The Travel Lemming Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Is Ireland on your list? Our guest Abigail shares her adventures road tripping through the Emerald Isle. Also, Nate & Betty dish some of their best tips to level up your travel photography game.

Also in this episode: Germany hires an “AI influencer,” Malaga bans Airbnbs, American Airlines cracks down on “gate lice,” Google Flights has a new cheap flight feature, Prague bans pub crawls, traveling as a redhead, why Japan is one of the best solo travel destinations, why you should travel locally, and more. 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com
-Traveling alone: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/prefer-to-travel-alone/
-Traveling as a redhead: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/travelling-as-a-redhead/
-Solo travel in Japan: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-japan-is-one-of-the-best-destinations-for-a-solo-trip/
-Travel locally: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/local-travel/ 

📰 Travel News
-Germany’s AI Influencer: https://www.instagram.com/emmatravelsgermany/
-Malaga bans new Airbnbs: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spains-malaga-ban-new-holiday-flat-permits-43-neighbourhoods-2024-10-24/
-American Airlines line-skipper tech: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/10/24/american-airlines-detect-gate-lice-new-technology/75810946007/
-Google Flights’ new feature: https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/google-flights-tool-introduces-new-feature-to-find-cheaper-airfare
-New Zealand Airport Hug Limits: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/19/travel/airport-introduces-time-limit-on-hugs/index.html
-Prague bans pub crawls: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/15/travel/prague-bans-bar-crawls-drunk-tourists/index.html 

☘️ Ireland
-Liss Ard Estate: https://www.lissardestate.ie/
-Where to Stay in Dublin: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-dublin/
-Ireland Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/what-to-see-in-ireland-in-7-days/
-Forget the Cliff of Moher, Go to Dingle Instead: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/forget-the-cliffs-of-moher-go-to-dingle-instead/
-Hostel Tips: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/hostel-etiquette-rules/
-Abigail’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailrose.bliss/

📷 Travel Photography Tips
-Betty’s best tips: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/travel-photography-tips/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:
-Johny Harris Japan Trains Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Abrpfj3Aa4 

#Ireland #TravelIreland #TravelPhotography

Want to experience authentic Mexico? Nate shares why the Yucatán is the perfect destination for cultural travel, foodies, and outdoor adventure. Learn why you should visit, how to plan your trip, and insider secrets for visiting Merida, Valladolid, Izamal, and other top Yucatán destinations. 

Also in this episode of the Travel Lemming Podcast: Japan travel hacks, is Chicago the best big USA city?, becoming an "au pair," airport anxiety & group travel tips. 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 
-Japan travel hacks: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/these-japan-travel-hacks-make-my-trip-10x-easier/ 
-Chicago: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-chicago-is-americas-best-major-city/ 
-Au pair'ing: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-moved-abroad-as-an-au-pair/ 
-Airport anxiety: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/overcoming-airport-anxiety/ 
-Group travel tips: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/group-travel-tips/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 
-Travel Lemming's 2024 Best Places to Travel: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2024/ 
-Maya Tren: https://www.trenmaya.gob.mx/ 
-Valladolid guide: https://travellemming.com/valladolid-mexico/
-Cenotes near Valladolid: https://travellemming.com/valladolid-cenotes/
-El Cuyo guide: https://travellemming.com/el-cuyo-mexico/ 
-Safety in Mexico: https://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/mexico/experiences/news/why-as-a-black-woman-i-feel-safer-living-in-mexico-than-i-do-in-the-u-s 
-Foodie Flashpacker's Yucatan Food Tour: https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/yucatan-food-tours/ 

#mexico #travelmexico #yucatán

Can an overactive case of wanderlust be a bad thing? In the first episode of The Travel Lemming Podcast, Nate & Betty discuss "Travel FOMO". Also in this episode: overrated Japan attractions, how Americans stand out abroad, Barcelona protests tourists, hostel rules, roots-based travel, Stehekin Washington, and new United destinations.

