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Episode 226 - We’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to plan an international vacation. This episode will help ease the minds of newbies to international traveler 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: Thrifty Traveler Premium to find great deals on flights from your preferred airports. Use code TS10 for $10 off your first year subscription of the emailed flight deals. Downloadable Trip Itinerary Planner so you can map out your trip all in one place Passport Book Cover so you can keep the book and your precious stamp in pristine condition. It also helps keep checked luggage tags and airline tickets safe in one spot. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch 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.

30 Jan 202448min

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: The Great Wall of China ⁠Plitvice Lakes National Park⁠ ⁠Venice, Italy and its Lagoon⁠ ⁠Hiroshima Peace Memorial ⁠ Baalbek, Lebanon ⁠Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park⁠ ⁠Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan⁠ Cusco, Peru ⁠Tower of London⁠, England Guanajuato, Mexico There are many, many more UNESCO World Heritage sites, so we will be doing a part 2 and 3 of this episode to come. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: ⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠ and ⁠Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024⁠. Shop: ⁠Trip Itineraries⁠, ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠and ⁠TSP Merch⁠ 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.

23 Jan 202452min

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. Recommended French Quarter Hotel: Hotel Mazarin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch 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.

16 Jan 202443min

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. Thirty Traveler has tons of FREE resources for travelers, and its flight deal subscription service, Thrifty Traveler Premium sends the best airline ticket deals directly to your inbox daily. Thirty Traveler Premium is offering you $10 off your first-year subscription using promo code TS10 when you sign up. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips You Can Join: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch 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.

9 Jan 202446min

Episode 222 - 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 year's 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 do more across the globe this year. Featuring extra travel tips from The Joys of Jet Lag, At Home in Ireland, and Prince of Travel. Thrifty Traveler Premium - Use code TS10 for $10 off your first year subscription Liquid IV - Use code TRAVELSQUADPODCAST for 20% off your order Here are some of the products that make travel more seamless that we mentioned in this episode: Airtag, Trip Planner, Trip Itineraries, Collapsible water bottle, Travel Summit by Prince of Travel  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch 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.

2 Jan 20241h

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. 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.

26 Dec 202348min

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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch 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.

19 Dec 20231h 10min

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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: ⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠ and ⁠Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024⁠. Shop: ⁠Trip Itineraries⁠, ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠and ⁠TSP Merch⁠ Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ Jamal:⁠⁠ @jamal_marrush⁠⁠ Brittanie:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bucketlist_brittanie⁠⁠ Kim:⁠⁠ @lushdeez and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

12 Dec 20231h 1min