Episode 160 is making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life. Feel free to send links to your loved ones to help shop for you! ;) This year we categorized gifts by type of travelers to make it even easier for you. This year you can expect to find gifts for frequent travelers, gifts for photography travelers, gifts for foodie travelers, and SO much more! This is our 3rd annual best gifts for travelers list, so if you’re looking fo...
Oct 25, 2022•53 min•Ep. 160
We’re taking you on a fall trip to New England to see beautiful fall colored trees and do fun fall activities. We used Boston as our home base and stayed at a great hotel there. If you’ve never seen Boston in the fall, then what are you waiting for? It’s ana amazing time to be in the city and on this 3-day weekend trip to New England we spent a day exploring there, took a hal day up to see New Hampshire in the fall, driving up to Conway, NH and the Flume Gorge, which is an absolutely must-visit ...
Oct 18, 2022•40 min•Ep. 159
Episode 158 : Have you ever visited a city and wanted to move there permanently? Kim did! After visiting Austin, TX for 4-days in August 2020 she was sure she wanted to move to this city. This episode talks all about the travel/moving bug, how to plan a big move, and how to explore your own backyard in a brand new city! We also share some money saving tips, and how to find a place to live when you're miles away. Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast YouTube: https://www...
Oct 11, 2022•51 min•Ep. 158
This week's Travel Throwback takes you to Las Vegas, the premier entertainment capital of the world and attracts millions of tourist every-year from all across the globe. Any time of year is a good time to start planning your first, or next, visit to Las Vegas, and that is why we know you'll love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! There are so many things to do in Las Vegas, it really is an adult’s playground with so much entertainment, amazing cuisine, fun nightlife, and even makes a great ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 153
In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an adventure through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN, and its surrounding areas. This breathtaking national park, located in Eastern Tennessee and straddling the border with North Carolina, is known for its lush forests, misty mountain views, and abundant wildlife. Highlights of the National Park and Gatlinburg Include: Clingmans Dome Lookout & Observation Tower Hiking Trails: Alum Cave Bluffs Trail to Myr...
Sep 27, 2022•58 min•Ep. 156
Episode 155 is putting the spotlight on Congaree National Park! It’s one of the most underrated national parks in America, it’s free to visit, there are no crowds, and if you’re lucky like we were, you’ll see an alligator in the wild! Congaree is two hours driving from Charleston, SC making for a perfect day trip while visiting there. We loved this park, we were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too hot even when we visited in May, and we saw so much wildlife! In this episode we share the hike...
Sep 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 155
Episode 154 is taking you to the charming historic town of Charleston, South Carolina. We only spent one night in Charleston, but we maximized our time there with rooftop bars, walking tour of the Southern architecture complete with wrap around porches, war and colonial history, porch swings on the bay, South Carolina BBQ, and shopping in one of the oldest continuously operating markets in American history. We also say one of the coolest bathrooms on this trip and we’re telling it all here! We a...
Sep 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 154
If you’ve been curious about one of the spookiest cities in America, let this episode be your sign to take a trip to Savannah, GA. We explore the historic sites, go on a ghost tour, and enjoy the lively nightlife and brunch scene in Savannah. We recommend a ghost tour while in Savannah and the other history and walking tours in our Savannah Viator Shop . We recommend these plays to stay in Savannah: Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District - Free breakfast buffet! Thomas Weihs Haus - Ado...
Sep 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 153
Episode 152 brings you an inside look at what it's like to live, own businesses, and own property in other countries. We go live with Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to a jam packed hour of travel. The pair met on a guided tour in Ireland and have since been doing business overseas for over 30 years, including owning multiple overseas properties and operating their website and newsletter dedicated to helping others live and/or invest overseas. If you've ever been cu...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 10: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Travel Tips & Trail Stories] This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Machu Picchu is without a doubt a bucket list destination for any avid traveler. In this episode we share tips, and our own personal stories/experiences, of the time we completed this epic 4-day hiking adventure to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail. ...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 151
Episode 150 is taking diving deep into one of our favorite topics: Guided tours! We have done several prix fixe vacations using guided tour companies like Gate1 Travel, Alpaca Expeditions, and Viking River Cruises. We are BIG fans of guided tours! A listener messaged us asking to do an episode on guided tours - how to find them, how to determine if a guided vacation tour is a good price, recommend a few travel tour companies, and dedicate a whole episode to the pros and cons of this style of tra...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 150
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 43: Traveling Through Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima [Part 2 of 2] The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan and created a 14 day Japan Travel Guide for you! We tell you all the Japanese attractions we saw, travel hacks & tips for getting around Japan without a car or flying, and all the delicious Japanese cuisine we ate along the way. Explore our Japan Viator Shop for...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 149
Episode 148 is taking you to some of the most special places on earth and some of the most sought after tourist attractions around the globe. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are all amazing. This list takes you to Latin American, Asia, Africa, and Europe to see some of the most amazing historical and beautiful sites this world has to offer. In these places you can walk where generations thousands of years before also walked. You can see persisting structures that made up ancient civilizations ...
