Tips for First Time Backpackers
On this week's Just the Tip, we're sharing tips for anyone going backpacking for the very first time! We did our first backpacking trip in March 2024 and learned a lot, this episode hopes to help others with the learnings we had from our first experience.Shop our Amazon Backpacking List for all the gear, backpacking food, and supplies we used on this trip!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
28 Mar 14min
4 Day Trip to The Impressive Oahu, Hawaii
We’re taking you along for a four-day trip to Oahu, Hawaii for beach adventures, Hawaiian living, outdoor and historical adventures.Highlights of Oahu in this episode:Waikiki Beach FoodlandHiking Manoa Falls, Koko Crater Tramway, Lanikai Pill Box TrailThe North Shore beachesPearl Harbor Dining at local spots like Kono's and Ted's BakeryIf you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Oahu Itinerary.These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Oahu:Waikiki: Park Shore Waikiki, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, or Halepuna WaikikiNorth Shore: Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore or Turtle Bay ResortOahu activities we recommend via ViatorIf you're looking for a flight deal to Oahu, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) 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.
25 Mar 55min
A Quick Beach Getaway to South Padre Island, TX
On this week's Just the Tip we go to South Padre Island, TX for a quick beach getaway. In this episode we share where to stay, things to do, and how to enjoy the most of this vacation getaway destination.Highlights of South Padre Island include:Beach activitiesFireworksOcean-side resort poolTurtle SanctuaryAnd so much more!These are the tours and hotels we recommend in South Padre Island:Courtyard Marriott South Padre Island Margaritaville Beach ResortHoliday Inn Express Hotel and Suites South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island Tours & Experiences on ViatorIf you're looking for a flight deal to the area, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) 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.
21 Mar 11min
How to Spend a 2 Day Stopover in Singapore
We went to Singapore on a two-day stopover, in true TSP fashion we saw and did a lot in these 48 hours and are sharing it all in this episode. Highlights of Singapore in this episode:Hawker food halls Gardens by the Bay The St. Regis hotel for an ultra luxurious experience.Chinatown Marina Bay Sands The underground malls in Singapore Singapore Airport and its impressive amenities.If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Singapore Itinerary.These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Singapore:St. Regis SingaporeMarina Bay Sands Pan Pacific Singapore Singapore activities we recommend via Viator Airalo eSimIf you're looking for a flight deal to Singapore, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) 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.
18 Mar 46min
Chiang Mai Overnight Jungle Trek
On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along a 2-day, overnight jungle trek through Chang Mai, Thailand. We did the 2 day, 1 night overnight jungle trek with Chiang Mai Trekking with Piroon in northern Thailand and are sharing all the details on how to prepare, what to expect and what you'll see along the way.They offer: 3 day/2 night, 2 day/1 night, & daytrips. We decided to do the 2 day/1 night option because we didn’t want to have a large backpacking backpack and wanted to be able to fit everything in a normal size backpack. We picked our dates and placed a deposit of 1000 baht, the rest is paid in cash the day before in person.Supplies you'll need:Backpack - this is a collapsible, lightweight backpack that was perfect for the trek, just make sure to do a mock pack before you leave for your trip and make sure it all fits Sleeping bag (we did not bring due to space but would have been warmer) Hiking shoes Jacket/sweater (fleece)Sandals- these are perfect while you are in the village and also great for the rafting adventure Hat Toiletries- pack baby wipes, toilet paper, & she weeTowel - quick dry towel Bathing suit Flashlight Insect repellent - our go to insect repellent that never lets us down We stayed at Away Chiang Mai Resort before and after the trek and we were able to leave our luggage at the hotel while we were away. Download our 5 day Chiang Mai itinerary, which includes this experince and so much more of this beautiful region and listen to our Bangkok and Phuket episodes to continue your Thai travels!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
14 Mar 28min
5 Days in Beautiful Chiang Mai, Thailand
We're sharing our experiences from five amazing days in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this episode, we talk about the city's rich history, cultural attractions, and travel tips, including the best temples to visit, local cuisine, and unique experiences like visiting Tiger Kingdom, participating in a cooking class, and an overnight jungle trek adventure.Download our 5 Days in Chiang Mai Itinerary to take this exact same trip!When visiting Chang Mai, do not forget to download an eSim from Airalo and pack insect repellent, a rechargeable powerbank, and this foldable backpack really came in handy!We recommend staying where we stayed at the Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort A Vegan Retreat , but other good options are Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts or the Coucou HotelIn this episode we did a Thai Farm Cooking Class and a Jungle Trek (2 days/1 night) and HIGHLY recommend both!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
11 Mar 53min
Singapore Airlines Business Class Review
On this week's Just the Tip, we give our honest opinion about the amazing experience of flying business class with Singapore Airlines. We discuss whether it's worth the price, walk you through the whole experience, and share how you can book this with points.Download our Singapore Itinerary for the perfect plan to spend two days in this amazing island nation and keep the fun going after your business class experience. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
7 Mar 23min
Mind-Blowing Things to Do in Phuket in 2 Days
In this episode the squad is taking you to Phuket, Thailand to spend two days enjoying its amazing beaches, exploring nearby islands by boat, eating amazing Thai cuisine and experiencing the ionic Phuket nightlife on Bangla Road. We share tips for visiting, navigating, and where to stay in Phuket.Download our 2 Day Phuket ItineraryWe went to the Simon Cabaret Show and did the James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise - both of which we highly recommend!When you visit Phuket, we recommend staying at the Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (we stayed here and loved it!), Memory Boutique or La Flora.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
4 Mar 44min
