"Get out of your head and into your heart." In this episode, we reflect on one year as a podcast! We cover how we got here, where we started, some of our favorite moments, and where we are going. We dive into how we started Wonder, and some tips and tricks if you're looking to start a podcast too! It's been a wild and wonder-ful first year as a podcast, and we thank you for all the listening and support along the way. We are just getting started! Thank you in advance for listening! We hope you’l...
Jul 28, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We're back for part 2 this week diving into all the details of our winter weekend camping trip in Jervis Bay! We start with the journey, how to get there, the best ways to prepare for the speediest exit from Sydney possible, and getting into Green Patch campground in Booderee National Park. The weather wasn't holding up how we had hoped and a few twists and turns made our first night an adventure. Once daylight showed itself on Saturday, we set out for a bush walk, experienced the Booderee Botan...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 25
Planning a travel itinerary anywhere can be challenging. What do you do? What do you prioritize seeing? What can you skip? How can you experience the city like a local instead of just a tourist? While some cities are easier than others, Amsterdam proves to be a challenge — There’s so much to do and see, experiencing Amsterdam in just two days is tough, let alone putting together a great itinerary that will give you the local feel while hitting the best tourist spots is easier said than done. Thi...
Jun 23, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In Amsterdam, there’s more than meets the eye (outside of tulips!). There’s so much, it can be challenging to take it all in when planning a visit. In this episode, we’ve tried to put everything you need to know where to go, stay, explore, what cafes to visit, and more together in one place. We touch on what it's like to visit the Red Light District and how to respectfully visit. The best neighborhoods for a fun vibe, what not to do in Amsterdam, and where to go for a fun night out! Amsterdam Pa...
Jun 10, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Home to the best beach in the world a few years back, Jervis Bay is in a constant state of showing off. From it's white sand beaches, adventurous bushwalks, or dolphin sitings, Jervis Bay has everything you could want out of a coastal town. Perfect for camping, which we highly recommend, it's situated just south of Sydney 2.5-3 hours. After the drive, you're rewarded with beach swims, bush walks, and your choice of dining in or eating out(side)! In this episode we cover everything from the nearb...
May 25, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Ravello is something special, and we're diving into why in this episode! Starting with the important things like transport, how you get to Ravello isn't as simple as you'd think and takes longer than you might initially budget for. We promise once you arrive, it's worth the wait. Thankfully, we have some tips and things we'd do differently if we could go back that should save you some headaches on your travels. Once you are there, it's a dreamy town and you'll find in our recap of our two days i...
May 11, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 21
If you're on this episode, you're likely heading to Italy soon, or you're curious about what it's like to travel to Italy! No matter what brought you here, you'll enjoy and have clear takeaways on traveling in Italy from this episode. With all there is to see and do when visiting Italy, you might be wondering what are some tips to help you navigate your trip. You've found the right podcast! This list was culminated from many hours of online searching, blog reading, TikTok watching, and of course...
Apr 28, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The Rome 2-day itinerary! With such a beautiful city with so much to see, it isn’t easy to build an itinerary in 2 days that covers it all. We tried to hit the must-see’s and do’s, leaving Rome feeling full of history, culture, and pasta. In this episode, we dive into everything we did in our 2 days visiting Rome. From our first pasta carbonara right after we landed, to the cocktail bar full of locals we found wandering around the streets on our last night. We touch on our favorite gluten-free r...
Apr 13, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We're finally here to discuss one of our favorite cities, Rome! This episode is packed with great travel conversation, starting with deconstructing the Conde Naste Top 10 Best Beaches in the World. Following up, we give our background about why we chose to visit Rome, why it's such a special place, and our initial take when we landed. We dive into where we stayed (and where you should stay, too!), the best time to see Rome, and how good the food is. In a special edition today, we also spend some...
Mar 30, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
To many people, Byron bay is home to the eternal summer. Just north of Sydney a short 8 hour drive or a 1 hour flight, you'll find an oasis that's more than your average beach town. Byron Bay is iconic for a reason, and it's amazing not just in the summer season. Byron boasts beautiful people, fresh food, social locals and the most "chill" vibe (according to our UK friends visiting) you'd hope to find. When heading to Byron, you can hop on a quick flight from Sydney or head up the NSW coast to d...
Mar 17, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
It's the most well known location on the Amalfi Coast, each street is lined with stunning pastel storefronts, delicious food, and some of the most jaw-dropping views... Today we're diving into none other than Positano! A few months ago, we took a trip to Positano, Italy and are here to tell you all about it. Everything from how to get there (and how not to get there), our favorite activities, where you can affordably stay when you visit, and some insider tips that will make sure you have the bes...
Dec 10, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 16
When you think of bright blue beaches, beautiful shorelines, and holiday vibes, Greece is sure to come to mind. With some of the most stunning beaches and intricate geological landscapes, it's somewhere at the top of bucket lists. While we loved Santorini and Mykonos, Paros stole our hearts. This quant, quiet, and relaxed island delivers all your holiday needs on all fronts especially one, there isn't as many people. In this podcast, we dive into our trip to Paros, from how we got there, our day...
Dec 02, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Your bags are packed, preparing for your flight, and you're thinking... how will I get data once I'm on holiday? Getting data on holiday is simple and you have options! In this episode we discuss the top 4 ways to connect to data when you're abroad. From eSIMs to getting a SIM in destination, there are pros and cons to each option we discuss so you can choose the option that works best for you. Wonder where we'll explore next? Tune in next week to find out! Instagram TikTok...
