This one is all about our home-base of San Diego! From north county to just north of the Mexican border, there is SO much to do in America's Finest City we had trouble narrowing it down to just 13. If you are a newcomer to San Diego - or even if you’ve been here before, but didn’t get to do it all - these are the SD must-do's that even the locals rave about. We also give travel tips for where to stay, how to get around, and what to expect in the different San Diego neighborhoods Top 13 Things to...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19 takes you to the Italian water world of Venice, Italy! In this episode we recommend where to eat amazing Italian food in Venice, what to do in Venice and the surrounding islands, where to stay, how long we recommend for the perfect trip to Venice, as well as Venice Italy travel tips including how to get in and out of the city. Some of the episode 19 highlights include: Exploring Venice canals and alleyways Rialto Bridge Saint Marks Basilica St Mark's Campanile Burano - the colorful Ve...
Nov 26, 2019•51 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18 is one is all about Chi-town! The windy city has deep historical roots in American history and it’s all over the architecture and personality of this iconic metropolis. We took a quick weekend trip to Chicago and visited two other states and a national park while on this trip! You know we can’t take a trip without visiting a national park and getting in some hiking! It was really cool to be sitting along the lake in Indiana Dunes National Park and see Chicago building far across the w...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
In episode 17 we share all our travel planning tips and money saving hacks! We take you step-by-step through our process for researching, booking, and planning a self-guided tour through any destination and share our own experiences from trips the squad is planning right now. Listen to episode 17 for how to plan a vacation: Step 1 - Pick a destination Step 2 - Pick your travel dates Step 3 - Determine the length of trip Step 4 - Get your travel buddies together Step 5- Plan a loose itinerary and...
Nov 12, 2019•52 min•Ep. 17
In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re continuing our travels through Peru and diving into the beautiful and historic city of Cusco, Peru — a vibrant cultural hub, former Incan capital, and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Nestled high in the Andes at over 11,000 feet, Cusco is bursting with rich history, stunning architecture, incredible views, and delicious food. We used Cusco as our home base before trekking the Inca Trail and filled our time with unforgettable experiences, spontaneou...
Nov 05, 2019•57 min•Ep. 16
In this episode we take a three day weekend trip to Denver, Colorado to celebrate Jamal’s birthday. We describe the wild adventure to get to Denver and exploring the neighboring cities, beer culture, rooftop bars (obviously), nature (even though Jamal said no hiking on his birthday!), and Rocky Mountain vibes. Flight delays and summer storms Going off 90 minutes of sleep Visiting past travel friends Hiking in Boulder Rooftop bars in Boulder and Denver Coors Factory in Golden, Colorado Hiking the...
Oct 29, 2019•39 min•Ep. 15
In this week's episode, join us as we take you on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Adriatic Coast, traveling through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, and ending in magical Venice, Italy. This guided tour was packed with epic nature, charming historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and plenty of hilarious travel moments. In this episode, we share why choosing a guided tour was the best decision for this multi-country trip, including how we navigated different currencies, ...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 14
In Episode 13 we give you tips and advice for surviving a long haul flight. We’ve had travel days lasting over 35 hours to get to some destinations, but these tips could be used even for domestic flights that only last a few hours. In episode 13 we talk about: What to do before the flight What to wear on the flight How to get better service from the flight crew Flight etiquette Things to do on the plane - entertainment, stretching, eating, drinking What to pack in your personal bag: Entertainmen...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 13
In Episode 12 we spend the day at Shanghai Disneyland! It truly is the happiest place on earth. This episode is for all the Disney fans out there! In this episode we talk about: Getting tickets to Disneyland Shanghai How to get to the park Navigating the park when everything is in Mandarin Interesting food at the park Afternoon tea at the Disneyland Hotel Rides and characters at Shanghai Disneyland And other cool things about the park that you can’t find anywhere else Also see: Episode 3 - 10 da...
Oct 08, 2019•48 min•Ep. 12
In this episode we talk about our Big Sur NOT Big Sur Road Trip where we attempt to brave the worst storm in California in 20 years to road trip up Hwy 1 to Big Sur. We recount the mudslide that put a wrench in our plans, but how we recovered for an epic weekend road trip story. We cover: Road tripping Hwy 1 Driving in a rainstorm The famous Bixby Creek Bridge Hiking San Simeon State Park Where to eat and drink in Monterrey Hiking Pinnacles National Park How to deal when the unexpected gets in t...
