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Viva Las Vegas Travel Plans05 Oct 202600:27:05

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Our Las Vegas Trip Plans (with My Dad!): Sammy Hagar, Omega Mart, Escape Rooms & Fremont Street

Brittany and Josh discuss their upcoming Las Vegas trip with Brittany’s dad, Tim, noting it will be their first time traveling with him and their first visit to Vegas, while it’s familiar to Tim. They planned the trip around a Scorpions show that was cancelled and switched to seeing Sammy Hagar, plus a visit to his Cabo Wabo tequila bar. They share a running list of food spots (including a mango mochi burrito, a Strip food court, and Chinatown ramen) while considering Tim’s nut allergy and dislike of sharing. Activities they’re excited about include a Saw escape room with live actors (and possibly a Blair Witch room), Omega Mart, casinos in moderation, the Golden Nugget pool, Fremont Street, Bellagio fountains, and Vegas novelty sights, plus potential speakeasies, museums like the Mob Museum, and shows. They’ll recap the trip in the next episode.

00:00 Welcome and Trip Intro
00:47 Traveling With Dad
01:35 Concert Plans Shift
03:16 Cabo Wabo Hangout
04:42 Vegas Food Finds
05:55 Escape Room Thrills
07:04 Omega Mart Adventure
08:31 Chinatown and Food Logistics
09:35 Casinos and Gambling Talk
11:14 Vegas Mindset and City Vibes
13:37 One and Done or Return
14:28 Sphere and Go With Flow
15:12 Vegas Sets the Pace
15:29 Golden Nugget Pool Plans
15:52 Desert Heat Outfit Dilemma
17:29 Vegas Novelty Landmarks
19:51 Fremont Street and Getting Around
20:45 Safety and Walking the Strip
21:30 Top Trip Excitements
22:41 Speakeasies and Mob Museum
24:00 Shows Food and Side Quests
25:18 Busy Fall and Wrap Up

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Blind Rankings: The Fox Valley28 Sep 202600:50:25

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Blind Ranking Fox Valley Favorites: Date Night Restaurants, Breweries, Drinks & Pizza (Appleton/Neenah/Menasha)

Brittany and Josh host the We Should Move Here Travels podcast and blind-rank favorite Fox Valley local spots across several categories. For date night restaurants, Brittany ranks Ellinor #1, Ginger Roots #2, Rusted Roost #3, Katsuya of Japan #4, and Sai Ram Indian Cuisine #5, discussing sushi, cocktails, rooftop vibes, and Sai Ram’s renovation. Josh then blind-ranks breweries: Lion’s Tail #1, McFleshman’s #2, Vault 202 #3, Hopyard #4, and Ope Brewery #5, highlighting collaborations, atmosphere, and seasonal beer. Brittany blind-ranks drink spots: Deja Vu Martini Lounge #1, XE54 #2, Waverly Beach #3, Ambassador #4, and 313 Dodge #5, with a note on Ledgestone/Gnarly Cedar. Josh blind-ranks pizza: Broken Tree #1, Glass Nickel #2, Hopyard #3, Tomasso’s #4, and Wiseguys #5. They close by teasing a Vegas trip episode.

00:00 Welcome and Rules
02:12 Date Night Category
03:06 Rusted Roost Ranked
05:03 Katsuya Sushi Night
06:30 Ginger Root Debate
10:15 Sai Ram Tough Call
13:47 Ellinor Finale Pick
16:52 Breweries Category
17:19 Ope Brewery First
18:43 Vault 202 Pick
21:22 Hopyard Pizza Beer
23:24 Lions Tail Number One
25:08 McFleshman Reveal
25:39 Brewery Rankings Debate
25:50 McFleshman’s Highlights
27:48 Lion’s Tail Favorites
29:04 Drinks Category Setup
29:31 313 Dodge Flights
30:58 XE54 Wine Bar Love
32:50 Ambassador Cocktail Closet
33:44 Waverly Beach Memories
35:38 Deja Vu Martini Winner
37:36 Ranking Revisions
39:07 Ledgestone Bonus Pick
40:12 Pizza Rankings Kickoff
40:26 Wiseguys Lands Fifth
41:39 HopYard Pizza Praise
42:36 Broken Tree Takes One
43:41 Tomasso’s And Glass Nickel
47:48 Final Thoughts And Next Episodes

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Drafting Our Dream Destinations21 Sep 202600:50:25

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2026 States & Countries Draft: Our Top Places to Live (Massachusetts, Scotland, Japan & More)

Hosts Brittany and Josh revisit the three-state and five-country lists they made a year ago by doing a card-based “draft” of where they could actually see themselves living, influenced by their recent travels. Brittany wins first pick for both rounds and drafts states Massachusetts, Vermont, Washington, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, citing East Coast fall vibes, small-town charm, coastal access, and proximity to cities and Canada. Josh drafts Oregon, Maine, New Hampshire, New York (upstate), and Alaska, highlighting outdoorsy living, walkability, public safety, and wilderness appeal. For countries, Brittany chooses Scotland, Belgium, Portugal, Finland, and Denmark, emphasizing scenery, community, social programs, and public transit; Josh drafts Norway, Japan, Austria, Slovenia, and France for similar reasons plus food culture. They also add sixth picks (PA/Sweden; MN/Ireland) and preview a next episode on Fox Valley local restaurants.

00:00 Podcast intro and draft rules
01:53 Drawing cards for states
02:43 First picks Massachusetts and Oregon
06:56 Round two Vermont and Maine
09:38 Round three Washington and New Hampshire
12:55 Final rounds Connecticut Rhode Island New York Alaska
19:43 Recap and shuffle for countries
22:32 Countries draft Scotland and Norway
25:40 Belgium Pick Explained
27:21 Japan Foodie Debate
29:45 Portugal And Visa Talk
32:49 Austria Mountains And Transit
35:43 Finland Northern Lights Hype
39:27 Slovenia As Hidden Gem
41:44 Denmark Work Life Balance
44:15 France And Wales Honorable
46:30 Final Lists And Wrap Up

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Where Would You Move with a Million Dollars?14 Sep 202600:29:35

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If We Had $1,000,000: Where Would We Move? (Lillehammer, Norway vs. Lucerne, Switzerland)

Brittany and Josh host a hypothetical “million-dollar” move discussion, choosing specific cities they haven’t visited yet. Josh picks Lillehammer, Norway, citing family roots, scenic valley access to nature, and Norway’s high rankings in happiness, health, and life expectancy. He compares Lillehammer’s income, taxes, rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare costs to Menasha, Wisconsin, arguing that public transit and low healthcare expenses can leave more net savings despite higher taxes. He also highlights Norwegian food, salmon, coffee culture, and a potential language requirement for work. Brittany chooses Lucerne, Switzerland for its walkable medieval old town, Swiss Alps views, bridge over the Reuss River, farm-to-table and fine-dining food culture, chocolate shops, nearby hikes, music festivals, and easy train access to Zurich and Bern, while noting Switzerland’s high cost of living.

00:00 Welcome and the premise
00:41 Rules and past favorites
01:51 Josh picks Lillehammer
03:19 Norway costs and quality of life
08:38 Nature trains and fall vibes
10:10 Norwegian food and coffee culture
11:40 Language hurdle and wrap up
14:26 Brittany picks Lucerne
15:08 Old Town Alps and foodie finds
19:24 Hikes festivals and nearby cities
23:12 Costs transit and final thoughts
28:54 Outro and where to follow

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Chicago's Panda Fest 202607 Sep 202600:28:43

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Panda Fest Chicago: Asian Food Truck Feast, Thai Milk Tea, and Festival Lessons | We Should Move Here Travels

Brittany and Josh recap their opening-day visit to Panda Fest in Chicago, a traveling Asian food festival with hundreds of vendors. They describe the long drive, a huge but fast-moving entry line, and how the event felt warm and overstimulating, especially with intense Chicago traffic and witnessing an accident. With only a three-hour ticket window, they sampled a limited set of foods—hot honey Korean corn dog, tuna-mayo onigiri, tornado potato, veggie bao with tofu and eel sauce, Thai milk teas (favorite from Coffee and More), a strawberry chocolate-cream fruit sandwich, and Biscoff mochi donuts—then discuss pricing ($14 tickets, ~$15 parking, most items $10–$15). They also visited H Mart for Turtle Chips and sensory spoons, reflect on a year of podcasting milestones, and plan future local Asian-food episodes and possible Christmas market travel.

00:00 Welcome to Panda Fest
00:38 Getting In and First Impressions
01:28 Asian Food Favorites and Dream Trips
03:47 Game Plan vs Full Stomachs
04:09 Top Bites Korean Corn Dog
05:44 More Favorites Onigiri and Tornado Potato
07:41 Drinks and Sweet Treats
10:38 What We Missed and Festival Tips
11:42 Costs Value and Local Alternatives
12:24 Planning an Appleton Food Crawl
13:49 Panda Fest Verdict
14:16 Chicago Weekend Plans
14:38 Pizza Tour Memories
16:19 Food Spots Wishlist
17:22 Traffic And Overstimulation
17:58 H Mart Haul
19:55 Podcast Year Recap
21:47 Next Trips And Wedding
22:24 Christmas Market Itch
23:02 Travel Balance Talk
25:04 Poland And Packed Schedule
26:16 Restaurant Recs Request
27:42 Final Panda Fest Recommendation
28:04 Subscribe And Goodbye

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Our Unforgettable Travel Moments31 Aug 202600:51:54

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Our Most Special Travel Moments: Lake Como, Quebec Christmas Markets, Japan Proposal & More

Brittany and Josh close out the first full year of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast by sharing their most heartfelt travel moments. They revisit their first international trip to Italy, including an emotional night on Lake Como in Mandello del Lario, then describe a winter 2023 Canada trip featuring Toronto and Quebec City as Christmas markets opened. In Japan, they recount an all-you-can-drink meal, a market tour, and Josh’s proposal in the gardens by Osaka Castle, plus visiting the Making of Harry Potter. They also highlight a hot-tub tiny home in Portree on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, arriving in Ghent, Belgium and discovering a castle, Crane Beach near Ipswich, Massachusetts, and New Zealand highlights with Brittany’s mom Vicky, including bungee jumping, Cloudy Bay in Blenheim, and zip lining in Rotorua, plus Ireland’s first Guinness and the challenging Diamond Loop hike.

