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Greenland is a Haven for Nature Lovers and Adventurers
21 mars 2025
00:21:15
With outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, whale watching, and more, Greenland is a haven for nature lovers and adventurers.
Malisha Mendis from the Short Girl on Tour blog joins Stevie to share more about Greenland and some top things to do while you’re there.
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Published on 3/21/25
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - The Landscape and Terrain of Greenland
3:20 - Most Popular or the Best Time to Visit Greenland
Known for its lush surroundings, Madeira offers some incredible hiking opportunities that come with amazing views. Joining Stevie to talk more about Madeira is Maria Kru from Picture the World, a fantastic photography and travel blog.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 3/7/25
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Madeira's Natural Beauty and Where it's Located
3:53 - The History of Madeira
6:44 - The Weather and Times of Year to Plan a Trip to Madeira
8:27 - Hiking in Madeira
10:56 - The Beaches in Madeira
14:12 - Whale Watching in Madeira
16:15 - Festivals That go on Throughout the Year in Madeira
Italy is a country that so many travelers have on their bucket lists - it has beautiful beaches, incredible art, historic cities and much more to discover. Stevie is joined by LivTours founder and Rome native Angelo Carotenuto for a conversation about Italy’s most visited cites, and other Italian destinations that travelers should have on their radars.
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Published on 2/28/25
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0:00 - Intro
1:59 - Why do People Come Back to Italy Year After Year?
4:17 - The Jubilee and How it Will Affect Tourism in 2025
Culture, Food, Music and Coffee Throughout Colombia
07 févr. 2025
00:32:57
You may have heard of Colombia’s big cities like Bogotá, but there is so much wonderful culture, food, music and coffee to discover throughout Columbia’s 32 departments. Joining Stevie to talk about the beautiful country of Colombia is Ginna Taylor from Broken Boots Travel.
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Published on 2/7/24
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:56 - Why is Colombia a Special Place for People to Visit?
6:42 - An Overview of Bogotá
11:15 - Vallenato Music and Seeing the Biggest Vallenato Festival
15:21 - La Guajira and Things to do in the Region
19:20 - Why Should Someone Add Cartagena to Their Colombian Itinerary?
Stevie and Maddie got a lot of great questions about their adventures in Portugal, so they figured they'd close the 10 Days in Portugal series by doing a little Q&A.
In this episode, you’ll hear Maddie and Stevie talk about things like their favorite day on the trip, how they decided to travel to Portugal and much more.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 1/31/25
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Why Portugal? 4:51 - Favorite Area of Portugal? 7:00 - Favorite Hotel? 10:16 - Favorite Day on the Trip? 13:06 - Favorite Day Trip: Sintra or Douro Valley? 15:20 - Favorite Non-Day Trip Get Your Guide Experience? 18:05 - What's One Thing You'd Change?
Stevie and Maddie review their last few days in Portugal, which featured some fun adventures in the vibrant city of Lisbon.
Stevie and Maddie's time in Lisbon included exploring the city by tuk tuk, learning more about azulejos at the National Tile Museum, and seeing one of Portugal’s top soccer clubs in action.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 1/24/25
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Traveling to See Lisbon’s Breathtaking Views 2:39 - Riding Up and Down Lisbon’s Hills 3:18 - Exploring the City in a Fun and Easy Way by Tuk Tuk 4:01 - Dinner at Pinóquio 4:38 - National Tile Museum 6:43 - Oceanário de Lisboa 8:03 - Lunch at STATUS 8:39 - Lisbon Casino 9:24 - Dinner at Rosamar 10:03 - Pasties De Belem and Manteigaria 11:06 - Exploring the Jerónimos Monastery 12:08 - Visiting Belém Tower 14:03 - Praça do Império 14:22 - Benfica Soccer Game 16:18 - Review of Lumen Hotel & The Lisbon Light Show
Our Itinerary for Lisbon
Day 8
Bus from Lagos to Lisbon
Arrive in Lisbon
Drop bags at hotel
Lunch
Tuk Tuk tour
Dinner at Pinóquio
Day 9
National Tile Museum
Oceanário de Lisboa
Lunch at STATUS
Lisbon Casino
Dinner at Rosamar
Day 10
Explore the Belem District (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower & Praça do Império)
10 Days in Portugal: Porto and a Day Trip to Douro Valley
10 janv. 2025
00:16:08
Today on part 2 of our series, we’re heading north to the magical city of Porto.
Those visiting this charming city can enjoy breathtaking views of the Douro River, Porto’s unique bridges, and the beautiful tile work at the famous Sao Bento train station.
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Published on 1/10/25
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - The Train to Porto 2:12 - Lunch and Free Time in Downtown Porto 3:39 - Sunset Walk Along the Douro River 7:43 - Porto Walking Tour 9:27 - Livraria Lello Bookstore 10:03 - Pastel de Nata Baking Class 11:21 - Experiencing the Douro Valley 13:16 - Exploring Two Premium Wineries and Sampling Different Wines 13:46 - Relaxing on a River Cruise Along the Douro River 14:14 - Review of Eurostars Aliados Hotel
10 Days in Portugal: An Intro to Lisbon and Sintra
03 janv. 2025
00:14:09
Join Stevie G. and his fiancée Maddie for the first episode of a 5-part series that recaps their 10-day adventure in Portugal.