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 

-Backpacking Stehekin: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/backpacking-to-stehekin/
-Roots-Based Travel: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/roots-based-travel/
-Hostel Etiquette: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/hostel-etiquette-rules/
-19 Ways Americans Stand Out Abroad: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/american-habits-and-behaviors/
-Overrated Japan Attractions: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-thought-these-japan-attractions-were-overrated/

📰 What’s New in Travel?
-New United Destinations: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/united-airlines-expands-horizons-introducing-eight-new-global-destinations-including-mongolia-taiwan-spain-senegal-italy-greenland-portugal-and-palau/
-Sandy Irvine’s Remains: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sandy-irvine-body-found-everest
-Tropicana Hotel Implosion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iqpn4Ld2XQ
-Barcelona Protests: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/14/after-anti-tourism-protests-spain-receives-record-number-of-travelers.html
-Rome Trevi Fountain Fees: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/09/rome-wants-to-charge-tourists-to-visit-the-trevi-fountain-heres-why 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:
-Travel FOMO: https://travellemming.com/travel-fomo/
-Lemming Name Origin: https://travellemming.com/disney-lemming-suicide-myth/
-Disney World Guides: https://travellemming.com/disney-world/
-Travel Lemming Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/pro/travel-lemming/ 
-Get Your Passport: https://travellemming.com/passport/ 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Flight Attendant? Maybe you’re considering it as a career or maybe you’re just curious. In this episode, Travel Lemming Podcast Host Betty Hurd tells us about her career as a Flight Attendant + how she chose it as a career path.

This episode also includes the biggest misconceptions of being a Flight Attendant, Betty’s interesting Flight Attendant Stories, & more.

👉 Articles from TravelLemming.com

-50 Best Places to Travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/ 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 

-Denied entry from China: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-got-deported-from-china/
- How to overcome airport anxiety: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/overcoming-airport-anxiety/ 

-Betty’s experience at an Indian wedding: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/indian-wedding/ 

-How to book a discovery flight: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/discovery-flight/ 

#FlightAttendant #TravelTips #Aviation

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:00 – Background & Applying for the Job

00:04:29 – Hiring Process

00:08:45 – Training Process

00:17:30 – Base Assignments 

00:20:16 – Scheduling

00:25:48 – Pay Structure & Benefits

00:30:08 – Day in the Life & Crew Roles

00:35:09 – Best Parts

00:41:46 – Worst Parts

00:44:30 – Passenger Annoyances

00:48:41 – Misconceptions

00:50:52 – Funny Stories & Celebrity Encounters

00:55:14 – Favorite Layovers

00:58:14 – Staying Healthy

01:00:45 – Big-Picture Reflections

01:02:10 – Advice

01:03:13 – Wrap-Up

Planning a trip to Seattle? Travel Lemming’s local Seattle creator Chelsea Booker tells us about her top Seattle travel tips + hidden gems in the city. Watch this before your first trip to Seattle.

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com
-Backpacking to the most remote town in Washington: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/backpacking-to-stehekin/ 

-Seattle’s unfriendly reputation: https://travellemming.com/opinion/why-is-seattle-unfriendly/ 

📰 Seattle travel guides

-Best things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-seattle/

-Where to stay: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-seattle/ 

-Best time to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-seattle/ 

-Pike Place Market: https://travellemming.com/pike-place-market/ 

-Seattle Center: https://travellemming.com/seattle-center/ 

-On a budget: https://travellemming.com/seattle-on-a-budget/ 

-Getting around: https://travellemming.com/getting-around-seattle/ 

-Is Seattle safe: https://travellemming.com/is-seattle-safe/ 

-Seattle tips: https://travellemming.com/seattle-travel-tips/ 

-Coffee shops: https://travellemming.com/seattle-coffee-shops/ 

#Seattle #SeattleTravel #WashingtonState

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:08 – Meet Chelsea

00:05:00 – Why Visit Seattle

00:06:54 – Where is Seattle?