00:00 Welcome and Year One
01:09 Special Moments Setup
02:13 Lake Como Breakthrough
07:20 Quebec City Christmas Magic
11:14 Japan Bucket List Begins
14:07 Osaka Castle Proposal
16:14 Harry Potter Studio Tokyo
20:49 Skye Hot Tub Highlands
24:56 Next Stop Ghent Belgium
25:04 Ghent Castle Surprise
27:44 Crane Beach Autumn Magic
30:15 Vicky Bungee Bucket List
32:55 Cloudy Bay Wine Day
36:34 Rotorua Zipline Fears
38:51 First Guinness in Ireland
42:06 Tokyo Sake Bar Hunt
43:34 Diamond Loop Challenge
49:37 Let Moments Happen
50:42 Panda Fest Next Episode

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Final Bites: Savoring the Best Meals of Our Travels24 Aug 202600:39:20

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Our Last Day of Meals: Ultimate Travel Food Picks (Drinks, Apps, Entrees & Desserts)

Brittany and Josh of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast build their “last day of meals” by teleporting to places they’ve already visited and each choosing three items across drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, plus honorable mentions. Honorable mentions include Tush and Meme Gusta in Ghent, Miss Cho and Altsteirische Schmankerlstub’n in Graz, Le Clan in Quebec City, Benizuru pancakes and Omoide Yokocho sashimi in Tokyo, The Ben Nevis Inn in Fort William, and Jasmine and Ik in Utrecht. Brittany’s picks range from Guinness at The Rusty Mackerel and Belgian fries with stew to Swedish meatballs, a Porto francesinha, Tokyo namazake sake and sashimi, and Venice lasagna and pistachio tiramisu, while Josh highlights a cranberry mead-cider mix, Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir, Eventide’s brown-butter lobster roll, a tikka masala panini, key lime pie with Biscoff crust, Tawny Port, Saku red snapper, and an Italian steak entree. They also each choose one overall favorite in each category and tease a next episode on special travel moments, including their engagement.

00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:30 Rules and Categories
02:38 Honorable Mentions Begin
02:58 Belgium Favorites Ghent
04:20 Tasting Menus Memories
06:29 Japan Scotland Netherlands Picks
08:57 Meal Draft Starts Brittany
10:00 Brittany Meal One Picks
10:41 Drink Break Whiskey Talk
12:26 Josh Meal One Picks
16:33 Meal Two Brittany Starts
17:56 Porto Francesinha Obsession
20:13 Dessert Look Moment
20:57 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir
23:02 Eventide Lobster Roll
23:55 Tikka Masala Panini
25:27 Key Lime Biscoff Pie
27:05 Final Meal Japan Italy
32:04 Tawny Port And Steak
35:06 Picking Top Favorites
37:34 Wrap Up And Next Episode

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Nashville in 4 Days17 Aug 202600:50:10

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Nashville in 4 Days: Hot Chicken, Donuts, Drag Brunch & an Escape Room (What We’d Do Again)

Brittany and Josh recap their four-day trip to Nashville, from a road trip through Illinois to staying in a Melrose/South Nashville Airbnb with a pool and bus access but some cleanliness concerns. They try multiple food and drink spots, noting Nashville is expensive and parking is difficult. Highlights include Hattie B’s, Urban Juicer, Eighth & Roast, brunch at Milk & Honey in The Gulch, beers at Tailgate Brewery, and a quick daytime visit to Broadway. They strongly warn against the Booze & Boos Tour, then recommend Assembly Food Hall. Day two features coffee from LG, donuts in 12 South (Five Daughters Bakery and The Salty Donut), pool time, Sushi San, Old Glory speakeasy, and Love Peace & Pho. They rave about Music City Dolls drag brunch at The Rusty Nail, Osa Coffee Roasters, Red’s Hot Chicken, and a Special Ops escape room, then share top meals and conclude they wouldn’t live in Nashville due to heat, crowds, and party vibes.

00:00 Welcome and Trip Overview
00:51 Road Trip Rituals
03:03 Airbnb First Impressions
06:09 First Night Hot Chicken
07:23 Smoothies and Coffee Stops
09:37 The Gulch Brunch Walk
12:47 Tailgate Brewery Flight
14:56 Broadway Daytime Buzz
17:53 Printers Alley Ghost Tour Fail
21:35 Assembly Food Hall Feast
24:10 Day Two Parking and LG Coffee
25:02 Coffee Color Debate
25:42 12 South Parking Chaos
26:52 Five Daughters Donuts
28:01 Bachelorette Party Vibes
29:34 More Donuts Mistake
30:59 Pool Break Reset
31:28 Sushi San Splurge
33:41 Old Glory Speakeasy
35:14 Love Peace And Pho
36:47 Drag Brunch Madness
39:44 Best Coffee Comeback
40:32 Heat Day Thrifting
41:35 Reds Hot Chicken Hype
43:36 Escape Room Special Ops
46:28 Pool Day And Sumo Sushi
47:24 Top Meals And Living Here
49:30 Final Wrap And Thanks

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Escape to Nashville: Our Music City Plans10 Aug 202600:27:33

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Wildfires Change Our Plans: Canada to Nashville Road Trip + What We’re Doing in Music City

Brittany and Josh share how wildfires and hazardous smoke in Wisconsin forced them to cancel a planned trip to Thunder Bay, Canada, and pivot to a 10–11 hour road trip to Nashville, Tennessee. They talk through early planning for a five-night trip with four full days, including the challenge of finding a hotel near Broadway due to steep overnight parking fees. They discuss expectations around Nashville’s music scene, focusing on exploring beyond Broadway, and list activities they’re excited about: Nashville hot chicken (including a Reds hot chicken mac-and-cheese crunchwrap), speakeasies, escape rooms, Tennessee whiskey distillery tours (Big Machine and Nelson’s Green Brier), a drag brunch at Music City Dolls, haunted/booze tours, breweries, a plantation-focused Journey to Jubilee tour, a late-night burlesque show at Skulls Rainbow Room, possible hiking, and a make-your-own perfume/cologne bar.

00:00 Welcome and Trip Plans
00:25 Wildfires Change Everything
01:28 Pivot to Nashville Road Trip
02:59 Road Trip Rituals and Games
04:07 Where to Stay and Parking Shock
05:36 Broadway and Music Expectations
07:59 Food Hype Hot Chicken and BBQ
09:56 Speakeasies and Escape Rooms
11:03 Escape Room Lessons and Wins
13:23 Tennessee Whiskey Tours
15:18 Drag Brunch Plans
17:05 Ghosts and Prohibition
18:09 Breweries and Binge Tourism
20:05 History Tours and Burlesque
22:17 Museums Hikes and Snakes
23:46 Perfume Bar Idea
24:18 Future Trips and Honeymoon
26:07 Neighborhoods Hotels and Wrap Up

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Prepare Like a Pro: Making Your First International Trip Easy03 Aug 202600:33:08

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First International Trip? Essential Packing, Travel-Day, and Planning Tips (We Wish We Knew!)

Brittany and Josh share practical tips they wish they’d known before their first international trips, covering what to pack and how to plan. They emphasize bringing outlet adapters, a warm layer even in hot destinations, and any items you can’t easily replace abroad (medications, vitamins, retainers/cleaner, hearing aids/chargers), plus being mindful of size-inclusive clothing availability. They stress verifying passports, IDs, phone plans, and that credit/debit cards aren’t expired, and carrying multiple backup cards. Brittany recommends organizing with packing cubes and keeping a spare change of clothes in a personal item, while Josh highlights water-resistant footwear. For travel days, they suggest comfortable layers, compression socks, a light rain jacket with zippered pockets for essentials, wired plane-compatible headphones, and skincare. They also recommend mixing planned tours with unstructured exploration, saving food spots in Google Maps, using AllTrails for hikes, and sharing travel details with family.

00:00 Welcome and Overview
01:36 Packing Essentials Checklist
05:27 Documents Money and Liquids
08:37 Packing Cubes Strategy
11:55 Shoes and Travel Day Outfit
14:46 Plane Comfort and Sleep Tips
20:28 Phone Plans and Booking Tours
24:11 Flexible Itinerary and Local Tips
27:10 Backups Safety and Expiration Checks
30:18 Upcoming Trips and Wrap Up

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Tours Worth Taking: What's on Our Must-Do List28 Jul 202600:48:56

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Top 10 Tours We’ve Ever Done (Food Tours, Wine Tastings & More!) | We Should Move Here Travels

Brittany and Josh share their top tours from years of travel, noting how hard it was to narrow the list and how tours—especially food tours—help them explore cities, learn culture, and create memories, with Japan and Italy standing out as major highlights. They start with five honorable mentions: a vegan Utrecht Walking Food Tour, Pike Place Market tours in Seattle, a guided Vasa Museum tour in Stockholm, a Rome sights Segway tour, and the Nordic Food Walk in Stockholm. Their top 10 includes Marlborough’s full-day winemakers tour (New Zealand), a five-course dinner history and food tour in Old Quebec City (featuring Le Clan), Osaka’s Kuromon Market food tour, Rotorua canopy ziplining, a Tokyo night foodie tour, Cloudy Bay’s First Taste Tour, Portugal’s Douro Valley wine tour, a Tuscany wine tasting trip from Siena, Kyoto’s sake brewery tour, and their #1: Venice Like a Local.

00:00 Welcome and Topic
01:54 Why Tours Matter
02:19 Japan and Italy Edge
04:25 Honorable Mentions Intro
05:19 Utrecht Vegan Food Tour
06:36 Pike Place Market Tours
08:00 Vasa Museum Guided Tour
09:48 Rome Segway Highlights
11:17 Stockholm Nordic Food Walk
13:04 Top 10 Begins
13:15 Marlborough Wine Tour
15:37 Old Quebec Food History
17:36 Osaka Kuromon Market
19:30 Rotorua Ziplining
21:13 Tokyo Night Foodie Tour
24:00 Tokyo Studio Tour Recap
24:53 Cloudy Bay First Taste
28:14 Douro Valley Wine Day
31:39 Tuscany From Siena
34:38 Kyoto Sake Brewery
38:11 Venice Like a Local
45:03 Why Tours Are Worth It
48:06 Travel Tips Next Episode

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Changing Perspectives: Travel's Impact20 Jul 202600:33:48

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How Travel Has Changed Us (Mindset, Community, Communication & Mistakes)


Brittany and Josh discuss how travel has changed them as individuals and as a couple, from expanding their perspective beyond the United States and challenging misconceptions about other regions and cultures, to noticing tighter-knit communities abroad and trying to live more simply after trips like Ireland and Portugal. They explain how they’ve become more focused on exploring and experiencing places rather than just vacationing, while still being curious about trying an all-inclusive trip. Travel has also strengthened their teamwork and communication by forcing them to navigate stressful situations, mistakes, language barriers, and transportation challenges with patience, grace, accountability, and reflection—highlighted by a rocky Italy stop in Mandello del Lario that became a favorite memory. They also share how travel inspired them to engage more in their own local community.

