Uganda: Our Epic Adventures Gorilla Trekking and Safariing
In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us for an unforgettable journey through Uganda on a guided tour with Gate 1 Travel! This episode is packed with adventure as we recount our incredible experiences trekking with gorillas and chimpanzees, taking safaris through national parks spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalos and more; all while soaking in the diverse landscapes of this beautiful country. From the powerful Murchison Falls, beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the lush forests of Kibale & Bwindi, we cover it all. If you've ever dreamed of visiting Africa, this episode will inspire you to take the plunge and book that ticket!Highlights of Uganda Include:Murchison Falls National Park SafarisNile River Cruise in Murchison Falls National ParkKibale National Park Chimpanzee TrekkingQueen Elizabeth National Park SafarisKazinga Channel River Cruise/SafariBwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Gorilla TrekkingWe were on a guided tour and had our hotels pre-selected by our tour company. We loved all of our accommodations and would absolutely stay at these places again if we went back to Uganda on our own. We stayed at:Twiga Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National ParkPrimate Lodge in Kibale National ParkElephant Plains Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National ParkRushaga Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi National ParkBut, to make it easier to find your preferred accommodations if you are traveling independently and want alternative hotels than the ones we stayed at above, you can search for hotels in Ugandahere.Be sure to check out ourViator Experience page for additional activities and things to do in the Uganda that may be of interest to you!If you're looking for a flight deal to Uganda, or anywhere else, we recommend signing up forThrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
8 Nov 20221h 59min
How to Do Hot Springs, Arkansas the Right Way
This one is a hoot! We go to Hot Springs National Park Arkansas for an overnight adventure soaking in hot springs, enjoying nature, and enjoying our friends’ company!This weekend adventure flew us into Dallas with a road trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The only place in the country where the town, and everything in it, IS the national park!We may have only been in Arkansas for 24 hours, but as always, we covered a lot of ground! And got to spend time with Kasha & Ryan, two friends we made on our trip to China! (see episodes 3 and 12 for more about that trip!)We thought our trip in November was the best time to visit Hot Springs National Park because it was cool enough to need a jacket, but not be cold which made the morning hike amazing because you could see the steam rising from the hot springs in the ground all around the area. It was a very cool sight to see.Things to do in Hot Springs National ParkBathhouse Row!Review of The Hotel Hot Springs and the spread at its breakfast buffetSuperior Bathhouse Brewery – the only brewery in a national park!Inappropriate photos in the tub at Lamars EmporiumVery cool historic tour of a traditional bathhouse at Fordyce Visitor CenterOur thermal pools and steam cave experience at Quapaw BathhouseDinner at the historic gangster hangout, The Ohio ClubThe delicious Fat Bottomed Girl cupcakesHiking the Grand Promenade and Goat Rock TrailHotels in Hot Springs Arkansas we recommend:Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention CenterThe Hotel Hot SpringsStarlight Haven Hot SpringsFind a great flight deal to Memorial Field 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.—---------------------------------------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.
1 Nov 20221h 9min
Best Gifts for Travelers this 2022 Holiday Season
Episode 160 is making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life. 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! This is our 3rd annual best gifts for travelers list, so if you’re looking for more ideas, head over to our website to see more, plus links to make it even easier! https://travelsquadpodcast.com/gifts-for-travelers/ Luxury Traveler - Personalized Leather Sunglasses & Watch Case Business Traveler - Laptop Travel Backpack, Hooks onto Carry On Luggage Female Traveler - Mini Blow Dryer, Straightener, and Curling Wand Male Traveler - Men’s Leather Duffel Practical Traveler - Lightweight Turkish Towel Unique Travel Gift - Portable Vanity Lighting System Everyday Traveler - Coin Purse Frequent Traveler - World Travel Plug Adapter To Bring Travel Home - City Themed Homesick Candles Little Travelers - Adventure Fund Piggy Bank Foodie Traveler - International Cook Book Road Tripper - Collapsible Cooler RV Traveler - Hammock Photography Traveler - Smart Rotating Phone Tripod Solo Female Traveler - The #1 Dress for Travel Hiking Traveler - Hiking Backpack with 2.5L Water Bladder Couple Traveler - Personalized Push Pin World Map Airplane Traveler - Foldable Pillow, Blanket, Eye Mask Kit Party Traveler - Waterproof Clip On Bluetooth Speaker Nature Traveler - Binoculars Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Explore our 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan every detail of the adventure for you. On sale for $30! travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Shop our favorite travel gear 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
25 Okt 202253min
New England Fall Foliage Weekend
