Nuremberg, Germany is one of the most famous cities in Bavaria, Germany, largely because of their Christmas market. However, the city is notable for more than just that celebration, not to mention its proximity to a number of great day trips. In this episode, Collin and Olivia share their favorite day trips they’ve taken, their favorite activities in the Alstadt (Old Town) and of course, the foods you should make sure to try when you are exploring Germany. Resources: Charles Schwab Debit Card Ch...
Oct 30, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Oktoberfest is one of the most famous festivals in the world with millions of visitors a year - but there’s a lot you should know ahead of time about how to make the most of your time there. From how much you can expect to spend on food and drinks to what you need to know about getting a seat in the tents, tune in to this episode to learn what Collin and Olivia learned from their time exploring the beer festival in Munich. Resources: Charles Schwab Debit Card Split Blue Lagoon Tour Split Pub Cra...
Oct 23, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Croatia has had a reputation for being a hidden gem of Europe for several years now, but the reality is that in 2023, it is nearly as popular (and expensive) as many other European countries. That being said, there are some ways to save money while still exploring the country and seeing all it offers. In this episode, Collin and Olivia share their travel tips for everything from ways to enjoy the cities of Dubrovnik and Split to the best ways to island hop on Hvar, Bol, and Korcula. Resources: C...
Sep 20, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
When planning which countries to visit on your next trip to Europe, it’s easy to plan to hit the major highlights like Italy, France, and Spain. However, Collin and Olivia stumbled upon a country that they think you absolutely MUST add to your list: Montenegro. The country's natural beauty and places like Kotor, Perast, Durmitor National Park, and Tara Canyon make the entire country a feast for the eyes and the senses. Listen to this episode for some key recommendations about what to do that wil...
Sep 04, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Until recently, Croatia was considered the last hidden gem of Europe, but the secret’s out and it is no longer the cheap, undiscovered location it once was. However, Collin and Olivia recently discovered a European capital city that blew them away in terms of affordability, quality of activities, and overall feel. Listen to this episode for some key recommendations about what to do (and avoid) in Europe's last hidden gem. Resources: Charles Schwab Debit Card Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious...
Aug 10, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Despite slowly gaining popularity as a tourist destination, Albania is still a relatively unknown country for many tourists. In this episode, Collin and Olivia share their stories and culture shocks from their first few weeks there, and provide advice about what to expect when it comes to transportation, foods, and culture. Resources: Charles Schwab Debit Card Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have A...
Jul 15, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 21
While exploring London, Collin and Olivia saw over 30 major tourist attractions, from Westminster Abbey to the London Zoo. What’s more, they saved over $500 while doing it. How? With the 10 day London Pass. In this episode, they discuss the London Pass: how it worked, how much money it saved them, and whether it was worth it overall. Resources: London Pass ArcelorMittal Orbit London Stadium AllStar Lanes Chocolate Cocktail Club St Paul’s Cathedral London Tower Bridge Tower of London Kensington P...
Jun 29, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
London, England can be expensive, but luckily, there are ways to do it without spending a ton. Collin and Olivia share their top tips for visiting the British capital on a budget - from packing a picnic to visiting the many free museums, they’ve got you covered. Resources: Free Walking Tour Westminster British Museum Science Museum Victoria and Albert Museum Hill Garden and Pergola Harry Potter Studio Tour London London Pass Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much mone...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this bonus episode, Collin and Olivia discuss the realities of full-time travel and share reflections from their last six months of seeing the world. Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here . We hope to make long-term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the jour...
Jun 03, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Collin and Olivia discuss their recent travels to Annecy, France and Geneva Switzerland, as well as share the truth about what it is really like to live in Aix-en-Provence, France for a month. Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here . We hope to make long-term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly tran...
May 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Collin and Olivia discuss the culture shocks they discovered in Spain and describe their first impressions of Aix-en-Provence, their French destination for the month of May. Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here . We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our fi...
May 14, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Collin and Olivia share recommendations for the best sites to see in Madrid and which ones you can skip, and discuss a uniquely provocative show that they saw while in town. Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here . We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our fi...
May 07, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Collin and Olivia share first impressions of Madrid and discuss the country’s culinary delicacies and cultural differences, and expose a full-time travel myth. Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here . We hope to make long-term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along t...
Apr 20, 2023•34 min
Hello friends! Welcome to the 14th episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we shared our do’s and don’ts for Florence, Italy. Tune into this episode to hear about: · Some common questions we’ve been asked about traveling full time · The culture shocks we’ve experienced in Italy · How to find good gelato and restaurants (and avoid the bad) · The do’s and don’ts for Florence Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending...