00:08:08 – Getting Around

00:10:28 – Top Seattle Attractions

00:13:39 – Rainy-Day Activities

00:15:38 – When to Visit

00:16:35 – Coffee Scene

00:18:30 – Music Scene & Nightlife

00:19:30 – Affordability Tips

00:21:18 – Safety Myths & Reality

00:23:41 – Hidden Gem Neighborhoods

00:31:32 – Final Insights & Wrap-Up

Need travel inspiration for 2025? In this epic collab episode, Travel Lemming’s team of experts tells us about 50 amazing destinations that should be on your travel bucket list in the new year. Places to travel around the world for all types of travelers. Watch this before you book your travel in 2025.

👉 Read and share Travel Lemming's full list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/ 

Also in this episode: Nate & Betty discuss AI’s impact on the travel blogging industry.

#Travel #BestPlacesToTravel #TravelDestinations

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:41 – How the List Is Made

00:06:54 – AI vs Travel Blogs 

00:12:08 – #1 Lombok, Indonesia

00:13:35 – #2 El Calafate, Argentina

00:14:53 – #3 County Kerry, Ireland

00:16:26 – #4 Yoho National Park, Canada

00:17:40 – #5 Lalibela, Ethiopia

00:18:08 – #6 El Nido, Philippines

00:19:19 – #7 Kazbegi, Georgia

00:19:41 – #8 Exmouth, Australia

00:20:07 – #9 Ha Giang, Vietnam

00:21:11 – #10 Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

00:22:25 – #11 Upolu Island, Samoa

00:22:43 – #12 Austin, Texas

00:23:54– #13 Nazca, Peru

00:24:52 – #14 Tokyo, Japan

00:26:05 – #15 Rochester, New York

00:27:22 – #16 Warsaw, Poland

00:28:49 – #17 Page, Arizona

00:29:56 – #18 Juneau, Alaska

00:31:05 – #19 Montreal, Canada

00:32:05 – #20 Butte, Montana

00:33:01 – #21 Strasbourg, France

00:34:13 – #22 Douro Valley, Portugal

00:35:17 – #23 Universal Orlando, Florida

00:36:18 – #24 Yasawa Islands, Fiji

00:37:16 – #25 Portland, Oregon

00:38:20 – #26 Bohol, Philippines

00:38:45 – #27 Abu Dhabi, UAE

00:39:59 – #28 Copenhagen, Denmark

00:40:47 – #29 Bergen, Norway

00:41:50 – #30 Shanghai, China

00:42:12 – #31 Kyoto, Japan

00:43:17 – #32 São Tomé (São Tomé & Príncipe)

00:43:47 – #33 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

00:44:52 – #34 Grand Valley, Colorado

00:45:58 – #35 Harbor Springs, Michigan

00:47:15 – #36 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

00:48:29 – #37 Zamora, Spain

00:49:30– #38 Salt Spring Island, Canada

00:50:34 – #39 Franschhoek, South Africa

00:51:35 – #40 Brisbane, Australia

00:52:47 – #41 Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

00:54:13 – #42 Santander, Spain

00:55:16 – #43 Bellingham, Washington

00:56:19 – #44 Dortmund, Germany

00:57:08 – #45 Saint-Tropez, France

00:58:07 – #46 Taormina, Italy

00:59:13 – #47 Cabrera, Dominican Republic

01:00:29 – #48 Oak Park, Illinois

01:01:40 – #49 Cartagena, Spain

01:02:31 – #50 Laugarvatn, Iceland

01:03:43 – Wrap-Up

Our guest Laura McFarland tells us all about why Lombok, Indonesia is an underrated alternative to Bali -- and why it's #1 on Travel Lemming's list of places to travel in 2025 (full list here 👉 https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/).

Laura shares her expert tips for traveling to Lombok & her favorite things to do. Watch this before you visit Lombok, Indonesia. 

Also in this episode: An incident at a hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, Notre Dame is reopening in Paris, a stowaway flew from NYC to Paris, how to stay healthy while traveling, and Betty’s experience getting denied entry from China.