Today’s episode covers the first two days where Stevie and Maddie got their feet wet in Lisbon and took a day trip to Sintra, which included a stop at the famous Pena Palace.
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Published on 1/3/25
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - The Design of Day 1 2:58 - Strolling Through Praça do Comércio 3:52 - Visiting the World’s Oldest Bookstore 4:54 - Pink Street 5:23 - Lunch at Time Out Market 6:03 - Visiting the Fado Museum 7:16 - Exploring the Castelo São Jorge 7:51 - An Overview of the Sintra Area 9:39 - Pena Palace 10:07 - The Value of Our Expert Guides 11:08 - Journeying Along the Cabo da Roca Coastline 11:23 - The Charming Streets of Cascais 11:45 - Dinner at Tapas n Friends 12:06 - Review of Lisboa Prata Boutique Hotel
Our Itinerary for Lisbon and Sintra
Day 1
Arrive in Lisbon
Transfer to Hotel & Check Bags (Lisboa Prata Boutique Hotel)
Stroll Through Praça do Comércio (large plaza in the city center)
Visit Bertrand - Chiado, the World’s Oldest Bookstore
In addition to its beautiful wineries, Temecula has done a great job of becoming a year-round destination, adding some outstanding restaurants and gaining a great reputation as a wedding destination. Joining Stevie to talk more about Temecula and its wineries are Holly and Bill Bembenek, owners of the Temecula Wine Trolly Wine Tours.
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Published on 12/27/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Where Temecula Valley is on the Map and What Makes it Unique 3:39 - How Many Wineries can be Found in Temecula Valley? 5:46 - How Wine Tourism in Temecula has Developed 9:32 - Are More People Taking Day or Overnight Trips to Temecula? 12:51 - How Does Wine Tourism Allow Visitors Learn More About a Destination? 19:28 - Events and Things to do Throughout the Year in Temecula Valley 22:02 - The Food Scene in Temecula 25:35 - Temecula as a Wedding Destination 27:14 - Stay Connected with Temecula Wine Trolly Wine Tours 45:07 - Holly and Bill Bembenek are Students of Travel
Berlin is a dynamic city that’s known for its famous sites like Museum Island and the East Side Gallery. Joining Stevie on the podcast to talk about some of Berlin’s top sites to see is Claire Waggoner from the Tall Girl Big World blog.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 12/20/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - What About Berlin Makes it an Exciting City to Visit? 2:44 - Areas to Stay in Berlin 3:38 - Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower 6:16 - Museum Island 8:24 - Gendarmenmarkt 9:58 - The East Side Gallery 11:37 - Stay Connected with Tall Girl Big World 13:41 - Claire Waggoner is a Student of Travel
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When you travel, have you ever though about how you can leave a place better than you found it? Today’s episode features Susanna Shankar, AKA Sooz, from Curiosity Saves Travel, who joins Stevie for a discussion on the idea of regenerative tourism.
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Published on 12/13/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:34 - What the Term Regenerative Tourism Actually Means 6:19 - How Long has the Concept of Regenerative Tourism been Around? 9:27 - The Core Principals of Regenerative Tourism 13:25 - The Differences Between Sustainable Travel and Regenerative Travel 17:57 - A Closer Look at Examples of Regenerative Tourism 21:26 - Can Regenerative Tourism Help to Diminish Overtourism Issues? 22:59 - It Takes Everyone Involved to Make Regenerative Tourism Happen 24:15 - Regenerative Travel Tips for Travelers 29:37 - Responsibility as it Relates to Regenerative Tourism 30:47 - Final Messages on Regenerative Tourism 31:55 - How to Choose a Regenerative Destination 33:08 - Stay Connected with Curiosity Saves Travel 35:02 - Susanna Shankar is a Student of Travel
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Whether it’s a tiny town with mining history like Silver Plume or a college town like Boulder, you can find stunning scenery, fun outdoor activities and unique history in the communities that are in close proximity to the Mile-High City. Katie Chavez from The World on my Necklace travel blog sits down with Stevie to talk about some of the fascinating towns that aren’t too far from Denver.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 12/6/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:17 - What Made Katie Put Together A Blog Post About Towns Near Denver? 2:58 - Boulder, CO 4:23 - Idaho Springs, CO 6:15 - Golden, CO 8:50 - Morrison, CO 10:43 - Silver Plume, CO 12:32 - Fort Collins, CO 14:04 - Stay Connected with The World on my Necklace 15:31 - Katie Chavez is a Student of Travel