00:00 Welcome and Topic

00:50 Food Adventures Abroad

01:26 Beyond the US Bubble

04:02 Safety and Stereotypes

05:42 Simple Living Lessons

07:22 Explorer Not Vacationer

08:53 Resort Debate

10:23 Travel Strengthens Couples

12:42 Stress Tests and Grace

16:28 Italy Trip Turning Point

17:17 Grace Under Pressure

17:36 Mandello Argument Lesson

18:20 Mistakes Teach You

20:39 Moving Past Travel Stress

21:45 Why Adults Fear Mistakes

24:03 Mandello Breakdown Story

27:22 Community Starts At Home

31:06 Travel Takeaways Recap

32:28 Next Trip And Wrap Up

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Travel Tips: Saving Money on Your Next Adventure13 Jul 202600:41:17

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Travel Money-Saving Tips: Flights, Hotels, Trains, Credit Cards & Shoulder Season Hacks


Brittany and Josh share financial travel tips they’ve learned, from being flexible with dates using Google Flights and tracking price alerts to searching coupon codes and booking directly with hotels and car rental companies for lower rates and better perks. They recommend using local train apps/websites instead of third-party platforms for up-to-date schedules and easier rebooking, and using Airbnb as a search tool before checking if the same stay is cheaper on other sites. They suggest saving money by eating street food, using public transportation and walking, and traveling in shoulder/off-seasons or staying in nearby towns (e.g., Augsburg vs. Munich, Utrecht vs. Amsterdam, Mandello del Lario vs. Bellagio). They discuss benefits of travel credit cards (miles, insurance, free checked bags, lounge passes), filing airline customer care complaints for compensation, checking if souvenirs like alcohol are similarly priced at home, saving luggage space by buying toiletries locally, and reducing phone costs by toggling Verizon plans instead of paying daily international fees.

00:00 Welcome and Money Goals

01:23 Flexible Dates and Google Flights

03:33 Coupons and Book Direct

06:38 Trains and Local Apps

08:26 Airbnb Fee Workarounds

09:22 Food and Getting Around

10:49 Travel Cards and Miles

14:00 Lounge Perks and Club Passes

16:20 Complaints and Delay Payouts

18:55 Souvenirs and Packing Space

21:37 Toiletries On Arrival

22:10 Pack Your Own Skincare

22:51 Borrow Their Luggage

23:26 Cheaper Phone Data

26:14 Shoulder Season Wins

27:19 Off Season Ireland

30:29 Stay Outside Hotspots

33:35 Lake Como On Budget

34:54 Choose Your Travel Style

38:42 Flexible Flight Planning

39:31 Travel While You Can

40:35 Wrap Up And Follow

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Our Solo Travel Experiences 06 Jul 202600:49:46

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Solo Travel Stories: Thailand During COVID vs. Portugal for Self-Discovery | We Should Move Here Travels


Brittany and Josh share their solo travel adventures at very different points in life, comparing Josh’s loosely planned trip to Bangkok, Thailand in early March 2020 with a chaotic COVID-era return flight, and Brittany’s recent solo trip to Aveiro, Portugal focused on rediscovering independence and confidence. Josh describes arriving at midnight without phone service or a plan, navigating safety concerns, exploring temples and markets, and how the experience sparked his love of travel and food tours while highlighting the need for more awareness and planning. Brittany recounts initial fear and decision paralysis giving way to comfort, self-reliance, and practical safety habits like delaying location-based social posts and preparing a “white lie” if asked about being alone. They discuss being alone vs. lonely, the value of independence within relationships, and recommend being safe, doing research, and booking a food tour early.

00:00 Solo Travel Intro

00:59 Pandemic Return Chaos

05:13 Thailand Trip Setup

07:16 Midnight Arrival Shock

08:54 Bangkok Streets Survival

11:14 Exploring Food And Temples

13:08 Lessons And Safety Tips

19:29 Brittany Solo Trip Begins

21:34 Fear And Finding Confidence

24:46 Turning Point Question

24:59 Arrival Nerves

25:54 Finding Confidence

28:01 Alone Not Lonely

29:02 Solo Safety Tips

30:54 Meeting People Abroad

32:50 Eating Solo

36:02 US vs Abroad Safety

39:14 Future Solo Travel Plans

42:45 Independence In Relationships

45:45 Final Advice And Wrap

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Checking In: Summer plans and more29 Jun 202600:34:02

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Check-In: Our Top 3 Places to Live, Podcast Updates, and Upcoming Trips (Wisconsin, Canada, Vegas, CA/Oregon, Finland)


Brittany and Josh do a podcast check-in, sharing updated top three places they could see themselves living: Brittany lists Portree, Scotland; Aveiro, Portugal; and Stockholm, Sweden, while Josh lists Ghent, Belgium; Portree, Scotland; and Toronto, Canada as a Canada placeholder. They discuss the podcast’s progress, noting a core listener group and listens from nearly 60 countries, and reaffirm it as a passion project. They reflect on travel lessons including building independence, seeking more cultural and historical experiences, practicing patience in airports, and balancing hiking with food-and-wine-focused trips. They talk about considering moves within the U.S. (including Wisconsin and Massachusetts) versus abroad, and how family, community involvement, and being more present factor into decisions. Upcoming plans include Wisconsin trips, a Canada border-area weekend, Las Vegas with Josh’s dad for a Scorpions concert, California and Oregon, and a winter Northern Lights trip to Finland; next episode covers solo travel experiences.

00:00 Welcome and Check In

01:02 Top Three Places Update

02:48 Josh Top Three Picks

03:56 How the Podcast Is Going

06:39 Changing How We Travel

08:04 Solo Travel and Independence

11:40 Lessons From the Pod

13:38 Culture History and Connection

15:18 Airport Patience and Grace

17:32 Hiking Versus Tours

18:37 Ireland Trail Culture

19:41 Skye Comeback Plans

20:12 Exploring Wisconsin More

22:40 US Gems Like Massachusetts

25:07 Are We Ready To Move

27:58 Learning To Be Present

29:06 Next Trips On Deck

32:14 Food Festivals And Panda Fest

33:15 Wrap Up And Next Episode

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Portugal Reviewed: WSMH Travels22 Jun 202600:44:31

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Recapping Portugal: Highlights, What We’d Change & Our Final Rankings (Food, Coffee, Wine, Transit & More)

Brittany and Josh recap their Portugal trip across Aveiro, Porto, Coimbra, Lagos, and Lisbon, highlighting Brittany’s first solo travel experience in Aveiro, their many tours and foodie stops in Porto and Coimbra, swimming in the ocean in Lagos, and a Lisbon food tour. They praise Portugal’s distinct town vibes, exceptional food and wine culture (including francesinha and bifana), strong coffee and social scene, and largely walkable cities with easy train travel, while noting hills and accessibility challenges. They wish they had visited smaller towns, explored more of northern Portugal and the islands, done more hikes, and tried nightlife in Porto or Lisbon, and they reflect on one bad meal. Brittany shares personal growth from solo travel and what they learned about Portuguese history and Freedom Day, while Josh notes community similarities to Wisconsin. They rate categories like food, drinks, transit, affordability, relocation difficulty, wellness, and beauty, strongly recommending Portugal and key experiences like francesinha in Porto and swimming in Lagos.

00:00 Portugal Recap Intro

00:38 Trip Route Highlights

01:56 Brittany Favorites

03:34 Josh Favorites

05:52 Why Portugal Matters

07:43 What We’d Change

08:32 Small Towns vs Cities

11:34 More Nature and Nightlife

17:12 Lessons From Solo Travel

22:06 Community Takeaways

24:31 Car Rental Debate

26:06 Rankings Food Score

27:52 Food Favorites Recap

28:09 Coffee Culture Ratings

30:01 Wine Beer Cocktails

32:28 Walkability Transit Access

34:21 Cost of Living Reality

36:08 Relocating Visa Language

37:37 Wellness Pace of Life

40:12 Nature Beauty Highlights

42:29 Final Portugal Verdict

42:58 Farewell Next Episode




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Lisbon Portugal: One Day, One Night15 Jun 202600:31:58

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Lisbon in 36 Hours: Food Tour, Wine Bars & a Hotel AC Nightmare | We Should Move Here Travels


Brittany and Josh recap their final day and a half in Lisbon at the end of their Portugal trip, arriving from Lagos on an early train and spending time near the waterfront and historic square. They share highlights from meals at The Folks and Pizzeria Tapas La Casa, cocktails at the Ruby Rosa speakeasy rooftop in their hotel, and standout port wine at Maria Palito. Their last full day features a Lisbon food tour with bifanas and petiscos at Provenciana, sambusas at Cantinho Do Aziz, heavy pours of wine at Tasquinha Canto do Fado alongside octopus salad and bacalhau à brás, espumante at a city overlook, and a top-tier pastel de nata at Pastelaria Santo Antonio, plus a pickpocketing incident witnessed near a church. They also describe an 86°F hotel room due to broken AC, a room switch that fixed it, an airport shuttle, and smooth flights home, concluding Lisbon is great to visit but not their preferred place to live.

00:00 Lisbon Trip Intro

00:52 Early Train From Lagos

02:07 Hotel Drop Off And Lunch

04:11 Walking To The Waterfront

06:01 Rooftop Speakeasy Drinks

07:10 Pizza Dinner And Port Hunt

09:45 Late Night Bifana Snack

11:03 Hot Hotel Room Night

12:23 No Coffee And Food Tour

14:45 Bifanas And Beer

16:05 Church Stop Pickpocketing

16:43 Sambusas At Aziz

17:26 Street Photo History

18:34 All You Can Drink Wine

19:49 Octopus And Bacalhau

21:19 Overlook Espumante

21:57 Best Pastel De Nata

23:16 One More Wine Bar

24:59 Hot Hotel Room Fix

26:28 Smooth Trip Home

27:31 Lisbon Reflections Wrap

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Lagos, Portugal: Savoring Local Flavors and Stunning Ocean Views08 Jun 202600:50:39

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Lagos, Portugal: Algarve Caves Boat Tour, Ocean Firsts & a Food Tour Feast


Brittany and Josh recap their Lagos stay in Portugal’s Algarve, including a train journey from Coimbra with delayed connections where trains waited, leading them to buy unneeded bus tickets and end up with a FlixBus voucher. They loved their spacious, walkable apartment with indoor/outdoor pools and ate at standout spots like Almas Tapas, Alex, Dumpling House, Bahia (plus a beach wedding nearby), Azimut, the Forbidden Door speakeasy, London Tiger Coffee, All Things Dough, The Studio, Black & White roastery, and the Green Room. Highlights include a speedboat cave tour (cold but beautiful), Brittany’s first time in the ocean, beach drinks at Linda the Beach Bar, and a Lagos food tour featuring the fish market, bifana and razor clams at Cervejaria Ferradura, street art about saudade, clay-roasted sausage, and local sweets.