💻 Articles from TravelLemming.com 
-Denied Entry to China: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-got-deported-from-china/ 
-Staying Healthy While Traveling: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/health-tips-for-traveling/ 
-Hidden Gem Activities in Paris: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/off-the-beaten-path-activities-and-events-in-paris/ 

📰 Travel News
-Methanol poisoning at a hostel in Laos: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624kd71dj3o 
-Notre Dame reopening in Paris: https://www.travelandleisure.com/paris-notre-dame-will-soon-reopen-to-visitors-8748840 
-Stoway flew from NYC to Paris: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/30/us/delta-stowaway-passenger-return-flight/index.html 
-Airbnb’s immersive gladiator experience at the Colosseum: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/airbnb-plans-to-host-an-immersive-gladiator-experience-in-the-colosseum-and-roman-officials-are-furious-180985517/

#Lombok #LombokIndonesia #Travelindonesia #Bali

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro & Co-host Introduction
00:03:08 – Travel News
00:10:59 – Healthy Travel Tips
00:13:30 – Paris Hidden Gems
00:14:44 – Betty Denied Entry to China
00:20:14 – Lombok Intro
00:22:27 – Gili Islands
00:28:43 – Secret Gilis & Sailing
00:33:04 – Safety & Customs
00:34:55 – Lombok Activities
00:38:39 – Food & Affordability
00:41:52 – Mt. Rinjani
00:46:49 – Best Time to Visit Lombok
00:47:20 – Why Visit Lombok in 2025
00:48:30 – Wrap-Up

Planning a trip to Disney World? Our guest Katie Neufeld worked at Walt Disney World for 12 years and shares all her expert tips for visiting the theme parks. Watch this before your first visit to Walt Disney World.

Also in this episode: Helsinki is named “most sustainable travel destination”, Viking skeletons were discovered in Denmark, and Disney introduces a new pricey skip-the-line pass.

💻 Articles from TravelLemming.com 

-Disney World Guides: https://travellemming.com/disney-world/ 

-Where to Stay at Disney World: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-disney-world/ 

-Best Time to Visit Disney World: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-disney-world/ 

-Things to Do at Disney World: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-at-disney-world/

-Disney World on a Budget: https://travellemming.com/disney-world-budget/ 

📰 Travel News

-Helsinki’s sustainable travel designation: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/helsinki-named-worlds-most-sustainable-travel-destination/ 

-Viking skeletons in Denmark: https://apnews.com/article/denmark-viking-burial-archeology-skeleton-aasum-dna-b8c29620bb78fd618c1d0f345d4dddfb 

-Disney’s skip-the-line pass: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2024/10/16/disney-world-disneyland-lightning-lane-premier-pass/75696411007/ 

-Disney’s AI initiative: https://www.thewrap.com/disney-ai-initiative/ 

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:53 – Travel News

00:09:37 – Disney Cast Member

00:19:00 – Why Disney World?

00:24:23 – Planning Tips

00:30:10 – Lines & Passes

00:36:24 – Budget & Hotels

00:41:39 – Food Tips

00:42:02 – Magic Kingdom

00:43:32 – Hollywood Studios

00:46:48 – Epcot

00:52:19 – Animal Kingdom

00:55:02 – Disney Springs

00:56:15 – New Attractions

00:59:43 – Wrap-Up

Heading to the Dominican Republic? There’s more to it than Punta Cana! In this episode, Claudicet & Betty chat about everything you need to know before traveling to the Dominican Republic.

They chat about the dreamiest destinations, secluded beaches, foods to try, safety, & hidden gems you might not know about. Claudicet also spills her #1 tip for what NOT to do - whether you’re at a resort or not.