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Known for its Jazz history, tasty food and Mardi Gras celebration, there is nowhere in the world quite like New Orleans! Joining Stevie to talk more about some exciting things to do in New Orleans is Liz Wood from the Roaming with Red blog.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 11/29/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:02 - New Orleans Never Gets Old 3:56 - The Experience of Riding the Streetcar in New Orleans 7:52 - Some of the Delicious Food that New Orleans is Known For 11:19 - The Cemeteries in New Orleans 15:26 - The Garden District 17:53 - Frenchmen Street 22:12 - Magazine Street 24:39 - What is City Park Like? 29:09 - Stay Connected with Roaming with Red 32:08 - Liz Wood is a Student of Travel
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Three Magical Areas of Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, and La Fortuna)
08 nov. 2024
00:28:49
Today’s conversation is going to take us to three magical areas of Costa Rica - Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, and La Fortuna. Jessy Vanpoperinghe from The Worried Wanderer blog stops by the show to walk us through some of the key stops on a trip she took to Costa Rica, which included hiking around a volcano, sipping chocolate tea, ziplining through the clouds, and much more.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 11/8/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:03 - Is Costa Rica Worth Visiting? 3:26 - The Baldi Hot Springs Resort 5:23 - The La Fortuna Waterfall 7:16 - The Tabacon Hot Springs 8:38 - Hiking Near Arenal Volcano 10:30 - A Chocolate and Coffee Tour with Northfields Cafe 12:28 - Seeing Incredible Animals on a Night Tour in Monteverde 14:54 - Ziplining and Walking Along the Hanging Bridges at Sky Adventures 18:21 - Stopping by Cafe Colibri 20:05 - The Shana by the Beach Hotel 21:56 - What You can See or Do if You're Visiting Manuel Antonio National Park 24:00 - Stay Connected with The Worried Wanderer 25:30 - Jessy Vanpoperinghe is a Student of Travel
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Stunning Amalfi Coast Towns for Visitors to Explore
01 nov. 2024
00:14:28
The towns around Italy’s Amalfi Coast are certainly worth a visit because of their delicious Italian food, historic sites, and gorgeous coastline views. Joining Stevie for a conversation about some of the stunning Amalfi Coast towns for visitors to explore is Madison Krigbaum from the Madison’s Footsteps blog.
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Published on 11/1/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Where is the Amalfi Coast and How to Get There From Rome 2:39 - Packing Tips for Someone Looking to Plan an Amalfi Coast Trip 3:33 - The Best Time of Year to Visit the Amalfi Coast 4:23 - Sorrento Itinerary Ideas 5:47 - Positano and What You can Experience There 7:47 - Capri and Suggestions for Someone Who's Visiting 9:20 - Visiting Pompeii and Some Top Recommendations to Check Out 10:38 - Stay Connected with Madison's Footsteps 12:26 - Madison Krigbaum is a Student of Travel
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Strasbourg, France Becomes a Winter Paradise During the Christmas Season
25 oct. 2024
00:27:08
During the Christmas season, Strasbourg, France becomes a winter paradise, with its historic Christmas market, sparkling lights, and spectacular wintery experiences. Friend of the show Jen Ciesielski from the Dabbling in Jet Lag blog joins Stevie today to explain more about why Strasbourg, France is such a magical place to be in during the holiday season.
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Published on 10/25/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Where Strasbourg is Located Within France and Basic Info About the City 3:33 - What Makes Strasbourg a Great Place to Visit in December? 4:55 - The Experience of Visiting the Strasbourg Christmas Market 8:59 - The Enchanting Neighborhood of La Petite, France 12:41 - Dabbling in Traditional Cuisine from Alsace and the Maison Kammerzell 17:34 - Day Trips Near Strasbourg in December 21:17 - Other Tips for Visiting Strasbourg During the Winter 24:01 - Stay Connected with Dabbling in Jet Lag
Lisbon is a popular European destination to visit because of its breathtaking views, energetic neighborhoods, and great nearby day trips. Joining Stevie to dive deeper into some of Lisbon’s amazing sights and things to do is Priscilla Rodriguez from the Priscilla Wanders travel blog.
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Published on 10/18/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Why Lisbon is a Favorite City for Many Travelers 3:50 - The Beauty of Downtown Lisbon 5:41 - Exploring the Time Out Market in Lisbon 6:52 - The São Jorge Castle 8:02 - Why Exploring Sintra on a Day Trip is a Great Option 11:00 - Pink Street and What you can Find and do There 11:53 - Stay Connected with Priscilla Wanders 14:58 - Priscilla Rodriguez is a Student of Travel
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Spain's breathtaking architecture, lively festivals, rich cultural legacy, and mouthwatering food make it an unforgettable tourist destination. Stopping by to talk about 5 highlights from her trip to Spain is blogger Summer Meddock.
