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We’re helping with your holiday shopping this year with our 4th annual best gifts for travelers list! We have unique lists of affordable gift ideas for every type of traveler in your life. Note: We earn a small commission from links in this post. Thanks for supporting the Travel Squad Podcast! 2024 Best Gifts for […]

November 5, 2024

The Best Gifts for Travelers

On this week’s Just the Tip we share a new spa experience. The 40+ sprawling, travel-themed hot springs spa in Dallas just opened and we went to soak, relax, socialize, sip, and report back to you on this iconic new social springs escape. World Springs takes a modern spin on spas while maintaining that quintessential […]

November 1, 2024

World Springs Review – Destination-Themed Springs Social Spa

In this two-part episode we head up to Canada to take Jasper National Park by storm! In this episode we detail the first half of our week trip exploring Jasper and Kootenay National Parks. We share our adventures hiking, exploring the gorgeous lakes, seeing bears, dipping in the hot springs, trekking on a glacier, and […]

October 29, 2024

Exploring Jasper National Park: Hikes, Lakes, Hot Springs, and Glaciers

Today we’re sharing some job inspiration for those who want to travel as a part of work! Whether that’s working in the tourism industry, being travel adjacent or traveling to fulfill your other job duties – we have options if you want to turn your passion for exploration into a career path. This episode is […]

October 29, 2024

10 Jobs in Travel

Today we’re sharing our most recent cruise experience!  In July Kim took a family cruise! The 7-day Mexican Riviera Carnival cruise out left of Long Beach, going to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan. This was Kim’s third cruise, and second Carnival cruise taking this exact same route. Joining her on this cruise were six family […]

October 22, 2024

7-Day Mexican Riviera Cruise with the Whole Fam

We’re sharing details about the Amex Gold credit card, listing all the perks and points rewards + giving our real-life experience and reviews as cardholders ourselves. About the Card Amex Gold Card Perks Check out our other travel credit card episodes! Amex Gold Card Worth It – Episode Transcript 0:51 Today you have just me, […]

October 18, 2024

Is the Amex Gold Card Worth It?

We’re replaying out feature interview on the Sunshine Travelers Podcast giving you the scoop on how to get the group trip out of the group chat and out into the world. We share stories from our travels together and chat travel with Scott and Melissa. This episode originally appeared on Sunshine Travelers Podcast, we also […]

October 15, 2024

Group Trip Advice – Travel Squad Podcast on Sunshine Travelers Podcast

On this episode we’re celebrating our co-host, Brittanie’s 35th birthday! We’ve got some hard-hitting questions for the birthday girl so you can learn a little more about her. Get to know Jamal in his birthday episode we aired earlier this year. About Brittanie – Episode Transcript 0:35 And get ready to embark on a new […]

October 11, 2024

Brittanie’s Birthday Episode!

We’re taking you to Niagara Falls and sharing all the details to visit from either side of the border. What is Niagara Falls? Niagara Falls is a group of three powerful waterfalls—Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls—located on the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA, known for their breathtaking beauty and […]

October 8, 2024

Niagara Falls from the US and Canadian Side

Today we’re taking you to South Western Colorado to spend three days exploring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park! Download our FREE itinerary to follow our same route in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park It is one of Colorado’s four National Parks and is Colorado’s least visited national park. It is in […]

October 8, 2024

3 Days in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Sheri Howell, VP of Marketing with ⁠Medjet ⁠shares how a $99 membership could save you over $100,000 when you least expect it! Sheri tells real member stories of getting injured while skiing in the U.S. and getting sick while traveling abroad and walk us through how air medical transport works in those times of need. Medjet […]

October 1, 2024

Medjet Explains Air Medical Transport & Why You May Need it While Traveling

This week we’re sharing everything you need to know about the Southwest Companion Pass. The coveted Southwest Companion Pass is an elite travel benefit that’s almost too good to be true!  The companion pass allows another passenger to fly with you for free (plus taxes) an unlimited number of times for the life of the […]

September 27, 2024

How to Earn Southwest Companion Pass & Use it to Save Thousands of Dollars on Flights

We’re sharing 10 amazing places you have to visit in Arizona! Arizona has impressive landscapes that allow you to immerse yourself in nature. It’s a gorgeous state with healing and incredibly special energy. Here are 10 places we love and the additional episode we have on each: In this episode we mentioned ice cleat crampons, […]

September 24, 2024

10 of the Very Best Places to Visit in Arizona

In this episode we give tips for overcoming anxiety leading up to a trip and the fear of flying. About 40% of Americans have some level of fear of flying! You are not alone and that shouldn’t keep you from see the world’s most amazing places. Check out our other episodes on how to travel […]

September 20, 2024

Tips on How to Overcome Travel Anxiety and the Fear of Flying

Special guests Melissa and Scott from Sunshine Travelers Podcast join the show to talk all things Caribbean – what islands and countries to visit, how to save money on Caribbean travel and which places you can skip. We also talk about their show, traveling as a married couple, and immersing yourself into the local culture […]

September 17, 2024

Tips for Visiting the Caribbean w/ Sunshine Travelers

Today we’re sharing why China, Slovenia, and Ecuador are 3 underrated countries we highly recommend you visit! We absolutely loved these countries! Coincidentally, we did these three trips through Gate 1 Travel Tours – absolutely not sponsored! Whether you travel with Gate 1, with another tour company, or independently, you will be sure to enjoy […]

September 13, 2024

3 Underrated Countries You Should Visit

We spent a fall weekend in Cherry Log, GA, the cute Blue Ridge Mountain town known for its wineries, apple orchards, amazing fried apple pies(!!!) and it’s gorgeous fall colors during the autumn season. The best way to do Cherry Log is in a cabin and we stayed in the most gorgeous fall cabin in […]

September 10, 2024

The Ideal Fall Cabin Weekend in Cherry Log, GA

The Driskill is a historic hotel located in downtown Austin, Texas. Opened in 1886, it is one of the oldest operating hotels in Texas and a significant landmark in the city. The hotel was built by Colonel Jesse Driskill, a wealthy cattle baron who wanted to create a luxurious hotel to showcase his success and […]

September 6, 2024

Experiencing The Driskill Afternoon Tea

The squad is sharing the best things to do in Acadia National Park both inside the park and outside the park in close by Bar Harbor, Maine. We spent two days exploring the national park and Bar Harbor, Maine. In this episode we’re going to tell you exactly what to do in Acadia National Park […]

September 3, 2024

Things to Do in Acadia National Park

Today we’re sharing our top travel safety tips to be cautious and overly prepared for what can go wrong while traveling.  Check out our other travel safety episodes. Travel Safety Tips – Episode Transcript 0:35 And get ready to embark on a new adventure with us around the globe. Hey, Squatty’s Travel Squad Podcast is […]

August 30, 2024

Top Travel Safety Tips

Today we’re sharing why we love the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card after using it this year to earn points and free nights on hotels in the Marriott family. We’ve used our points and free nights for hot stays at beach resorts in Thailand, quaint stays in the south of France, and the St. Regis. […]

