Cheryl finally went on her European Christmas Trip, 5 years after it was originally planned! She visited Prague and Dresden and saw countless Christmas Markets. Links to specific things she shared about below: 

Prague Christmas Markets

Dresden Christmas Markets

Prague Food Tour

Prague Medieval Restaurant

Dresden Burger Restaurant

Prague Zoo

Dresden Zoo

Dresden Palace Christmas Garden

Jazz Dinner Cruise

One-Way Sightseeing Tour from Prague to Dresden

Tisa Rocks

Bastei Bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park

Meissen, Germany

Sedlec Ossuary

Ryan went to Spain! Finally!! From churros and chocolate to star gazing to black sand beaches, his school trip was full of excitement and new adventures!

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we’re revisiting locations that are things to see in Seattle! 3:15 Seattle Public Library Seattle, WA 6:10 The Amazon Spheres, Seattle, WA 10:15 Donnie Chin International Children's Park, Seattle, WA 13:55 The Fremont Troll, Seattle, WA 17:15 Suzzallo Reading Room, UW, Seattle, WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagra...

Michelle is volunteering for the Peace Corps as a teacher in Northern Benin. We talk about the culture shock that Michelle has experienced, what the country is like, the people, language, and living style. Wish You Were HereMichelle: The Fumbally Cafe, Dublin, IrelandCheryl: The Jelly Belly Factory, Fairfield, CARyan: UW Planetarium, Seattle, WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.comGuest Pl...

Ryan and Cheryl discuss the effects of the Coronavirus on travel. And, while now is not the time to travel, now is the time to dream and plan future trips you can take!Wish You Were HereCheryl: Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank, WARyan: Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle, WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Amanda had one of the weirdest first-job-out-of-college/travel experiences we’ve ever heard of! She lived on a deserted island with 3 other people for 10 months volunteering for the government...you know what? Just take a listen.Wish You Were HereGuest: Harry Potter Studio Tour, London, EnglandCheryl: Front Street Grill, Coupeville, WARyan: Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda, Australia Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763...

Lexi went on a three-week study abroad trip with her Creative Writing class to Dublin, Galway, and the Aran Islands. She enjoyed visiting the James Joyce Tower, the Guinness Storehouse, and took the Game of Thrones Tour. As a proud introvert, Lexi shares about her likes and dislikes of travel.Wish You Were HereGuest: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MACheryl & Ryan: Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CAFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text...

Christie quit her job to spend 95 days in Spain studying Spanish and traveling around the country by herself! Along the way, she made friends, saw amazing sights, learned lots of Spanish, and learned that she probably won’t do a solo trip again, even though it was amazing.Wish You Were HereChristie: Sucia Island, San Juan Islands, WACheryl: New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston, MARyan: US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, ALFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a v...

Ryan went to Disneyland! He shares with Cheryl about his love of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, including the Rise of the Resistance ride. He also dishes about all of the foods he tried, the rides and experiences he enjoyed the most, what he wished he had known before going to the parks, and what he thought didn’t live up to the hype.Wish You Were HereCheryl: Debbie Doolittle’s Petting Zoo, Tacoma, WARyan: The Crown Bar & Saloon, Belfast, Northern IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @t...

Kate joins us once again to help Ryan plan his trip to Disneyland. This week, we talk about the very important subject of food in the parks, as well as ride strategies, and what else there is to do in the parks and the area!Wish You Were HereKate: Ohme Gardens, Wenatchee, WACheryl: Tomorrowland Stage, Disneyland, CARyan: Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, Carrick Island, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@g...

Kate provides her expansive Disneyland knowledge to help Ryan plan his trip to Disneyland and California Adventure. This week, we talk about how to map out a few days in the parks, and our favorite things in DCA.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Dawn and Ingrid sit down with Ryan in a casual conversation to help him with his upcoming trip to Disneyland by sharing all about the app, park strategy, favorite rides and attractions, and more!Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Kyle shares about his trip to Normandy, Beaune, and Paris, France. From the Overlord Museum to the day trip to Mont Saint Michele, Kyle’s descriptions of Normandy definitely added that city to our bucket list. Beaune had a medieval wall that you could walk on, and all of the wine. And while Paris was not Kyle’s favorite, he’d definitely recommend the Catacombs.Wish You Were HereCheryl: Schilling Cider House, Seattle, WAKyle: Royal Zambezi Lodge, ZambiaRyan: Dunluce Castle, Northern IrelandFol...

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we’re revisiting locations that are things to experience in Seattle!3:15 MoPOP - Science Fiction & Fantasy Museums, Seattle, WA 7:55 Seattle Pinball Museum, Seattle, WA 9:15 Theo Chocolate Tour, Seattle, WA 16:45 Seattle Underground Tour, Seattle, WA 20:25 Minecraft Exhibit at the MoPop, Seattle, WA 23:25 Market Magi...

This week we talk about being a houseguest and having houseguests. What are the things we love that people do when we stay with them? What are things a houseguest should never do? We cover it all!Wish You Were HereCheryl: Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, CARyan: Busch Gardens Serengeti Safari, Tampa, FLFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Hillary spent the last two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Moldova. She shares about what the Peace Corps is, why she joined, and the work she did. Hillary also talks about how living in Moldova is like living in a musical, and how warm and friendly the people were there.Wish You Were HereHillary: The One Street Museum, Kiev, UkraineCheryl: Mountain High Hamburgers, Easton, WARyan: Staigue Ring Fort, Kerry, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or ...