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Published on 10/11/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Why Spain is a Memorable Travel Destination 4:50 - Basilica de La Sagrada 6:19 - The Picasso Museum 9:05 - Cathedral de Mallorca 11:02 - Park Guell 13:30 - La Casa de Robert Graves 18:04 - Stay Connected with Summer Meddock 19:55 - Summer Meddock is a Student of Travel
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Laval & Oka are Worth Exploring on Your Next Trip to Montreal
04 oct. 2024
00:37:09
We all know Montreal is a popular city for tourists, but today we're putting the spotlight on two other nearby destinations in Quebec, Laval and Oka, that have a ton of great things to do. If you’re interested in learning more about Oka’s cheese, national park, and outdoor tranquility or Laval’s scrumptious food scene and exciting outdoor adventures, you’re in the right spot because Kathryn Dickson from Kathryn Anywhere joins DBE today to talk about Oka, Laval, and why both places are worth exploring on your next trip to Montreal.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 10/4/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Where Laval and Oka are Located 3:17 - What are Laval and Oka Known For? 5:34 - Is French Spoken in Laval and Oka? 8:27 - Immersia Laval 10:15 - Ferme Marineau 12:16 - Hiking and Kayaking at Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles 14:38 - The Food in Laval 17:38 - Oka National Park 22:28 - Vignoble Rivière du Chêne 24:24 - Distillerie Côte des Saints 26:55 - Oka Cheese and Must-Try Restaurants for Someone Visiting Oka 31:05 - Stay Connected with Kathryn Anywhere 34:00 - Kathryn Dickson is a Student of Travel
Known for being the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence, Italy was a cultural hub where literature, science, and the arts all thrived. Joining Stevie to talk about some top sites to see in Florence and more about Florence’s history is Kasia Chojecki from the Amongst Romans blog and podcast.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 9/27/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:39 - Why Florence is a Special Place 3:38 - More About Florence's History and the Medici Family 10:36 - The Duomo 12:47 - The Ponte Vecchio 14:03 - The Palazzo Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens 16:20 - Piazza della Signoria 18:12 - When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Florence? 21:10 - Stay Connected with Amongst Romans 24:56 - Kasia Chojecki is a Student of Travel
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With wineries, outdoor adventures, historical markers, and friendly small towns, Southern Illinois is truly a hidden gem that is totally worth checking out. Today, Stevie is joined by Jessica Baine from the Caffeine Until Cocktails blog, who talks about the Shawnee National Forrest, things to do in the Fall, and much more when it comes to visiting Souther Illinois.
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Published on 9/20/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - What About Southern Illinois Makes it a Unique Place to Visit and Explore? 2:48 - More About the Shawnee National Forrest 3:54 - Garden of the Gods and What its Like to Explore it 5:27 - Historical Markers in Jackson County, IL 6:41 - Wineries in Jackson County, IL 7:39 - Top Things to do in the Fall in Southern Illinois 10:22 - Ava, IL 12:04 - Effingham, IL 14:04 - Southern Illinois Towns are Hidden Gems 15:25 - Murphysboro, IL 17:49 - Stay Connected with Caffeine until Cocktails 20:18 - Jessica Baine is a Student of Travel
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On the days when New York City gets some of its best weather, there are so many amazing things to do from experiencing the buzz of Central Park to catching a perfect sunset on a rooftop bar and more. Stevie's guest today is Kate Vernier from the Explore with Kate blog, who talks all about great things to do on a great day in NYC.
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Published on 9/13/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - What Times of Year NYC has Some of its Best Weather 3:53 - The Buzz of Central Park When There's Great Weather in New York 5:10 - Great Museums Near Central Park to Explore 6:20 - Catching a Ball Game in New York on a Nice Day 8:22 - Soaking up the Sun at Beaches Near NYC 9:56 - Watching the Sunset on a NYC Rooftop with Pleasant Weather 11:14 - Things to do in New York's East Village on a Nice Day 13:59 - Stay Connected with Explore with Kate 14:51 - Kate Vernier is a Student of Travel
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The dynamic borough of Brooklyn, New York, is well-known for its many neighborhoods, the famous Brooklyn Bridge, and other popular tourist destinations including Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. Joining Stevie to talk about Brooklyn is Becca from Half Half Travel.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 8/23/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Where Brooklyn is Located and What Makes it Unique 4:40 - The Neighborhoods Within Brooklyn and What They're Like 8:51 - What it's Like to Live in Brooklyn 12:08 - Brooklyn's Food Scene 13:29 - Brooklyn Cafes 14:33 - How Safe is Brooklyn for Travelers? 15:44 - Photo Spots Around Brooklyn 18:01 - Best Free Things to do in Brooklyn 19:55 - What Visiting Brooklyn can be Like Throughout the Year 22:15 - Stay Connected with Half Half Travel 24:13 - Brooklyn Fun Fact