August 23, 2024

Perks & Benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

In this episode we take the train from Barcelona to Madrid to spend another couple days eating, drinking sangria, and taking in the sights. We also take a day trip to the nearby town of Toledo for see another iconic central Spanish place. Make sure to listen to our Barcelona episode that goes along with […]

August 20, 2024

Exploring Madrid & Taking a Day Trip to Toledo

The Ho Chi Minh Trail is also known as the Saigon Trail, it descends from the northern neighborhoods of La Jolla to Black’s Beach in La Jolla. It’s a short, but exciting hike with beautiful views and beach relaxation rewarding you at the end. Hiking Ho Chi Minh Trail in San Diego – Episode Transcript […]

August 16, 2024

Hiking Ho Chi Minh Trail in San Diego

Big Bend National Park in Texas is the perfect cool-weather destination for star gazing, hiking, and soaking in the hot springs. Nestled in rural Texas, right along the Mexican boarder – this park will surprise and dazzle you, but you’ll want to hear these tips for visiting Big Bend National Park before you go, and […]

August 13, 2024

Tips for Visiting Big Bend National Park

Sharing our daycation experience at the Lake Austin Spa Resort in today’s episode. Lake Austin Spa Resort is an all-Inclusive adults-only, Wellness Resort & Spa on the Lake Austin shoreline. It was named the #2 Destination Spa in the World by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award in 2023 and absolutely lived up to the […]

August 9, 2024

A Luxurious Relaxing Experience at the Lake Austin Spa Resort

In this episode we’re taking a two day trip to Barcelona to explore Guell architecture, Spanish cathedrals, shop at local markets, drink sangria at the coolest rooftop spots and enjoy the Spanish tapas this country is best known for. Make sure to listen to our Madrid & Toledo episode that goes along with this trip. […]

August 6, 2024

Two Days in Barcelona Spain

We are sharing our experience at the Sky Lagoon Spa in Iceland! Sky Lagoon is a geothermal spa experience that sits along Iceland’s rugged coastline of Iceland. Its serene retreat is the seven-step ritual designed to rejuvenate the body and soul. We loved the experience and take you along every step on the way in […]

August 2, 2024

The 7-Step Ritual Experience at Sky Lagoon in Iceland

Taking you to Iceland on a week-long trip exploring Southern Iceland. This was an absolutely amazing trip venturing through the natural landscapes, waterfalls, animals and hikes that were all so incredible. Download the Southern Coast Iceland Itinerary to take this exact same trip! Iceland – Episode Itinerary 0:35 And get ready to embark on a […]

July 30, 2024

Iceland in the Summer: GoldenCircle & Southern Coast

Today is Jamal’s 37th birthday! Jamal is our trip driver and transportation planner. We often refer to him as dad So we thought we would celebrate his special day by asking him a few questions from us as well as our squaddies. Jamal’s Bday Episode Transcript 0:35 And get ready to embark on a new […]

July 26, 2024

Jamal’s Birthday Episode!

This week we’re going to Ashveville, a unique art, nature and beer city in the western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville has a little something for everyone. It has gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, tons of great hiking, has historic architecture and a cute downtown filled with galleries and museums, and was […]

July 23, 2024

The Best Things to Do in Asheville

Diving into the differences between TSA Pre, Global Entry, and Clear PLUS. TSA PreCheck Expedited security checks at more than 200 airports in the US so you don’t remove shoes, belt, or light jacket, liquids or electronics. Global Entry  A US Customs & Border Patrol program that provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers […]

July 19, 2024

TSA Pre, Global Entry or Clear? Which One is Better

This week we’re sharing all the best things to see and do in the classical city of Kyoto, Japan. We share where to stay in Kyoto, how to get around, and the top attractions like the Arashiyama bamboo grove and monkey park, Kinkakuji temple, Nishiki market, and Fushimi Inari-taisha. Plus we share why Kyoto is […]

July 16, 2024

The Best Things to See and Do in Kyoto

Today we’re talking about the pros and cons of booking a trip as an independent tour.   Independent tours are trips where the main components of the trip are booked for you, usually flights, hotels, sometimes transportation like train or rental car, but there is no  direct oversight, professional guide, or a tour company that accompanies […]

July 12, 2024

Pros & Cons of Independent Tours

Episode 140 is taking you inside the good, the great, the bad and ugly of bathrooms around the world. You know we can’t do an episode without talking about the bathroom experience so we dedicated a whole episode to it. Just try to listen without laughing! We take it country by country telling stories from […]

July 9, 2024

Bathrooms Around the World

New Zealand  As a nature lover, New Zealand has been on our bucket list for a long time.  Where is New Zealand  New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. It consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, along with numerous smaller islands. Why It’s a […]

July 5, 2024

3 Bucket List Trips We Really Want to Take

We’re taking you on an epic road trip through the Dakotas! In this episode we detail our 5-day road trip that takes you to multiple states, cities, state parks, national parks, and unique roadside attractions including: Find our Dakotas trip and all other on our Travel Itineraries page The Dakotas Road Trip – Episode Transcript […]

July 2, 2024

5-Day Road Trip Through The Dakotas

This week we are sharing 5 quick tips to save money on flights, the sneaky way! Check out our other travel tips and money saving hacks! Tips to Save Money on Flights – Episode Transcript 0:35 Travel Squad podcast is back with Just the tip, our new Friday mini episode series where we give you […]

June 28, 2024

5 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Flights

In this week’s episode we’re sharing how to prepare for a trip when it comes to health, medications, and being prepared for anything that could happen! We always recommend getting certain vaccines and prescriptions prior to trips. You can get there from your regular doctor or a local travel clinic. Before you call in to […]

June 21, 2024

Medications For Travel & Health Preparation Tips

We went on an outdoor adventure trip of a lifetime with ⁠River Expeditions⁠, the #1 lodging and adventure property & rafting outfitter in the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. In this episode we’re recounting every moment of the best three days kayaking and white water rafting on the New River, zip lining […]

June 18, 2024

A Rafting Weekend at New River Gorge National Park with River Expeditions

This week we are sharing our 5 best tips to save money on hotels – yes, even luxury hotels! See more of our travel hacks and advice here! Tips to Save Money on Hotels 0:35 Hey squaddies, The Travel Squad Podcast is back with Just the Tip, a new Friday mini episode series where we […]

June 14, 2024

5 Genius Tips to Save Money on Hotels

We’re taking you to Mesa Verde National Park in Southern Colorado to experience the 800+ year old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. These incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins will really get you going as you walk through actual steps and pathways the Ancient Puebloan people did nearly a century before. We did Cliff Palace, Long House, and […]

June 11, 2024

Exploring the Ancients Pueblos in Mesa Verde National Park

We’re sharing the five apps that we always have downloaded to make travel planning and traveling easier than ever. Check out more of our great travel tips and hacks Travel Apps – Episode Transcript 0:35 Hey, squadies! Travel Squad Podcast is back with Just the Tip, our new Friday mini episode series where we give […]

June 7, 2024

5 Travel Apps to Always Have Downloaded

This episodes takes you a 5-day road trip through the Gulf Coast of America. We flew into New Orleans and drove to Orange Beach, Alabama then over to Biloxi, Mississippi before going back to NOLA to spend a few days before ending the trip. If you’re looking for a flight deal to the Gulf Coast, […]