00:00 Welcome to Lagos

01:10 Train Trouble Southbound

03:54 Apartment With a Pool

05:16 Tapas and Port Night

09:03 Brunch at Alex

10:40 Speedboat Cave Tour

15:05 Dumplings Then Beach Time

19:42 Beach Bar and Seaside Dinner

22:37 So Much Walking

24:31 London Tiger Coffee Stop

26:24 Markets and Food Tour Meetup

27:41 Bifana and Razor Clams

31:11 Saudade Mural Street Art

32:07 Fire Sausage and Petiscos

33:41 Sweets and Tour Wrap

35:15 Stormy Ocean Dip

36:17 Azimut Dinner and Desserts

38:18 Forbidden Door Speakeasy

39:37 Coffee Crawl and Black White

43:27 Pool Day and Green Room

45:32 Lagos Reflections and Farewell

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Exploring the Flavors, University, and Community of Coimbra, Portugal01 Jun 202600:47:04

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Coimbra, Portugal Travel Guide: Hills, Food Festivals & the University Library | We Should Move Here Travels


Brittany and Josh recap their stop in Coimbra, Portugal, arriving by train from Porto and quickly falling for the city’s views, hills, and community feel. They splurged on a fancy first-night dinner at Restaurant Passaporte with Beef Wellington, duck risotto, cocktails, and a marathon view that helped shape their plans. They stayed in a central walk-up Airbnb with laundry, explored riverside parks and the pedestrian-only bridge, and attended The Burger Cup to try the bronze and gold-winning smash burgers. Highlights include colorful decorated alleyways, a standout vegetarian meal at Fangas Veg, gelato at Dopo, breakfast and brunch stops (including shakshuka), and a visit to Coimbra University with a tour of its historic buildings and famous no-photo library. They also visited Praxis Brewery for a beer flight and dinner, and reflect on Coimbra as a less-touristy place they could imagine living.

00:00 Welcome to Coimbra

00:46 Train Ride and Rankings

02:59 Fancy Dinner Views

06:42 Foodie Festivals Buzz

09:34 Airbnb and Location

10:47 Coffee and Breakfast Hits

13:04 Riverside Walk and Bridge

15:16 Burger Cup Tasting

17:40 Colorful Streets and Art

19:35 Veg Dinner and Craft Beer

22:00 Gelato Flavor Gamble

23:29 Gelato Redemption

23:38 Kroisant Breakfast Run

24:16 Climbing to Coimbra

26:01 Robes and Campus Tour

27:43 Harry Potter Library

30:27 Gardens and Beer Flight

31:50 Night Walk Views

32:49 Brunch and Bubble Tea

34:09 Dehydration and Laundry

35:53 Pizza and Early Train

39:13 Coimbra Reflections

44:47 Travel Tips and Wrap

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Discovering Porto, Portugal and the Douro Valley25 May 202600:52:21

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Porto, Portugal: Food Tours, Port Wine in Gaia & a Douro Valley Day Trip


Brittany and Josh recap their Porto stop on the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, focusing on back-to-back tours, standout meals, and wine experiences. They arrive by train from Aveiro, compare IC vs AP first class, and review their centrally located Brewmaster’s Loft stay. Highlights include a Porto food tour with a comedian-magician guide featuring Mini Bock, a Portuguese-style hot dog, pork sandwiches, francesinha, and a cinnamon apple dessert in port wine. For Josh’s birthday, they visit Mila coffee, eat their favorite pastel de nata at Fábrica da Nata, tour a renovated market tied to Anthony Bourdain’s episode, and dine at Solar do Moinho de Vento. They note one bad meal at Midtown Ramen, then cross to Gaia for a port wine tour (including Cálem) and rave about dinner at Brasão Coliseu. They also take a full-day Douro Valley tour with wineries, olive oil tasting, a boat ride with espumante, lunch at Casa dos Barros, and finish with Indian food, gelato, and breakfast at Gather Porto.

00:00 Welcome to Porto

01:05 Train Ride Tips

04:08 First Meal in Town

05:45 Airbnb Loft Review

09:20 Porto Food Tour Night

12:01 Birthday Food Tour Day

14:35 Market and Bourdain Stop

16:56 Dinner and Hills

19:30 Smoothies and Lunch Fail

22:58 Crossing to Gaia

24:18 Calem Port Museum

24:39 Gaia Wine Caves Tour

25:22 Port Tasting Tips

25:58 Tour Stops And Funny Moments

27:41 Street Art Across The Bridge

28:22 Best Francesinha Dinner

32:05 Night Walk And Reset

32:30 Douro Valley Tour Plan

34:39 Olive Oil And First Winery

36:41 River Cruise And Espumante

37:59 Historic Lunch And Barrels

41:30 Wine Bar And Cute Town

42:33 Tour Takeaways And Wine Variety

44:32 Indian Dinner And Gelato

45:53 Final Porto Breakfast

47:00 Porto Reflections And Return Plans

50:27 Wrap Up And Next Episode

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Aveiro's Allure: Exploring Portugal's Coastal Gem18 May 202600:39:46

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Aveiro, Portugal: Solo Travel, Tiles, Wine & the Best Food Finds (Our First Stop in Portugal)


Brittany and Josh recap their first stop in Portugal, Aveiro, discussing pronunciation, Brittany’s five-day solo stay, and what made the town so special, including its canals, cobblestone streets, and signature tiles used to help prevent mold and mildew. Brittany shares a guided boat and history tour, a wine tasting with a couple from Holland, and reflections on missing Josh while experiencing the city alone. They highlight favorite food and drink spots: Bastardo Coffee Roasters, Raiz, Asimami, Ovos Moles de Aveiro, Restaurante O Barro, Aligarius for francesinha, and Michelin-star Salpoente. Together they explore murals and monuments, attend during Freedom Day and a marathon weekend, take a wine tour, try local piglet at Leitao De Levira, and note Aveiro’s affordability and easy train access from Lisbon en route to Porto.

00:00 Welcome to Aveiro

01:06 Solo days in town

01:40 Tiles boats and tours

03:07 Missing your travel buddy

04:00 Moving to Europe talk

05:43 Coffee and foodie finds

09:03 Ovos moles and classics

12:03 Michelin treat at Salpoente

14:43 Reunited at the station

16:10 Venice of Portugal vibe

19:39 Walking tour and best meal

21:02 Mussels And Lemon Cake

22:20 Coffee And Morning Walk

22:51 Salt Soap And Murals

24:04 Justice Statue And Tiles

28:01 Francesinha And Wine Tour

30:19 Piglet With Orange

32:11 Ranking Aveiro And Return Plans

38:29 Travel Tips And Wrap Up

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Journey to Portugal: Tours, Tastings, and Travel Talk11 May 202600:26:58

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Portugal Trip Plan: Solo Start in Aveiro, Food & Wine Tours in Porto, Coimbra, Lagos & Lisbon


Brittany and Josh share their upcoming Portugal itinerary and why the trip could make Portugal a front-runner for where they might move. They gathered recommendations from TikTok but won’t make it to the islands due to limited time. Brittany will begin with five days of first-time solo travel in Aveiro, navigating Portugal by public transit, before Josh joins her for two more days and then they head to Porto. In Porto, they’ve booked multiple tours including food, drink, port wine, and a full-day Douro Valley wine tour, and they’ll be there for Josh’s birthday. They’ll then spend three days in Coimbra, known for its historic university, followed by three days in Lagos with a beach hotel, a speedboat cave tour, swimming, and a food tour, and finish with one day in Lisbon with a food and wine tour.

00:00 Portugal Trip Preview

00:39 Crowdsourced Tips and Tradeoffs

01:26 Solo Start in Aveiro

03:10 Aveiro Canals and Vibes

03:46 Porto Tours and Birthday Plans

06:16 Getting Around by Train

06:51 Coimbra University Stop

08:24 Beach Time in Lagos

10:24 One Day in Lisbon

11:06 Why Food Tours Matter

12:33 Most Excited For Porto

13:40 Porto City Size Talk

14:09 Birthday Plans In Porto

14:22 Beach Trip To Lagos

15:06 Predicting Favorite Cities

17:51 Top Tours To Book

20:01 Wine Tours And Reviews

21:50 Hotels Pools And Beaches

22:28 Mountains And Day Trips

23:26 Solo Travel Nerves

24:38 Why Portugal Feels Right

25:52 Next Episode And Farewell

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Travelers’ Choice: Hotels and Hideaways We Loved04 May 202600:34:23

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Our Favorite Places We’ve Ever Stayed (Hotels, Airbnbs, B&Bs & a Castle!) | We Should Move Here Travels


Brittany and Josh share their most recommended accommodations from trips together, continuing from a previous episode. They highlight standout stays including Shadow Mountain Lodge in Aspen for its heated outdoor pool with snowy mountain views; Hotel Borgo Grande Siena in Tuscany for its saltwater hilltop pool, breakfast, and a special Independence Day barbecue; the centrally located Clarendon Hotel in Old Quebec City; Hotel Wakamazu in Takarazuka, Japan for a spacious suite with a private onsen; Scotland favorites like the Highland Club at St. Benedict’s Abbey on Loch Ness and The Coorie tiny home near Portree with a hot tub overlooking the Highlands; an artistic Airbnb in Ghent with great transit access despite a bee issue; Kaede B&B in Ipswich, Massachusetts; Air New Zealand’s Skycouch; Aura Accommodation in Rotorua and Hotel Rendezvous in Auckland for memorable pools; and Ireland favorites including Heather House, the Rusty Mackerel in Donegal, Lough Rynn Castle, and Heaton’s Guest House in Dingle, before teasing an upcoming Portugal-planning episode.

00:00 Welcome And Episode Setup

00:45 Colorado Road Trip Memories

01:16 Aspen Shadow Mountain Lodge

03:17 Italy Siena Pool Paradise

05:05 Holiday Picnic And Barbecue

06:35 Quebec City Clarendon Stay

08:33 Japan Private Onsen Retreat

12:05 Scotland Abbey On Loch Ness

14:55 Isle Of Skye Tiny Home

16:55 Ghent Artistic Airbnb Bees

18:01 Ghent Tram Life

19:29 Apartment Top Three

20:12 Ipswich Bed Breakfast

22:12 Skycouch Flight Hack

23:35 Rotorua Hot Pool Stay

25:37 Auckland Rooftop Pool

26:39 Wicklow Mountain Base

28:21 Rusty Mackerel Pub

29:51 Castle Luxury Night

31:19 Dingle Guest House

33:01 Wrap Up And Next Trip

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Our Favorites So Far: Taste, Tour, and Experience27 Apr 202600:58:48

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Our Favorite Food, Drinks, Tours & Travel Vibes Around the World | We Should Move Here Podcast


Brittany and Josh share highlights from their travels, focusing on standout food and drink experiences, memorable tours, and destinations with great vibes. They recap top Japan foodie tours in Tokyo (Shinjuku), Kyoto, and Osaka, plus a Kyoto sake tour, and compare favorites across Italy (Venice lasagna at Ristorante La Cantina Venezia), Sweden (Swedish meatballs at Bistro Bistique), Scotland (Landour Bakehouse chicken tikka masala panini and a smoked salmon tour), New Zealand (Commercial Bay Food Court, Saku at Cloudy Bay, Caretaker speakeasy, Rotorua zip lining, and Cloudy Bay wines), Belgium (Ghent fries, burgers at Tush, chocolate, Mission Masala, beer-and-waffles), the Netherlands (Chun Sandwiches, Utrecht dining and a vegan food tour), Austria (Miss Cho), the U.S. East Coast (Portland’s Holy Donut and Eventide lobster roll), Ireland (Rusty Mackerel, Guinness, whiskey, and hikes), plus vibe moments like Quebec City’s Christmas market, Mandello del Lario near Lake Como, Shinjuku nightlife, Kyoto’s traditional streets, Queenstown landing, Isle of Skye, Dingle, and fall in Ipswich and Salem.

