We are no strangers to hot weather travel. We’ve braved the Olympics last year in Paris and Lyon, honeymooned in Southeast Asia, explored Saint Lucia, spent many a summers gallivanting Europe, and more. And now, we’re about to head to Japan during the hottest time of year. This is how we’re preparing for our hot and humid trip and what we’ve done and lessons learned from past warm weather vacations. Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questio...
Jul 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 331
Less than a couple of weeks ago, Kat had the privilege of attending the Grand Masked Ball of Versailles with 4 of her friends…and it was epic! In this episode, we’re talking about essential tips for attending the Grand Masked Ball of Versailles (AKA Le Grand Bal Masqué). These tips include ticket levels and prices, where to get costumes, practical tips, and more! Plus, Kat discusses her experience at the Versailles Ball! Here are some helpful links: -Blog post Kat wrote detailing EVERYTHING you ...
Jul 02, 2025•46 min•Ep. 330
We’ve certainly changed how we travel since we were in our early 20s…but over time, how do our lives shape the how, when, and why we travel? Life quickly builds with responsibilities, financial decisions, family duties, and so much more that can alter the way in which we travel. In this podcast episode, we dive into this topic, discussing how priorities and life can change the way we travel. We also discuss potential ideas to keep traveling even when other things are going on in the meantime. Ch...
Jun 25, 2025•43 min•Ep. 329
Lavender fields, dazzling beaches, hilltop villages…and cowboys? Yes, a South of France itinerary in 2 weeks is full of surprises! Before Chris and Kat went to the Olympics, Kat embarked on a 2-week solo road trip through the South of France. After falling in love with the area a few years ago on a shorter trip, she knew she had to go back to explore deeper (and catch some lavender fields!). This South of France road trip includes visits to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Avignon, ...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 328
What is it like to visit Italy right now, in 2025, and beyond? Well, Kat was just in Italy (right before the Conclave no less), and things are…pretty busy. It’s the Jubilee year in Rome and the Vatican. It is a holy year that occurs every 25 years with many events, the chance to go through holy doors in 4 churches in Rome, and more. So, needless to say, it is busy in Rome, the Vatican, and honestly Italy in general. Because who goes to visit Rome and doesn’t also say, “Well…while we’re already i...
Jun 11, 2025•37 min•Ep. 327
After 8 years of traveling extensively together, we’ve been privileged enough to stay at some truly unique and iconic hotels. Here are our best hotels we’ve stayed in around the world! Which hotels are your favorite around the world? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Where to Stay in Paris: https://francevoyager.com/where-to-stay-in-paris/ Kat’s Top Picks: The Peech Boutique Hotel in J...
Jun 04, 2025•48 min•Ep. 326
Kat went on an 11-day Mediterranean cruise itinerary on the Norwegian Dawn with her parents and sister to celebrate her mom retiring soon. And it was SO much fun! So Kat is breaking down the Mediterranean cruise itinerary. The stops are below: Day 1: Depart from Trieste, Italy Day 2: Koper, Slovenia Day 3: Split, Croatia Day 4: Dubrovnik, Croatia Day 5: Kotor, Montenegro Day 6: Corfu, Greece Day 7: Valletta, Malta Day 8: Messina, Sicily Day 9: Naples, Italy Day 10: Florence (Livorno), Italy Day ...
May 28, 2025•53 min•Ep. 325
After spending 11 days on the Norwegian Dawn on a Mediterranean cruise, Kat has a list of pros and cons of cruising on a larger cruise ship. I also have a Substack about this here: https://worldwidehoneymoon.substack.com/p/pros-and-cons-of-cruising Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions an...
May 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 324
Kat had the chance to visit Helsinki, Finland for a few days during her trip to Finland in late February/early March! She started her trip to Finland here before continuing to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. In this podcast episode, Kat is discussing all the best things to do in Helsinki, where to stay in Helsinki, where to eat, and more! Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel Mestari: ...