June 4, 2024

Road Trip Along the Gulf Coast

On this week’s mini episode we’re sharing some important tips and things to know about how to book a business class flight with points. Points are earned mainly in one or two ways: Tips to book business class flights with points: See more of our top travel hacks and tips! Tips for Booking Business Class […]

May 31, 2024

Tips for Booking Business Class Flights with Points

We spent 7 days in Costa Rica hiking to waterfalls, spotting wild sloths in the jungle, soaking in volcano-fed hot springs, and exploring our way through this amazing country. On this trip we flew in and out of San Jose and bookended our trip there. We spent two nights in Arenal and two nights in […]

May 29, 2024

7 Days in Costa Rica

We love, love, love a girls trip! Brittanie and Kim have been best friends for over 20 years and have gone on a number of girls trips together and with others. This episode is dedicated to the magic that is, the girls trip. Girls trips we’ve taken that we highly recommend Girls Trips – Episode […]

May 24, 2024

The Magic of a Girls Trip

We went to Rome, Italy and we’re sharing the must-see highlights and attractions! We share all the attractions, what is worth the entrance fee, and how to see and do it all with just a few days. If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Rome Itinerary, or book the same […]

May 21, 2024

The Perfect 1 Week Rome Trip

We’re sharing our review of Thrifty Traveler’s credit card consultation, it’s a cool tool we recently discovered that recommends the perfect next travel credit card for your unique situation. We walk through how to use the tool, what credit cards it recommended for us, and how to get the most out of travel credit card […]

May 18, 2024

How to Find the Best Credit Card for Your Travels

In this episode, we take you along an epic three-day road trip to see gorgeous Oregon waterfalls. Yes, this entire trip is dedicated solely to chasing waterfalls. 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 […]

May 14, 2024

3 Day Road Trip Exploring Oregon Waterfalls

Get to know the hosts behind the podcasts! Way back in our podcast archive we have an episode introducing ourselves, sharing how we all met, what inspired us to start traveling, and giving you other bits of backstory on us to help you all get to know us. Since then we have had so much […]

May 10, 2024

Get to Know the Travel Squad Podcast

We’re sharing everything you need to know about the epic Havasupai Falls backpacking adventure! This 4 days, 3 night trip was our first backpacking experience, and we learned A LOT, so learn from us! We take you through the whole trail, to all 5 waterfalls, and along every step of this epic road trip and […]

May 7, 2024

Everything to Know About the Havasupai Falls Backpacking Trip

We’re revealing the top 10 things you need to pack to ensure your trips go smoothly. These are things we always pack to make traveling more smooth, comfortable, and fun. 10 Things You Need to Pack Like an All Star Traveler – Episode Transcript 0:54 Today we’re sharing our Top 10 things that you Need […]

May 3, 2024

10 Things You Need to Pack Like an All-Star Traveler

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 […]

April 30, 2024

The Best Cenotes, Ruins, and Things to Do on a Tulum Vacation

We flew first class on American Airlines on a flight from Austin to Orlando (about 2.5 hours) and here’s the full review of what went well, what could be improved, and if it was really worth it for a short flight. Check out some of our other reviews: American Airlines First Class Review – Episode […]

April 26, 2024

Review of American Airlines Domestic First Class

13 amazing national parks that you can see and enjoy with just ONE day! In honor of National Park Week April 20-28, 2024 we wanted to share some of our favorites and encourage you to take a day to visit. National Parks to Visit in One Day – Episode Transcript 0:35 Welcome to this week’s […]

April 23, 2024

13 National Parks You Can Visit in 1 Day

We’re sharing the best U.S., international, and national park destinations that are perfect for April travel. National Park: Pinnacles National Park  Domestic: State of Florida  International: Spain  Future destination we want to visit: Guatemala  Places to Visit in April – Episode Transcript 0:02 Welcome to the Travel Squad podcast where adventure meets inspiration. Travel Squad […]

April 19, 2024

Best Places to Visit in April

This episode is part two of our Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks week long trip. We spent three days in Yellowstone National Park. In America’s first and most iconic national park we give you all the details on Yellowstone’s unique geological landscape. From beautiful colorful thermal pools, to magnificent geyers, to abundant wildlife, Yellowstone […]

April 16, 2024

What to See in Yellowstone National Park

We’re breaking down the perks and benefits of the Chase Saphire Reserve and the Capital One Venture X, two of the top travel credit cards on the market today. The Squad has both of these credit cards, we know them, we use them, we love them. And while both are great, each one offers different […]

April 12, 2024

Chase Saphire Reserve v. Capital One Venture X

This episode is giving you the blueprint to how to start a podcast. If you’ve been thinking about launching your own show, but aren’t sure where to start, then this episode breaks down every step from your idea to going live and beyond with guests and advertising. We’ve been hosting our show in the travel […]

April 10, 2024

How to Start a Podcast in 2024

In this episode we’re taking a 5-day vacation to the Jersey Shore! We flew into Philadelphia and explored the historic sites of the city and its culinary delight known as the Philly cheesesteak sandwich before heading into New Jersey. In addition to Seaside Heights we also spent a night in the iconic beachside destination of […]

April 10, 2024

5 Day Jersey Shore Vacation

In this week’s mini episode we each share our #1 favorite destination. It’s hard to pick just one, but we managed to pick 3 hot spots around the country we love! Kim’s favorite destination: Greece Brittanie’s favorite destination: Uganda Jamal’s favorite destination: Japan 3 Best Countries – Episode Transcript 0:35 Hey, squaddies. We’re introducing a […]

April 5, 2024

The Squad’s Top 3 Favorite Destinations

We’re diving into the stunning landscapes and rich history of Berchtesgaden and Salzburg Germany. We continued on to Berchtesgaden after our time in Munich celebrating Oktoberfest to enjoy the stunning Bavarian Alps. Join us as we recount our adventures hiking through the national park, cruising on the crystal-clear waters of Konigssee Lake, exploring the iconic […]

March 27, 2024

Exploring Berchtesgaden, Germany Views and History

We’re sharing our experience at Oktoberfest for the very first time! We break down the tents, the outfits, the food, the giant beers, how to get into the event and how to survive it. Plus some nearby experiences in Munich to see more of Germany when you come for this epic event. For this trip […]

March 12, 2024

Tips for Your First Time at Oktoberfest and Exploring Munich

In this episode we share what SXSW is and how to enjoy all the hundreds of free SXSW events around the city! SXSW in Austin, TX is a 10-day convergence of music, tech, brands, comedy, food, drinks, and so much more. It brings together influential speakers from around the world, celebrities, and change-makers. It’s the […]

February 27, 2024

What is SXSW and How to Enjoy Free SXSW Events

Come with us on a week trip to Greece exploring ancient ruins in Athens, beach clubs and nightlife in Mykonos, and the luxurious experiences Santorini has to offer. We share Greece travel tips, the route to take, the things to do in Greece you have to experience on your trip and share why Greece is […]

February 13, 2024

Best Places to Visit in Greece for Your 1st Trip

We’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to plane an international vacation. This episode will help ease the minds of newbie to international travelers with tips to make the planning process easier, how to navigate a new country, and tips for safety, saving money, and booking. If you have not yet traveled out of the […]

