We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuables. Save 10% with our promo code at WeTravelThere.com/...
Jun 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 315
We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.com/awardwallet...
Jun 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 314
We’re in Allensworth, California with Carmen Setness, Sasha Biscoe and Trooper Dave Jones of FriendsOfAllensworth.org. We talk about exploring Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, celebrating Juneteenth, and using the city as a jumping off point to visit California’s national parks. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/allensworth Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the pr...
Jun 10, 2024•40 min
We’re in Sarasota, Florida, with Tracy McHugh of ChasingWonderful.com. We talk about touring the Ringling Circus Museum, walking through the Marie Selby Gardens and looking for manatees while kayaking. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/sarasota Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.com/acorns & we’ll bo...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 312
We’re in Shanghai, China, with Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi. We talk about exploring the Yu Garden, taking in the views from the Pearl Tower observation deck, and taking a MagLev train from the airport. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/shanghai Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuables. Save 10% with our pro...
May 27, 2024•42 min•Ep. 311
We’re with Ben Camille of TravelDefend.com to ask if travel insurance is worth it? We compare single-trip vs. annual travel insurance, how travel insurance compares to credit card benefits, and what type of exclusions listeners need to be aware of. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/travelinsurance Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night certificates. S...
May 20, 2024•38 min•Ep. 310
We’re in Angouleme, France, with Kylie Lang of LifeInRuralFrance.com. We talk about touring the Hotel de Ville, a 12th-century castle, exploring the Les Halles market, and searching for more than 30 cartoon murals around the city. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at h ttps://WeTravelThere.com/angouleme Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the promo code LEE to save $20 off your subscription....
May 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 309
We’re in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.co...
May 06, 2024•40 min
We’re in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, with Stephanie Antin of AlmostFreeFamilyTravel.com. We talk about attending the annual Grape Harvest Fiestas, riding on the Ruta del Vino Bike Ride, and exploring La Bufadora. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/guadalupe Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuables. Save 10% with our promo ...
Apr 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 307
We’re in Ericeira, Portugal, with Rachel Covert of RachelTalksMoney.com. We talk about learning how to surf at this World Surf Reserve, attending the Sardine Festival, and touring the Palace of Mafra. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/ericeira Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.com/awardwallet...
Apr 22, 2024•41 min•Ep. 306
We’re in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Fayge Horesh, the co-host of the D Listers of History podcast. We talk about eating a cheesesteak at Jim’s South St., attending the West Philly Porch Fest, and exploring the Rodin Museum. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/philly Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the promo code LEE to save $20 off your subscription....
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Ep. 305
We’re in Brasov, Romania, with Marius Iliescu of RomanianFriend.com. We talk about hiking Tampa Mountain, touring the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and exploring the Rope Street Bastion. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at h ttps://WeTravelThere.com/brasov Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.com/acorns & we’ll both earn $5....
Apr 08, 2024•44 min•Ep. 304
We’re in Christ Church, Barbados, with Rikimah Glymph of BWellTravel365.com. Rikimah and I talk about exploring Harrison’s Cave, visiting the Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and touring St Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest buildings on the island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/christchurch Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pock...
Apr 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 303
We’re in Hudson Valley, New York, with Amanda Dana of OrangeTourism.org. We talk about visiting the Vanderbilt Mansion, booking a stay at Mohonk Mountain House, an award-winning Victorian castle from 1869, and hiking out to Kaaterskill Falls to admire its beauty. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/hudsonvalley Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night cer...
Mar 25, 2024•35 min•Ep. 302
We’re in Pleasant Hill, California, with Trish Snowden, the CEO of StayPleasantHill.com. We talk about hiking at Mount Diablo State Park, taking in the views from Dinosaur Hill, and listening to vinyl records at Rasputin Music. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/pleasanthill Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the promo code LEE to save $20 off your subscription....
Mar 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 301
I’m with my kids, Timothy and Scarlett, to chat about spring break ideas for families. we talk about different types of spring break trips, from adventures at the beach to skiing down the slopes and everything in between. We also discuss ways to save money on spring break vacations and how to get the family involved in planning the vacation. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/springbreak Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participat...