00:00 Welcome and Setup

00:54 Tokyo Night Food Tour

03:06 Kyoto Night Food Tour

04:54 Osaka Market Bites

06:03 Italy Food Highlights

07:38 Sweden Meatball Quest

09:51 Scotland Bakehouse Find

11:38 New Zealand Food Court

13:10 Cloudy Bay Saku Feast

14:41 Ghent Belgium Foodie Heaven

18:33 Netherlands Viral Eats

19:53 Europe Trip Bookends

21:08 East Coast Food Stops

23:11 Ireland Rusty Mackerel

24:38 Drinks and Tastings

24:43 Sake in Japan

26:37 Guinness and Whiskey Ireland

27:22 Stockholm Speakeasy Drinks

28:48 Meadery Owner Stories

30:07 New Zealand Wine Notes

30:21 Cloudy Bay Wine Haul

31:44 Caretaker Speakeasy Cocktails

32:35 Japan Karaoke Must Do

33:38 Sweden Vasa Museum

34:43 Ping Pong Bar Night

35:26 New Zealand Thrills

36:01 Scotland and Ireland Hikes

37:17 Harry Potter Studio Japan

37:47 Beer and Waffles Ghent

38:17 Tour Picks and Tips

38:54 Venice Food Tour Favorite

40:59 Kyoto Sake Tasting Tour

41:22 Quebec City Food Tour

43:37 Seattle Pike Place Tour

45:01 Scotland Salmon Smokehouse

45:48 Utrecht Vegan Food Tour

47:19 Cloudy Bay Vineyard Tour

48:08 Places with Pure Vibes

48:28 Quebec Christmas Market Magic

49:45 Lake Como and Swiss Alps

50:52 Tokyo Shinjuku Nightlife

52:02 Kyoto Traditional Streets

52:28 Queenstown Mountain Landing

53:15 Isle of Skye Beauty

54:18 Dingle Community Charm

54:52 Ipswich Fall Halloween Vibes

56:03 Auckland Foodie Energy

56:53 Wrapping Up and Next Episodes

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Dream Destinations: Top 10 Spots We Can't Wait to Visit20 Apr 202600:47:15

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Dream Destinations: Our Travel Bucket List (Santorini, Slovenia, Amalfi Coast, Poland, China, Taiwan, Switzerland, Colombia, Kenya & Norway)


Brittany and Josh shift from discussing moving abroad to sharing their dream travel destinations, starting with honorable mentions Portugal and Finland (planned for 2027 to see the Northern Lights). Brittany’s list includes Santorini, Greece (tours, classic blue-and-white stays with private pools, volcano hot springs, beach horseback riding), the Amalfi Coast, Italy (honeymoon plans, boat tours, snorkeling, pizza-making class, food and wine), China’s Hunan province (Avatar-like pillar mountains, the 999-step Heaven’s Gate climb, dumplings, cultural immersion), Switzerland (Bernese Oberland, paragliding, Swiss Alps hikes, cheese and chocolate tour), and Kenya (safari, hot air balloon over the Great Migration, giraffe hotel, sanctuaries, coffee farm and street food tours). Josh’s picks are Slovenia (Lake Bled, sustainability, trains, wines), Poland (Morskie Oko, Krakow, Christmas markets, fermented foods, Gdańsk), Taiwan (Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge, boba, fireworks festival, progressive and safe), Colombia (nature diversity, coffee, empanadas, Medellín), and Norway (fjords, Trolltunga, seafood and wild game, microbreweries, safety and inclusivity).

00:00 Dream Trips Setup

00:36 Honorable Mentions

02:09 Santorini Greece

05:00 Slovenia Food Trains

07:34 Amalfi Coast Honeymoon

12:36 Poland Lakes Markets

16:06 China Avatar Mountains

21:02 Taiwan Food Sun Moon

23:24 Taiwan Taroko Gorge

24:00 Beehive Fireworks Festival

25:37 Switzerland Bucket List

26:51 Swiss Alps Adventures

29:27 Cheese and Chocolate Tour

30:43 Colombia Nature and Cities

32:07 Coffee and Food Highlights

33:46 Kenya Safari Dreams

39:03 Norway Fjords and Heritage

43:20 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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Journey Reflections: Checking In with Each Other13 Apr 202600:27:05

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Podcast Check-In: Lessons From 35 Episodes, Balancing Travel, Work & What’s Next


Brittany and Josh check in on how the We Should Move Here Travels podcast is going at episode 35, reflecting on what travel and having an audience have taught them, how the show has strengthened their relationship while adding new challenges, and how they’re balancing independence and connection. They discuss the podcast as a passion project that isn’t making money yet, plans to take flexible part-time jobs, and the possibility of applying for grants or sponsorships despite how that could change the content. They share lessons learned—doing hard things together, shifting focus away from followers, becoming more adaptable while traveling, and realizing no place is perfect—along with practical takeaways like packing lighter, finding flight deals, and choosing local bed-and-breakfasts to support communities. They preview upcoming episodes, including their top five dream travel destinations.

00:00 Podcast Check In

00:42 Travel And Audience Lessons

02:05 Relationship Balance Challenges

04:42 Passion Project Reality

05:57 Money And Part Time Work

07:35 Portugal Hype And New Places

09:44 Changing The Podcast Format

13:34 Big Lessons From Episode 35

15:40 Home Vs Living Abroad

20:19 Visas School And Wedding Plans

22:42 Travel Skills Packing And Deals

25:43 Whats Next And Wrap Up

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Ireland: A Journey Through Wicklow, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, and Dublin06 Apr 202600:30:34

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Ireland Trip Recap: Wicklow, Donegal, Galway, Kerry (Dingle) & Dublin | Ratings, Hikes, Food & Would We Move Here?


Brittany and Josh recap their two-week Ireland trip, saying it exceeded expectations for beauty and highlighting stops in Laragh/Wicklow Mountains (scenic hike), Teelin/County Donegal (Slieve League cliffs), a night at Lough Rynn Castle (notable dinner), Clifden (a difficult and dangerous hike), Dingle (Dingle Distillery and favorite town), and Dublin (major foodie hotspot). They compare Ireland’s beauty to Scotland but felt a stronger emotional connection to Scotland, with Dingle coming closest. They wish they had more time to add Northern Ireland and more of Ireland overall, and they learned the value of public transit alongside driving and that they can do hard hikes. They rate: food ~7/10, alcohol 10/10, coffee/social ~7.2–7.5, walkability/transit ~5–6, affordability ~5–6, relocation difficulty ~4–5, pace/wellness ~8–8.5, and nature/beauty 10/10. They would visit again but wouldn’t move there now.

00:00 Ireland Trip Recap

02:08 Favorite Moments

03:22 Scotland Comparison

05:33 What We'd Change

07:48 Lessons Learned

11:45 Food Ratings

12:59 Best Bites

14:32 Guinness And Whiskey

15:36 Whiskey And Beer Rating

16:11 Coffee Scene And Favorites

18:25 Walkability And Transit

19:58 Affordability Breakdown

21:01 Relocation Reality Check

22:58 Pace Wellness Culture

24:50 Nature Beauty Highlights

26:06 Travel Advice And FOMO

28:18 Would We Move Here

29:46 Wrap Up And Next Episode

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A Weekend in Dublin Ireland: Food, Drinks, and Discoveries30 Mar 202600:33:24

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Dublin in 48 Hours: Food Tours, Temple Bar, and the Guinness Storehouse


Brittany and Josh recap their final stop in Ireland: two jam-packed days in Dublin while staying at the Clayton Hotel. After a rocky arrival involving rental car return issues and heavy traffic from a football match, they dive into a foodie-focused itinerary including Shoe Lane Cafe, a Dublin food tour (Vice Coffee’s Irish coffee at Wigwam, Handies sausage roll, Cappuccino Bar puddings and cheeses, an oyster at Seafood Cafe, and fish stew and coddle at Gallagher’s Boxty House), and dessert at The Grá with potato ice cream and an Aperol Spritz. They also try Bambino pizza, Xian Street Food’s spice bag, and The Rolling Donut’s Dubai chocolate donut, then take a local drink tour featuring beer tastings, whiskey and gin, and traditional music. The next day includes more coffee stops, a highly praised Guinness Storehouse visit with skyline views, meals at Sprout & Co and Nutbutter, and reflections on Dublin’s vibe, crowds, and transit.

00:00 Welcome to Dublin

00:44 Hotel and Getting In

01:09 Rocky Arrival Dinner

02:46 Shoe Lane Cafe Morning

03:48 Cinnamon Roll Debate

05:06 Trinity College Stroll

06:36 Dublin Food Tour Begins

08:17 Temple Bar Sausage Stop

10:22 Puddings Cheese and Oysters

11:55 Hearty Stew and Coddle

12:48 Potato Ice Cream Finale

13:50 More Eats Pizza and Spice Bag

16:20 Dubai Chocolate Donut

16:49 Foodie Travel Philosophy

17:43 Local Drink Tour Night

20:57 Temple Bar Explained

21:26 Coffee Crawl Morning

22:08 Guinness Storehouse Highlights

25:53 Post Tour Eats And Pool

27:22 Dinner At Nut Butter

27:59 Heading Home Tips

29:28 Dublin Final Thoughts

32:29 Wrap Up And Next Episode

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Charmed by Dingle: Where Cliffs Meet Community in County Kerry Ireland23 Mar 202600:45:17

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Dingle, County Kerry Ireland: Cliffs of Moher, Cozy Pubs, Epic Food & a Distillery Tour


Brittany and Josh recap their favorite stop of their Ireland trip: Dingle in County Kerry, after driving from Clifden and stopping at the Cliffs of Moher in rainy but clearing weather. They describe meeting listener Amy, an American who moved to Ireland via family ties and discussed adjusting to Ireland’s slower work pace and the ease of cheap travel across Europe. They recount a tense night drive over Connor Pass, then rave about their stay at Heaton’s Guesthouse, especially its award-winning breakfasts. In Dingle they enjoy standout meals (Sunday roast, chili hake, seafood chowder, fish and chips), Murphy’s Ice Cream, local pubs (Dick Mack’s, Currans, Kennedy’s candlelit snug), coastal drives and beaches, a sheep-filled hike, and a Dingle Distillery tour with multiple whiskey tastings, concluding Dingle feels like a place they could live.

