Big Sur Road Trip - Must Sees and Things to Do While Visiting Big Sur
Episode 146 is taking you on a Big Sur road trip from San Diego up the Hwy 1 through the best things to see in Big Sur.What is Big Sur? A coastal stretch of Hwy 1 in California with iconic rugged edge of the cliff views of the crashing ocean and waterfalls below. It’s a gorgeous place. This road trip is about the must sees along the road and how to take this road trip San Diego or LA to Big Sur if you have a couple days just to see pretty things.If you want to visit Big Sur, we tell you where to stay in Big Sur, the drive to take, the stop along the route and how long you need to do the whole trip.If you want to take this same itinerary see our Big Sur Guide to download the exact route and itinerary to enjoy too.Where to Stay in Cambria or San Simeon: Cambria: Cambria Beach Lodge, Moonstone Landing, or Castle Inn San Simeon: Sea Breeze Inn or Silver Surf MotelWhere to Stay in Monterrey: Stargazer Inn & Suites, El Castell Motel, or The Inn at 1252Trip Highlights: San Simeon Elephant SealsJulia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkMcWay FallsPartington Cove TrailPfeifer Beach Pfeiffer Falls TrailBixby Creek BridgeWhere to Fly into: If you are driving from north to south, fly into San Jose or Monterrey Airports. If you are driving from south to north, fly into LAX. 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.
19 Juli 202243min
Touring the Adriatic Coast with Gate1 Travel [Albania, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia]
Join us as we take you on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Adriatic Coast, traveling through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, and ending in magical Venice, Italy. This guided tour was packed with epic nature, charming historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and plenty of hilarious travel moments.In this episode, we share why choosing a guided tour was the best decision for this multi-country trip, including how we navigated different currencies, terrains, and local customs. We also spill travel tips, funny stories, and can’t-miss highlights from each destination. If you’re thinking about exploring the Balkans or the Adriatic, this episode is your ultimate guide!Where we went along the Adriatic Coast:Albania – Underrated gems and Cold War history in TiranaMontenegro – National parks, medieval towns, and stunning mountain sceneryCroatia – Coastal cities, Game of Thrones sites, and breathtaking waterfallsSlovenia – Fairy-tale lakes, caves, castles, and Alpine beautyVenice, Italy – Iconic canals, charming bridges, and delicious foodHighlights of Albania Include:Tour of Albania's capital, Tirana – Skanderbeg Square, Cold War nuclear bunkers, Berlin Wall relic, Stalin statue, and National History MuseumStop in Shkodra, one of Albania’s oldest cities, en route to MontenegroHighlights of Montenegro Include:Visit stunning Kotor, a medieval walled city on the bay (UNESCO site)Visit to Moraca Monastery (1252 AD)Explore Biogradsko National Park – one of Europe’s last virgin forestsMarvel at the Tara Bridge over Europe’s deepest canyonHike around Black Lake in Durmitor National Park – a glacial wonderTour Podgorica, including the King’s PalaceHighlights of Croatia Include:Cave bar sunset in DubrovnikDubrovnik Walking Tour – City Walls, Old Town, and Game of Thrones filming locationsWalk the iconic Dubrovnik City WallsSunset boat cruise and dinner on St. James BeachTour Split and Diocletian’s Palace, a living Roman palaceExplore Plitvice Lakes National Park – 16 cascading lakes in vibrant hues of blue and green (UNESCO)Highlights of Slovenia Include:Explore Postojna Caves, Europe’s largest show caveStay lakeside at Lake Bled, enjoy the famous Bled Cream Cake at the original Park HotelRow a Pletna boat to Bled Island, climb the 99 steps, and ring the wishing bellVisit stunning Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest glacial lake, surrounded by the Julian AlpsVisit Bled Castle, perched on a 400-ft cliff with sweeping lake viewsHighlights of Venice Include:Early morning exploration with no crowds – Rialto Bridge & St. Mark’s SquareVisit the stunning St. Mark’s BasilicaIndulge in Nino’s Chocolate Shop, gelato at Gelatoteca Suso, and delicious pizza and lasagnaGetting lost strolling the endless canals and alley ways We experienced the Adriatic Coast on a guided tour, and all our hotels were included. However, if you plan to visit on your own, to make your travel planning easier, we have included a link for you to find your hotel accommodations with Expedia here.To further help you plan, be sure to check out additional activities, tours and things to do via Viator in whatever city or destination you desire.If you're looking for a flight deals to the Adriatic Coast region , or anywhere else, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!Since this is an international trip, make sure you can stay connected and access internet and data on the cheap with Airalo. Airalo is an E-Sim instant download that allows you to avoid the high costs of accessing internet and data with your home country cell provider while traveling internationally. -------------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.