Nov 11, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, we are heading to North West Tasmania, where we're exploring one of the most popular hiking destinations in Tasmania, Cradle Mountain. Cradle Mountain is most known for one of its most famous hikes, the Overland Track, a multi-day hike throughout the Central Highland mountain range. The good news is, not all hikes are multi-day and Cradle Mountain has some incredible day hikes and areas to explore for those looking to stop in for a day or two. In this episode we'll discuss our f...
Nov 04, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The first stop along the Amalfi Coast is one often overlooked, but high above the coastline with far reaching views of Salerno is Vietri sul Mare. One of the lesser known but remarkable towns along the Amalfi, Vietri is the ceramic capital of Italy. Vietri is stunning, full of art, creativity, beautiful beaches, and some of the most wholesome people. In this episode, we dive in to our recent trip to Vietri, where we stayed, what to look out for, where to find best pizza in town, and everything i...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you ever started planning a trip with a partner and struggled to make it work? Or wound up month into planning trips with friends only to realize everyone has a different idea of what they want to do? In this episode we're diving into planning a trip with your partner (but it translates to friends or anyone you travel with!), using our most recent trip to Italy. We cover tips and tricks on what to do before the trip, how early to start booking flights and accomodation, what are strategies t...
Oct 20, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
You might have heard of the Yucatán, but you may not have heard of Mérida. A special spot tucked away from the frequent tourist crowds heading to Chichén Itzá, Mérida is a hidden cultural hub-spot. Tune in to hear more about Luke's adventures in Mérida, exploring the beautiful cenotes and the many wonders of the Yucatán! Wonder where we'll explore next? Find out next Thursday! Instagram TikTok...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Sure there are many ports in Australia, but this is one of our favorites! Port Stephens has a lot to offer for a fun filled, scenic weekend trip. Sitting just 2 hours from Sydney, if you're local or visiting, you don't want to miss adding this to your next long weekend destination list. In this conversation, we discuss the following: Where is a great budget stay? When is the best time to camp? Best activities to do? Great places to eat and drink? …and more! Wonder where we'll explore next? Find ...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Vacations are amazing. They give you much needed time to relax, unwind, and take a break from the day to day grind...but where did it all start? In this episode, Christine and Hugh explore each of their first vacation, sharing contrasting anecdotes on their first vacations from a Brit and American perspective. This is a fun episode you won't want to miss! Wonder where we'll explore next? Hit follow to find out! Instagram TikTok...
Aug 17, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The city of love, the city of museums, and the city of fun! Come along with us as we dive into one of our favorite cities, Paris, France! In this conversation, we discuss the following: Can you eat in Paris if you are gluten free/dairy free/ nut free? What are the best museums to see? How to get around Paris? What a great local and authentic place to stay is (and what hotel has the best wallpaper!) Comfy walking shoes that hold up while you're walking throughout the streets of Paris! …And more W...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We're starting our Tasmanian adventures off with a classic, Coles Bay. Coles Bay is home to Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, amazing wineries and stunning views. In this conversation, we discuss: What to do in Coles Bay Best hikes in Freycinet National Park Great wineries to visit in the area ...And more! Wonder where we'll explore next? Follow to find out! Instagram TikTok...
Aug 03, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The clouds sink low, the trees stretch tall, and the sloths mosey throughout the forest. Monteverde, known for one of their incredible landmarks the cloud forest, touts some of the most amazing walks, including diverse plant and animal species, all while promising a cool escape from the hot Costa Rican beach scene. In this conversation, we discuss: Where to stay in Monteverde How to get there and what traveling to Monteverde looks like Best experiences to add to your itinerary Is Monteverde a go...
Jul 27, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
It's a challenging part of travel, that could effect your ability to enjoy the initial days of holiday or a return home. If you're like us, jet lag has hit us hard returning from amazing trips only to feel tired, groggy, and sleeping at strange times, working hard to reacclimatise to our normal routines. Even worse, you end up with jet lag on your first day on holiday, only to be exhausted in the middle of the day, missing out on the fun because your body wants sleep. Jet lag effects everyone di...
Jul 20, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Known for its wines and luscious valleys the Hunter Valley is one of the most popular wine regions in Australia. In this conversation, we discuss: What staying in an Eco Retreat was like What there is to do in the Hunter Valley Great wineries to visit Our favorite organic wine in the Hunter Wonder where we'll explore next? Hit follow to find out!
Jul 13, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's a stunning beach situated along Sydney's eastern shore, it has a world famous rock pool, and is home to jaw-dropping views most everyday of the year. In this episode, we're talking about Bronte Beach. In this conversation, we discuss the following: Where Bronte Beach is and how to get there What there is to do in Bronte Beach What the perfect day in Bronte Beach is What Bronte's coffee and brunch scene is like What you should know before you visit What else you can explore around Bronte Won...
Jul 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Missoula is an amazing place, and if you enjoy the outdoors, you might say Missoula has it all. In this conversation, we discuss the following: Why we're starting with Missoula What planning a trip to Missoula looks like When's the best time to visit and what to do About Missoula's bar, restaurant, and brewery scene What you should know before you visit What else you can explore after Missoula Wonder where we'll explore next? Follow to find out!...
Jun 29, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Wonder! In our first episode, we cover the basics about Wonder. We start with how the idea for Wonder originated, who should listen, and a little bit about me, your host Christine! We wrap up with a hint on where we're wondering about for our first episode, releasing June 29th. Stay tuned for more adventures to come!
Jun 19, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