00:00 Podcast intro Dingle

00:33 Cliffs of Moher stop

02:16 Meeting listener Amy

06:26 Night drive Connor Pass

07:40 Heaton guesthouse stay

09:12 Best breakfasts in Dingle

11:27 First dinner James Long

13:22 Rainy coastal hike

17:08 Ferter Cove Star Wars

19:18 Murphys ice cream

19:43 Fish Box dinner

20:19 Dingle pub crawl

21:48 Kennedys Snug History

22:45 Candlelit Music Vibes

23:36 Dingle Shops Cat Portrait

24:57 Coastal Drive Green Room

27:00 Dinner at Benners

27:51 Coffee and Muffin Obsession

29:38 Dingle Distillery Tasting

33:24 Marina Inn and Pub Crawl

35:59 Could We Live Here

41:56 Trip Reflections and Next Stop

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Clifden Chronicles: Connemara's Jewel in County Galway, Ireland16 Mar 202600:39:41

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Clifden, Connemara & Lough Rynn Castle: Sky Road, Kylemore Abbey + Our Scariest Hike


Brittany and Josh recap two standout stops from their Ireland trip: a splurge night at Lough Rynn Castle Hotel after Teelin and several days in Clifden, County Galway. They describe the castle’s welcoming staff, luxurious room features like a heated bathroom floor, drinks by the fireplace, and a multi-course dinner with wine pairings (including seared Atlantic tuna, roasted chicken supreme, beef filet, chocolate fondant, and rhubarb mousse), plus a peaceful winter walk through the walled gardens and grounds. In Clifden they stay at the cozy Ben View Inn, run by siblings Eileen and Des Morris, enjoy breakfasts, and share tips about booking directly and traveling off-season—though many restaurants and a Sky Road coffee cart were closed. Highlights include driving the Sky Road, meeting horses, hiking the challenging Upper/Lower Diamond Loop with views of Kylemore Abbey, visiting the abbey’s tour and chocolate shop, and sampling local food at Guys, EJ King’s (including a spice bag), and Griffin’s Pub, plus live music with TikTok friend Sam at McGrath’s and Lowry’s.

00:00 Welcome and Overview

00:39 Castle Stay Dreams

02:44 Bar and Dinner Feast

05:04 Staff Stories and Visas

06:39 Morning Gardens Walk

08:18 Booking Tips Off Season

10:16 Clifden Ben View Inn

13:31 Sky Road Scenic Drive

15:04 Diamond Hill Hike Fears

18:20 Hike Stats and Wrap

20:25 Off Season Dining

21:24 Meeting Sam Live Music

22:57 Kylemore Abbey Tips

24:35 Clifden Food Highlights

27:20 Small Town Living Feel

29:53 Sky Road Beauty

30:17 Would We Live Here

31:24 Why Clifden Is Worth It

32:15 Travel Stillness Reflections

34:25 Trip Blueprint Car Rental

37:26 Final Thoughts Next Stop

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Donegal: A Scenic Escape in Ireland's North09 Mar 202600:34:17

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County Donegal, Ireland (Teelin): Rusty Mackerel Stay, Slieve League Views, Silver Strand & Whisky Tasting | Episode 30


Brittany and Josh celebrate the 30th episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, noting listeners from 19 countries and over 140 cities, then recap their trip to County Donegal, based in Teelin. They describe the long drive from County Wicklow with stops for coffee in Shankill and lunch in Donegal, plus a breathalyzer checkpoint and a dramatic final stretch of cliffside driving in the dark. Their home base, the Rusty Mackerel, is highlighted for its authentic pub atmosphere, music, fires, and standout meals. They share visits to Brew and Through coffee truck, the Roseanne sweater shop, Silver Strand beach, Slieve League (too windy to hike), the Glencolmcille Tower Loop hike, a Croithli Distillery whisky tour, and a final dinner at Anderson Boathouse in Killybegs, ending with travel tips and whether they’d live there.

00:00 Welcome and Milestone

01:20 Global Listener Shoutout

03:43 Donegal Road Trip Begins

04:21 Coffee Stops and Harbor Lunch

05:39 Checkpoint and Sunset Views

06:46 Cliffside Night Drive

08:35 Staying at Rusty Mackerel

10:55 Pub Food Highlights

13:11 Coffee Truck and Flat Whites

14:41 Handmade Sweater Shop

15:47 Silver Strand Beach Hike

16:28 Windy Ocean Beach

16:53 Slieve League Cliffs

17:49 Glencolmcille Tower Loop

19:54 Sheep Donkeys Views

22:06 Croithli Distillery Tour

25:17 Final Dinner Killybegs

26:36 Donegal Favorites

28:27 Would You Live Here

31:06 Travel Tips Donegal

33:25 Next Stops Wrap Up

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Ireland Awaits: Laragh and the Wicklow Journeys02 Mar 202600:44:21

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Laragh, Ireland: Wicklow Mountains Basecamp + Glendalough Loop Hike (Our First Stop)


Brittany and Josh kick off their Ireland trip recap with their first stop in Laragh, a quiet village in County Wicklow near the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough. After a delayed United itinerary from Appleton through Chicago that caused them to miss their connection, they rebooked on Aer Lingus to Dublin, navigated confusing terminal information, and appreciated the mostly empty flight despite terrible plane food. In Laragh, they stayed at Heather House, walked to the Wicklow Heather restaurant for their first Guinness and meals, and compared an Irish breakfast to an English breakfast, highlighting black and white pudding. Their main Laragh highlight was an unplanned, challenging Glendalough Loop hike around the upper and lower lakes that became 11.6 miles with 2,200 feet of elevation gain, featuring ridge-boardwalk sections, wildlife, and a late return in darkness. They recommend Laragh/Wicklow as a beautiful, easy first base near Dublin, but not somewhere they’d live.

00:00 Podcast Return And Trip Tease

01:07 Why Ireland Felt Magical

02:43 Type A Vs Type B Travel

03:56 Laragh Night Hike Scare

05:46 Staying At Heather House

07:22 United Delays And Credits

09:44 Chicago Sprint And Terminal Mixup

15:16 Aer Lingus Row Win Food Fail

17:06 Driving Left And First Wicklow Meal

19:52 Irish Breakfast And Pudding Debate

21:27 Glendalough Loop Hike Decision

22:41 Pushing Past Switchbacks

23:01 Views And Confidence Boost

24:39 Wildlife And Rocky Descent

26:57 Stats Photos And The Slip

29:22 Laragh As A Trip Base

30:11 Post Hike Meal Highlights

32:31 Connection Growth And Gear Tips

35:56 Could We Live Here

38:34 Travel Lessons And Next Stop

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Ireland Bound: Our Travel Plans Unveiled23 Feb 202600:45:28

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Ireland Trip Plan: Dublin to Wicklow, Teelin, Clifden, Dingle & Guinness (We Leave Tomorrow!)


Brittany and Josh preview their Ireland trip departing the next day, chosen by listener vote over Finland. They describe a slower, nature-focused itinerary with lots of free time for exploring and hiking, using AllTrails and new hiking boots fitted at REI. They share a flight-booking tip—stay flexible with dates and book flights before submitting PTO—highlighting a round-trip $800 total fare for two from Appleton and flying midweek. They fly into Dublin, rent a car immediately, and drive to the Wicklow Mountains for two nights at the Heather House in Laragh, prioritizing local B&Bs/inns with included full Irish breakfasts. Next is a long drive north to Teelin near Slieve League Cliffs to stay at the Rusty Mackerel, with plans for hikes, pub time, and a possible distillery tour in Northern Ireland; they expect February weather to be cloudy, rainy, and windy. They then plan a one-night stay at Lough Rynn Castle in Mohill (booked with a winter sale and dinner at its highly rated restaurant) as a mid-trip break, followed by Clifden at the Ben View Inn in the Connemara area for pubs, music, and the Sky Road, and then Dingle at Heaton’s Guesthouse, including an experience to hold baby farm animals. The trip ends back in Dublin at the Clayton Hotel near Trinity College for the Guinness Storehouse, a bar tour focused on local spots (not Temple Bar), and a food tour. They also plan to use new wireless mics to interview locals and Americans who moved to Ireland for future episodes and social videos. Throughout, they reflect on what they’re “researching” for the podcast—community vibe, connection to each other, and whether Ireland gives them the same feeling as Scotland and other favorite places—and mention that current events in the U.S. are accelerating conversations about potentially moving abroad. They close with pre-trip to-dos (packing, cleaning, cats) and tease next week’s episode about Laragh.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast + Tomorrow We Fly to Ireland

00:48 Why Ireland Won the Vote (and the Trip Style This Time)

02:18 Gearing Up: Hiking Boots, REI Fitting & Getting Trail-Ready

03:05 Scoring Cheap Flights: Flex Dates, Google Flights & PTO Tips

06:01 Landing in Dublin: Rental Car, Jet Lag & Heading to Wicklow

07:18 Wicklow Mountains Basecamp: Local B&Bs, Cozy Pubs & Irish Breakfast

09:39 Hike Planning + Photo Goals (and Beers on the Trail?)

12:00 Road Trip North to Teelin: Slieve League Cliffs & Rusty Mackerel Stay

15:42 New Content Plan: Wireless Mics, Interviewing Locals & Podcast Growth

18:03 Castle Night Stop: Lough Rynn Castle Splurge + Dinner Included

20:25 Clifden & Connemara: Pub Hopping, Live Music + The Sky Road

23:17 Travel Awe: Leaving Pieces of Your Soul in Places

24:15 Next Stop Dingle: Foodie Town Plans & Off-Season Reality

25:46 Why Winter Ireland Fits the Podcast: Living Like Locals

27:24 Where We’re Staying: Heaton’s Guesthouse Breakfast + Dublin Hotel Pick

28:41 Dublin Experiences: Guinness Storehouse, Local Bar Crawl & Food Tour

31:13 Dingle Must-Do: Petting Baby Lambs & Goats

31:52 The Heart of the Trip: Nature, Hiking, and a Healing Reset

33:10 What We’re Researching: Community Vibes, Connection, and Comparisons

37:54 What We’re Most Excited For: Time Together, Pubs, Cliffs & Beer

39:32 Bigger Picture: US Politics, Leaving Conversations, and Finding “The Feeling”

44:04 Final Countdown: Pre-Trip Anxiety, Cat Chaos, and What’s Next

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Is New Zealand Our Next Home? Travel Reflections and Plans16 Feb 202600:29:53

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Adventures in New Zealand: Tips and Reflections - We Should Move Here Travels Podcast


In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh wrap up their incredible trip to New Zealand. They discuss what they would do differently on their next visit, including renting a camper van to explore both the North and South Islands more thoroughly. Topics covered include tips for visiting New Zealand, reflections on their travel experiences, and the influence of traveling with family. They also rate various aspects of New Zealand, such as food, coffee, and natural beauty, and share their thoughts on the growth of their podcast and future travel plans.

00:00 Introduction and New Zealand Trip Recap

01:05 Planning the Next New Zealand Adventure

06:25 Tips for Future Travelers

12:11 The Inspiration of Traveling with Family

16:08 Reflecting on Group Travel Dynamics

17:08 Future Travel Plans as a Couple

18:02 Encouraging Family Travel

20:22 Rating New Zealand's Highlights

22:48 Lessons for Future Trips

23:56 Podcast Journey and Growth

28:09 Upcoming Trip to Ireland

28:57 Engage with Us!

