Travel Squad Podcast

Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week, we're sharing U.S., international, and national park destinations that are perfect for April travel.

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This weeks Travel Throwback episode is taking you all the way back to Episode 57: Exploring Yellowstone National Park.

This episode is an "oldie but goodie", and features O.G. Squad member Zeina. Spring is here and it's the perfect time to start planning that spring trip to Yellowstone for this travel season or next.

Spring is a magical time to visit this park since there is still still snow, but not too much to prevent you accessing certain sights and parts of the park that are closed due to road closures from the snow. Plus, this is the time all of the animals are out-and-about and being active coming off the harsh winter season, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

This episode picks up where we left off in Grand Teton National Park and continues on for three days of hiking and exploring 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 geysers, to abundant wildlife, Yellowstone has so much to offer

Sights to See in Yellowstone National Park include:

. West Thumb Geyser Basin

. Old Faithful Geyser

. Upper Geyser Basin Loop to see Morning Glory Pool

. Grand Prismatic Spring

. Midway Geyser Basin to see Excelsior Geyser

. Opal Pool and Turquoise Pool

. Fairy Falls Trail to the Grand Prismatic View Point

. Mammoth Hot Springs Trails

. Roosevelt Arch

. Lamar Valley

. Hayden Valley

. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

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Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we're breaking down the perks and benefits of 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 benefits with its point system, partners, and booking portal. Tune in to hear it all!

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Episode 237 - This week we’re going down to the Jersey Shore to live out our first bumping dreams in Seaside! On this 5-day vacation, we also visited Cape May, NJ and Philidelphia, PA where we met with honorary squadies IRL. These destinations are all close enough to bundle together for a trip to remember.

Welcome to our first episode of Just The Tip! In this week's mini episode we each share our #1 favorite destination. It's hard to pick just one, but tune in to hear more about 3 hot spots around the country we love!

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In this weeks Travel Throwback episode we are going way back to Episode 56: Hiking Grand Teton National Park.

This episode is an "oldie but goodie", and features O.G. Squad member Zeina. Spring is here and it's the perfect time to start planning that spring trip to Grand Teton National Park for this travel season or next.

Spring is a magical time to visit this park since there is still still snow, but not too much to prevent you from doing all the main hikes you'd want to do. Plus, this is the time all of the animals are out-and-about and being active coming off the harsh winter season, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

This episode takes you to the amazing Grand Teton National Park! We give you all the details on hiking trails, and where to stay and eat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, plus tons of laughs and stories from our time there.

Hikes and Sights to See in Grand Teton National Park include:

. Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake Loop

. Antelope Flats Road / Mormon Row

. Cascade Canyon Trail and Jenny Lake Trail

. Schwabacher’s Landing

. Snake River Overlook Oxbow Bend

Where to Eat and Drink in Jackson, WY:

. Snake River Brewing Company

. Million Dollar Cowboy Bar Roadhouse Brewery

. Big Hole BBQ

. Moo’s Ice Cream

. Cowboy Coffee

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Welcome back, travelers! In today's episode, we're diving into the stunning landscapes and rich history of Berchtesgaden, 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 Eagles Nest, marveling at the Wimbachklamm Waterfalls, and venturing on a day trip to the charming city of Salzburg, Austria.

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In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 43: Traveling Through Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima [Part 2 of 2]

This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Japan is an amazing country and one of The Squad's favorite countries we’ve ever visited on our epic travels. Japan continues to be one of the more popular tourist destinations worldwide and our Travel Squad Itinerary best seller, so we feel it's a great time to re-launch this episode to inspire you to visit this amazing country. The sites to see and tips on navigating provided in this episode never become old or outdated, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

Episode 43 continues this Two-Part Japan Episode with a few days in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima!

The squad, plus and minus a few others, spent 14 days traveling through Japan. We tell you all the Japanese attractions we saw, travel hacks & tips for getting around Japan without a car or flying, and all the delicious Japanese cuisine we ate along the way.