May 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 323
You loved our current travel bucket list…so now let’s talk about our top bucket list hikes! From charming day hikes to multi-day treks, these are our top 10 hikes around the world we want to accomplish...or run if you're like Chris! Don’t forget to grab the Ultimate Guide to Paris for everything you need to know about visiting Paris! https://worldwidehoneymoon.gumroad.com/l/parisguide Kara and Nate Leadville 100: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8xHlz1ZjPI&t=1s Check us out on Substack: Foll...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 322
You all loved our current travel bucket list, so now we’re covering our top travel memories…and how we’re hoping to recapture it in future travels! Whether it’s spotting new animals in the wild we’ve never seen before or capturing the magic of the Christmas markets, this is how we’re planning to capture it again in our travels. Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, I may earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): - Get Your Ultimate Gu...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 321
Back in late February/early March, Kat went to Finnish Lapland. In a previous episode, we discuss travel to Rovaniemi, Finland, but in this episode, we’re discussing what it’s like to stay at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland. We talk about the iconic glass igloos, things to do at Apukka Resort, what it was like learning to dogsled, food options, a traditional Finnish floating sauna experience, and more! Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, I may e...
Apr 23, 2025•53 min•Ep. 320
In late February/early March this year, Kat had the chance to visit Rovaniemi, Finland. She spent about a week in Finnish Lapland, chasing the Northern Lights, learning to dogsled, enjoying a reindeer sleigh across the night, and even meeting Santa Claus. In this podcast episode, we’re talking about travel to Rovaniemi in Finland. Learn about the amazing things to do in Rovaniemi, where to stay, neat museums, where to eat, and more when it comes to visiting the Arctic Circle in Finland. Relevant...
Apr 16, 2025•46 min•Ep. 319
We’re wrapping up our podcast episodes about Ecuador with our day trip to Cotopaxi and Banos from Quito. We spent about a week in Quito and during this time, we knew we had to take some day trips. We already discussed going to the Mindo Cloudforest on the podcast, and now we’re talking about Cotopaxi National Park and Banos. Between astounding waterfalls, beautiful flowers, a swing on the edge of the world, and a majestic mountain with incredible wildlife, this is how to spend 1 day exploring Co...
Apr 09, 2025•35 min•Ep. 318
Everyone who loves travel likely has a travel bucket list. And, the more you travel, the more it evolves. We’ve talked about dream destinations on the podcast before. But, as time has gone on, our travel bucket list has evolved. Some places we’ve been lucky enough to go to. And there are other places that have pushed our original bucket list destinations further down the list. From a bucket list safari destination to wildlife adventures in Alaska, here is our current travel bucket list, where we...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 317
During our 2-week trip to Ecuador, we had about a week in Quito. And during this time, we knew we needed to take some day trips. So, we booked a day trip to the Mindo Cloudforest and it turned out to be the best day trip we took! Between bird watching, hiking to waterfalls, and chocolate tasting, you cannot go wrong with a day trip to Mindo from Quito. In this episode, we’ll discuss what all we did, who we booked our trip with, what it was like, and our recommendations. We booked with Real Dream...
Mar 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 316
Way back when, we were younger travelers looking to save money as much as possible and travel more. This meant sometimes booking inconvenient flights, flying home before work the next day, etc. Now in our mid-30s, we noticed that there are a lot of things we used to do in travel that we rarely do anymore. As we all grow and change, so too do our travel styles. For instance, I was a budget backpacker who stayed in hostels in my early 20s. I don’t do that anymore. And yes, we’ll spend $200+ extra ...
Mar 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 315
We spent about a week in Quito, Ecuador (including taking a couple of day trips) before our Galapagos cruise! So in this episode, we’re diving into Quito with information on places to eat, great markets, amazing churches, and other fun things to see and do in Quito! Plus, we briefly mention our day trips (stay tuned for episodes on those!), talk about visiting the Middle of the World, and even discuss going to an epic frog sanctuary. Here are some links to things we mentioned in our podcast: Wik...
Mar 12, 2025•53 min•Ep. 314
We love wildlife travel. I know, it’s not a shock. But which is best for you? What is each experience like? We discuss our different wildlife trips and which ones we’d recommend based on what you want to do. Between the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, African safari, jungles, gorilla trekking, etc. there is a lot of epic wildlife viewing to be had. Here are some blog posts about our wildlife travels: Best Amazon Rainforest Lodge: Tambopata Research Center How to Choose Where to Stay in the Peruvia...
Mar 05, 2025•40 min•Ep. 313
There are a lot of ways to plan a trip to the Galapagos. Do you go independently or with a group? Do you do a land tour or cruise? Where do you go in the Galapagos? When do you go to the Galapagos? These were all questions we asked ourselves in the planning process for our Galapagos trip, and we're here to walk you through your options so you can pick the right Galapagos adventure for you! Here is a link to our Substack that discusses this: https://worldwidehoneymoon.substack.com/p/how-to-choose...