January 30, 2024

How to Plan Your 1st International Trip

We’re 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 […]

January 23, 2024

UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Must Visit

We’re sharing the details on visiting New Orleans during the Mardi Gras festival season. When is Mardi Gras? Despite popular misbelief, Mardi Gras is not just Fat Tuesday! It’s actually a carnival season starting on January 6th and ending on Fat Tuesday, which is the day before Ash Wednesday. Depending on when Easter falls the […]

January 16, 2024

Tips for Navigating the Madness of Mardi Gras in New Orleans

We’re sharing how to save money on flights in this week’s interview with Jared, the CEO of Thrifty Traveler. Jared shared how to use Thrifty Traveler Premium to save money on international flights and domestic flights, utilize credit card points to get free economy, business, and first-class flights, and inspire you to travel more with […]

January 10, 2024

How to Save Money on Flights w/ Jared, CEO of Thrifty Traveler

We’re sharing the best travel tips to save time and money when planning and traveling in 2024. We know you all have “travel more” as a new years resolution and we’re here to help by sharing some of the best ways to get more out of your trip duration and your dollar to see and […]

January 3, 2024

Money & Time Saving Travel Tips for 2024

In this episode we are 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 […]

December 26, 2023

Waterfall Hiking in Yosemite National Park

We’re recapping our year of travel and sharing the many trips and projects for the podcast that we already have planned for 2024! Best Places to Visit in 2024 – Episode Transcript 2 (44s):Welcome to this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast. In today’s episode, we are giving you our annual travel year recap. […]

December 19, 2023

Where We Went in 2023 Travel & The Best Places to Visit in 2024

Wine tasting in Fredericksburg, Texas Hill Country is a wine lovers paradise! Here over 100 wineries dot Hwy 290 from Austin to Fredericksburg. There are so many beautiful vineyards, huge outdoor spaces, unique attractions, and is not crowded. We’ve been three times, each seeing different wineries like The Rhinory which has rhino views while you […]

December 5, 2023

Best Stops for Fredericksburg Wine Tasting

If you’re as fascinated with wildlife as we are, then you will love a Uganda vacation! We took a trip with Gate1 Travel to Uganda and were pleasantly surprised with how much wildlife we saw throughout the entire trip! We booked this trip for the main highlight: Gorilla trekking in Uganda in the thicket of […]

November 28, 2023

1 Week Uganda Vacation with Gorilla Trekking!

New York City is one of those travel destinations where you can go a million times and do different things every time. We take another New York City trip, this time in the summer to see the Statue of Liberty by bottomless mimosa brunch, see the skyline by rooftop, go to iconic NYC comedy clubs, […]

November 21, 2023

How to Have an Amazing New York City Trip

We welcome Brett, the creator of the Takon Life head prop neck pillow to the show to share how he came up with the most comfortable travel pillow on earth and how it’s helping fulfill kids’ dreams of travel and sports. Brett shares his memories of traveling and partaking in outdoor activities and how that’s […]

November 14, 2023

Interview with the Creator of the Takon Travel Pillow

We’re sharing 14 of the coolest and most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States! We’ve been to every one of these interesting sites and can personally vouch for how awesome they are! On the list we have sites that have major cultural or historic significance in the USA as well as many […]

November 7, 2023

14 of the Best U.S. UNESCO World Heritage Sites

We are sharing the best things to do in Guanajuato travel in this episode! 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. Not to mention all the things to see in Guanajuato! Just walking around and looking […]

October 17, 2023

The Best Things to Do in Guanajuato, Mexico

We interview Matt Mitzel from Makin Moves with Matt on what it’s like to backpack and travel the world and teach English abroad. Matt has been to 42 countries and has worked in a few of those teaching English to locals. This career choice is ideal for Americans looking to live semi-permanently in another country […]

October 10, 2023

Backpacking the World & Teaching English Abroad FT. Making Moves with Matt

In this episode we share the best things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains including hikes, scenic viewpoints, and experiences in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. We went to Gatlinburg on two different occasions: Mid-fall to see the fall foliage and get cozy mountain vibes, and in spring to see the lush green foliage. […]

October 3, 2023

Best Things to Do in Great Smoky Mountains and Nearby Cities

We’re going to one of the most epic national parks in the world – Banff National Park! We took an early summer trip to this jaw dropping gorgeous destination for several days of hiking, taking in the unreal sights of turquoise blue waters and exploring the great outdoors that only Canada has to offer. If […]

September 26, 2023

The Beautiful Banff National Parks – Turquoise Lakes, Unique Hikes, and Amazing Views

If you’ve been curious about the spookiest city in America, take this episode as your sign to take a trip to Savannah, GA.  We absolutely loved this city and were pleasantly surprised by how fun it is! You don’t need a lot of time in this town to really see it all. It’s rather small […]

September 12, 2023

Things to See and Do on a Trip to Savannah

Ricky Zhang, CEO of Prince of Travel joins the Travel Squad Podcast to share the best travel hacking tips and reveal travel credit card industry’s best-kept secrets. What is travel hacking you ask? Simply, it’s the strategy of using points to pay for flights and hotels. It’s a bit more complex in that you strategically […]

August 22, 2023

Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking ft. Ricky Zhang, CEO of Prince of Travel

On this week’s episode we celebrate our four year podcast anniversary by sharing where the show has been, where it’s going + our best travel tips, products, and destination recommendations. We’re also celebrating with a giveaway! Four lucky winners will take home some awesome prizes so be sure to listen to the episode and enter […]

August 15, 2023

Travel Squad Podcast Celebrate 4 Years!

We’re answering your questions and 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! We have yet to travel with G Adventures, Abercrombie & Fitch, or Here […]

August 12, 2023

What are Guided Tours? And Why You’ll Love Them!

We welcome Gavin McFall to the show this week to talk about his 14-month round-the-world backpacking trip. Gavin visited 19 countries across South America, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He shares how he saved for the trip, how to plan a round the world trip and how he did it with real […]

August 8, 2023

Gavin Interview

We go international for our 200th episode and share the best places to visit in Puebla, Mexico. On this 5 day birthday extravaganza we spend time shopping, eating, drinking, and enjoying Puebla City, Cholula, and Mexico City. This episode has everything we love about Mexico including play-by-play instructions on how to get to Puebla from […]

August 1, 2023

Best Places to Visit in Puebla Mexico

We sit down with Heather from River Expeditions, a rafting outfitter and adventure property just outside New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Heather has been in the business for decades. In this interview Heather shares her first memories of rafting, how the business has grown, what America’s newest national park has to offer, […]

July 25, 2023

New River Gorge White Water Rafting ft. Heather from River Expeditions

The squad takes an 8-day trip to Morocco on another amazing adventure with Gate 1 travel. We have been trying to visit Morocco for years, COVID delayed the trip, but we finally made it in January 2022 and are so glad we did! You know we love a guided tour, and this trip did not […]

June 20, 2023

8 Day Trip to Morocco

The squad sits down with Gary Arndt to talk about what it’s like to travel the USA and the world as a travel photographer, pivoting careers into travel adjacent media, and unique facts about some of the most unique corners of the earth. Gary is the host of Everything Everywhere, the world’s most popular daily […]

