2020 Trips + How to Travel Safely
Episode 65 is wrapping up a crazy year of travel. Despite a pandemic we visited three countries, 11 states and 11 national parks and hit some major accomplishments on the podcast thanks to YOU, our listeners. In the second annual “year in travel” wrap up, we recount the trips we took this year, take a moment of silence for the postponed trips, and share the new COVID precautions we’ve experienced in the travel industry, show you how we adjusted and how you too can still safely visit places. Visit our website for to check on our new TRAVEL ITINERARIES on our website: travelsquadpodcast.com/TRAVELITINERARY Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush 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
29 Dec 20201h 7min
5 Days in Belize - Where to Go and What To Do
We're going international with a trip to Belize! Our friend Nicole joins as our guest on this episode to talk about this trip to Belize. The duo shares stories and laughs from the journey into Belize from Mexico, navigating the Belizean islands, and what to do in San Pedro, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, and the amazing Mayan Actun Tunichil Muknal cave and Xunantunich ruins.Where to stay in Belize: Treetops Hotels in Caye Caulker, Grand Caribe in San Pedro, and San Ignacio Resort Hotel in San Ignacio.Check out our curated list of cool things to do in Belize on our Viator shop for all the tours and activities we recommend in this beautiful country.Find a great flight deal to Belize 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!
22 Dec 202057min
How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Episode 63 is here to keep you healthy while on the road! This year we have talked more about health and traveling - or not traveling - than ever before! We’re bringing you an episode full of tips on how to stay healthy while traveling. We cover what to pack to help keep you healthy, how to prepare your health before the trip, and what to do if you get sick while on a trip. We share our sick travel stories and give tips from our nurse co-host so you can stay healthy while traveling. Visit our website for to check on our new TRAVEL ITINERARIES on our website: travelsquadpodcast.com/TRAVELITINERARY Purchase your travel insurance here: Geo Blue Travel Insurance Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush 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
15 Dec 202053min
10 Fun Day Trips from San Diego
Episode 62 is encouraging you to explore your own backyard. We’re sharing 10 amazing places within driving distance of San Diego for a quick day trip out of town. These day trips are within just a few hours of San Diego and can be a fun way to explore the greater Southern California region. Temecula approx. 58 miles/ 1 hour drive from SD Julian (1.25 hrs, 61 mi) Disneyland & California Adventure (1.5 hrs, 95 mi) Los Angeles (2 hrs, 120 mi) Idyllwild (2 hrs, 111 mi) Palm Springs (2.25 hrs, 139 mi) Big Bear (2.5 hrs, 145 mi) Joshua Tree National Park (3 hrs, 173 mi) Solvang (4 hrs, 248 mi) Mexico! (closest to farthest) Tijuana - Right across the border Rosarito - 30 minutes Valle de Guadalupe - 1 hour, 45 min Ensenada - 2 hours from TJ Visit our website for to check on our new TRAVEL ITINERARIES on our website: travelsquadpodcast.com/TRAVELITINERARY Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush 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
8 Dec 202047min
Touring Saguaro & Petrified Forest National Parks
In this weeks episode, we’re taking you beyond Arizona’s most famous park (the Grand Canyon!) to explore two of the state’s most underrated natural wonders: Saguaro National Park in Tucson and Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona. We share how to plan the perfect weekend road trip to visit both parks, including the best hikes, scenic drives, and must-see highlights. Whether you’re fascinated by towering desert cacti or ancient fossilized forests, this episode will inspire your next Arizona national park adventure.What We Talk About in This Episode:Why Saguaro & Petrified Forest are two of Arizona's most overlooked but must-see national parksHow to plan a weekend road trip to explore both parks, starting from PhoenixThe best times of year to visit & essential tipsThe fascinating geology, history & ecology of these parksOur favorite hikes, viewpoints and scenic drives, and can't miss stops in each parkHow to combine these parks with other iconic Arizona destinations like the Grand Canyon and Antelope CanyonSaguaro National Park - Highlights & Things to DoLocated just outside