Epic Iceland: Reykjavik, Waterfalls, Glaciers, Golden Circle and South Coast Highlights

Episode 170 is exploring bucket list trips that we really, really want to do! Jamal, Kim, and Brittanie share three international iconic 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 these plans, please share your travel tips with us! Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and national park destinations that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Shop our favorite travel gear, packing lists, and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram  Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @bucketlist_brittanie Kim: @lushdeez Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a Question of the Week

3 Tammi 202356min

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 Caribbean, having got to many different islands for short and long stays, cruise stops, and getaways just sipping rum cocktails and swimming in crystal clear blue waters. The Caribbean is a true place to escape and we hope this episode inspires you to take a trip! 10 Amazing Caribbean Islands: Turks & Caicos Cuba Tulum Bacalar Belize US Virgin Islands Dominican Republic St Maarten Honduras Jamaica Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram:@travelsquadpodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Co-hosts: Jamal:@jamal_marrush Brittanie: @bucketlist_brittanie Kim: @lushdeez Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 here: https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.comto discuss: Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

27 Joulu 202252min

Episode 168 is 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 to make it to 1 wonder of the world, 2 countries, 6 state parks, 10 national parks, and 16 states and are bringing you all the details if you want to take these trips too! Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and national park destinations that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Travel Itinerary Planner Now Available for download! 5 colors to choose from each just $15 travelsquadpodcast.com/travel-itinerary-planner Shop our favorite travel gear, packing lists, and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a “Question of the Week” Inquire about advertising on an episode

20 Joulu 20221h 20min

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 to help keep you healthy, how to prepare your health before the trip, and what to do if you get sick while on a trip. We share our sick travel stories and give tips from our nurse co-host so you can stay healthy while traveling. Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram:@travelsquadpodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Co-hosts: Jamal:@jamal_marrush Brittanie: @bucketlist_brittanie Kim: @lushdeez Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 here: https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.comto discuss: Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

13 Joulu 202255min

Episode 166 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 different experience each time. It’s a beautiful park with plenty to see equally without hiking and through Half Dome, one of the hardest and longest permitted hikes not for the faint of heart. In this episode we share the waterfall hikes we did, where to stay in Yosemite National Park, and the best time of year to visit for open trails and chances of spotting old Smoky.Tips for Visiting Yosemite National Park: Download offline mapsGet to the park early Wear layersWear hiking boots - lots of granite rocks, near the falls can be slippery Pack plenty of water Visit in shoulder seasons Bring crampons Waterfalls are best in spring/early summerMay need entrance reservations Some of the roads close in the winter (October- May/June) Check out our must have hiking essentialsWhere to Stay: Inside the park: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, & Curry VillageOutside of the park: Yosemite View Lodge & Wawona Hotel There are hiking trails in Yosemite for all skill and accessibility levels. We call this one of the best national parks to visit for sightseeing because you can see a lot of the waterfalls and impressive cliffs from the road. It's equally as amazing for the hiking trails in Yosemite that ascend to high peaks and overlooks.Hiking Trails in Yosemite with WaterfallsThe Mist Trail (7 mi) - Takes you to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. This trail might be partially closed during winter and spring seasons due to snow and ice blocking the path.Wapama Falls (2.5 mi) - Longest of the two waterfalls on the northern wall of Hetch Hetchy Valley. Bring a rain jacket to avoid the mist!Yosemite Falls (7 mi) - It's a waterfall so high it has to take a break and rest twice in the course of its descent. It's a 2,425 foot tumbler, tallest in North America and fifth tallest in the solar system. Ten times taller than Niagara or Shoshone Falls, nearly twice as tall as the Empire State Building. The lower fall, which you'll be seeing up close on this hike, is the shortest section of the fall, but it's still 320 feet (98 meters) high. Tip: Stand at the base of the falls for a great photo.We've taken this trip many times from Sacramento, CA which is just a three hour drive into the park. We have also drove up and taken this trip from San Diego to Yosemite which makes for a nice long road trip in. If you are flying in the best airports to look at are Fresno & Sacramento. Find a great flight deal to either airport by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.If you can extend your trip, also consider visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks or take a California National Park Road Trip. They are vastly different parks with Sequoia and Kings Canyon having gurthy, towering red trees that make you feel like tiny ants next to them.-----------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

6 Joulu 202248min

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 possible to travel more often then you’ll want to listen to this episode! Most of these travel hacks are focused around saving money without sacrificing anything in your trip. Connect with us on Social Media: Instagram:@travelsquadpodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Co-hosts: Jamal:@jamal_marrush Brittanie: @bucketlist_brittanie Kim: @lushdeez Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 here: https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.comto discuss: Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

29 Marras 202248min

Episode 164 is 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 of these national parks have truly easy hikes, 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. Haleakala National Park - Hawaii Gateway Arch National Park - Missouri Olympic National Park - Washington Shenandoah National Park - Virginia Mammoth Cave National Park - Kentucky Virgin Islands National Park - USVI Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee Biscayne National Park - Florida Great Sand Dunes National Park - Indiana New River Gorge National Park - West Virginia Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our instant download trip itineraries for trips to iconic USA, international, and national park destinations that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Shop our favorite travel gear, packing lists, and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a Question of the Week Discuss brand partnerships

22 Marras 202242min

In this podcast episode we are 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, but a trip to Sedona makes for a magical hiking adventure any time of year.Hiking in Sedona will amaze you with every step you are in the gorgeous red rocks, you truly do feel energetic forces you can’t explain, and then with the quirky side of town this makes for a perfect weekend trip.Trip Highlights: Cathedral Rock Trail Airport Loop Trail Devil's Bridge Trail Chapel of the Holy Cross Tiaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village Check out our ⁠Sedona Viator Experiences⁠ for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Where to Stay: ⁠Southwest Inn at Sedona⁠, ⁠Matterhorn Inn⁠, or ⁠Los Abrigados Resort and Spa⁠Where to fly into: Phoenix is the closest major airport to Sedona and it is about a 2 hour drive away. Find a great flight deal to Phoenix by signing up for⁠ Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.----------------------------------Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

15 Marras 202241min