June 14, 2023

Gary Arndt on Exploring the World and Becoming the #1 Educational Podcast

We’re giving mid-term travel its time to shine in this special guest interview about mid term rentals with Furnished Finder CEO and Founder, Brian Payne. Brian shares how travel and living have merged and the opportunity with mid term rentals. We explore the lifestyle of mid-term travel, whether you’re your own boss, a remote worker, […]

May 30, 2023

Travel and Living Have Merged in Mid Term Rentals, Feature Interview with Furnished Finder

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 […]

May 16, 2023

5 Epic Road Trip Ideas to Take in 2023

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 […]

May 9, 2023

Top Beaches in the US

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 […]

May 2, 2023

Why Travel to Ecuador & Why You’ll Love It

We’re 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 […]

April 25, 2023

Day Trip to Gateway Arch National Park

We’re sharing America’s year-round free national parks that you can visit without spending a dime! This episode details several holidays throughout the year you can visit American national parks for free, we’re honoring national park week and inspiring you to get outdoors by sharing 10 national parks that are free 100% of the time. Are […]

April 11, 2023

Free National Parks You Can Visit Year Round

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. We grew up in California and spent years traveling […]

April 4, 2023

10 Amazing Places to Visit in California

In this episode we’re sharing the magical world of lounge life and how to get into airport lounges. We share some of our best airport lounge experiences from Dubai to London to Mexico City and detail the differences in perks and freebies you can expect. We are priority pass lounge members, which is provided complimentary […]

March 28, 2023

How to Get Into Airport Lounges & Our Best Experiences Yet

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 […]

March 21, 2023

Things to Do in Shenandoah National Park & New River Gorge White Water Rafting

This 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 Travel Squad Podcast Q&A […]

March 14, 2023

A Funny Q&A with the Travel Squad

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 […]

March 7, 2023

13 Beautiful Places to Visit in Spring 2023

In this episode, we are 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 have the in on to find and enjoy. Some require hiking in the snow to get to, and some leverage man-made pools to harness the […]

February 15, 2023

Amazing Hot Springs in America and International

Friend twosomes and couples traveling together is one of the best ways to explore a new place. With our partner in crime and a full itinerary, a weekend trip or longer international getaway can be so much fun! But as with any kind of group, there can be issues! In this episode we talk about […]

February 7, 2023

Couple Vacation Ideas & Tips to Have a Good Time

In this episode we take you on a Cabo vacation! Cabo San Lucas 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 […]

January 30, 2023

Best Things to Do in Cabo on Vacation

In this episode we bring back our friend and world traveler, Ashley V Travels who is fresh off her 3 month trip solo traveling through South East Asia. Ashley shares solo female travel tips for safety, managing costs, planning learnings, and what it’s like returning some such an epic trip back to everyday life. She […]

January 18, 2023

Tips for Solo Female Travel in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam FT Ashley V Travels

A podcast trailer is not necessary to launch your podcast, but we highly recommend you have one for three reasons. First, it helps you get set up on the listening platforms. Second, it reels potential listeners in by showing them what the show is all about and third, it’s super easy to produce a podcast […]

January 13, 2023

How to Produce a Podcast Trailer

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 […]

January 10, 2023

Best Winter Vacations to Escape or Enjoy the Cold

We’re exploring bucket list trips that we really, really want to do! Jamal, Kim, and Brittanie share three international iconic international 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 […]

January 3, 2023

Travel Bucket List

The best places to visit in 2022 looking back were Uganda, Savannah, Cabo, and finally Breckenridge. We’re 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 […]

December 20, 2022

The Best Places to Visit in 2022 (Where We Went & What’s to Come in 2023)

We’re 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 […]

November 22, 2022

Best National Parks for Sightseeing

Have you ever wondered how to move to a new city? Perhaps you fell in love with the place while traveling and could see yourself living there and then couldn’t stop thinking about it? It’s happened to Kim! After visiting Austin for a weekend trip she was sold on making Austin, TX her new home. […]

October 11, 2022

How to Move to a New City You Fell in Love With While Traveling

In South Carolina, nestled in the floodplain forests you will find Congaree National Park with its trails, wildlife, and unique ecosystem that thrives on Hurricanes and the southern humidity it’s known for. What can you do at Congaree National Park?  There’s a lot to do here! Congaree National Park things to do include walking trails, […]

September 20, 2022

Congaree National Park Trails, Wildlife, and Why You Should Visit

In May 2022 we took a trip to Charleston, SC for an epic trip to explore the U.S. South, see the old Southern architecture, eat amazing southern food, and explore a part of the U.S. we had not yet been to. Charleston was the 2nd stop on our trip (the first was Savannah and you […]

September 13, 2022

Things to Do on a Trip to Charleston, SC

We’re bringing you an inside scoop on how to move to another country, and what it’s like to own businesses and property in other countries. We interviewed Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas in a jam packed hour of travel and expat life inspiration.  The pair met on a guided tour […]

August 30, 2022

How to Move to Another Country, Interview with Expat Business Experts at Live and Invest Overseas

Were sharing 10 amazing places to escape for a Fall trip including mountain getaways, cool crisp air, and fall leaf colors changing. Check out our other Fall episodes for more leaf peeping inspiration! Fall Mountain Escapes – Episode Transcript 0:35 Today we’re talking all about the perfect fall getaway. My dream fall getaway is being […]

August 26, 2022

Fall Mountain Escapes

We did the 4-day Machu Picchu hike on the Inca Trail and it was amazing!. The four day, three night hike through the Andes was an excursion through ruins and a truly memorable experience unlike anything else. We tell stories from hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, give tips if your are planning to […]

August 23, 2022

Everything to Know About the Machu Picchu Hike

We are giving all our best tips for group whether you are traveling with a group of friends, family, or strangers on a guided tour. At the Travel Squad, we have a lot of experience traveling as a group and have seen the best and worst of it. Why is there always a fight when […]

July 20, 2022

Group Travel Tips to Get Along & Make Amazing Memories

We’re 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 […]

July 19, 2022

Big Sur Road Trip from San Diego – Must Sees and Dos

We take you through another Gate1 trip, this time along the Adriatic Coast. We provide tips for exploring this part of Europe, currency exchange while visiting multiple countries, national parks, freakouts, and packing for varying weather throughout the tour. We cover A LOT of ground on this 10 day tour through the Adriatic Coast. You […]

July 12, 2022

Touring the Adriatic Coast in 10 Days

We’re taking you skiing in Breckenridge 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 […]

July 5, 2022

How to Go Skiing in Breckenridge (for First Timers)

We have taken a lot of road trips over the years and have great tips for how to plan a  road trip, including how to save money on a road trip (especially with high gas prices!), how to maximize time so you can see all the attractions and sights along the way, and keep yourself […]

June 28, 2022

How to Plan a Road Trip & Make it an Epic Adventure

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 […]

June 21, 2022

Top 10 Weekend and Day Trips from San Francisco

In this episode we’re sharing the very best things to do in Venice, Italy! One of the #1 things to do in Venice is to eat all the amazing Italy food, get lost in the alleys, bridges, and waterways, and take in some of the historic UNESCO World Heritage beauties that make up this waterworld […]

June 14, 2022

Things To Do in Venice, Italy

Cruise vacations are SO much fun! We live for a good 3-7 day cruise on an ocean liner or on an amazing river cruise.  We answer all of your top questions in this episode including, “how much are cruises?” and “which vacation to go on a cruise?” We have had some really fun times on […]

May 31, 2022

How to Have the Best Cruise Vacations 101

The Travel Squad 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 […]

May 24, 2022

The Ultimate National Parks in California List

We’re convincing you that the best time to visit Zion National Park is NOW! It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Zion in the summer or Zion in the winter, the park has amazing sights and things to do in both seasons! You should visit Zion National Park during both seasons! This is one of America’s […]

May 17, 2022

The Best Time to Visit Zion National Park is NOW!