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Can We Call Auckland, NZ Home? Travel Insights and Adventures09 Feb 202600:51:44

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Exploring Auckland: A Hidden Gem for Foodies | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast


In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh dive into their surprisingly delightful experience in Auckland, New Zealand. Initially skeptical about visiting this major city, they share how Auckland exceeded their expectations with its vibrant food scene, walkability, and unique charm. From a mouth-watering food tour led by an amazing guide named Sarah to exploring rooftop bars and public markets, they reveal why Auckland should be on every traveler's radar. They also discuss the ease of driving in New Zealand compared to other places, the variety of public transportation options, and some quirky bathroom experiences. Tune in for travel tips, food recommendations, and a peek into Auckland's beautiful, inviting atmosphere.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:20 First Impressions of Auckland

01:26 Driving in New Zealand

03:30 Exploring Auckland on Foot

05:36 Auckland's Food Scene

06:24 Food Tour Highlights

08:13 Unique Dining Experiences

19:34 Public Transportation and Walkability

21:04 Speakeasy Adventures

24:21 Revisiting Favorite Spots

24:51 Exploring Auckland's Diverse Food Scene

25:22 A Day of Culinary Delights

26:15 More Food Adventures and Hidden Gems

28:31 Dining with a View: Queen's Rooftop Bar

30:32 A Fancy Dinner at Harborside Ocean Bar and Grill

32:38 Rating Auckland's Food Scene

33:35 Hotel Rendezvous: A Luxurious Stay

34:46 Auckland's Nightlife and Market Experience

35:12 Access to Nature and Beauty in Auckland

39:04 Practical Souvenirs and Supporting Local Businesses

40:57 Coffee Culture in Auckland

42:29 Pace and Feel of Auckland

49:43 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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Exploring Rotorua, NZ: A Place to Visit, Not to Stay?02 Feb 202600:43:34

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Exploring Rotorua, New Zealand: Zorbing, Geothermal Spas, and Culinary Delights | WSMH Travels Podcast


In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh dive into their adventures in Rotorua, New Zealand. They discuss a variety of activities, including zorbing, geothermal spas at Hell's Gate, and zip lining with Rotorua Canopy Tours. The duo also shares their experiences trying local cuisine at various eateries like Eat Street, Okere Falls Store, and Pataka Kai. They provide tips on making the most out of visiting this high-tourism area while reflecting on its unique attractions and overall livability.

00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:20 Exploring Rotorua: The Wisconsin Dells of New Zealand

01:34 Zorbing Adventures in Rotorua

04:40 Relaxing at Hell's Gate Geothermal Park

08:11 Zip Lining with Rotorua Canopy Tours

14:25 Cooling Down at Aura Accommodation

15:59 Dining at Eat Street and Okere Falls Store

21:25 Delicious Waygu Beef Burger

21:36 Matcha Cheesecake Review

21:58 Ice Cream Adventures at Eat Street

22:54 Buffet Experience at Pataka Kai

24:47 Rating Rotorua's Food Scene

26:58 Coffee Culture in Rotorua

28:28 Exploring Rotorua's Natural Beauty

29:26 Accommodation and Local Tips

31:14 Walkability and Transportation

32:35 Zorbing and Other Fun Activities

33:05 Affordability and Shopping Tips

35:08 Work-Life Balance in Rotorua

37:22 Driving in New Zealand

39:07 Final Thoughts on Rotorua

42:04 Looking Forward to Auckland

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The Living Potential: Could We Settle in Blenheim, New Zealand?26 Jan 202600:56:57

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Exploring Blenheim & Wellington: New Year's Eve in New Zealand | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast


Join hosts Brittany and Josh on the 'We Should Move Here Travels' podcast as they recount their New Year's Eve celebrations in Wellington, New Zealand, and their memorable time in Blenheim. In Wellington, they enjoyed a rooftop bar experience complete with fireworks and good company. They then traveled to Blenheim, where they embarked on a Cloudy Bay vineyard tour, tasted world-class wines, and indulged in delicious meals. The episode also includes a discussion on the livability aspects of Blenheim, comparing it to other potential move destinations. Perfect for travelers looking for tips and insight into these New Zealand destinations!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:19 New Year's Eve in Wellington

02:52 Exploring Wellington

06:55 Arrival in Blenheim

08:13 Cloudy Bay Vineyard Tour

12:17 Lunch at Saku

16:11 Exploring Blenheim

21:05 Wine Tasting Adventures

29:47 Reflecting on Travel Experiences

30:40 Coffee Culture in New Zealand

33:35 Exploring Food Spots

34:58 Public House Dining Experience

36:15 Navigating Travel Conversations

40:49 Blenheim: A Walkable Town

42:46 Affordability and Livability in Blenheim

48:17 Comparing Blenheim and Portree

51:33 Top Travel Destinations

55:03 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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Queenstown, New Zealand: A Dream Destination or Future Home?19 Jan 202600:55:53

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Exploring Queenstown, New Zealand | Travel Tips, Highlights, and Adrenaline Adventures


Join hosts Brittany and Josh on the We Should Move Here travels podcast as they share their incredible two-and-a-half-week journey through New Zealand, starting in the breathtaking Queenstown. In this episode, they discuss stunning landscapes, the beauty of the Remarkables mountain range, thrilling adventures like paragliding and bungee jumping, and the town’s vibrant food and wine scene. They also provide practical tips on accessing nature, public transportation, and living costs. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, adrenaline junkie, or just love to travel, this podcast offers insightful and firsthand experiences perfect for anyone looking to explore Queenstown, New Zealand.

00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:41 Exploring the Beauty of Queenstown

05:16 Adventures and Activities in Queenstown

08:39 Traveling to New Zealand: The Journey

12:02 Wine Tours and Local Experiences

21:22 Public Transportation and Living in Queenstown

24:57 Culinary Delights in Queenstown

27:34 Dining at Public Italian Kitchen

28:04 Delicious Desserts and Indian Cuisine

28:58 Seafood Delights in New Zealand

30:33 Exploring Queenstown's Marina

31:54 Breakfast at The Boat Shed

36:48 Rating Queenstown's Food Scene

43:10 Cost of Living and Travel Tips

51:37 Work-Life Balance in Queenstown

53:23 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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From Queenstown to Auckland: Journeying Through New Zealand12 Jan 202600:42:24

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Epic New Zealand Adventure: Bungee Jumping, Wine Tours, and More! 🌏🎉


Join hosts Brittany and Josh on the We Should Move Here Travels podcast as they prepare for an epic adventure to New Zealand, along with Brittany's adventurous mother, Vicky. Tune in to hear their detailed itinerary, which includes bungee jumping in Queenstown, wine tours in Blenheim, and celebrating New Year's Eve in Wellington. They discuss the planning process, personal anxieties about travel, and the exciting activities planned at each destination. Whether it's the stunning landscapes of Milford Sound or experiencing local culture, this episode is packed with anticipation and enthusiasm for their upcoming trip.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:19 Excitement for New Zealand

01:07 Travel Companions and Dynamics

02:12 Itinerary Overview

03:41 Queenstown Adventures

07:21 Wellington for New Year's Eve

09:05 Exploring Blenheim and Marlborough

13:04 Rotorua Road Trip

15:16 Final Days in Auckland

20:44 Dreaming of New Zealand

21:25 The Feeling of Belonging

21:55 New Zealand's Impressive Stats

23:39 Travel Logistics and Sky Couches

25:47 Traveling with Family

28:09 Anticipating Favorite Spots

33:53 Travel Anxiety and Excitement

40:11 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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New England Exploration: Could We Move Here?05 Jan 202600:45:02

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Exploring New England: Our East Coast Adventure and Reflections


In this episode of the We Should Move Here travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh review their recent East Coast trip. They discuss their experiences in Ipswich, Salem, Portland, and Burlington, sharing what they loved about each location and the unique aspects of New England. Besides exploring the scenic beauty, local food spots, and historical tours, they also reflect on broader topics like the feasibility of moving within the U.S. given current socio-political conditions, and the appeal of other states and countries. They end with thoughts on how this trip might shape their future travel plans and potential relocations.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:19 Reflecting on the East Coast Trip

02:12 Exploring New England

02:56 Memorable Moments in Ipswich and Salem

05:04 Portland and Burlington Highlights

07:38 Considering Relocation

09:28 Thoughts on Living in the US vs. Abroad

12:56 Future Travel Plans and Reflections

23:12 Genuine Niceness in Ipswich

23:42 The Art of Goodbyes: Irish vs. Midwestern

25:42 Southern States: Bugs and Policies

27:20 Top US States to Live In

30:33 Exploring the US vs. Europe

34:07 Future Travel Plans and Reflections

44:22 Concluding Thoughts and Social Media

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Exploring Burlington: A Potential Home in the Mountains29 Dec 202500:50:22

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Exploring Burlington, Vermont: Could We Live Here?


In this episode of the 'We Should Move Here Travels' podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh dive into their recent trip to Burlington, Vermont. They discuss their scenic drive from Portland, Maine, the stunning Green and White Mountains, and the charms of Burlington as a college town with a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include a tour of the Ben & Jerry's factory, visits to local breweries, delicious food at various eateries, and fun activities like board games and escape rooms. They also touch on the challenges of the unhoused population and the importance of supporting local businesses. Join them as they reflect on the beauty, culture, and potential of Burlington as a place to live.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:20 Journey to Vermont

01:43 Exploring Burlington

02:57 Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour

06:02 Winter Wonderland in Burlington

07:07 Breweries and Dining in Burlington

19:10 Escape Rooms and Board Games

20:58 Reflecting on Burlington and Appleton

22:15 Comparing College Experiences

24:08 Appreciating the Beauty of Different Places

26:46 Exploring Vermont's Quality of Life

28:36 Considering a Trip to Canada

33:35 Addressing the Unhoused Population Issue

42:29 Final Thoughts on Burlington

47:42 Planning Future Trips and Wrapping Up

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The Seafood Scene and Scenic Streets of Portland, Maine22 Dec 202500:48:30

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Exploring Portland, Maine: Lobster Rolls, Speakeasies, and More | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

Join hosts Brittany and Josh in this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast as they share their delightful experience exploring Portland, Maine. They discuss their many walking adventures, visits to various eateries including a quest for the best lobster rolls at places like Eventide and Luke's Lobster, and a unique speakeasy experience at Blyth Burroughs. They also touch on their visits to local attractions such as the Portland Museum of Art, and Shipyard Brewery, while contemplating the ethical implications of staying in an Airbnb amidst a significant unhoused population. Tune in for insightful travel stories, delicious food recommendations, and a heartfelt conversation about responsible tourism.