In episode 43 we cover:

• Tips for traveling throughout Japan
• Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
• Arashiyama Monkey Park
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Nishiki Market
• Walking the Streets of the Gion Geisha Distric
• Nara Park
• Kasuga-taisha Shrine
• Fushimi Inari-taisha
• Hiroshima
• The floating shrine, aka Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
• Kuromonichiba Market in Osaka
• Dontonburi area

Make sure to listen to Part 1 of the Japan episode series too - Tokyo!

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Episode 232 - 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.

In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 42: Tokyo, Japan: Things to See and Do [Part 1 of 2]

This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Japan is an amazing country and one of The Squad's favorite countries we’ve ever visited on our epic travels. Japan continues to be one of the more popular tourist destinations worldwide and our Travel Squad Itinerary best seller, so we feel it's a great time to re-launch this episode to inspire you to visit this amazing country. The sites to see and tips on navigating Tokyo provided in this episode never become old or outdated, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

The Squad, plus and minus a few others, spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, enjoying the marvelous culture and all the attractions this amazing country has to offer.

In episode 42 we cover:

• Japan travel tips
• Sensoji Temple
• Tokyo Tower
• Hedgehog cafe
• Shibuya crossing
• Ginza District
• Mt. Fuji
• Lake Ashi
• Imperial Palace Grounds
• Harajuku district area
• Michelin Star ramen
• Disneyland Tokyo
• Disneyland Tokyo Sea

Stay tuned for Part Two coming in two weeks! We're continuing our Japan adventures visiting Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima.

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Episode 230 - Traveling for events shows you more of the spirit of a city. Austin, TX comes alive in March for the 10-day conference/festival/city takeover that is South by Southwest. In this episode we break down what exactly this event is, how to travel in Austin during the 10-days and how to go to events for free, plus we share tons of tips for enjoying all the free drinks, food, live music, activations, and entertainment in the city during this special time.

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In this Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode we are 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 just sightsee in America’s most beautiful natural preserves. Some of these national parks have truly easy trails and overlooks accessible by car or paved paths, or other adventures like snorkeling or white water rafting so you can see it all without a strenuous hike! Here are 10 of the easiest national parks to see without hiking.

1. Haleakala National Park - Hawaii
2. Gateway Arch National Park - Missouri
3. Olympic National Park - Washington
4. Shenandoah National Park - Virginia
5. Mammoth Cave National Park - Kentucky
6. Virgin Islands National Park - USVI
7. Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee
8. Biscayne National Park - Florida
9. Great Sand Dunes National Park - Indiana
10. New River Gorge National Park - West Virginia

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Episode 228 - 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 one of our top 3 favorite places in the world.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Episode 226 - 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 county, but you’ve really been wanting to, this is the episode for you!

Here are some resources we recommend for international travel:

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are 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, and Europe to see some of the most amazing historical and beautiful sites this world has to offer.

In these places you can walk where generations thousands of years before also walked. You can see persisting structures that made up ancient civilizations and have the types of experiences that make travel so uniquely amazing and satisfying.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites List:

Episode 224 - We’re sharing the details on visiting New Orleans during the Mardi Gras festival season. From January 6th to Fat Tuesday, NOLA gets even wilder with tourists, parades, and celebrations on top of the amazing cajun food and festivities that you can find in the city all year long. We’re sharing tips for Mardi Gras, how to watch Mardi Gras parades for free, where to stay in the French Quarter, and New Orleans scams to stay safe from.

Episode 223 - 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 the many resources available on thriftytraveler.com. Jared shares how his passion for scoring high-quality airplane seats at affordable prices inspired Thrifty Traveler and how it has grown into the massive traveler’s resource it is today.

Join us in this weeks Travel Flashback Episode for an unforgettable journey to Yosemite National Park, an iconic natural wonder nestled in the heart of the central Sierra Nevada region in California.