Mar 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 300
We’re in Istanbul, Turkey, with Pinar Tarhan, the author of “A Change Would Do You Good.” Pinar and I talk about visiting Dolmabahce Palace, swimming at Prince’s Islands, and exploring the historic Hagia Sofia, which was completed in 537 A.D. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/istanbul Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuab...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 299
We’re in Gainesville, Florida, with Paulette Perhach of WelcomeToTheWritersLife.com. We talk about visiting the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, hiking through a sinkhole forest at Devil’s Millhopper, and canoeing the crystal-clear water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/gainesville Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewa...
Feb 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 298
We’re in Leiden, Netherlands, with Marina Krivonossova of RetoldMarketing.com. We talk about seeing the castle ruins at Burcht van Leiden, petting the kittens at Sophie KattenCafe and admiring the beautiful architecture of the Pieterskerk Church. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/leiden Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the promo code LEE to save $20 off your subscription...
Feb 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 297
We’re in Douala, Cameroon, with Akang Claudy-Ann Ekinde of Tourism Forever Cameroon. We talk about seeing the animals at the Douala Edea Reserve, exploring the Ekom Nkam Waterfalls, and buying local crafts at the Marche des Fleurs local market. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/douala Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up a...
Feb 12, 2024•30 min•Ep. 296
We’re in Paris, France, with Jay Swanson of Paris in My Pocket. Jay and I talk about attending the Nuit Blanche annual contemporary art festival, watching the sun rise at Sacre Couer, and seeing the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/paris Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuab...
Feb 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 295
We’re in Lima, Peru, with Alex Hildebrandt of SuyoPisco.com. We talk about shopping for arts and crafts at Dedalo in Barranco, exploring the ruins at Huaca Pucllana, and visiting the Museo de Pisco to try their tasting menu. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/lima Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.co...
Jan 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 294
We’re in Savannah, Georgia, with Josh Calcanis of TheInvestingCircle.com. We talk about seeing the holiday decorations on Broughton Street, visting the Tybee Island Lighthouse, and searching for The House of Mata Hari speakeasy. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/savannah Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the promo code LEE2023 to save $20 off your subscription....
Jan 22, 2024•37 min•Ep. 293
We’re on the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador with Fernando Diez of Quasar Expeditions. We talk about snorkeling with penguins, relaxing on the white sand beaches of Espanola, and exploring the island of Genovesa, a collapsed caldera known as Bird Island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/galapagos Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time,...
Jan 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 292
We’re in Nikko, Japan, with Derek Souza and Angus Miyaji of IACE on behalf of the Tochigi Prefecture. We talk about attending the Great Wisteria Festival, explore Lake Chuzenji, and visiting the Ashikaga Flower Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/nikko Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuables. Save 10% with our promo ...
Jan 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 291
We’re speaking with Kathy Stokes of AARP about how to avoid travel fraud. We talk about steps you should take while planning your trip and during your vacation to protect your personal information and avoid scams. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/fraud Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.com/awardwallet...
Jan 01, 2024•33 min•Ep. 290
We’re in Auburn, Alabama, with Connie Pearson of ThereGoesConnie.com. We talk about celebrating victories at Toomer’s Corner, hiking around Chewacla State Park, and going back in time for Syrup Soppin’ Day. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/auburn Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions for your next vacation. Sign up now at https://WeTravelThere.com/awayz or use the promo code LEE2023 to save $20 off your subscription....
Dec 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 289
We’re in Queenstown, New Zealand, with Lyle and Leanne McCabe of BeachTravelWine.com. We talk about seeing the wildlife at Kiwi Park, enjoying thrilling adventure sports on Lake Wakatipu, and seeing the waterfalls at Milford Sound. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at http://WeTravelThere.com/queenstown Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up at wetravel...
Dec 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 288
We’re in Winnipeg, Canada, with Mike Green of TourismWinnipeg.com. We talk about exploring Assiniboine Park, attending the Festival du Voyageur, and sampling all the foods at The Forks Market. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/winnipeg Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-resistant, machine washable, and very comfortable with hidden pockets to protect your valuables. Save 10% with our promo code at WeTravelThere.com/bluffworks...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 287
We’re in Groningen, Netherlands, with Kayla Ihrig of WritingFromNowhere.com. We talk about exploring the Groninger Museum, visiting the Martini Tower and taking a ride in the city’s canal. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/groningen Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use AwardWallet to monitor rewards, reservations & free night certificates. Sign up for free at WeTravelThere.com/awardwallet...
Dec 04, 2023•35 min•Ep. 286