Horse races, bourbon, baseball bats, and a...death tunnel? Today we tell the story of Lia's hometown: Louisville, KY! We trace the history of the city from its frontier origins to the modern-day. Louisville's history runs deep, and it's not always pretty. So pour yourself a bourbon and tune in. Unless you're driving - that's not cool. For more Louisville content, check out: 15 Lovely Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville 50 Places to Visit in Louisville, Kentucky 27 Best Breweries, Di...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Mudslides, panic attacks, altitude sickness, and a very judgey llama. These are just a few of the things we have encountered on our many...many...MANY hiking and camping misadventures. Want the full details of these stories? Check our links below: The Mono Hot Springs Disaster The Cataract Falls Catastrophe Mudslides on the Valle de Cocora Hike Days of Fun on the Quilotoa Loop High Altitude Hijinx at Laguna 69 The Complete Failure that was Machu Picchu And for those of you who are not as terribl...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Quarantine amirite? We took a season break earlier than planned, but we are BACK! On this mini-update, we look at how we've handled the season break (mostly screaming into the void and baking bread) and how Season 2 of the podcast will be different.
Jul 28, 2020•18 min
A humanist cult, a Danish hideaway, a gravitational anomaly, towering trees, a spoiled rich kid's castle, clothing-optional hot springs, and the cutest animals ( and weirdest) imaginable: welcome to Highway One, the most beautiful highway in the world! In this episode, we cover everything you need to plan your trip up the California Coast and all the weird history you never knew about the stops along the way. Planning a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway? We've got a few blog posts that will...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Monkey thieves, temples, Jeremy crashing a motorbike into a tree, and coffee made from ... er, poop. Lia and Jeremy are talking about the breathtaking island of Bali, including all of the must-dos and please-do-nots. Visit our blog for more Bali travel tips: 25 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Bali The Perfect 2-Week Bali Itinerary How to Visit Bali on a Budget What to Pack for Bali Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com , and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instag...
Apr 20, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A futuristic utopia that's definitely not a cult. A suicide-themed ride. Lia's college internship. What do they all have in common? Disney World, of course! In this episode, Lia spills all the Mad Tea on the most magical place on Earth, plus insider tips from her time as a Cast Member. We also explain our tried & tested Disney Strategy (aka STRAT), because waiting in long lines for rides is some Bippity-Boppity-BS. Planning a trip to Disney? Get the FREE Printable Disney Starter Kit ! The Di...
Feb 24, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On our first mini-episode, we talk about Lia's ridiculously elaborate display of affection creepily early on in our relationship. And in true Liaremy fashion, it is needlessly extra and doesn't go as planned. So pull up a comfy chair, pour some wine, cut yourself a few slices of cake, and enjoy (because self-love is also part of Valentine's Day)! For more of our personal stories, check out: 32 Things Nobody Tells You About Long Term Travel as a Couple 30 Things Nobody Tells You About Quitting Yo...
Feb 10, 2020•33 min
Towering pine trees, ancient granite cliffs, crystal clear water, cannibalistic pioneers... wait, what? Today we travel to Jeremy's favorite place on Earth: Lake Tahoe, California. Strap on your snow goggles and come along as we cover the macabre past and enchanting present of this alpine paradise with more ghosts than you can shake a ski pole at. Planning a trip to Tahoe? We've got a few blog posts that will help: How to plan an amazing Tahoe winter trip (on a budget) The 10 best road trips fro...
Feb 03, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jeremy gets a BMW stuck in a French castle, Lia wakes up to an unwanted guest in her bed, and Grandpa Bob fakes his own death. This is the final chapter of our disastrous year-long honeymoon! More stories from our year-long honeymoon: The Whole Honeymoon Story (& how much we spent) What NOT to do on a French road trip 30 Things nobody tells you about quitting your job to travel Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com , and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram , YouTube...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Altitude sickness, a stolen backpack, surfing accidents, and our failed Machu Picchu hike. This is the story of our disastrous two months in Peru! More stories from our year-long honeymoon: The Whole Honeymoon Story (& how much we spent) Things no one tells you about backpacking in South America Things no one tells you about backpacking in Peru The whole Machu Picchu story Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com , and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram , YouTube , an...
Jan 06, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Sweaty hikes through the jungle, dorm-mates on cocaine, sassy llamas, and one chill as f*ck rooster: it's finally time to share the entire story of our disastrous year-long honeymoon (in multiple parts). In this episode, we cover a two-month stretch from the Caribbean coast of Colombia to the Andes of Northern Peru... and all the sh*t that went horribly wrong. More stories from our year-long honeymoon: The Whole Honeymoon Story (& how much we spent) The Border Crossing Things no one tells yo...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Beer made by monks, disembodied hands, chocolate high tea, pugs in Santa costumes, eternally peeing statues, and Jean Claude Van Damme. If it's weird or delicious, Belgium has it and Lia and Jeremy won't shut up about it. More Belgium content below: Weird & Offbeat Museums in Brussels Romantic Things to do in Bruges Beginners Guide to Belgian Beer The tours we took: Food and Beer , Chocolate and Beer Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com , and follow @practicalwanderlust...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In our most ridiculous travel fails yet, Lia gets rescued off of a waterfall, Jeremy channels his inner Rob Thomas, and we both (sort of) find our tranquilo in San Gil, Colombia . Photos & the original blog post Our 1 Month in Colombia Itinerary 30 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Colombia Follow along with our ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram , YouTube , and Facebook ! Sign up for our semi-monthly newsletter ! Audio pr...
Nov 26, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our inaugural episode, we're covering Jeremy's adopted hometown: San Francisco! Find out what to eat, where to drink, & the best things to do, plus answers to questions you never knew you had... like whether there is weed everywhere ( yes ) and if you'll accidentally see nudity ( double yes ). We're also spilling the fair-trade, organic, ethically sourced tea on our lesser-known life of crime. For more of our San Francisco content, check out... The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of San...
Nov 25, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