Yosemite is renowned for its majestic granite cliffs, including the legendary Half Dome hike, captivating tall waterfalls, and abundant wildlife encounters, including bears! Having visited this park multiple times, each visit offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience.

In this episode, we delve into the breathtaking waterfall hikes we explored and provide valuable insights on ideal accommodation options within Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area. Additionally, we discuss the optimal times of the year to visit, ensuring access to open trails while increasing your chances of spotting bears and other wildlife.

Tune in for expert tips, firsthand experiences, and insider knowledge that will elevate your Yosemite adventure to new heights!

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Episode 220 - We’re recapping our year of travel and sharing the many trips and projects for the podcast that we already have planned for 2024!

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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are 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!

A listener messaged us asking to do an episode on guided tours - how to find them, how to determine if a guided vacation tour is a good price, recommend a few travel tour companies, and dedicate a whole episode to the pros and cons of this style of travel. Guided tours allow you to make friends, have unique experiences, eat the best food, and learn more about the local culture and history.

If you've ever considered a guided tour or even if you haven't, this episode will answer all your questions and really inspire you to take one.

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Episode 218 - 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 sip your wine, 290 Wine Castle, which is castle themed on the inside, and Health Vineyards that has a gorgeous patio to sip their sparking wine. Winemakers are proud to be Texan here, the vibes are relaxing making each winery in the Texas Hill Country feel like a real escape.

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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to the amazing African country of Uganda for an epic weeklong trip trekking with gorillas in the jungle, hiking through the forest to see chimpanzees, and going on traditional African safaris to see hippos, leopards, elephants, giraffe, lions, and so much more. This was another amazing guided tour through Gate1 Travel and one of the most rugged adventures we have been on yet. This is a long episode because there was so much to fit into this trip.

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Episode 216 - 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, eat our weight in pizza and bagels, and discover some truly unique NYC nightlife experiences.

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Episode 215 - 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 its helping fulfill kids dreams of travel and sports. Brett shares his memories traveling and partaking in outdoor activities and how that’s shaped his life and mission today. He also shares the behind the scenes details on how you create a product and the testing behind the world’s most unique and comfortable travel pillow. It’s Travel Squad Podcast tested and approved!

Episode 214 - 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 sites that have awe-inspiring natural beauty. You will wont be disappointed with a trip that takes you to see any one of these!

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In this Travel Flashback episode, we are keeping with the travel gift theme and making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 additional amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life in combination with last weeks episode. Feel free to send links to your loved ones to help shop for you! ;) This year we categorized gifts by type of travelers to make it even easier for you. This year you can expect to find gifts for frequent travelers, gifts for photography travelers, gifts for foodie travelers, and SO much more! 

Episode 212 - 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.

2023 Best Gifts for Travelers

In this weeks Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode, we are taking you to Guanajuato, Mexico! 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 at the color, decor, shops, and architecture would make this place amazing on its own, but it’s even more than that. Some of the things to do in Guanajuato city include cave bars, taking in colorful vistas, seeing live music or performance, eating delicious Mexican food, and taking in the colonial history and architecture of this town.

The best time to travel to Guanajuato is during the Cervantino festival which takes place over several weeks in the fall. During this time you can see free, public live music, dance, and cultural performances while you go about your day around the town. With all the fun things to do in Guanajuato Mexico you’ll want to spend at least 2-3 days here to see it all. The city is very walkable so you won’t need a car to experience the things to see in Guanajuato, most importantly the gorgeous colorful houses, quaint alleys, and views from the funicular.

Episode 210 - 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 and explore the nearby cities and countries while they work. Matt shares the details on what it’s like to work teaching English abroad, tips for backpacking and the benefits of the long travel lifestyle.

In this weeks Travel Flashback 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. Both are amazing and both should be experiences. After experiencing both we would definitely recommend Fall late October as the best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains, but you really can’t go wrong any time of year. 