00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:19 Exploring Portland, Maine on Foot

01:23 Lobster Rolls Galore

01:56 Seafood Adventures at Blyth & Buroughs

03:45 Eventide's Brown Butter Lobster Roll

05:01 Clam Chowder and More at Luke's Lobster

09:57 Sweet Treats and Coffee Stops

11:18 Thai Delights at Boda

11:48 Fun Times at Novel Cafe

13:55 Airbnb Ethics and Housing Crisis

22:55 Escape Room Fun in Portland

24:15 Escape Room Adventures

25:54 Exploring Portland Museum of Art

27:39 Hannah Berner's Comedy Show

29:57 Brewery Visits and Local Beers

31:22 Living in Portland: Pros and Cons

43:44 Driving from Ipswich to Portland

46:31 Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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Ireland Triumphant: A Journey Awaits15 Dec 202500:20:26

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February Trip Winner Announcement: We're Going to Ireland! | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast


In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh reveal the winner of their February trip vote between Finland and Ireland. After a close contest, Ireland emerges as the winner, and the hosts share their excitement about planning the trip. They discuss their tentative travel plans, including renting a car, visiting both new and familiar places, and exploring Ireland's natural beauty. The episode also touches on Ireland's potential as a future home, given its high safety ratings and appealing lifestyle benefits. Stay tuned for more details about their Ireland adventure and don't forget to follow them on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube @WSMHTravels.

00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:20 Announcing the February Trip Winner

01:37 The TikTok Campaign for Votes

02:52 Booking the Trip to Ireland

04:08 Excitement for the Ireland Adventure

06:16 Exploring Ireland's Scenic Beauty

10:03 Considering Ireland as a Future Home

11:54 Planning the Itinerary

18:51 Engaging with the Audience

19:29 Wrapping Up and What's Next

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From Ipswich Charm to Salem Spooks: A Halloween Journey08 Dec 202501:06:44

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Falling in Love with Ipswich & Salem: East Coast Road Trip


Welcome to the latest episode of the We Should Move Here travels podcast! Join hosts Brittany and Josh as they share their delightful experiences from their recent road trip to Massachusetts. Listen in as they recount their adventures in the charming small town of Ipswich and the historically rich Salem. With stays at a cozy B&B, delicious local cuisine, playful road trip games, a variety of haunted attractions, and touching the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, this episode is packed with personal anecdotes and travel tips. They also discuss the educational reputation of Massachusetts and its welcoming vibe. Don't miss out on their epic laughter-filled moment at 'Circle Q' and the memorable visits to local eateries, breweries, and interactive tours. Stay tuned till the end to hear about the ongoing vote for their next travel destination between Ireland and Finland! 

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:43 Falling in Love with Ipswich

01:46 The Start of Our East Coast Road Trip

07:03 Exploring Salem Before Halloween

09:25 Halloween in Salem

17:40 Dining and Drinking in Salem

29:24 Reflections on Ipswich

32:02 Exploring Ipswich: Crane Beach and Friendly Locals

33:31 Touring the Crane Estate: A Step Back in Time

36:28 River Walk and Historic Bridges

37:21 Russell Orchards and 1634 Meadery

39:48 Sunset at Rockport: A Scenic Drive

41:30 Ipswich's Welcoming Vibe and Progressive Community

48:20 Culinary Adventures in Ipswich

56:39 Yoga and Reflections on the Trip

01:03:36 Final Thoughts and Future Plan

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New England Bound: Adventures in Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont01 Dec 202500:40:32

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Exciting East Coast Journey: Preparing for Trips to Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont!


In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh kick off with an open and honest check-in about their podcasting journey so far. They dive into the challenges and rewards of managing the podcast, and share their excitement for their upcoming East Coast adventure. The duo will be exploring Ipswich and Salem in Massachusetts, Portland in Maine, and Burlington in Vermont. They talk about their detailed plans for each destination including picturesque road trips, vibrant autumn foliage, diverse food and drink experiences, and the thrill of Halloween in Salem. They also highlight the reasons they chose these locations based on quality of life, safety, education, and overall appeal. Don't miss out on their candid reflections and anticipations as they gear up for another exciting travel escapade.

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00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:31 Reflecting on Our Recent Travels

00:58 Podcasting Journey: Challenges and Rewards

05:12 The Joys and Struggles of Working Together

16:46 Upcoming East Coast Adventure

21:58 Exploring Massachusetts: Fall Colors and Halloween in Salem

24:06 Portland, Maine: Yoga, Sunset Cruises, and Lobster Rolls

31:19 Burlington, Vermont: Vineyards, Breweries, and Cozy Fall Vibes

38:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Adventures

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A Month Across Europe: What We Loved and Learned24 Nov 202500:50:50

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Recapping Our Epic 31-Day Europe Trip: Highlights, Lessons, and Future Travel Plans

Join Brittany and Josh as they recap their unforgettable 31-day journey through Europe in the latest episode of the 'We Should Move Here travels' podcast. Explore the highs and lows of their adventure across four countries, traveling extensively by train and staying in Airbnbs. They discuss what they loved, the challenges they faced, and how this trip has influenced their future travel plans. Learn about their strategies for finding potential new homes, the importance of rest days during long trips, and how they plan to adjust their travel itinerary for upcoming adventures. Plus, find out how you can vote on where they should go next in February! 

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:19 Recap of the Europe Trip

01:38 Train Travel Experience

03:41 Airbnb vs. Hotels

05:07 Duration of Stay in Each City

08:47 Future Trip Planning

10:31 Travel Preferences and Reflections

16:12 Upcoming Trips and Adjustments

20:59 Travel Challenges and Excitement

26:24 Importance of Natural Beauty

27:33 Exploring Graz and Ghent

28:20 Upcoming Travel Plans

29:08 Reflecting on Past Trips

31:09 The Importance of Rest Days

34:12 Accidental Perfect Planning

39:47 Future Trip Adjustments

45:33 Emotional Challenges and Communication

49:30 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview



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Graz: The Gem of Austria17 Nov 202500:53:31

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Exploring Graz, Austria: Food, Culture, and Adventures - We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

Join Brittany and Josh in this special episode of the 'We Should Move Here Travels' podcast as they recount their recent trip to Graz, Austria. Originally planning to record on-site, the hosts explain why they had to record from home instead. They discuss their journeys through Austria, including a picturesque train ride, staying in Graz, and their brief time in Vienna. The episode highlights their experiences with local cuisine, their yoga sessions at Hotspot Yoga, and their adventures exploring Graz's stunning historical sites like Eggenberg Castle and Schlossberg. While sharing their memorable food encounters - from pumpkin soup to delicious Schnitzels - they also provide insights into the public transportation system and their overall impressions of Graz. They conclude with a reflection on how Graz measured up to other destinations they've visited and their plans for future travels.

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00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:19 Reflecting on Our Trip to Graz, Austria

00:48 Travel Adventures and High Ceilings

02:25 Our Journey from Augsburg to Graz

04:56 Experiencing Yoga in Graz

07:59 Exploring Graz: Public Transportation and Castles

12:45 Culinary Delights in Graz

26:24 Churro Sticks Delight

26:48 Austrian Chocolate Adventures

28:29 Exploring Austrian Wine

30:07 Schlossberg Mountain Fun

32:11 Graz: A City of Museums

35:35 The Friendly Alien Museum

38:05 Reflecting on Graz

39:01 Travel Tips and Future Plans

52:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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You Choose: Ireland or Finland for February Adventures10 Nov 202500:52:28

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We Should Move Here Travels Podcast - Ireland vs. Finland: You Decide Our February Destination!


Join Brittany and Josh on the We Should Move Here Travels podcast as they debate between two exciting destinations for their February trip: Ireland and Finland. Josh presents a detailed itinerary for exploring Ireland's scenic landscapes, local pubs, and historical sites, while Brittany makes a compelling case for Finland's magical winter landscapes, Northern Lights, and famous sauna culture. Listen as they delve into the unique aspects of each location and decide where they'd prefer to go. Ultimately, they leave the decision in your hands! Vote for your favorite destination here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5ZL5NDW. Don't forget to follow and subscribe on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for more travel content! Until next time, happy travels!

00:00 Welcome to the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast

00:19 Deciding Our February Destination

01:55 Presenting Ireland: A Dream Destination

04:57 Exploring Ireland: Detailed Itinerary

23:21 Final Thoughts on Ireland

25:50 Presenting Finland: A Winter Wonderland

29:29 Planning the Ultimate Arctic Adventure

29:56 Exploring Rovaniemi: Arctic Museum and Northern Lights

30:31 Santa Claus Village: A Winter Wonderland

31:16 Journey to Inari: Wilderness Hotel and Northern Lights

37:36 Levi: Finnish Spas and Snow Village

40:35 Helsinki: Final Stop and Cultural Exploration

41:37 Why Finland? A Case for Happiness and Quality of Life

51:18 Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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Navigating Germany: A Journey Through Augsburg and Munich's Oktoberfest03 Nov 202501:03:30

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Our Augsburg Adventure: Travel Struggles, Oktoberfest, and Exploring Germany | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast


Join Brittany and Josh as they share their travel experiences in Augsburg, Germany, on the We Should Move Here Travels Podcast. From navigating public transportation mishaps to enjoying the bustling Oktoberfest in Munich, they give a detailed account of their adventures and challenges. They also explore Augsburg's rich history, vibrant food scene, and local culture, while reflecting on personal growth and future travel plans. Don't miss this insightful and heartfelt travel journey!

00:00 Welcome to the Travels Podcast

00:55 Journey to Augsburg, Germany

02:06 Navigating Public Transportation

02:41 First Impressions and Challenges

04:45 Learning from Mistakes

06:20 Language Barriers and Oktoberfest Plans

08:25 Oktoberfest Adventures

12:59 The Debit Card Disaster

28:56 Recovering from Oktoberfest

32:11 Recovering from Oktoberfest

32:37 Munich Food Tour Experience

34:09 Exploring Munich's Local Market

37:47 Surfers in Munich

41:18 A Day in Augsburg

50:04 Reflecting on the Trip

01:01:55 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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Falling for Ghent: Travel Stories from Belgium27 Oct 202500:53:12

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Exploring Ghent, Belgium: A Hidden Gem of Europe!


In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh take you through their incredible journey in Ghent, Belgium. From historic castles to mouth-watering Belgian fries, waffles, and beer, they explore everything this charming city has to offer. They share their adventures navigating public transportation, visiting the magnificent Old Town, and indulging in a variety of delicious meals. The hosts also discuss the possibility of making Ghent their new home and reflect on its potential. Tune in for travel tips, food recommendations, and an in-depth look at what makes Ghent a must-visit destination!

00:00 Welcome to Ghent, Belgium!

00:35 Travel Struggles and First Impressions

02:35 Settling into Our Airbnb

03:51 Exploring Ghent's Old Town

05:36 Meeting Locals and Fellow Travelers

06:13 Considering Ghent as a Future Home

07:55 Food Adventures in Ghent

12:21 Beer and Waffles Experience

15:58 Day Trip to Brussels

19:22 Ghent Food Tour Highlights

25:23 Delicious Food and Drinks

25:55 Michelin Star Experience

27:12 Best Desserts in Town

28:44 Exploring Coffee Shops

30:56 Chocolate Shops and Sculptures

31:56 Reflecting on Ghent

35:36 Public Transportation and Safety

39:11 Healthcare and Connectivity

45:30 Final Thoughts on Ghent

48:19 Goodbye Ghent, Hello Augsburg

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