Feb 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 312
After spending a week in the Galápagos Islands, we’re here to talk about our full itinerary! We snorkeled, we hiked, we kayaked, and we had a great time! We’re recapping this amazing Western and Central Galápagos Islands cruise itinerary for your future travels! We were so impressed with this epic Galapagos itinerary! This is the Galapagos cruise we took: https://www.gadventures.com/trips/galapagos-from-quito-western-islands-aboard-the-reina-silvia-voyager/7594/ Check us out on Substack: Follow ...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 311
Not sure what to bring to the Galapagos? We’ve got you covered! Thankfully, after just coming back from a great cruise in the Galápagos Islands, we have tips on what we were so glad we brought with us…and things you should just leave behind at home. Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions a...
Feb 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 310
We’re back from an epic 2-week trip to Ecuador including time in Quito, the Mindo Cloud Forest, Banõs, Cotopaxi, and the Galápagos Islands. In this podcast episode, we’re discussing the top tips for visiting the Galápagos Islands. From how much cash to bring, fees to look out for, key things to pack, and other great tips, this is what you need to know! **I’m a finalist for a photography competition! If you can, please vote for my photo (Young Gorilla at Rest) here: https://safari365.com/loyalty-...
Feb 05, 2025•51 min•Ep. 309
This is our last 2024 travel year in review episode. In this part of the series, we’re covering the best food and drinks we’ve had while traveling in 2024. From hot chocolate and Champagne to chocolate mousse and Swedish meatballs, these are the best things we ate and drank while on the road in 2024. Here were our top food & drinks! Kat’s best foods were: -Quenelle at Mere Brazier at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse in Lyon -Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickles at...
Jan 29, 2025•52 min•Ep. 308
It's that time of year when 2025 travel is getting started, and we're reflecting on 2024 travel moments. In this podcast episode, we're discussing our absolute best travel memories of 2024...and embarrassing moments. Because you can't have so many travel highs without something to keep you humble. Do you have any top travel memories and/or embarrassing moments in 2024? Let us know on Instagram, Facebook, or email kat@worldwidehoneymoon.com. Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and ...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 307
We're back with our travel year-in-review series! This time, we're reflecting on 2024 travel and to kick it off is our travel stats and shoutouts episode! We're discussing how many days we've traveled, miles earned and burned, places we've visited, and our top blog posts and podcast episodes of 2024. Then, we wrap it up with our top hotel stays and best trip of the year! Our top World Wide Honeymoon blog posts: - What to Wear in Paris - Europe Winter Packing List - 3 Days in Portland, Maine - 3 ...
Jan 15, 2025•48 min•Ep. 306
2025 is a year with some interesting travel trends! With the rise of all-inclusive resorts again, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), mountainous getaways, and traveling for goodies, there are a lot of cool destinations to check out! In this podcast episode, we’re discussing 2025 travel trends and giving you ideas for your 2025 travels! Some ideas are from our sources below, but most are from us, our travels, and places we want to go! These are our sources for the episode: -Skyscanner: https://www.skysca...
Jan 08, 2025•56 min•Ep. 305
Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, we're reflecting on our travel New Year's Resolutions from 2024, admitting to ourselves how we did (hint: we did okay!), and making travel New Year's Resolutions for this year! Whether it is to be more mindful while traveling or even being a tourist in our own town, these are our travel goals for 2025. What are your goals? We started a Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content ...
Jan 01, 2025•51 min•Ep. 304
Back in the summer, Kat's dad had a brilliant idea to celebrate Thanksgiving closer to her sister's place in DC. So, he rented a cabin in Davis, West Virginia, and off we went! And it turned out to be the best Thanksgiving we've ever had. It snowed, we went winter hiking, admired the snowfall from the comfort of the hot tub, played games, and even busted our butts and had a great time sledding with the nephews. So in this podcast episode, we're talking about how to spend time in Davis, West Virg...
Dec 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 303
Who doesn't love a good food and drink experience? We've been lucky enough to enjoy some fantastic culinary experiences that can include delicious food and drink but also an incredible ambiance/atmosphere/unforgettable moment. In this podcast episode, we're talking about our top experiences when it comes to food and drink! Whether it is opening a bottle of Champagne with a saber in the heart of Reims or being welcomed like family to someone's house for a meal, these are hands-down are top memori...
Dec 18, 2024•43 min•Ep. 302
