On episode 50, Julie & Art talk about planning a trip to Glacier National Park. This episode kicks off a series that will focus on things to do throughout Glacier National Park. We'll follow those future episodes with more things you can do while you are visiting in the state of Montana. Visiting Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is the country's 8th national park, added to the roster in 1910. The park is visited by over 3 million people annually. Here are a few key points about th...
Jul 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 50
On episode 49, Julie & Art recap a new option for RV camping on Harvest Hosts - Our First Experience. Harvest Hosts Harvest Hosts is a membership program that invites self-contained RVers to have unique overnight stays. The organization offers RV camping at more than 2,400 Wineries, Breweries, Farms and more places in the lower 48 United States. They even offer locations in Alaska, Canada and Baja California! The $99 yearly membership gives members unlimited access to stay overnight at any o...
Jun 19, 2021•24 min•Ep. 49
On episode 48, Julie & Art continue a review of their favorite national park on Sequoia National Park Part 2. Having visited the park over a dozen times, we share our experiences to help you plan your future visit to this majestic natural wonderland. Visiting Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park offers visitors a unique landscape with beauty, diversity and grandeur. Here, you can belold the highest mountain peaks in the U.S. caverns and caves, rugged foothills, and of course, the larg...
Jun 05, 2021•42 min•Ep. 48
On episode 47, Julie & Art introduce listeners to their favorite national park on Sequoia National Park Part 1. Having visited the park over a dozen times, we share our experiences to help you plan your future visit to this majestic natural wonderland. Visiting Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park offers visitors a unique landscape with beauty, diversity and grandeur. Here, you can belold the highest mountain peaks in the U.S. caverns and caves, rugged foothills, and of course, the la...
May 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 47
On episode 46, Julie & Art learn about hiking the John Muir Trail. Special guest Bob Lebeck provides his first hand accounts from multiple hikes on this famous American hiking trail. The John Muir Trail The John Muir Trail passes through some the most amazing mountain scenery in the United States. Mountain peaks along the way surpass 14,000 feet in places. Vast canyons and lakes add the beauty of nature to the experience. The 211 mile long trail runs from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, in...
May 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 46
On episode 45, Julie & Art visit Santa Barbara California and journey through some of the city's lesser popular attractions. We call this episode, Santa Barbara, Off The Beaten Path. Santa Barbara, California The city of Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. A drive up highway 101, will take you past magnificent ocean views. As you leave the urban landscape of Southern California, you'll find yourself in a coastal oasis, that is referred to as The American Riv...
Apr 24, 2021•37 min•Ep. 45
On episode 44, Julie & Art visit Santa Barbara California and journey through some of the city's most popular attractions. We call this episode, Santa Barbara, On The Beaten Path. Santa Barbara, California The city of Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. A drive up highway 101, will take you past magnificent ocean views. As you leave the urban landscape of Southern California, you'll find yourself in a coastal oasis, that is referred to as The American Rivier...
Apr 10, 2021•30 min•Ep. 44
On episode 43, Julie & Art encourage you to Do Something New with 10 ideas for adventures. Spring is in the air. Many people are starting to plan how they will fill their calendar this year with travel, adventures, and activities to make new memories. We share 10 ideas on this episode. Most of these, we have done. Ideas To Suit Any Budget Our ideas cover price points across the spectrum. Some of the activities are free or have a minimal cost. Others may require a modest investment. And yes, ...
Mar 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 43
On episode 42, Julie & Art celebrate their one year anniversary as Airstream owners. We recap our first experience in the RV lifestyle. Highlights include a recap of our Airstream purchase, places travelled, and a glimpse of upcoming adventures. We chat about how reality met our expectations and share our learning moments during year one with our Airstream. Travels With Our Airstream Ty Arian (The Silver House) Our Airstream is a 2014 27-foot International Signature model. We purchased from ...
Mar 13, 2021•45 min•Ep. 42
On episode 41, 10 Things To Do In Death Valley (Part 2), Julie & Art take you inside Death Valley National Park. Visiting Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. We visit five locations on this episode of our Death Valley series. Podcast Highlights In this episode, we...
Feb 27, 2021•41 min•Ep. 41
On episode 40, 10 Things To Do In Death Valley (Part 1), Julie & Art take you inside Death Valley National Park. Visiting Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. We visit five locations on this episode of our Death Valley series. Podcast Highlights In this episode, we...
Feb 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 40
On episode 39, Places Near Death Valley, Julie & Art explore several stops nearby Death Valley National Park. Visiting Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. But nearby Death Valley National Park, there are additional sights to see. We explore a few on this episode. ...
Jan 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 39
On episode 38, Julie & Art take a day trip from Dublin Ireland to the nearby Wicklow Mountains. We conclude our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists. Planning Your Dublin Itinerary Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your i...
Jan 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 38
On episode 37, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We continue our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists. Planning Your Dublin Itinerary Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many cho...
Jan 02, 2021•26 min•Ep. 37
On episode 36, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We continue our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists. Planning Your Dublin Itinerary Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many cho...
Dec 19, 2020•40 min•Ep. 36
On episode 35, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We start an overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists. Planning Your Dublin Itinerary Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices...
Dec 05, 2020•40 min•Ep. 35
On episode 34, Julie & Art explore El Capitan State Beach. Visiting El Capitán State Beach El Capitán State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California. It is located about 20 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara. The campground offers more than 130 camping spots, catering to the RV community and tent campers alike. The beach area is home to tide pools and a variety of wildlife. Podcast Highlights Listen to hear our experience and review of this campground. We discuss: ...