Oct 01, 2019•36 min•Ep. 11
Join the Travel Squad this week as we take you step-by-step along the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — one of the most legendary hikes in the world, and the very first international trip we ever took together! The Inca Trail is a 26-mile trek through Peru’s stunning Andes Mountains, winding through ancient Incan ruins, alpine tundra, and lush cloud forests before arriving at the breathtaking Sun Gate overlooking Machu Picchu . Over 4 days and 3 nights, we laughed, bonded with fellow hikers, a...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 10
In episode 9 we’re giving you a more in depth look at where each of us came from, how we met, our journey to becoming travel obsessed, and how we became a travel squad! Connect with us: Follow us on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast See more at travelsquadpodcast.com For PR inquiries or to ask us your travel questions email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com...
Sep 17, 2019•31 min•Ep. 9
3 days, 4 states, and so much more on this American Southwest road trip. In this episode we tell stories from our three day road trip through Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California and give you tips on how to see it all when you take this trip for yourself. We cover: Road tripping Winter hiking adventures in the Grand Canyon Exploring Antelope Canyon Seeing Horseshoe Bend What to do in Mesquite, Nevada One of the best breakfast buffets we have ever had Valley of Fire State Park And you know we’re...
Sep 10, 2019•51 min•Ep. 8
We spent a week in Cuba back in 2017 and absolutely loved it! It’s an interesting country with so much culture and local love, but it is a somewhat difficult country to navigate. Our tips and the things we did can help you plan your trip to Cuba! Highlights of Cuba: Hop on hop off bus tour of Havana Old Havana architecture Cruising in classic American cars Dancing in Disco Ayala cave club in Trinidad Playa Ancon beach Barrio Chino Tropicana show Hotels in Havana and Trinidad, Cuba we recommend: ...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7
Everything You Need to Know About Life on a Cruise Ship & Why it is Amazing (Episode #6) In this week’s episode we dive into cruise life and tell stories from our past cruises. We will cover: Why a cruise is perfect for people of all ages and for any type of vacation Life aboard the ship ALL the cruise food On board entertainment Port cities excursions and exploring on your own What NOT to do on a cruise ship Cruise routes and companies we’ve been on and what we liked about them Connect with...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 6
Weekend Hiking Trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks In episode #5 we go on our first weekend road trip! This weekend road trip from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks includes hiking trail recommendations, snow hiking tips, advice for not to get lost (spoiler: like we did!), hacks for making the visit to popular national parks more cost effective, highlights from both national parks, and how to get the most out of your time on the trails, without the crowds. There ar...
Aug 20, 2019•46 min•Ep. 5
We spent a week in Kauai and we’re sharing the must-see hikes, views and experiences!! We share all the things to do, what is worth the entrance fees and time, and how to see and do it all in the optimal route during your weeklong stay. Highlights of the Kauai Include: Queens Bath Wailua Falls Napali Coast Sunset Boat Tour and Helicopter Tour Waimea Canyon Sunset at the St. Regis Hawaiian luau You can take this exact trip, you can download our 1 Week in Kauai Itinerary . The Kauai itinerary give...
Aug 15, 2019•58 min
Episode #4 - How to Travel More Often In this episode we’re giving you all our “secrets” for how we take trips every month, and how you can travel more often. We cover: Traveling when you have a full time job, how to work your PTO Budgeting for travel - Savings for travel and making extra money for travel Taking the initiative to book the group trip Efficiency tips for weekend trips Hacks to make travel cheaper Planning tips to get the most out of your vacation, no matter where you go or how lon...
Aug 15, 2019•44 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we reveal how we came up with the idea to start a travel podcast - while we squished in the back of a tiny cab in Mexico City at 1 AM. Since this is where it all started, we’re kicking off this travel podcast by bringing you a three-day Mexico City travel guide. We cover the Zocalo, rooftop bars, Xochimilco, Teotihuacan Pyramids, stories from our experiences, and travel tips for how to make traveling in Mexico City easier and even more tasty! We've stayed in Roma, Polanco, Coyoac...
Aug 15, 2019•42 min
In this episode, we take you on an epic 10-day adventure through China, one of the most fascinating and culturally rich countries in the world. From the bustling streets of Beijing, the ancient wonders of Xi’an, to the modern skyline of Shanghai, we share everything about our journey—what surprised us, what we loved, and why doing a guided tour of China was one of the best travel decisions we’ve made. We also dive into helpful travel tips like navigating the language barrier, what to expect from...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 13 min
We’re the Travel Squad - Jamal, Brittanie, Kim & Zeina - four friends that grew up in the same small town together, moved to San Diego, and started traveling the world as a squad - one passport stamp at a time! In this podcast we recap our international vacations, tell stories from road trips, and show you how to make weekend getaways possible. All while providing travel tips, hacks, and travel advice to our listeners. Follow us on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast See more at travelsquadpodcast...
Aug 03, 2019•2 min