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 in the city and on this 3-day weekend trip to New England we spent a day exploring there, took a hal day up to see New Hampshire in the fall, driving up to Conway, NH and the Flume Gorge, which is an absolutely must-visit nature preserve in fall and any time of year. We also went to Salem on Halloween, or at least it felt like it! We were there a few days before but costumes and watch things were abound in this spooky city. A New England fall trip is really one of those iconic adventures every American has to experience. The colors alone will blow you away and there’s a lot more to see than we managed to pack into this 3 day 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
18 Okt 202240min
What It's Like To Move To A City You Fell In Love With While Traveling
Episode 158: Have you ever visited a city and wanted to move there permanently? Kim did! After visiting Austin, TX for 4-days in August 2020 she was sure she wanted to move to this city. This episode talks all about the travel/moving bug, how to plan a big move, and how to explore your own backyard in a brand new city! We also share some money saving tips, and how to find a place to live when you're miles away. 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
11 Okt 202250min
Las Vegas - Best Things to See, Eat, and Do
This week's Travel Throwback takes you to Las Vegas, the premier entertainment capital of the world and attracts millions of tourist every-year from all across the globe. Any time of year is a good time to start planning your first, or next, visit to Las Vegas, and that is why we know you'll love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! There are so many things to do in Las Vegas, it really is an adult’s playground with so much entertainment, amazing cuisine, fun nightlife, and even makes a great jumping off point for national parks nearby. We recommend our favorite things to do in Vegas and bring some crazy Vegas stories to you. Everything you need to know for Las Vegas travel: Las Vegas travel tips Where to stay in Las Vegas Best things to do in Las Vegas Best restaurants in Las Vegas Free entertainment in Vegas Best shows in Vegas Funnest nightclubs and pool parties in Vegas We recommend staying at The Bellagio, The Flamingo, or MGM Grand and checking out some of our favorites + things to do in and outside of the city in our Las Vegas Viator Shop. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: Travel 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.
4 Okt 20221h 5min
Visiting the Beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park
In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an adventure through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN, and its surrounding areas. This breathtaking national park, located in Eastern Tennessee and straddling the border with North Carolina, is known for its lush forests, misty mountain views, and abundant wildlife.Highlights of the National Park and Gatlinburg Include: Clingmans Dome Lookout & Observation Tower Hiking Trails: Alum Cave Bluffs Trail to Myrtle Point, Laurel Falls Trail, Charlies Bunion via Appalachian Trail, & Chimney Tops TrailThings to do in Gatlinburg:The Sky Lift to Skylift ParkExploring the town shops and activitiesThings to do near Gatlinburg:Tuckaleechee CavernsExplore near-by Pigeon Forge by visiting the Old Forge Distillery & the historic Civil War-era Old Mill Restaurant We stayed at the Crossroads Inn & Suites, but to make it easier to find your preferred accommodations, you can search for alternative hotels in Gatlinburg here.Be sure to check out our Viator Experiences page for additional activities and things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge that we didn’t get to do but may be of interest to you!If you're looking for a flight deal to The Great Smoky Mountains, or anywhere else, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -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.
27 Sep 202258min
Congaree National Park Trails, Wildlife, and Why You Should Visit
Episode 155 is putting the spotlight on Congaree National Park! It’s one of the most underrated national parks in America, it’s free to visit, there are no crowds, and if you’re lucky like we were, you’ll see an alligator in the wild!Congaree is two hours driving from Charleston, SC making for a perfect day trip while visiting there. We loved this park, we were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too hot even when we visited in May, and we saw so much wildlife!In this episode we share the hike we did, what we saw along the way, and report back on another Publix sandwich review.What to Do: We wanted to do the 6.3 mile Oakridge Trail, but the very nice ranger onsite advised that some areas were still underwater from rains, so we were unable to do this one. We did, however do the 4.7 mile walking trail known as the Weston Lake Loop Trail and it did not disappoint!There are also opportunities to kayak in Congaree National Park, which would would provide for a unique experience and perspective. Additionally, Congaree is known for fireflies.There are two weeks in May or June each year that Congaree hosts visitors to see the fireflies. We did visit during this time, but we weren’t going to be near the park at night to see them so we missed it, but it is an epic experience if you are trying to see it. Check the Congaree NPS website for details on when it is and how to attend.Where to Stay: Columbia, SC (the closest city): Hotel Trundle, Cambria Hotel Columbia, or SpringHill Suites by Marriott ColumbiaCharleston, SC (great if you are taking a day trip to the park): Meeting Street Inn, Drury Plaza Hotel, or Barksdale House InnWhere to Fly Into: The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the closest airport to the park (approx 30 min drive). However, the Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are both approx 2 hours away. Find a great flight deal to these airports 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.
20 Sep 202235min