A roundup of the 10 best places to visit in Summer if you want to escape the heat and humidity! When you hear the best summer destinations oftentimes you think of beaches, sunshine, and sweat. Not in this episode! Sometimes our definition of the best summer vacation destinations includes places like Glacier National Park which […]

Yellowstone Morning Glory

May 3, 2022

The 10 Best Places to Visit in Summer

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 […]

Barton Creek in Austin Texas

April 26, 2022

Things to Do in Austin While Vacationing

In this episode we’re taking you on a trip to two of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks – Arches and 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 […]

April 19, 2022

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Weekend Trip

We’re sharing stories from our trips of some of the worst travel etiquette and giving you tips on being a better traveler. From the worst B-O on a 14-hour flight to obnoxious travel buddies, to loud people in the hotel hallways. In this episode we are re-living and laughing about it all plus giving you […]

April 5, 2022

Hilarious and Horrible Travel Etiquette

This episode is dedicated to the best beaches in San Diego! With over 70 miles of gorgeous coastline, San Diego brings unique personality and draw to each of its beaches. No two are alike and all are worth a visit. We have the best beaches in San Diego for families – yes some are better […]

March 22, 2022

Best Beaches San Diego

This one is for the non-hikers out there with 11 easy national parks to visit – no hiking required! America’s national parks have so much natural beauty to take in, and much of it you can see and enjoy without trekking miles uphill to the summit. These national parks can be enjoyed to the fullest […]

March 8, 2022

Easy National Parks to Visit – No Hiking Required!

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 […]

March 1, 2022

What to Do in London, England

In this episode we are visiting Grand Teton National Park and all of the amazing sights here! We give you all the details on hiking trails, and where to stay and eat in Jackson, Wyoming plus tons of laughs and stories from our few days there. Hikes and Sights to See in Grand Teton National […]

February 8, 2022

Visiting Grand Teton and Sharing the Best Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

Come with us as we travel to Maui for a beach vacation to the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. We spent a long weekend here, and as always, jam packed it without enough beach time and outdoor adventures to satisfy any travelers wish list.  If you’re thinking about taking a Maui vacation we have recommendations […]

February 2, 2022

Maui Travel Tips & Recommendations

We’re taking you on an adventure through the three wild and beautiful Florida national parks. Boat rides with alligators, snorkeling with sea turtles, diving and swimming in the ocean are all things you can do at the national parks in Florida. Florida’s three national parks are all within driving distance of each other so you […]

January 25, 2022

Florida’s 3 National Parks

We are sharing how to plan a trip and save money along each step of the way, so you can do more within your budget! We give you our best trip planning tips and money saving hacks, and we have a lot of them! We take you step-by-step through our process for researching, booking, and […]

January 1, 2022

How to Plan a Trip & Save Money While You Do It

Reflecting on our travel stories from 2021 and giving a sneak peek at a few plans we have for travel in 2022. Despite the craziness with travel we managed to visit two  2 countries, 15 states, and 8 national parks. Countries: Mexico, Ecuador States: Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Utah, Nevada, […]

December 28, 2021

Travel Stories from 2021

In this episode we break down the best national parks to visit by month so you have plans for every season this year!  We explored these national parks during these months and found it to be the perfect time of year for each one. To determine the best national park to visit during each month […]

December 26, 2021

Best National Parks to Visit by Month

In this episode we take you on a romantic honeymoon cruise along the Danube River. The second longest river in Europe, this cruise passes through Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems, Salzburg, and Passau. We did this cruise in December during the European Christmas markets season and had so much fun seeing the Christmas decorations, snacks and […]

December 14, 2021

Danube Winter Cruise Experience & European Itinerary

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 […]

December 7, 2021

Travel Hacks from Frequent Travelers

We’re taking you to the spicy city of Miami with the hottest things to do in Miami Florida. If you are taking a vacation in Miami you’ll be spending plenty of time in the ocean and on the beach, but there are so many things to do in Miami that don’t involve those warm Caribbean […]

November 23, 2021

The Hottest Things to Do in Miami

We aired this episode on Kim’s birthday so we’re celebrating with an episode dedicated to birthday trip ideas! We share some of the best trips we’ve taken for our birthdays and recommend birthday vacation destinations for your next birthday trip. From hiking to partying to everything in between, these are the memories we’ve made on […]

November 16, 2021

Birthday Trip Ideas & Our Best Memories

We’re bringing you 13 of the best brunch in San Diego, CA. Our hometown knows how to do brunch right and every weekend you can find a ton of great places to have brunch in San Diego in every neighborhood. With so many unique neighborhoods and so much good food it can be hard to […]

November 9, 2021

The Best Brunch in San Diego

This one 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 […]

October 19, 2021

Top Travel Tips to Help You Be a Better Traveler

We interviewed Lindsay Woychick, an American living in Spain as an expat, on all things Spain to know about traveling to Spain and what it’s like for an American expat in Spain! The Travel Squad has not yet been to Spain so we ask all the hard hitting questions in this episode about what to […]

October 12, 2021

An American Living in Spain Ft. Lindsay W

We’re taking you to each of the big 5 national parks in Utah to explore the best hikes and sights in each of these unique natural wonders. How many national parks are in Utah? Five! And this episodes goes into each one. We’ve been to all 5 on different trips and love each one for […]

October 5, 2021

The Big 5 National Parks in Utah

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 […]

September 28, 2021

Fall Trip to New England – Fall Foliage & Spooky Things

We’re taking you to 11 amazing day trips from Las Vegas. All of these places are within 20 minute to four hours driving distance from Las Vegas so you can get out of Sin City for a while or stay a night and make for some fun weekend trips from Las Vegas too. You will […]

September 21, 2021

11 Cool Day Trips from Las Vegas

This is a fun interview with travel business owners Alex and Elise, creators of the young professionals small group travel company: Here and Now Travel on how to start a travel business you love. Alex and Elise had a vision to create a travel company specifically for young, working adults who wanted to travel and […]

September 14, 2021

How to Start a Travel Business FT. Here and Now Travel

Taking you just south of the Southern U.S. border to the best places to visit in Baja California, Mexico. These five cool places are just a few minutes drive from San Diego making it super easy to visit by land. We live in San Diego and love exploring Baja California, from Tijuana to the most […]