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With beautiful coastal scenery, quaint seaside communities, and a wealth of cultural heritage, Nova Scotia can be an epic vacation destination for history buffs, lovers of the great outdoors - or really anyone! Meggan and Jenn from The Travel Mug Podcast join Stevie to talk about Nova Scotia and the opportunities it holds for travelers.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 8/2/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Where Nova Scotia is Located and Basic Things About the Province 5:40 - What is Nova Scotia Like Throughout Different Seasons of the Year? 8:16 - Things to Include on a Nova Scotia Itinerary During the Warmer Months 10:38 - Things to Include on a Nova Scotia Itinerary During the Colder Months 14:20 - Unique Dishes Nova Scotia is Known For 17:09 - Some of the Biggest Cities or Most Popular Areas in Nova Scotia for Visitors 19:57 - A Closer Look at Cape Breton 24:34 - Hidden Gems in Nova Scotia 29:00 - Stay Connected with The Travel Mug Podcast 31:31 - Jenn & Meggan are a Students of Travel
Fun Places to Check Out During a Weekend in Cornwall
05 juil. 2024
00:45:15
With its gorgeous coastline Cornwall, England, is a mesmerizing travel destination with plenty of hidden gems to discover. Joining the show to talk about Cornwall are Emma and Steffan from the In Wanderment travel and photography blog.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 7/5/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - Where Cornwall is Located and What the Area is Known For 3:07 - Is Cornwall Busy All Year? 4:00 - The Godrevy Lighthouse and What Makes it Worth Visiting 6:59 - Visiting the Cornish Seal Sanctuary 11:28 - Enjoying the Sunset at Botallack Mine 14:47 - St Micheals Mount 18:14 - The Fishing Town of Porthleven 20:49 - The Legendary Kynance Cove 24:14 - Watching a Sunset at Lands End 27:32 - What is a Cornish Pasty? 29:02 - Stay Connected with In Wanderment 33:45 - Steffan & Emma are a Students of Travel
Every year, tons of tourists head to Waikiki for its world-class surfing, exciting nightlife, and diverse cultural offerings. Tori Mitchell from Tori Pines Travels joins Stevie to talk about some ideas for spending time in Waikiki.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 6/28/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - Where in Hawaii is Waikiki and How Much of a Tourist Hot Spot is it? 2:42 - Hotel Options in Waikiki 4:06 - Taking a Surf Lesson in Waikiki 7:46 - Going on a Sunset Cruise in Waikiki 9:30 - Catching a Sunrise or Sunset in Waikiki 11:35 - Visiting the Honolulu Zoo 12:49 - Stay Connected with Tori Pines Travels 16:16 - Tori Mitchell is a Student of Travel
The coastal city of Valencia, Spain is known for having delicious food, great beaches and many historic sites to explore. Jan Oberson from Jan Adventures joins Destinations Beyond Expectations to talk about why Valencia is such a unique place to visit.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 6/21/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Where Valencia is Located Within Spain 2:34 - The City of Arts and Sciences 4:59 - The Central Market and The Silk Exchange 7:36 - What to Know About Visiting the Church of San Nicolás de Bari 9:25 - The Food in Valencia 14:36 - What it's Like to Explore the Turia Nature Park 17:45 - The Beaches Near Valencia 19:57 - Stay Connected with Jan Adventures 24:05 - Jan Oberson is a Student of Travel
While visitors have the opportunity to enjoy gorgeous blue lakes, a variety of animals, and an array of incredible outdoor activities, the truth is, Banff can get expensive. Caitlin Laurent joins Destinations Beyond Expectations to share how accommodation options, food choices, free activities, traveling during shoulder seasons and more can help you save money on a Banff adventure.
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Published on 6/14/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Can a Banff Trip Get Expensive? 3:06 - Ways to Save Money on Accommodations in Banff 6:25 - Cutting Costs Through Food Options in Banff 8:35 - Free Hikes and Outdoor Activities Around Banff 11:36 - How Bundling in Banff can Lead to Savings 12:34 - Saving Some Dough on Transportation in Banff 14:54 - Is it Worth it to See Banff in the Off-Season? 16:51 - Stay Connected with Caitlin Laurent 19:25 - Caitlin Laurent is a Student of Travel
Every year the historic city of Rome wows a huge number of visitors. Today Stevie is joined by Phylicia Stitzel from The Backpacker Mom who talks about some ideas for how to spend 3 days in Rome.
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Published on 6/7/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Is 3 Days in Rome a Good Amount of Time for a Visitor? 3:09 - Day 1 in Rome (Time-Traveling in Ancient Rome) 5:04 - The View from Palatine Hill 6:22 - Food and Hydration Tips for Traveling in Rome 9:18 - What its Like to See the Pantheon 11:14 - Day 2 in Rome (The Vatican City Extravaganza) 14:19 - Pre-Purchasing Tickets for Vatican Museums 15:31 - Dress Code in Vatican City 16:37 - Supplì (Fried Risotto Balls) 17:45 - Day 3 in Rome (Basking in the Roman Culture) 20:32 - Does the Trevi Fountain have Tourists All Throughout the Day? 21:24 - Packing Tips for 3 Days in Rome 23:40 - Stay Connected with The Backpacker Mom 28:19 - Phylicia Stitzel is a Student of Travel
Mexico City is the biggest city in North America, and it has no shortage of delicious food, vibrant neighborhoods, and fun adventures to discover. Becca Siegel from Half Half Travel joins the show to talk bout Mexico City and three great day trips.