Apr 03, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hello friends! Welcome to the 13th episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we shared our top recommendations for activities to do in Florence. Tune into this episode to hear about: · A cooking class / wine tasting in the tuscan hills · The top five museums we recommend visiting (and the ones we don’t) · Two cities just a day-trip away that you can’t miss · Challenges we’ve faced because we don’t speak Italian Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about h...
Mar 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Hello friends! Welcome to the 12th episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about our adventures getting from Australia to Italy, and shared some our first impressions of Rome and Florence. Tune into this episode to hear about: · How to survive a 15 hour flight · Our first impressions of Rome and Florence · Some lessons we’ve learned so far about Italian food · Ways that we are living large on a budget in Italy Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curi...
Mar 21, 2023•29 min
Hello friends! Welcome to the eleventh episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about adventures we’ve had throughout the Gold Coast, and shared some valuable information for any travelers looking to visit. Tune into this episode to hear about: · The tours we’ve been on: Glow Worms, Mt. Tambourine, and Springbrook National Park · Our day trips to Moreton Island, Byron Bay and Noosa · The unique foods of Australia that we have tried · Culture sho...
Feb 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hello friends! Welcome to the tenth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about our adventures in Singapore and our first impressions of Australia. Tune into this episode to hear about: · Our three day itinerary in Singapore (and some tips to save money) · The red-eye flight from hell · What to expect when going through immigration in Australia · Olivia’s surfing lesson and the other tours we have booked · The overall theme of Australia Trave...
Feb 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hello friends! Welcome to the ninth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about what our experiences were like celebrating the Lunar New Year in Vietnam. Tune into this episode to hear about: · What it’s like to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) in Vietnam · The Cornflakes story · The bad luck date · What we wish we had known before going to Vietnam Travel Spreadsheet: If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each pl...
Feb 06, 2023•35 min
Hello friends! Welcome to the eighth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about some of the sights we saw, our Friday the 13th from hell and shared an important lesson about the Vietnamese e-visa. Tune into this episode to hear about: · Our experience at Bui Vien Street (the Vietnam red light district) and the anti-American War Remnants Museum · The eight story Cafe Apartments that Olivia adored · Our Friday the 13th from hell & how we d...
Jan 25, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hello friends! Welcome to the seventh episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we shared our thoughts from our first two weeks in Vietnam. Tune into this episode to learn: · Our first impressions of Ho Chi Minh City · Some unique features in our second Airbnb · The chokehold that karaoke has on Vietnam and some other culture shocks · A trip up to Hoi An - a UNESCO World Heritage Site · The surprising thing that the Vietnamese eat for breakfast Travel Spre...
Jan 16, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Hello friends! Welcome to the sixth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about our adventure to an elephant sanctuary, trip to Pai and a surprising piece of news. We also shared some dos and don’ts of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Tune into this episode to hear about: · Our experience at an elephant sanctuary (spoiler alert: it was incredible) · How we celebrated Christmas in a Buddhist country · A whirlwind and wonderful trip up to the city of Pai ...
Jan 09, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Hello friends! Welcome to the fifth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about what we've been up to over the last few weeks, and shared a few of the culture shocks we have experienced so far in Thailand. Tune into this episode to hear about: Our day trip to Huay Tung Thao Reservoir - what surprised us and a lesson about planning ahead The full day cooking class we took at the Thai Farm Cooking School Our adventure in Chiang Rai - an acciden...
Dec 22, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hello friends! Welcome to the fourth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we covered the adventure we had just getting to our first destination and our first impressions of Thailand. Tune into this episode to hear about: The nightmare we had just trying to get our boarding passes for our flights What happened to us when we got stuck in South Korea for 24 hours Our first impressions of Chiang Mai, Thailand How we are doing on our budget Travel Spreadsh...
Dec 08, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Hello friends! Welcome to the third episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we covered all things packing. Tune into this episode to hear about: The luggage we are bringing on the trip (hint – it’s not a lot) What we’re packing inside our luggage – and what we’re not All about our specific travel gadgets How the first ‘test pack’ went The decision to sell 99% of our belongings Our expectations, worries, and hopes for our first month of travel Travel Spre...
Oct 20, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hello friends! Welcome to the second episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we interviewed Nurse Doe Jacobs of the Arcadia Physicians Travel Clinic about all things travel medicine and discussed the spreadsheet we’ve created to help us prepare for our travels. Tune into this episode to learn: Why you should consult a travel medicine specialist instead of just your primary care doctor Some surprising things that can get you sick How much do travel vaccin...
Oct 20, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hello friends! Welcome to the first episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. We’re a couple traveling the world for thirteen months on just $25,000 each. In November 2022, we’ll land in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and work our way across the world over the next 13 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, a...
Oct 05, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