12 Juli 20221h 28min
How to Have the Perfect Ski Trip in Breckenridge
We're taking you skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado on a quick weekend trip to enjoy the snow and crisp mountain air. We took this trip in March which is one of the snowiest seasons making it the perfect time to go skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado. We are not expert skiers! In fact, this was the very first time we tried cross-country skiing and we loved it! We went skiing at the Breckenridge Nordic Center and would highly recommend it! Highlights of Breckenridge:SkiingBeautiful mountain viewsGreat beer and breweriesOutdoor adventures The Breckenridge TrollPlaces to stay in Breckenridge we recommend: Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge (Hilton)Beaver Run Resort 4228River Mountain LodgeCheck out our Breckenridge Viator shop for experiences, tours and transfers we recommend.Find a great flight deal to Breckenridge/Denver 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.
5 Juli 202245min
How to Take the Best Road Trip Ever!
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 51: How to Take the Best Road Trip Ever! This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to start planning that summer road trip! In this episode, we dive right in and give you all the info and Squad Tips you’ll need to know to plan an epic road trip, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! Episode 51 is your ultimate guide to having the best road trip ever! Road trips are so in right now, and so is exploring your own backyard. In this episode we give you all our tried and true advice for epic road trips and share some of our favorite and funny moments from the many Travel Squad road trips we have taken over the years. In Episode 51 we cover and discuss: . Road trip tips . How to logistically plan a road trip . How to pass the time in the car . What to pack for your road trip . Road trip route ideas 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.com to 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
28 Juni 202245min
Top 10 Weekend and Day Trips from San Francisco
In this episode we take you to 10 different towns within driving distance of San Francisco. We have broken this episode in two parts. The first takes you to 6 destinations for some of the best day trips from San Francisco, all within less than 2.5 hours drive of the city. For those looking for a little longer of an escape, we also included six weekends trips from San Francisco to see some of the amazing nature and mountains California has to offer. All of the destinations on this list are under fives hours from San Francisco and let you explore northern california. This region makes for some of the best weekend trips - from wine to mountains, to national parks and beaches - knock off all four and you’ll have a true tour de Norcal while getting out of the city by the bay. 1. Point Reyes National Seashore 2. Bodega Bay 3. Napa Valley 4. Santa Cruz 5. Pinnacles National Park 6. Big Sur 7. Lake Tahoe 8. Lassen Volcanic National Park 9. Yosemite National Park 10. Mammoth Lakes 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
21 Juni 202241min
Venice, Italy - What to See, Eat & Do
We’ve been to Venice a couple times and we love wandering the narrows streets and waterways and eating and drinking our way around the bridges and canals. It’s a very picturesque destination and we always love it here.Highlights of Venice include:Eating bruschetta along the canalsTaking photos of iconic bridgesTaking a boat to BuranoExploring the historic sitesWe recommend these Venice hotels when staying on the island.Hotel II Moro di Venezia - Affordable option, we stayed here onceHotel Abbazia - Unique glam decorCentauro Hotel - Historic 16th century building and classic Venetian style.Check out our favorite Venice experiences on Viator for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Look for flight deals to Venice on Thrifty Traveler Premium, you’ll get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you so you can be alerted if a good deal comes up. 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.
14 Juni 202251min
Bathrooms Around The World
Episode 140 is taking you inside the good, the great, the bad and ugly of bathroom experiences around the world. You know we can’t do an episode without talking about the bathrooms so we dedicated a whole episode to it. Just try to listen without laughing!
7 Juni 20221h 17min
Everything You Need to Know About Cruising
In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 6: Everything You Need to Know About Cruising. This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. With Covid starting to become a thing of the past for most and travel restrictions easing everywhere, cruise vacations are starting to make a comeback. This episode dives right in on everything you can do on, and expect from, taking a cruise. So whether you are a first time cruiser, or someone who has taken several before but need a reminder of how awesome cruise life is because it has been so long, this episode is for you and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! In this week’s episode we dive into cruise life and tell stories from our past cruises. We will cover: . Why a cruise is perfect for people of all ages and for any type of vacation . Life aboard the ship . ALL the cruise food . On board entertainment . Port cities excursions and exploring on your own . What NOT to do on a cruise ship . Cruise routes and companies we’ve been on and what we liked about them 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: @bucketlist_brittanie 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
31 Maj 20221h 11min