September 7, 2021

5 Best Places to Visit in Baja California

We have a special East Coast road trip to celebrate our 100th podcast episode! We used Williamsburg, Virginia as our hub to explore and went to several East Coast road trip stops on this week trip including Virginia, Washington D.C., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.  This action packed week includes amusement parks, food […]

August 31, 2021

East Coast Road Trip – Virginia, DC, Delaware & Maryland

In this episode we cover the latest headlines in international travel news and share a few of the best deals to save on your next trip. In this episode we talk about Canada reopening to Americans and the world, NYC requiring vaccinations for all indoor activity, COVID tests still required to fly back into the […]

August 24, 2021

International Travel News Update

We’re celebrating our two year podcast anniversary by giving you all of our very best travel recommendations, tips, and hacks to save money, plan better, see and do all the cool stuff and ultimately travel much more often!  In this episode we each recommend our top choice for international destinations, places to visit in the […]

August 17, 2021

Our Best Travel Recommendations

In this episode we share our experience hiking Rainbow Mountain Peru and give our best tips for hiking at high elevation.  This was such a fun interview the Travel Squad did on the Ashley P Travels Podcast. In this fun episode we share stories from hiking at extremely high altitudes in Peru and the adventures […]

August 3, 2021

Hiking Rainbow Mountain Peru at Extremely High Elevation

This is our ultimate list of the best hiking gear you need if you love hiking as much as we do! We’ve linked our top hiking gear recommendations from Amazon in each category and explain why you need it and how it helps on the trail. From backpacks to headlamps to socks and buffs to […]

July 27, 2021

Hiking Products

This is an amazing interview with two people we’ve been dying to talk to – Erika and Shane, the father/daughter brains behind Travel Stamps. We are obsessed with this national parks travel stamps book, we collect them at every national park we go to so this was a dream come true episode. We go into […]

July 13, 2021

Travel Stamps Interview on How The Idea Became a Business

This one is a weekender in true Travel Squad style. We fly to Nashville for a honky tonk good time on Broadway, southern food, and a day trip to the amazing Mammoth Caves National Park for some large cave exploration on Mammoth cave tours. Highlights of Mammoth Cave National Park & Nashville- Episode Transcript 3 […]

July 6, 2021

Mammoth Caves & Nashville

This one is for the aspiring traveling families out there. In this episode we interview special guests Mandi and Garrett from Connected Family Travel on their best family travel tips. We talk all about travel hacking to use points and deals to afford family travel, tips for traveling with kids, insight on traveling internationally as […]

June 29, 2021

Family Travel Tips ft. Mandi & Garrett of Connected Family Travel

We’re excited to celebrate the reopening of California! Today we’re bringing you the top headlines in California travel and tempting you to come visit with travel deals you won’t be able to resist. As San Diego locals we’re sharing exactly what it’s like in this vacation destination now that restrictions have been lifted and tourists […]

June 22, 2021

California News/Deals

We’re taking you on a quick weekend trip to Capitol Reef National Park in Utah for some awesome Capitol Reef hikes – one of which is at sunrise and is absolutely worth it!  In this episode we tell you what to do in Capitol Reef National Park for a two-day visit. We give you the […]

June 15, 2021

Capitol Reef Hikes & What to Do in the National Park

This guest interview features another San Diego local and expert on the hiking scene and how to start backpacking. Hiking with Britt joins the squad to share her favorite trails around San Diego, hiking advice including trail etiquette, how to start hiking and backpacking, tips for new backpackers, and how she got involved with a […]

June 8, 2021

How to Start Backpacking ft. Hiking with Britt

Travel to the US Virgin Islands, particularly St John island from St Thomas to continue your US Virgin Islands vacation with a trip to the national park. We travel to St John in this part two continuation from our trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. St John is famous for having the US Virgin islands […]

May 11, 2021

Travel to UV Virgin Islands to See the Best of St John and USVI National Park

Diving into how travel affects mental health positively in various aspects of development and quality of life. In this episode we are announcing some major Travel Squad Podcast news! We’re changing the format of our podcast to include traveler and travel business owner interviews and bring you more deals and news in travel. We also […]

May 4, 2021

How Travel Affects Mental Health Positively

We’re going to the Caribbean with a week long St. Thomas vacation! St Thomas is beautifully located in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is one of the most beautiful islands in the “United States” In this two-part episode we explore Magens Bay Beach, Sapphire Beach, Coki Beach, and Lindquist Beach on St. Thomas. We also […]

April 27, 2021

Relaxing and Fun Week St Thomas Vacation

We went on our first weekend road trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks over Easter weekend. We drove 5 hours from San Diego and did one park on each day of this April weekend. We share the best things to see in Sequoia National Parks, and adjacent Kings Canyon National Parks.  There are […]

April 20, 2021

Weekend Hiking Trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

We’re bringing you the 11 best solo travel for women tips from the expert herself. Zeina spent her early 20s traveling through Europe and living in Lebanon and is bringing you stories from her adventures, solo female travel safety tips, advice on how to make friends while traveling solo, and answer all your questions on […]

April 13, 2021

Solo Travel Tips, Safety Advice, and Stories

We are here to settle the debate one and for all: Is it better to stay in an Airbnb, a hotel, a hostel, or a timeshare? There are so many options and it depends on the place, who you’re going with, what you’ll be doing, and what you budget. If you’re comparing Airbnb vs hotel […]

April 6, 2021

Airbnb vs Hotel vs Timeshare vs Hostel – Pros & Cons of Each

We go south of the border to Valle De Guadalupe wineries in Baja California, Mexico. Valle de Guadalupe is known as Mexico’s wine region and produces some of the best wines in the world. We explore the rural atmosphere in this episode, tell you where to stay in Valle de Guadalupe, how to get to […]

March 30, 2021

Valle de Guadalupe Wineries & Weekend Trips

Ashley from Ashley P Travels, guest interviews on the podcast today answering your questions on “what is it like to work on a cruise ship?” Ashley spent several years working on a cruise ship and in this episode she reveals what it’s really like to live a travel life and work on a cruise ship, […]

March 16, 2021

What is it Like to Work on a Cruise Ship? Ashley P Travels Reveals All

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 […]

March 2, 2021

10 Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean & Why We Love Them So Much

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, […]

February 23, 2021

Weekend Trip to Visit Sedona to Do the Best Hikes

We’re talking about the less glamorous sides of travel – things like travel scams, mishaps, and when things don’t go exactly as planned. Whether it’s being cheap and missing out on once in a lifetime experiences or your phone getting stolen and it threatens the mood of your whole trip, we have to remember to […]

February 9, 2021

Travel Scams, Mishaps, and Mistakes to Avoid

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, […]

February 2, 2021

Romantic Places to Visit in the U.S. and Worldwide

Olympic National Park Hikes & Mt Rainier National Park Hikes in 4 Days We’re taking you up to the Pacific Northwest of the United States to two amazing national parks that you can experience  in one trip. Mt. Rainier and Olympic National Park are four hours driving apart, but are so different.  Mt. Rainier National […]

January 26, 2021

Mount Rainier & Olympic

We’re taking you on another Pacific Northwest trip to explore two amazing national parks for some of the best hikes in North Cascades and Glacier National Parks. Both parks offer amazing mountain views, gorgeous green scenery, and great hiking trails. You can experience both parks in just a few days, we’re giving you the highlights […]

