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Travel Small Towns

Kristy Burns

Booking Overview

A biweekly interview-led travel show focused on small-town destinations, tourism, culture, and local experiences, featuring tourism executives, destination marketers, community promoters, and travel-media creators. PR agencies could credibly pitch destination marketing leaders, tourism professionals, travel writers, regional content creators, and founders of initiatives that promote rural communities; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible subject-matter experts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 77

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 5 subscribers

Instagram: 1.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

listings@travelsmalltowns.com

kristy@mytowntravels.com

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Host

Kristy Burns - Kristy Burns is the host of Travel Small Towns, covering small-town destinations, tourism, culture, lifestyle, and community stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Tourism executives, destination marketing professionals, travel writers, bloggers, influencers, local content creators, and leaders of initiatives that promote small-town communities.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a destination marketing organization, Promoting a small-town or rural travel destination, Building travel or regional media content, Supporting local tourism, festivals, businesses, or community development

Recent Guest Discussions

Nate Spangle - Small-town Pride, Indiana Destinations, Regional Storytelling, Community Promotion, Local Businesses, And Hidden Travel Destinations.

Cricket Barnett - Destination Marketing, Oconee County Attractions, Waterfalls, Outdoor Recreation, Festivals, Heritage Tourism, And Small-town Travel.

Kailey Rhoten - Ouray Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Local History, Cultural Experiences, Heritage Preservation, Community Events, And Visitor Itineraries.

Recent Topics

Travel, Tourism, Small Towns, Destination Marketing, Rural Tourism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Welcome to Season Six of the Travel Small Towns Podcast!

October 07, 2026

Small towns are finally getting the attention they deserve. If you love finding the places everyone else is just now discovering, subscribe now.Season Six of Travel Small Towns is all about Small-Town Gems that aren't hidden!The towns making noise on Facebook and InstagramThe local stories behind why they stand outThe travel creators and guests with the best small-town findsI’m so excited to share the destinations that are steadily becoming must-visits across the U.S. 🎧What’s one small to...

Episode 20 - Nate Spangle, Founder, Get Indiana, and Host of Get IN

September 02, 2026

In this episode of Travel Small Towns, host Kristy Burns sits down with Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana and host of Get In, to talk about the power of storytelling, small-town pride, and why Indiana has far more to offer than many people realize. Nate shares how his love for conversations and community led him to build a media brand focused on uplifting, positive content across the state of Indiana. From tiny towns with fewer than 1,000 residents to major regional hubs, he explains how I...

Episode 19 –Visit Oconee County, South Carolina - Waterfalls, Mountain Lakes, and Small-Town Festivals

August 19, 2026

Travel Small Towns spotlights Oconee County, South Carolina, with Cricket Barnett, president and CEO of Visit Oconee. This episode covers why the county stands out as a mountain destination in a state most people associate with beaches, plus the festivals, outdoor adventures, and small towns that make it a strong year-round destination. Cricket shares what makes Oconee County unique, from 50-plus waterfalls to Lake Jocassee, the Chattooga River,and three distinct municipalities with different...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Travel Small Towns?

Travel Small Towns is hosted by Kristy Burns. Its publicly listed emails are listings@travelsmalltowns.com and kristy@mytowntravels.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Travel Small Towns?

The publicly listed emails for Travel Small Towns: listings@travelsmalltowns.com and kristy@mytowntravels.com.

How many listeners does Travel Small Towns have?

Podseeker estimates Travel Small Towns reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Travel Small Towns?

Travel Small Towns typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Tourism executives, destination marketing professionals, travel writers, bloggers, influencers, local content creators, and leaders of initiatives that promote small-town communities. Common among recent guests: Leading a destination marketing organization; Promoting a small-town or rural travel destination; Building travel or regional media content. Recent guests include Nate Spangle, Cricket Barnett, and Kailey Rhoten.

How hard is it to get booked on Travel Small Towns?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Travel Small Towns cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Tourism, Small Towns, Destination Marketing, and Rural Tourism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

listings@travelsmalltowns.com

kristy@mytowntravels.com

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