Tucson, Arizona, Saguaro National Park protects the Sonoran Desert’s iconic saguaro cactus, which can grow over 40 feet tall and live for up to 250 years. The park is split into two sections — Tucson Mountain District (West) and Rincon Mountain District (East) — each offering scenic drives, desert trails, and endless photo opportunities.Highlights:Bajada Loop Drive (West): 6-mile scenic desert drive with epic Sonoran views, perfect for photography stops & picnicsValley View Overlook Trail: Easy 0.8-mile hike with sweeping desert & mountain vistas surrounded by towering saguarosSignal Hill Trail: Short 0.5-mile hole to ancient Hohokam petroglyphs over 800 years oldCactus Forest Drive (East): 8-mile one-way scenic loop with pullouts for photos, hikes & views of saguaro-studded landscapes against the Rincon MountainsTips:Best time: Nov. - March for cooler weatherBloom season: Late April - JuneBe aware of flash floods (June - Sept) and rattlesnakes on trailPetrified Forest National Park - Highlights & Things to DoLocated near Holbrook, Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park is home to one of the world’s largest and most colorful collections of 225-million-year-old petrified wood. Once part of the supercontinent Pangaea, this region’s ancient trees have transformed into stone over millions of years. The park is also known for its colorful Painted Desert, scenic drives, and prehistoric fossils.Highlights:Giant Logs Trial: 0.4-mile loop featuring some of the park's largest petrified logs, including "Old Faithful"Crystal Forest Trail: 0.75-mile loop showcasing sparkling quartz crystal-filled petrified woodJasper Forest Overlook: Expansive views of one of the largest petrified wood deposits in the parkAgate Bridge: A 110-foot petrified log spanning a natural gullyPainted Desert Rim Trail: 1-mile hike with panoramic views of the vibrant, multicolored badlandsTips:Open daily 8am-5pm year roundPets allowed on many trails (leash required)Bring plenty of water - the park is a high desert environmentRemoving petrified wood is illegalIf planning a trip to these areas, to make it easier on you, be sure to use Expedia to help book your accommodations.If you have more time to spend in the area, be sure to check out Viator of additional tours, activities and options to enhance your trip experience.If you're looking for a flight deals to Phoenix, or anywhere else, 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.
1 Dec 202043min
Tips for Travelling as a Group
Episode 60 is all our best tips for traveling as a group. In this episode we share stories from our trips as the Travel Squad, as well as experiences from other group trips we have taken, and we’re sharing both the good and the bad of traveling as a group. We will cover pros and cons of traveling as a group and our best tips for a successful group trip. Visit our website for to check on our new TRAVEL ITINERARIES on our website: travelsquadpodcast.com/TRAVELITINERARY Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush 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
24 Nov 202042min
Austin Local Recommendations with Exploring Amanda
Episode 59 is a special guest interview with Amanda from Exploring Amanda. She is an Austin, Texas local with some great insider’s recommendations on what to see, eat, and do in Austin. Amanda is also a travel coach and helps people better work with tourism organizations and properties to travel for a living. Amanda has so many great tips and she is an absolute pleasure to speak with. Visit our website for to check on our new TRAVEL ITINERARIES on our website: travelsquadpodcast.com/TRAVELITINERARY Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush 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
17 Nov 202034min
The Best Things to Do in Sacramento, CA
We're going back to our roots in Northern California! We spent years exploring our state capitol, so we’re giving all the highlights of Sacramento including things to do in Downtown Sacramento, where to eat and drink in Midtown Sacramento, visiting Old Sac, having fun on the Sacramento river, and some of the amazing events that will make you want to visit Sacramento.Where to stay in Sacramento:Vizcaya - Historical home for a unique stayKimpton Sawyer Hotel - Chic hotel in central Downtown locationThunder Valley Casino Resort - A little farther out, but fun if you’re catching a show here or like gambling.Check out our curated list of fun things to do in Sacramento on our Viator shop.Find a great flight deal to Sacramento 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!
10 Nov 202042min