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Published on 5/31/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Describing Mexico City to Someone Who's Never Been 4:05 - The Presence of English in Mexico City 5:48 - The Main Neighborhoods of Mexico City 10:31 - The Food Scene in Mexico City and Eating as a Vegetarian 16:02 - Unique and Cool Cafes in Mexico City 18:42 - Safety in Mexico City for Women and More Safety Tips for Travelers 24:05 - Unique Places in Mexico City that are Off the Beaten Path 28:10 - A Day Trip to the Teotihuacán Pyramids 30:32 - A Day Trip to Tepoztlán Pueblo Mágico 32:26 - A Day Trip to Xochimilco 34:54 - Stay Connected with Half Half Travel 40:14 - Becca Siegel is a Student of Travel
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Located in the Indian Ocean, the country of Sri Lanka is full of tasty tea, fascinating wildlife and much more to discover. Valerie Edman from Cultured Travel joins the show to talk more about Sri Lanka and some of the unique things you can do there during a visit.
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Published on 5/10/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Where is Sri Lanka? 3:05 - What's the Weather Like in Sri Lanka? 3:51 - The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temples 5:36 - Sri Lanka's Tea Culture 7:19 - Some of the Ways to Get Around Sri Lanka 9:12 - Some of the National Parks and Wildlife in Sri Lanka 10:20 - Cool & Unique Lodging Options 12:54 - The Type of Food Sri Lanka is Known For 14:36 - Stay Connected with Cultured Travel
With Niagara Falls in its backyard, Buffalo, NY is a town full of great people, delicious food, and fun places to explore! Julia from the Planned Wanderings blog joins Destinations Beyond Expectations to talk all about amazing things to discover in Buffalo.
Show Notes ⬇️
Published on 5/3/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Buffalo's Location and Proximity to the Iconic Niagara Falls 2:55 - Foods that Buffalo is Known for 6:20 - Buffalo's Seasons 7:42 - What it's Like to Visit Niagara Falls 11:39 - Frank Lloyd Wright Houses in Buffalo 14:15 - The Buffalo History Museum 16:31 - The AKG Art Museum 17:57 - The Buffalo Waterfront 19:41 - Stay Connected with Planned Wanderings 22:29 - Julia is a Student of Travel
If you're traveling to New York City and are looking to step outside of the city for a day, make sure to have Beacon, NY on your radar! Elizabeth Palumbi from Life of the Traveling Pin sits down with Stevie to talk about why Beacon makes a great NYC day trip.
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Published on 4/26/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - General Things to Know About Beacon 2:58 - Best Things About Beacon Throughout the Seasons 4:14 - The Food Scene in Beacon 5:08 - Shopping Options in Beacon 5:55 - Outdoorsy Things to do Around Beacon 7:06 - Other Top Things to do in Beacon 8:10 - Stay Connected with Life of the Traveling Pin 9:58 - Elizabeth is a Student of Travel
Amazing Things to Discover in Western North Carolina
29 mars 2024
00:26:08
Many people travel to North Carolina's beaches each year, but in the western part of the Tar Heel State visitors can discover beautiful mountain views and endless outdoor adventures! Joining Stevie to talk about some of the great things to experience in western North Carolina is Breanna from the Golden Hour Adventurer blog.
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Published on 3/29/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - What About Western North Carolina Makes it a Special Place to Visit? 3:20 - Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell 5:50 - Waterfalls to Hike to in North Carolina 8:42 - Exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park 13:09 - Taking a Scenic Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway 15:41 - Visiting the Biltmore Estate 19:56 - Stay Connected with Golden Hour Adventurer 23:04 - The Golden Hour Adventurer is a Student of Travel
Touristy, Outdoorsy & Quirky Things to See in Seattle
22 mars 2024
00:20:44
From music history to outdoor adventures to one-of-a-kind museums, Seattle has a lot to offer for visitors. Joining DBE to talk about the touristy, outdoorsy & quirky things to see in Seattle is Scott Shetler AKA the Quirky Travel Guy.
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Published on 3/22/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - What the Seattle Weather is Like Throughout the Year 2:46 - The Famous Pike Place Fish Market 5:04 - The Space Needle 7:04 - Seeing Seattle by Water on a Harbor Cruise 8:52 - The Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Garden 10:36 - The Gum Wall 12:24 - The Museum of Pop Culture 13:31 - Music History in Seattle 14:31 - More Top Seattle Recommendations 16:19 - Stay Connected with The Quirky Travel Guy 18:28 - Scott Shetler is a Student of Travel
Each year during the winter in Yosemite National Park, a stunning natural effect dubbed the Yosemite Firefall takes place. Joining DBE to talk about the Yosemite Firefall and how visitors can see it in person is Jeanine Romo from Le Wild Explorer.
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Published on 3/15/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:13 - What the Yosemite Firefall Phenomenon Actually is 3:13 - What Time of Year the Firefall Takes Place and More About the Effect 5:30 - Where Horsetail Falls is in Yosemite 6:42 - Packing Tips for Yosemite During Firefall Season 8:48 - Permit Needed to See the Firefall 12:00 - Lodging Available that's not too Far from Horsetail Falls 15:51 - Other Top Things to do in Yosemite During the Wintertime 19:24 - Stay Connected with Le Wild Explorer 22:11 - Jeanine Romo is a Student of Travel
Situated on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park is a natural treasure. Joining the show to talk about Manuel Antonio National Park is Samantha from Mytanfeet, an amazing blog about traveling in Costa Rica.
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Published on 3/1/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Where Manuel Antonio National Park is Located and What it's Known For 2:42 - Important Things to Know when Entering Manuel Antonio National Park 4:15 - Parking Near Manuel Antonio National Park 5:45 - Important Things to Consider Bringing with you to the Park 7:43 - Incredible Wildlife You Might See in Manuel Antonio National Park 9:18 - The Value of Having a Guide in Manuel Antonio 12:56 - The Main Trails and Other Trails Within the Park 15:16 - How Much Time to Plan for Manuel Antonio National Park 15:59 - Stay Connected with Mytanfeet 21:44 - Samantha from Mytanfeet is a Student of Travel
Boasting 131 named lakes, roughly 2 dozen active glaciers and over 700 miles of hiking trails, Glacier National Park is a truly amazing place that draws nearly 3 million visitors a year. Joining DBE to talk about Glacier National Park is friend of the show Janice Moskoff from Gather + Go Travel.
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Published on 2/9/24
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:51 - Why Janice Highlighted Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park 4:30 - Glacier National Park's Location and Unique Landscape 6:31 - Visiting Glacier National Park Throughout the Year 11:29 - Lodging in Glacier National Park 17:07 - Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road 23:18 - Hikes in Glacier National Park 31:00 - Getting Out on the Water in Glacier National Park 34:16 - Combo Options with Glacier National Park 38:29 - Stay Connected with Gather + Go Travel
Read Janice's Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park
Today we're heading south - technically the furthest south that you can find yourself within the continental United States - we're going to Key West! Lana Sitler from Adventures by Lana joins the show to talk about some top things to do when visiting Key West.
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Published on 2/2/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Where Key West is and how to get There 4:05 - Why You Should Try Key Lime Pie in Key West 5:54 - What Dry Tortugas National Park is and how to get There 7:46 - The Significance of Duval Street and the Duval Crawl 9:16 - Taking a Sunset Cruise in Key West can be a Great Experience 10:16 - Smathers Beach 11:38 - The Southernmost Point in the Continental US 13:18 - Make Sure You Get Out on the Water in Key West 14:08 - Stay Connected with Adventures by Lana 15:42 - Lana Sitler is a Student of Travel
Curating Family Travel with a Special/Medical Needs Child
29 déc. 2023
00:31:02
Many families who have children with disabilities go through certain hurdles during their travels in terms of communication, planning ahead, and other things that many of us don’t necessarily have to think through or worry about when we travel. Adam Probolsky joins DBE for a discussion on curating family travel with a special/medical needs child.
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Published on 12/29/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Adam's Son 3:16 - Adam's Initial Thoughts on How or If Traveling Would Work 4:43 - How the Travel Industry can Improve on Accommodating Families 9:01 - Steps Adam Takes in Terms of Communication 13:15 - Are Hotels Understanding of Needs From Families? 16:46 - Change that Adam Wants to See 19:30 - Final Messages About Family Travel with a Special/Medical Needs Child 21:13 - Stay Connected with Probolsky Research 25:50 - Adam Probolsky is a Student of Travel
Skiing, winter festivals, hot springs, frozen waterfalls - what could be better than visiting Idaho during the winter season? Katie Williams from The Traveling Spud joins Stevie to talk all about amazing wintertime experiences in Idaho.
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Published on 12/22/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Why is Visiting Idaho in the Wintertime Magical? 3:19 - Idaho's Hot Springs in the Cold Months 6:47 - McCall's Winter Carnival 8:14 - What Boise is Like During the Winter 10:37 - Skiing in Idaho During the Wintertime 12:36 - Visiting a Frozen Waterfall in Idaho 14:53 - Stay Connected with The Traveling Spud 17:34 - Katie Williams is a Student of Travel
If you take an adventure to see the northern lights with the right camera, gear and knowledge, you can walk away with some incredible photography! Kendall Vowels from The Traveller's Timelapse joins Stevie to share some great tips for photographing the northern lights.
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Published on 12/1/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Where and When to See the Northern Lights 5:45 - Conditions that Factor into Whether the Northern Lights Are Visible 8:34 - How Apps and Tours can Help Anyone See the Northern Lights 11:14 - How to Capture the Northern Lights on Your Smart Phone 13:08 - What Lens to Use to Capture the Northern Lights 14:22 - How a Tripod can be Beneficial to Photographing the Northern Lights 17:06 - Camera Setting Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights 21:16 - Stay Connected with The Traveller's Timelapse 25:51 - Kendall Vowels is a Student of Travel
Read Kendall's Northern Lights Photography Blog Post
There is no shortage of scenic hikes and stunning views across Utah’s 5 gorgeous national parks! Deanne and Ryan from the Scenic and Savvy blog share some of their takeaways from a trip they took to Utah’s Mighty 5.