Aug 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 148
Episode 42 is a two-part episode starting in Tokyo, Japan! The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying all the attractions this amazing country has to offer. In episode 42 we cover: -Japan travel tips -Sensoji Temple -Tokyo Tower -Hedgehog cafe - Shibuya crossing - Ginza District - Mt Fuji Lake Ashi - Imperial Palace Grounds - Harajuku area - Michelin star ramen - Disneyland Tokyo -Disneyland Tokyo Sea If you want to take this same itinerary...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 147
Episode 146 is taking you on a Big Sur road trip from San Diego up the Hwy 1 through the best things to see in Big Sur. What is Big Sur? A coastal stretch of Hwy 1 in California with iconic rugged edge of the cliff views of the crashing ocean and waterfalls below. It’s a gorgeous place. This road trip is about the must sees along the road and how to take this road trip San Diego or LA to Big Sur if you have a couple days just to see pretty things. If you want to visit Big Sur, we tell you where ...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min•Ep. 146
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, terrains, and local cust...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 145
We're taking you skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado on a quick weekend trip to enjoy the snow and crisp mountain air. We took this trip in March which is one of the snowiest seasons making it the perfect time to go skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado. We are not expert skiers! In fact, this was the very first time we tried cross-country skiing and we loved it! We went skiing at the Breckenridge Nordic Center and would highly recommend it! Highlights of Breckenridge: Skiing Beautiful mountain views Gr...
Jul 05, 2022•46 min•Ep. 144
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 51: How to Take the Best Road Trip Ever! This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to start planning that summer road trip! In this episode, we dive right in and give you all the info and Squad Tips you’ll need to know to plan an epic road trip, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! Epis...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Ep. 143
In this episode we take you to 10 different towns within driving distance of San Francisco. We have broken this episode in two parts. The first takes you to 6 destinations for some of the best day trips from San Francisco, all within less than 2.5 hours drive of the city. For those looking for a little longer of an escape, we also included six weekends trips from San Francisco to see some of the amazing nature and mountains California has to offer. All of the destinations on this list are under ...
Jun 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 142
We’ve been to Venice a couple times and we love wandering the narrows streets and waterways and eating and drinking our way around the bridges and canals. It’s a very picturesque destination and we always love it here. Highlights of Venice include: Eating bruschetta along the canals Taking photos of iconic bridges Taking a boat to Burano Exploring the historic sites We recommend these Venice hotels when staying on the island. Hotel II Moro di Venezia - Affordable option, we stayed here once Hote...
Jun 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 141
Episode 140 is taking you inside the good, the great, the bad and ugly of bathroom experiences around the world. You know we can’t do an episode without talking about the bathrooms so we dedicated a whole episode to it. Just try to listen without laughing!
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 140
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 6: Everything You Need to Know About Cruising. This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. With Covid starting to become a thing of the past for most and travel restrictions easing everywhere, cruise vacations are starting to make a comeback. This episode dives right in on everything you can do on, and expect from, taking a cruise. So whether you are a first time crui...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 139
Episode 138 is taking you to all nine of California’s amazing national parks! Each park offers something so different - the hottest place in the world, the tallest trees in the world, the largest trees by volume in the world, islands, forests, deserts, and so much more! It’s hard to say which are the best national parks in California because they are all so amazing! You’ll want to add this list of national parks in California to your upcoming travel itineraries! National parks in California list...
May 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 138
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 97: The Incredible Zion National Park, Everything You Need to Know. Episode 97 is all about the amazing Zion National Park in Utah. This is one of America’s most popular parks, absolutely gorgeous with some of the coolest hikes in the country. In this episode we tell you how to prepare for hiking the Narrows and Angel’s Landing, where to eat, where to stay, and all the best squad tips to make this...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Episode 136 is taking you on our Tulum vacation where we spent a full week exploring the best cenotes in Tulum, walking ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum, eating endless tacos, lounging on the beach, and exploring nearby Bacalar. On this trip to Tulum Mexico we explored four different cenotes and three different ruin cites including the famous Chichen Itza. After spending a good amount of time here, we’re able to give you the insider tips on the best things to do in Tulum that are worth the money so ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 136
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 85: 10 Amazing Places to Visit in Summer. This episode is an "oldie but goodie". Summer is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start planning your summer trip to any of these awesome and seasonally ideal places we talk about, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! Episode 85 is a roundup of the best summer season destinations, just in time to ...
May 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 135
We're covering all the fun things to do in Austin! We keep it weird as we travel to Austin Texas with stories and adventures from two separate trips to the capitol of the lone star state. There are so many things to do in Austin that you’ll want to visit again and again! From great good, to beautiful nature, to the cowboy lifestyle, just one weekend trip to Austin will have you saying yeehaw! In this episode we tell you where to stay in Austin to enjoy the most of this beautiful city and the ama...
Apr 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 134
In this weeks episode giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 78: Arches & Canyonlands National Park. These two parks are close enough to see both on the same weekend trip. If you want to visit Arches and Canyonlands in one day that is certainly possible, but it’s better to spend one day in each and make this a weekend tip. In this episode we share: Tips for visiting Arches and Canyonlands National Parks The best hikes in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks i...
Apr 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 133
Episode 132 is all about Guanajuato travel! Guanajuato is an artsy, colorful town in Mexico. There are so many fun things to do in Guanajuato Mexico that make for the perfect weekend getaway. Some of the things to do in Guanajuato city include cave bars, taking in colorful vistas, seeing live music or performance, eating delicious Mexican food, and taking in the colonial history and architecture of this town. The best time to travel to Guanajuato is during the Cervantino festival which takes pla...
Apr 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 132
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 87: Hilarious and Horrifying Bad Travel Etiquette Stories. The Squad is still actively recording and producing new content; however, for several reasons we have had to slow down our productions schedule. Rest assured Squadies, The Squad anticipates and plans to return to our normal production schedule in the near future to bring you new content "Every Travel Tuesday". This episode is an "oldie but...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min•Ep. 131
