Author: Annie Collins

Iain Baird, writer, avid traveler and long-time friend, is the guest of Freedom Travel Podcast, Annie Collins, Owner & Travel Architect. They talk about the shared adventures of traveling the world for more than three decades. Iain and his wife Ann, along with a small group of like-minded travelers have stories to tell from journeys to Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Morocco and Cuba. Story Notes: Iain’s early life of travel began at age 2 and later lived in India. His wife, Ann, travel all over the country and lived in Germany during her teenage years. Both were vaccinated early with…

In this episode of Freedom Travel Podcast, Annie Collins, Owner & Travel Architect talks with David Collins, co-owner of Big Cork Vineyards, master wine-maker, and her baby brother. They laugh and reminisce about their travels to Italy and France. They talk about their destination choices, and the diverse wineries that opened their doors to share their heritage and wine culture with the small group. Story Notes: Brother & Sister collaborate on travel project: Wine producing countriesDavid transfers his career to Big Cork VineyardsWhy Italy and what went into choosing the regions and the wineriesHighlights and stories of Piedmont region: E.Pira e…

This premier episode of Freedom Travel Podcast, Annie Collins, Owner & Travel Architect, coincides with a poignant piece of history — the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. Following the disbelief, the shocking reality, a lifestyle completely restructured came the calm and reflection of my life and my career. I tumbled through stories that touched my heart, broke my heart–stories that gave form and direction and gently transformed me from a travel agent to a travel architect. Story Notes: Life as a Navy brat, including living in Cuba — the subtle experiences that led me to the travel industryMother brings home two…