stay connected and follow along as we grow.

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