Great Smoky Mountains is one of those places we all agreed we could return to year and year and never grow tired of. It’s down right gorgeous and the small towns intertwined with the national park actually have an overwhelming amount of options for fun things to do.

We recommend Crossroads Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, TN for where to stay in Gatlinburg. It’s an amazing lodge with one bedroom suites with full size jacuzzi tubs and wood burning fireplaces in the front room! This was perfect for a fall visit when its cold outside and you want to be cozy inside. The price is right and it’s at the end of the main road so you can walk the full thing and back.

The Great Smoky Mountains is in Tennessee and therefore southern food is very much a part of this experience. We recommend places to eat in Gatlinburg and places to eat in Pigeon Forge for dinner and brunch that we ate at and would recommend to you.

We share the best hikes in Great Smoky Mountains for short and longer hikes, In this episode we recommend Clingmans Dome Lookout (1 mile), Alum Cave Bluffs to Myrtle Point (11.4 miles), and Laurel Falls Trail (2.6 miles). 

Episode 208 - We’re continuing our Canada adventures with this trip 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 you love lakes, mountains, wildlife, and those beautiful forest mountain vibes, then this is the trip for you! We also dip into nearby Yoho National Park to see the most gorgeous turquoise lake. You don’t want to miss this bonus park when you visit Banff.

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Episode 207 - 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 stopping along the Icefields Parkway. Since it’s so close we also ventured into British Columbia to see a few sights in nearby Kootenay and it did not disappoint!

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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode, if you’ve been curious about one of the spookiest cities in America, let this episode be your sign to take a trip to Savannah, GA. 

We absolutely loved this city and were blown away 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 and very walkable, so if you’re staying in Savannah proper, you don’t even need a car. What you do need is your party hat, because open containers are not only allowed, but they are encouraged around Savannah! We went into several places where they asked if we needed drinks to go, or encouraged us to bring our open drinks in. It was amazing!

We got into town midday on a Saturday and left on a Monday morning to head up to Charleston and we did a lot! We could have used another day to do more ghost tours and eat more delicious food, but two days was quite enough too if that’s all you have.

We did a night walking ghost tour around town the first night and loved it! It wasn’t so spooky, and actually gave a lot more Savannah history than we were expecting. There is a ton in this city! As one of the only southern cities not to be burned in the civil war, there’s a lot of beautiful architecture, war history, and American history in this town from the colonial and civil war eras.

It’s a very walkable city, and in fact, you WANT to walk it! There’s so much to see! Walking around town is one of the best things to do in Savannah. There are many public squares, places to sit and relax, there’s even the iconic park where Forrest Gump was filmed!

Arguably one of the most iconic things to do in Savannah is the Wormsloe Historic Site and it did not disappoint! Pay the $10 fee to drive in and take all the pictures you can handle because these towering moss covered trees are as beautiful in person as they are in the pictures.

We also ate a ton of great food in Savannah, can you say fried green tomatoes?! In this episode we cover where to eat in Savannah GA including a few places we didn’t have the stomach space or time for, but would definitely do when we go again.

This episode is your Savannah GA travel guide, but if you have any questions for your upcoming trip, do not hesitate to email or DM us on Instagram.

Episode 205 - We’re continuing to explore Spain in this two-part episode. Today we're going to Madrid and Toledo for another two days sightseeing, learning about the history of these towns, and eating our way through these central Spanish places.

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Episode 204 - We’re coming in hot with a Spain two-part episode! This week we’re spending two full days in Barcelona exploring 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 come back next week as we continue through Spain to explore Madrid and Toledo.

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Episode 203 - Ricky Zhang, CEO of Prince of Travel joins the Travel Squad Podcast to reveal the travel credit card industry’s best-kept secrets. Ricky is no stranger to taking first-class and business-class flights on points. In fact, he’s taken what he’s learned and built a business out o teaching others how to get free flights, upgrades, hotel stays, and perks with travel credit card points. 