January 26, 2021

Best Hikes in North Cascades & Glacier National Parks

We’re diving into some of the best travel credit cards with rewards for travel so you can use points and save your dollars and ultimately (like we always say) travel more often! In this episode we break down the best credit cards for travel looking at the travel perks each card offers including points for […]

January 12, 2021

Travel Credit Cards

We’re taking you to the iconic mountain town of Lake Tahoe and sharing the best things to do in Lake Tahoe and the places you have to visit year round.  Lake Tahoe sits on the border of California and Nevada, with parts of the town in both states. Tahoe is a winter sports lovers dream, […]

January 5, 2021

Best Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer and Winter

Inspiring a year of global travel with our best international destination recommendation for every month of the year. We give you the best place to visit outside of the U.S. for each month of the year including the weather you can expect, sights to see, things to do, and the reason that month is the […]

January 4, 2021

The Best International Travel Destinations for Every Month

This one is all about the trips we took in 2019 and a sneak peak of the trips we already have planned for 2020. Amongst the Travel Squad in 2019, we went on 21 adventures, visited 10 countries and 10 states in the US. The episode talks about how long each of the trips were, […]

December 31, 2020

2019 Travel Recap

Wrapping up a crazy year of travel and looking ahead to better travel days to come. Despite a pandemic we visited three countries, 11 states and 11 national parks and hit some major accomplishments on the podcast thanks to YOU, our listeners. In the second annual “year in travel” wrap up, we recount the trips […]

December 29, 2020

2020 Travels, We Did More Than You Might Think

We’re going international with a trip Zeina took with her best friend, Nicole to do some of the best things to do in Belize.  You may remember Nicole from the Mexican wedding episode or any of the name drops throughout our episodes.  Nicole joins as our guest on this episode to talk about their best […]

December 22, 2020

Best Things to Do in Belize on a 5-Day Best Friend Trip

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 […]

December 15, 2020

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

We’re encouraging you to explore your own backyard with the best day trips from San Diego. We’re sharing 10 amazing places within driving distance of San Diego for a quick day trip out of town to explore Southern California and Baja California, Mexico. These fun day trips from San Diego are within just a few […]

December 8, 2020

10 Best Day Trips from San Diego

We’re taking you to Arizona on a two-day road trip from Saguaro National Park to Petrified Forest National Park. These are two amazing desert parks that don’t require a lot of hiking, but each have a unique layout with one-of-a-kind sights to take in. You can expect to hear about the interesting petrified wood logs-turned […]

December 1, 2020

2 Day Road Trip from Saguaro National Park to Petrified Forest National Park

We have a special Austin influencer guest interview with Amanda from Exploring Amanda. She is an Austin, Texas local with some great insider’s recommendations on what to see, eat, and do in Austin. Amanda is truly bringing us a locals guide to Austin whether you’ve been a million times or it’s your first time in […]

November 17, 2020

Interview with Austin Influencer, Exploring Amanda

We’re going way back to our roots in Northern California to bring you the best fun things to do in Sacramento if you’re here for a conference or a visit!  We spent years doing stuff around our state capitol, so we’re giving all the highlights of Sacramento including things to do in Downtown and Midtown […]

November 10, 2020

Things to Do in Sacramento

We’re going international with a trip to the tropical Palawan island in the Philippines. This gorgeous Pacific island has turquoise clear waters, impressive sea stacks, amazing food, and tons of island adventures, and it’s a very affordable place to visit! There are so many things to do in Palawan and we’ve been several times so […]

October 13, 2020

The Best Places to Visit and Things to Do in Palawan Island Philippines

This one is sharing the 10 best national parks we LOVE and know you’ll love to! In this episode we also announce the launch of our new trip itineraries! If you love nature, hiking, and traveling in the U.S. then this episode is for you! We have been to sooooo many national parks and have […]

October 6, 2020

10 Best National Parks You’ll Love

This one is all about this city’s favorite food: San Diego tacos! With San Diego being on the border with Mexico you know it’s going to have an abundance of amazing tacos. When visiting America’s finest city home hungry and try as many of these 13 best tacos in San Diego. The very best tacos […]

September 29, 2020

The Best Tacos in San Diego

This is a fun episode of the top 20 travel questions we have been asked, giving you our very best travel advice! We’re giving our tips and secrets for saving money on travel, advice for traveling smarter and better, and giving travel advice we’ve learned over the years of traveling. Plus a few funny stories […]

September 15, 2020

20 Travel Tips and Our Best Travel Advice

We’re telling you what to see in Francisco whether it’s your first time or you’re looking for more fun things to do. This iconic American city has so much history, personality, and fun stuff to do. We grew up visiting “the city” and have made a lot of great memories here and have lots to […]

September 1, 2020

What to See in San Francisco

We’re busting the myth that a vacation has to throw off your diet and showing you how to eat healthy while traveling. Yes, you want to try the local cuisine, and indulge a little, but if you’re trying to stick to certain health and diet goals, let the travel tips in this episode prove to […]

August 25, 2020

How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

We share our favorite travel products that make travel easier and more fun. These are travel products we use on the road on the go that make our lives so much easier while on the go! Airplane Foot Hammock – https://amzn.to/315RNBm Inflatable Neck Pillow – https://amzn.to/3h7jWNV  Everlasting Comfort Travel Pillow – https://amzn.to/2Q0B0Jl  6-Piece Packing Cube […]

August 18, 2020

Our Favorite Travel Products

We took a three day Hawaii Big Island vacation right before quarantine hit and the world shut down. Three days is not a lot of time, but if you know the squad, you know we packed in full days of sightseeing, eating local foods, and vacationing in each of those three days of Big Island […]

August 11, 2020

Big Island Hawaii

This one is going to make you hungry! We’re talking all about the best middle eastern food! Isn’t one of the best things about travel, trying all the amazing new foods of that culture? Middle Eastern food does NOT disappoint when it comes to amazing food and cultural traditions that surround food and drink. Eating […]

August 4, 2020

The Best Middle Eastern Food You Have to Try When Visiting

In this two-part episode we take you with us to the best places to visit in Japan on a two week trip in winter. The squad, plus or minus a few others, spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying all the attractions this amazing country has to offer.  We […]

July 28, 2020

Best Places to Visit in Japan

We’re sharing 13 amazing San Diego hikes with the iconic trails and viewpoints America’s Finest City is known for. On this list we have the most popular trails like Potato Chip Rock and Devil’s Punch Bowl and we give lesser known hikes in San Diego that are equally as amazing with less foot traffic. With […]

July 14, 2020

13 of the Best Hikes in San Diego

There are so many benefits of travel on your happiness, growth, gratefulness, quality of life, and creativity. In this episode we talk about all the ways travel has enriched our lives, made us happier, and brought so much joy into our lives. We share experiences that have made us appreciate other cultures, benefited our mental […]

April 21, 2020

The Life Changing Benefits of Travel 

We are taking you with us on a 3 day weekend getaway to Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Located in New Mexico and Texas, these two parks are only an hour apart, although they are in different states, which makes it easy to experience both of them on a weekend trip. Carlsbad Caverns […]

April 14, 2020

Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains