We're taking you to see Oregon waterfalls on an epic three-day road trip around Oregon. This entire trip was planned around waterfalls in Oregon big and small. The Pacific Northwest gets so much rain and is a land of vast lush greenery which makes the waterfalls even more gorgeous. We detail this Oregon road trip with every stop, where we stayed, the hikes we did, and the best waterfalls in Oregon that are so good you’ll want to plan a whole trip around! Download the 4-Day Oregon Waterfalls Road...
May 23, 2023•59 min•Ep. 190
In this Episode, we’re giving you five epic road trip ideas to take in different parts of the United States. We have long cross-country road trips, coastal road trips, and even some of the iconic road trips you see in movies – like the Hwy 1 in California. We love a good road trip at the Travel Squad and have taken many together! Some of these road trip ideas are from our own trips, and others are the so-called best road trips to take in USA that are still on our bucket lists. There is something...
May 16, 2023•49 min•Ep. 189
Episode 188 is welcoming summer with 10 of the top beaches in the US! From the east coast to the west coast we’re sharing some of the best beaches we’ve been to for sunbathing, people watching, swimming in the waves, and enjoying summer cocktails on the boardwalk. Some of these are the prettiest beaches in the US and others on this list have a lively vibe, all of them are amazing and should be added to your list! Our top 10 beaches in America for 2023 Coronado Beach, CA Ocean City, MD Sand Harbo...
May 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 188
We’re sharing our 8-day guided trip to Ecuador with Gate1 Travel! Postponed due to COVID, we finally made the trip to Ecuador and it was more than amazing! If you’re considering an Ecuador vacation all we can say is do it!! We did not go to the Galapagos Islands on this trip, but Ecuador has soooooo much to offer outside of the islands. And when you take your Ecuador vacation with Gate Travel you don’t have to think about a thing, you just show up and enjoy the tour, sights, experiences, and foo...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 187
Episode 186 is taking you to a very unique national park in America -Gateway Arch National Park! This urban center has historic roots as the gateway to the West during the expansion era in America. This is the perfect day trip from Chicago or stop during a St. Louis trip. You can ride the tram, explore the museum, and take a steamboat cruise to get the full experience at Gateway Arch National Park. We recommend purchasing a combo ticket . Recommended St Louis Hotels: Drury Plaza St. Louis at the...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 186
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 ...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 185
Episode 184 is going to inspire you to explore America’s great outdoors. In honor of National Park Week, we are sharing even more ways to see these amazing national parks for free! There are more year-round free national parks than you might think and each one brings unique landscapes. Whether you want to see America by sea, go north to see America on ice, or gaze up at the tallest trees in America, and the world - you can do it all and do it all for free. This episode shares what national parks...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min
We’re bringing you the best places to visit in California to see everything the state has to offer. From beaches to deserts to mountains, and from northern California to southern California – this is the ultimate list of beautiful and unique places to visit in California. This list even brings you to three national parks! California has so much to see, it’s a big state! We take this list form north to south, but to visit all 10 in one trip would take you several weeks. Plan on epic road trip, or...
Apr 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 183
Episode 182 is sharing the magical world of airport lounges with you. We share the secrets to getting in lounges, where to find certain lounges in the airport, perks you can commonly find like food, drinks, and showers, and share stories from some of our best lounge experiences. We also share how to get FREE lounge access and elevate your travel game to travel in style. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and natio...
Mar 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 182
This is a fun one! We’re exploring Shenandoah National Park and New River Gorge National Park – the newest national park in the United States. Since they are so close, you can couple these two into a weekend trip and see the best of both, without taking any PTO! This east coast adventure features wild white water rafting, hiking, gorgeous overlooks, and road tripping through two states during a gasoline shortage. Since New River Gorge is our newest national park, we’re answering all your questio...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 181
Episode 180 is a fun one! The squad surprises each other with a Q&A session. Listen live as we hear the questions for the first time, recount hilarious stories, and reveal travel mishaps that have never been revealed before. If you’re looking for a good laugh, this is the episode for you Shop our favorite travel gear, packing lists, and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube , TikTok , and Instagram Jamal...
Mar 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 180
Spring is one of the best seasons to travel in because weather is warming up, tourism is low with most places being in a shoulder season, meaning prices are usually cheaper than peak season! We do a lot of travel in May every year and have some great recommendations for the best places to visit during the spring season. We have twelve of the best places to travel in spring within the United States, and threw in one destination just over the southern border in Mexico. Our recommendations for 13 A...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 179
Giving you the blueprint to start your own podcast. If you’ve been thinking about launching your own show, but aren’t sure where to start, then this episode will break down every step from your idea to going live and beyond with guests and advertising. We put all of our learnings and insights into this episode and into our How to Launch a Podcast Course, available for instant download now: shoptravelsquad.com/products/podcast-course Shop our preferred podcast equipment in our Podcasting Amazon S...
Feb 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 178
We’re bringing you a whole episode dedicated to what to do in London. We visited for the first time on a three-day trip and packaged as much as we could into this trip to London as possible. From afternoon tea and ancient encounters, to English pubs and royal sightings - London was amazing! We’re giving you all our best tips for travel to London including how long to stay, what to splurge on, and how to see the iconic sights and navigate the tube when visiting London. If you’re planning some upc...
Feb 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 177
Episode 176 is taking you on a majestic trip to some of the coolest hot springs in America. Hot springs are these magical places that you have to the in on to wind and enjoy. Some require hiking in the snow to get to, and some leverage man-made pools to harness the natural hot springs water - all of them are amazing and we’re big fans of hot springs here at the squad. We’re sharing some of our favorite hot springs weve been to that you should too! Gold Fork Hot Springs in Donnelly, ID Kirkham Ho...
Feb 14, 2023•49 min•Ep. 176
We’re getting romantic with 11 places to visit in the U.S. and worldwide that give off major love vibes. This episode comes just in time for Valentine’s Day. Each place on the list brings its own lovely atmosphere, charming views, and intimate settings that makes for a perfect couples getaway. Whether you’re celebrating the holiday, or are looking for a romantic getaway any time of year, these 11 destinations will not disappoint. 11 Most Romantic Destinations in the World Paris, France - stay at...
Feb 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 175
We're taking you on a Cabo vacation! Los Cabos sites on the southern tier of Baja California, Mexico and is one of the best places to take a vacation in Mexico! If you’re looking for clear blue warm waters, friendly people, delicious food, some of the best parties, and a fun place to unwind and have fun, then Cabo is for you! We share the best things to do in Cabo whether you’re visiting just for one day on a cruise, or you're spending multiple days there on an epic girls trip. We share tips for...
Jan 31, 2023•49 min•Ep. 174
This episode is dedicated to our top travel tips to make you a better traveler. We are self-proclaimed ‘expert’ travelers and are giving you our best travel tips, hacks, and advice for better travel planning, booking to save money, packing tips, and little things you can do to be a better traveler and make your life easier when you are in the place you’re visiting. Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram:@travelsquadpodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Co-...
Jan 24, 2023•44 min•Ep. 173
Episode 172 is bringing back our favorite world traveler, Ashley V Travels to share her 4 month solo trip to Southeast Asia. She shares safety trips, recommendations for the region and stories from her life changing trip. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and national park destinations that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Shop our favorite travel...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 172
We’re giving you the top 10 winter vacation destinations if you want to be a snow bunny and enjoy crispy temperatures or if you want to escape the cold and travel somewhere warmer during winter months. The best winter vacations can be warm or cold depending on what you like and what kind of vacation you’re looking for. If you live somewhere where it snows a lot, I’m sure you’re looking for warm winter vacation ideas. But if you don’t live in the snow I’m sure you’re open to skiing and tubing and...
Jan 10, 2023•51 min•Ep. 171
Episode 170 is exploring bucket list trips that we really, really want to do! Jamal, Kim, and Brittanie share three international iconic bucket list trips of a lifetime that are on our list, plus we each share our bucket list trips in the US! We dream big in this episode, if you’ve been to any of these plans, please share your travel tips with us! Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and national park destinations t...
Jan 03, 2023•57 min•Ep. 170
We’re going tropical with our ten favorite places in the Caribbean and why we have so much love for Caribbean island vacations. Whether it’s a cruise or you’re going to the Caribbean for a staycation getaway, the islands bring so much different personality. We’ve been to some of the best places to visit in the Caribbean, having got to many different islands for short and long stays, cruise stops, and getaways just sipping rum cocktails and swimming in crystal clear blue waters. The Caribbean is ...
Dec 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 169
Episode 168 is recapping all the best trips we took this year and previewing some of the trips we have planned for 2023 and some of the podcast plans we’ll be bringing you in the new year! In 2022 we managed to make it to 1 wonder of the world, 2 countries, 6 state parks, 10 national parks, and 16 states and are bringing you all the details if you want to take these trips too! Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, an...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 168
We’re bringing you a whole episode dedicated to how to stay healthy while traveling. This year we have talked more about health and traveling – or not traveling – than ever before and we want to keep you doing both! We’re bringing you our best tips to stay healthy while traveling including what to pack to help keep you healthy, how to prepare your health before the trip, and what to do if you get sick while on a trip. We share our sick travel stories and give tips from our nurse co-host so you c...
Dec 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 167
Episode 166 is taking you to one of the country’s most iconic national parks - Yosemite National Park located in the central Sierra Nevada region of California. The gem of California boasts towering granite cliffs, gorgeous tall waterfalls, and bear wildlife spotting! We’ve been to this park several times and have a different experience each time. It’s a beautiful park with plenty to see equally without hiking and through Half Dome, one of the hardest and longest permitted hikes not for the fain...
Dec 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 166
We travel several times a month either on road trips, international vacations, or quick weekend getaways in a nearby state. We’ve learned a few ways to get more bank for your buck and optimize your time there so we’re sharing our best travel hacks. If you want travel life hacks that will ultimately make it possible to travel more often then you’ll want to listen to this episode! Most of these travel hacks are focused around saving money without sacrificing anything in your trip. Connect with us ...
Nov 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 165
Episode 164 is bringing you another full list of iconic national parks without hiking to see and enjoy. We love an “easy day” of 12 mile hikes to reach peak summit views as much as the next person, but sometimes you want to relax and sightseeing in America’s most beautiful natural preserves, and get that too! Some of these national parks have truly easy hikes, overlooks accessible by car or paved paths, or other adventures like snorkeling or white water rafting so you can see it all without a st...
Nov 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 164
In this podcast episode we are taking you on an energetic weekender in Sedona, Arizona to some of the best hikes in Sedona and best places to visit in Sedona. This majestic mountain town is known for its energy vortexes, gorgeous red rocks, and spiritual and healing vibes. This desert mountain town gets cold in the winter, hot in the summer, but a trip to Sedona makes for a magical hiking adventure any time of year. Hiking in Sedona will amaze you with every step you are in the gorgeous red rock...
Nov 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 163
In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us for an unforgettable journey through Uganda on a guided tour with Gate 1 Travel! This episode is packed with adventure as we recount our incredible experiences trekking with gorillas and chimpanzees, taking safaris through national parks spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalos and more; all while soaking in the diverse landscapes of this beautiful country. From the powerful Murchison Falls, beautiful Queen Elizabeth Nati...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 162
This one is a hoot! We go to Hot Springs National Park Arkansas for an overnight adventure soaking in hot springs, enjoying nature, and enjoying our friends’ company! This weekend adventure flew us into Dallas with a road trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The only place in the country where the town, and everything in it, IS the national park! We may have only been in Arkansas for 24 hours, but as always, we covered a lot of ground! And got to spend time with Kasha & Ryan, two friends we made o...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 161