Whether you’re in Canada or in the US, Ricky has hacks to get more points, strategies to earn enough points to afford that coveted flight, and shares some of his unbelievable experiences he’s done on the credit card company’s dime! He also shares more on “travel consulting” and how Prince of Travel can help make your travel-hacking dreams come to life. You do not want to miss this incredibly helpful travel-hacking episode.

In April 2024 Prince of Travel is hosting a travel summit in Toronto, Canada to teach these points strategies in real life. Use promo code TRAVELSQUAD for $25 CAD off the ticket price!

Episode 202 - 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 on our latest Instagram post.

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Episode 201 - 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 he planned such a long trip, the work programs he did while traveling, his experiences with guided tours along his journey, how he made friends while traveling solo and tells all the stories from his journeys. This episode will, without a doubt, transport you to a vacation of a lifetime and will inspire you to take a long trip for yourself.

Episode 200 - We go international for our 200th episode with a trip to 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 Mexico City on a two hour bus ride and the best places to visit in Puebla Mexico. We tell where to go for drinks and dancing, food markets, shopping for artisan goods, ancient pyramids, and some of the best places to sit and enjoy the beautiful bustling streets of this region. 

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Episode 199 - 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, and all the fun things to do at River Expeditions, including zip lining, the bridge walk, massage, horseback riding, drinks at the saloon, hiking, and of course - rafting!

Episode 198 - 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 even named a craft brew capital of the east. In this episode we share the best things we did on our trip to Asheville and give tips and recommendations for when you visit.

All Travel Squad Podcast Itineraries & Recommendations

In this flashback episode we are taking you with us inside the good, the great, the bad and the 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 bathrooms in Thailand, Japan, China, The Philippines, Europe, bathrooms in Mexico, and more! We share some scary experiences, but we also share some of the best bathrooms in the world that we’ve been to – both intentionally, and those we fell upon by accident. You’d be surprised how many Instagramable bathrooms there are in some of the most inconspicuous places!

We also share what to expect from bathrooms in different cultures – like paying to use it, bringing your own TP, and squatty potties.

Episode 196 - The squad is taking you to explore Acadia National Park in Maine, the far northeast corner of the country. We spent two days exploring the national park and border town of Bar Harbor, Maine. In this episode we share why fall is the best time to visit Acadia National Park, the scenic overlooks that are not to miss, and the best hikes in the park for fall foliage and jaw dropping coastal cliff views. If you’re thinking of planning a fall foliage trip, now is the time to start thinking about it and Acadia National Park takes the crown for one of the most beautiful places to see those fall colors!

Episode 194 - The squad goes to Morocco on an 8-day adventure with Gate 1 travel. You know we love a guided tour, and this trip did not disappoint. We take you with us to the highlights of Morocco including Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, and the old Roman City of Volubilis to see ruins, mosaics, mosques, and some of the most beautiful,. Centuries old architecture. 

Episode 193 - 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 educational podcast. Prior to that he was a three time travel photographer of the year and spent 13 years traveling to all 7 continents, 204 countries and  every US state and territory and has a wealth of knowledge on culture, nature, and how to explore unique and lesser known special places across the globe. This interview will without a doubt teach you something you didn’t know before and maybe even inspire you to discover a new place for yourself.

Episode 192 is 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 Balcony House on this trip. In this episode we share what you’ll see on those tours, tips for visiting Mesa Verde National Park, and make you feel like you’re exploring the park with us.

Episode 191 is giving mid-term travel its time to shine in this special guest interview with Furnished Finder CEO and Founder, Brian Payne. Brian shares the travel and income opportunity in mid-term rentals and the phenomenon happening at the intersection of travel and living. We explore the lifestyle of mid-term travel whether you’re your own boss, a remote worker, or travel as a part of your occupation. He also shares more on how to list your home or room for rent on Furnished Finder to build your travel fund. Brian and the squad discuss the benefits of renting mid-term over long or short, and tools to help you get started if you are considering starting.