Nov 14, 2020•39 min•Ep. 34
On episode 33, Zion National Park Nearby Attractions, Julie & Art explore tourist stops in and nearby Kanab Utah. Visiting to Zion National Park Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park . If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary. Podcast Highlights In the third in our podcast series featuring Zion National Park, our focus is n...
Oct 31, 2020•30 min•Ep. 33
On episode 32, Julie & Art visit Zion National Park. Visiting to Zion National Park Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park . If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary. Podcast Highlights In the second in our podcast series featuring Zion National Park, our focus is hiking The Narrows. Listen to hear our tips to help you plan ...
Oct 17, 2020•50 min•Ep. 32
On episode 31, Julie & Art visit Zion National Park. Introduction to Zion National Park Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park . If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary. Podcast Highlights As the first of a few podcasts where we will discuss Zion National Park, we touch on the following discussions during our chat. Brief hi...
Oct 03, 2020•45 min•Ep. 31
On episode 30, Julie & Art visit Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Bryce Canyon National Park. Attractions Near Bryce Canyon National Park You can supplement a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park with any number of additional activities available to tourists nearby the park. We cover two on this episode - Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. When planning your Bryce Canyon National Park itinerary, consider ...
Sep 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 30
On episode 29, Julie & Art visit Tropic Utah and Mossy Cave near Bryce Canyon National Park. Attractions Near Bryce Canyon National Park You can supplement a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park with any number of additional activities available to tourists nearby the park. We cover two on this episode - Mossy Cave and the town of Tropic Utah. When planning your Bryce Canyon National Park itinerary, consider adding at least one extra day to explore the areas within minutes by car from the park...
Sep 05, 2020•31 min•Ep. 29
On episode 28, Julie & Art visit Bryce Canyon National Park. Introduction to Bryce Canyon National Park This natural wonderland features a stunning amphitheater with amazing structures called hoodoos. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Bryce Canyon National Park is located very close to Zion National Park. If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary. Let's Go Hiking We'll take you through two epic hikes that we ventured on during our visit in Bryce Canyon. Listen for our recap o...
Aug 22, 2020•41 min•Ep. 28
On episode 27, Julie & Art disclose their RV decision and being the story of their Airstream maiden voyage. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER This episode is a continuation of our California RV Show episode (Episode 9) . Highlights include the Airstream purchase, first-time RV travel apprehensions, and learning moments. We also review our very first RV park experience at Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort . Introducing Ty Arian (The Silver House) Our Airstream is a 2014 27-foot International Signature mode...
Aug 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 27
On episode 26, Julie & Art recap their top 10 memories from their UK travels. The UK Trip Our travels to the UK were centered in southern Wales, England's Somerset area, London, and Liverpool. Our Top 10 Memories Listen for our recap of our top 10 UK travel memories. Highlights include: Exmoor National Park Churchill War Rooms Osterley Park and House The White Tower St. Paul's Cathedral Hyde Park St. Fagan's Museum RAF Halton Military Base and Trenchard Museum Liverpool UNESCO Waterfront sit...
Jul 25, 2020•27 min•Ep. 26
On episode 25, Julie & Art visit Liverpool England. Introduction to Liverpool We introduce you to the town of Liverpool with some key points about the city. Visiting the historic waterfront in Liverpool, is another opportunity to add a UNESCO World Heritage Site to your travel adventures. Key Attractions Listen for our review of several places we visited in Liverpool. We'll take you an audio tour of these attractions and landmarks: Merseyside Maritime Museum Museum of Liverpool The Metropoli...
Jul 12, 2020•52 min•Ep. 25
On episode 24, Julie & Art provide recommendations to get the most out of being London Tourists for your visit to the capital city of England. Planning Your London Itinerary Your London itinerary may include some notable tourist attractions. Perhaps you plan on visiting Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London. You might plan an itinerary around any of the numerous historic and notable places in this great European city. This episode is about additional things you can do after your main itin...
Jun 27, 2020•51 min•Ep. 24
On episode 23, Julie & Art visit Buckingham Palace in London England. Buckingham Palace Join us on this podcast to learn what a visit to Buckingham Palace can offer. We'll walk you through how to spend time nearby before your visit. As there is a higher level of security at this attraction, we'll help you understand what to expect for this part of the visit. And then, we discuss some of the highlights of the State Rooms tour. We finish our visit with a walk through the palace gardens. Fun Fa...
Jun 13, 2020•33 min•Ep. 23
On episode 22, Julie & Art visit the Tower of London in London England. The Tower of London Join us on this podcast to learn what a visit to The Tower of London can offer. We'll explore the history of this architectural wonder. Step inside with us to hear about the memorabilia, stories, and moments of history held within the walls of this UNESCO World Heritage site.. Our visit explores key areas of The Tower of London grounds. Listen as we guide you through the following stops along the way:...
May 31, 2020•54 min•Ep. 22
On episode 21, Julie & Art visit Westminster Abbey in London England. Westminster Abbey Join us on this podcast to learn what a list to Westminster Abbey can offer. We'll explore the history of this architectural wonder. Step inside with us to hear about the treasures contained in this important British sacred space. Our visit highlights the history of the monarchy in this space, including the origins of Parliament. We'll walk you through numerous altars and chapels. Hear about the numerous ...
May 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 21