Have a question about Dominican Republic? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Dominican Republic guides: https://travellemming.com/dominican-republic/ 

-Dominican Republic Packing List: https://travellemming.com/dominican-republic-packing-list/ 

-Things to Do in Santo Domingo: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-santo-domingo/

-Where to Stay in Punta Cana: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-punta-cana/ 

-Where to Stay in Santo Domingo: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-santo-domingo/ 

-Where to Stay in the Dominican Republic: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-the-dominican-republic/ 

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

-There’s more to the Dominican Republic than Punta Cana: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/dominican-republic-more-than-punta-cana-here-are-my-favorite-destinations/ 

-I broke my collarbone in Italy: https://travellemming.com/perspective/i-broke-my-collarbone-in-italy-what-it-was-like-getting-injured-abroad/ 

#DominicanRepublic #DominicanRepublicTravel #Punta Cana #SantoDomingo #TravelTips

00:00 – Teaser: Why visit the Dominican Republic

00:34 – Meet Betty & guest expert Claudicet Peña

02:00 – Claudicet’s Dominican roots & life in DR

02:50 – Why visit the Dominican Republic?

03:45 – Where is the Dominican Republic on the map?

04:35 – Best things to do in DR (beaches, food, culture, history)

06:00 – Whale watching in Samaná

06:20 – Favorite beaches & hidden gems

07:08 – Top 5 attractions in DR (Zona Colonial, Punta Cana, Samaná, Puerto Plata, La Romana)

12:00 – Hidden gems: Santo Domingo’s Chinatown food market

13:00 – Diversity, expats & cultural mix

14:00 – More adventures in Punta Cana & La Romana

15:00 – Family-friendly activities & mom perspective

15:40 – Etiquette & safety tips (Spanish, water, transportation, island time)

18:10 – Best places to stay (Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Samaná)

21:30 – Budget travel tips & affordable areas

24:35 – Other must-see spots: Jarabacoa mountains & Cabrera beaches

28:23 – Hospitality & unforgettable local experiences

28:40 – Safety in DR (petty theft, safe areas, precautions)

29:37 – When to visit (dry season, rainy season, hurricane season)

31:13 – How long to stay in DR

31:52 – How to get around (car, Uber, bus, metro, motorbike, walking)

34:48 – Dominican cuisine & drinks (mangú, morir soñando, Presidente beer)

37:32 – Final travel tips (hydration, bug spray, dress code)

39:13 – Why visit the Dominican Republic: “It has it all”

40:35 – Wrap up & where to find Claudicet’s guides

Planning a trip to Colorado? This episode has everything you should know before you go. Our host Betty chats with Travel Lemming Writer & Editor (& Colorado local) Abigail Bliss about what makes Colorado so great.

They discuss hidden gems you might not know about, the most iconic attractions in the state, & the biggest safety concerns you should know about. Abigail also shares what she thinks is the WORST time to visit Colorado + etiquette mistakes not to make. It’s all in this episode & more.

Have a question about Colorado? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Colorado guides: https://travellemming.com/colorado/   

-Day trips from Denver: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-denver/  

-Where to stay in Colorado: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-colorado/  

-Where to stay in Denver: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-denver/  

-Places to visit in Colorado: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-colorado/   

-Where to stay in Breckenridge: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-breckenridge/ 

-Colorado ski resorts: https://travellemming.com/colorado-ski-resorts/ 

-Colorado road trip itinerary: https://travellemming.com/colorado-road-trip-itinerary/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 

-Epic Pass - https://www.epicpass.com/

-Ikon Pass - https://www.ikonpass.com/

#Colorado #Denver #ColoradoTravel

00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Preview  

00:00:36 – Meet Abigail: Colorado Expert  

00:03:09 – Why Travel to Colorado  

00:04:14 – Colorado Geography Overview  

00:05:40 – Top Things to Do in Colorado  

00:07:43 – Must-See Attractions  

00:13:16 – Hidden Gems & Offbeat Spots  

00:20:25 – Colorado Travel Etiquette  

00:23:39 – Where to Stay in Colorado  

00:32:38 – Best Ski Resorts & Passes  

00:38:46 – Safety, Wildlife & Weather Tips  

00:40:53 – When to Visit & Final Tips