Things to See and Do in Charleston, SC
Episode 154 is taking you to the charming historic town of Charleston, South Carolina. We only spent one night in Charleston, but we maximized our time there with rooftop bars, walking tour of the Southern architecture complete with wrap around porches, war and colonial history, porch swings on the bay, South Carolina BBQ, and shopping in one of the oldest continuously operating markets in American history. We also say one of the coolest bathrooms on this trip and we’re telling it all here!We also share things we didn’t do, but wish we had more time on this trip to visit so if you have longer you can do what we didn’t!Recommended Tours and Activities in Charleston?Check out our Charleston Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Where to Stay in Charleston SC?Here are a few hotels we'd recommend staying at: Meeting Street InnDrury Plaza HotelBarksdale House InnWhere to Fly into when visiting Charleston SC?Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest international airport. However, if you are pairing this trip with Savannah, that is another great airport to fly into. 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.----------------------------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.
13 Sep 202252min
This is Your Sign to Take a Trip to Savannah, GA
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 explore the historic sites, go on a ghost tour, and enjoy the lively nightlife and brunch scene in Savannah.We recommend a ghost tour while in Savannah and the other history and walking tours in our Savannah Viator Shop.We recommend these plays to stay in Savannah: Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District - Free breakfast buffet! Thomas Weihs Haus - Adorable historic bed & breakfast Hotel Bardo Savannah - Chic pool and great location downtownThis trip extended in Charleston, Congaree, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Asheville, NC so make sure to check out those episodes too if you want to do a week road trip exploring the US south too.This trip extended in Charleston, Congaree, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Asheville, NC so make sure to check out those episodes too if you want to do a week road trip exploring the US south too.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Amazon Storefront and Travel ItinerariesConnect: 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 Sep 202249min
How to Move or Buy Property Overseas ft. Kathleen and Leif with Live and Invest Overseas
Episode 152 brings you an inside look at what it's like to live, own businesses, and own property in other countries. We go live with Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to a jam packed hour of travel. The pair met on a guided tour in Ireland and have since been doing business overseas for over 30 years, including owning multiple overseas properties and operating their website and newsletter dedicated to helping others live and/or invest overseas. If you've ever been curious about buying a vacation home for yourself or as a business ventures, this is the episode for you! They answer the questions that seem like roadblocks and inspire you with their stories of living in Panama, France, Belize, and more. Connect with Kathleen and Leif at Live and Invest Overseas and subscribe to their daily newsletter for more resources on how to make your dream life overseas a reality. 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 Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! 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
30 Aug 20221h 3min
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Travel Tips & Trail Stories]
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 10: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Travel Tips & Trail Stories] This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Machu Picchu is without a doubt a bucket list destination for any avid traveler. In this episode we share tips, and our own personal stories/experiences, of the time we completed this epic 4-day hiking adventure to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail. This episode will most definitely inspire you to want to complete this epic journey along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! Episode 10 is all about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The four day, three night hike through the Andes was an excursion through ruins and a truly memorable experience unlike anything else. In this episode we cover: What to pack for the Inca Trail How to “train” for the hike and prepare for the high altitude Making friends on an organized tour with Alpaca Expeditions Stories and laughs from the trail Walking amongst impressive Inca ruins Amazing “camping” food on the trail The lowdown on the bathroom situation while on the trail Why the trek was better than finally reaching Machu Picchu 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
23 Aug 20221h 9min
What are Guided Tours? And Why We LOVE Them!
Episode 150 is taking 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. 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
16 Aug 20221h
Traveling Through Japan - Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima (Part 2 of 2)
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] The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan and created a 14 day Japan Travel Guide for you! 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. Explore our Japan Viator Shop for experiences for all of the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule! In this episode we cover: Tips for traveling throughout Japan Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Arashiyama Monkey Park Kinkakuji Temple Nishiki Market Walking the Streets of the Gion Geisha District Nara Park Kasuga-taisha Shrine Fushimi Inari-taisha Hiroshima The floating shrine, aka Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island Kuromonichiba Market in Osaka Dontonburi area We recommend staying at our favorite hotel in Kyoto and using Kyoto as a base and taking day trips to Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and Miyajima. Make sure to listen to Part 1 of the Japan episode series too - Tokyo! For more resources on Japan check our Japan blog page! 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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.
9 Aug 20221h 7min
UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Must Visit
Episode 148 is 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, Africa, 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.
2 Aug 202252min
Tokyo, Japan: Things to See and Do [Part 1 of 2]
Episode 42 is a two-part episode starting in Tokyo, Japan! The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying 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 area - Michelin star ramen - Disneyland Tokyo -Disneyland Tokyo Sea If you want to take this same itinerary, download our detailed 14 day Japan Guide, which includes travel tips for Japan, a packing list, links to all activities we did in Japan including alternative activities, and a day by day breakdown of the 14 day trip. Find recommended activities in our Japan Experience's Viator Shop, including the amazing all day tour to Mt Fuji and Hakone. Stay tuned for part two next week we're continuing through Japan trip into Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. For more resources on Japan check our Japan blog page! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.
26 Juli 20221h 27min