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Published on 11/3/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Utah's National Parks and Why They're Popular for Travelers 2:53 - Arches National Park and What Makes it So Unique 5:08 - What is Canyonlands National Park Like? 6:40 - The Little Wild Horse Canyon 8:41 - How Spread Out are Utah's National Parks From One Another? 10:01 - Tips for Visiting Capitol Reef National Park 12:30 - Scenic Byway 12 is a Pretty Cool Drive 14:09 - Bryce Canyon National Park and What to Discover There 15:35 - Photographers Out and About at Utah's National Parks 16:19 - Best Aspects of Visiting Zion National Park 18:07 - What Makes Zion National Park a Scenic and Savvy Favorite 19:12 - Stay Connected with Scenic and Savvy and Destinations Beyond Expectations 20:52 - Scenic and Savvy are Students of Travel
Read Deanne & Ryan's Utah National Parks Blog Post
The Big Easy has plenty of unique adventures. From live jazz music, to delicious food, to getting out on the bayou and more - Karen O'Bryan from GalavantGal chats about some of the must-do's when in New Orleans.
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Published on 10/27/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Best Time or Times of Year to Plan a Trip to the Big Easy 3:27 - Staying in the French Quarter at the Hotel Monteleone 5:23 - Must See Places in the French Quarter 7:16 - Gumbo in New Orleans 8:55 - Beignets in New Orleans 11:11 - Jazz Music in New Orleans 13:01 - The NOLA Nightlife 16:57 - Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties in New Orleans 17:23 - Airboat Tours Near New Orleans 21:17 - More Popular Things to Add to a New Orleans Itinerary 24:17 - Stay Connected with GalavantGal and Destinations Beyond Expectations 26:16 - Karen O'Bryan is a Student of Travel
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but don't overlook cities like Newport, which probably have more to do for travelers than you think! Jackie Swayze from Maximizing My PTO sits down with Stevie to talk about mansions and more in Newport, RI.
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Published on 9/29/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Newport's Location and How to Get There 2:50 - Visiting Newport During July 3:34 - Why and When Mansions in Newport were Built 5:06 - The Cliff Walk 6:23 - How do Mansion Tours Work in Newport? 7:46 - Getting Out on the Water in Newport 8:36 - The International Tennis Hall of Fame 9:41 - Places to Eat Around Newport 11:27 - Stay Connected with Maximizing My PTO and Destinations Beyond Expectations 13:00 - Jackie Swayze is a Student of Travel
You may have heard of the Ring of Kerry, but are you familiar with some of the other great places in County Kerry to explore on a visit? Lynne Nieman from Wander Your Way joins Stevie on the podcast to highlight some of the top things to do around County Kerry Ireland.
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Published on 9/22/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Basic Info About County Kerry Ireland 3:50 - The Ring of Kerry 5:55 - The Skellig Ring 7:39 - Killarney National Park 10:03 - The Dingle Peninsula 11:19 - Dingle Town 13:16 - Stay Connected with Wander Your Way and Destinations Beyond Expectations
Not far from Washington DC sits Montgomery County, Maryland - a place with a variety of outdoorsy things to do, some neat breweries and wineries, and much more. Sam Linnett from Discover with Sam shares some experiences you can discover on a DC day trip to Montgomery County, MD.
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Published on 9/8/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Montgomery County's Location and Why it's Worth Visiting on a DC Day Trip 2:59 - The Adventure Park at Sandy Springs 5:03 - Some of the Best Places to Sip Around MoCo 6:37 - The Brookside Gardens 7:38 - Shopping in Montgomery County 9:12 - Restaurants in Montgomery County 10:36 - Hotel Options in Montgomery County 11:27 - Stay Connected with Discover with Sam and Destinations Beyond Expectations
A drive around Ireland's Ring of Kerry can be an absolutely enriching experience. Isabelle Hoyne from Cultured Voyages joins the podcast to share some great tips for driving the Ring of Kerry.
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Published on 9/1/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Basic Information About the Ring of Kerry Drive 2:30 - Where to Start the Ring of Kerry and Which Direction to Go 4:17 - How Long Does it Take and When to Drive the Ring of Kerry? 5:49 - Favorite Stops Along the Ring of Kerry 8:40 - Tips for Driving the Ring of Kerry 10:19 - How to Get to Killarney 12:02 - Where to Overnight Along the Ring of Kerry 14:15 - Stay Connected with Cultured Voyages and Destinations Beyond Expectations
Porto has been covered on DBE before, and the response to that episode was so great that Stevie's featuring this charming Portuguese city again! Sara from Travel à la Mer is today's guest, and she'll be talking all about port wine, stunning art and more in Porto.
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Published on 8/25/23
Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Important Things to Know About Porto 3:48 - Why Port Wine is Significant in Porto 4:41 - Taking a Day Trip to the Douro Wine Region 5:58 - Popular Dishes in Porto 7:09 - The Dom Luis I Bridge 8:13 - Azulejos in Porto 9:31 - Top Recommendations for Someone Planning a Trip to Porto 11:13 - Stay Connected with Travel à la Mer and Destinations Beyond Expectations