Cheryl shares about her honeymoon to New Orleans! She and her new hubby spent seven days in one location, which was pretty revolutionary for Cheryl. They ate their way through the city, went to the aquarium and zoo, rode on the streetcar, explored the French Quarter, and went on a jazz cruise!Wish You Were HereCheryl & Ryan: Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WAFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Happy New Year! On today’s holiday minisode, Ryan and Cheryl discuss travel goals, and their advice on how to achieve them! From budgeting, to being specific, we get into the ins and outs of how to make your travel dreams a reality!Wish You Were HereCheryl: Diamond Head, Honolulu, HawaiiRyan: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Ryan and Cheryl share about Christmas traditions from around the world! They receive a call from their friend Kyle from the Czech Republic, who shares about a weird Christmas tradition he’s witnessed. They also share their holiday travel tips and their Christmas travel wishlist. Ryan also recommends these glasses when looking at Christmas lights!Wish You Were HereCheryl: Snowflake Lane, Bellevue, WARyan: ZooLights, Tacoma, WA & WildLights, Seattle, WAFollow us on Twitter & Instag...

This week Cheryl gives us an update on her honeymoon trip and all the crazy circumstances connected to it. She shares about the risks of booking an international trip without having a passport, how all the wrong things can happen, and how reading the fine print for travel insurance is a good idea. But there's a silver lining: Cheryl's travel agent was able to re-book a trip for them somewhere else they wanted to go!Wish You Were HereCheryl: Enchant, Seattle, WAFollow us on Twitter & Insta...

Kristen and Adrian started their trip in Amsterdam, where they recommend using the Holland Pass to see lots of attractions at a discount. They enjoyed the Richart Museum, the Ice Bar, a river cruise, and the House of Bulls Gin Company. In Paris, they enjoyed a lot of the classics, and then, for Adrian’s birthday, Kristen created her own Amazing Race Challenge! They spent most of their trip in Romania, where Adrian is from. He showed Kristen the capital city, the La Sanic mineral water springs...

Trent shares about his epic trip to New Zealand. Setting up home base in Rotorua, Trent took day trips to visit other areas of the country, including Hobbiton. He went to the glow worm caves, where he repelled into a cave, went on a zipline, and inner-tubed down an underwater river. He also rolled down a hill in a bubble and swam with dolphins. New Zealand offered so many outdoor adventures for Trent, that he’s going back!We also share in our love for list making and planning, and Trent brags...

Jordan lived in Galway, Ireland for a year as an Au Pair, where she lived with a family that she nannied for. Galway is a very musical city, with buscars everywhere! They have a big Halloween parade put on by the Macnus performers. Jordan describes the winding geography of this medieval city, going to Griffin’s Bakery, Coffeewerk + Press, and then walking over the Salthill Promenade. She shares about the cultural differences she noticed while living abroad! Wish You Were HereGuest:...

Kayley studied abroad in Copenhagen, and during that time, visited 10 countries! She shares about going on site visits to see the local neighborhoods. On one of her side trips, Kayley fell in love with Finland. She went to a sauna where afterward they jumped into the Baltic Sea in November. She visited the Therme Vals in Switzerland, and hike in the alps. She even teaches us a Danish word, ø! We share about the adventures of getting lost in cities.Wish You Were HereKayley: The Amos Rex ...

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we’re revisiting locations that are things to do in Seattle!2:55 Rent Canoes at US Huskey Stadium WAC, Seattle, WA 5:10 Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle, WA 7:35 UW Planetarium, Seattle, WA 9:15 Seattle Children’s Theater, Seattle, WA 13:20 Burke Gilman Trail, King County, WA 19:05 SeaFair: Blue Angels Seattle, WA ...

Diana shares about her masters program in Edinburgh, what it’s like to be a student in another country, why she wants to marry someone with an accent, and all of the reasons that she is a Hufflepuff!!! Diana recommends you check out:Harry Potter free tourThe Cauldron BarGilmerton CoveWish You Were HereDiana: Tomb of King Philip II of Macedon, Vergina, GreeceCheryl: Cougar Mountain Zoo, Issaquah, WARyan: Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CAFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodca...

Happy 1st Anniversary! We made it to one year on TMWY!!! Celebrate with us today by taking a look at the stats of our podcast, taking some online quizzes, and sharing some favorite moments of the last year!Web pages we referenced: What Kind of Traveler Are You? What Bucket List Trip Should You Take?Essential Travel Destinations for Science Nerds 10 Best Trips to Take if You’re an Introvert Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text mess...

Lisa and Jeff take a trip to Tanzania to design a school with Engineering Ministries International. They also explored the island of Zanzibar, ate lots of fun food, and went on a safari. Also, hear us freak out about the coconut crab during Jeff’s WYWH!Wish You Were HereJeff: Chumbe Island, TanzaniaLisa: Iron Horse State Park Trail, Easton, WACheryl & Ryan: Seattle Underground Tour, Seattle, WAFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)7...

Tori talks about taking her son, husband, and dog, on a 30 Day Cross-Country Road Trip. They visit plenty of dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, attractions, parks, cities, and more! Hear Tori’s packing tips, favorite features of the country, and all about her Disneyland Ninja skills.Wish You Were HereTori: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Reedsport, ORCheryl: Westward, Seattle, WARyan: Muckross Abbey, Co. Kerry, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemai...

Laura shares about joining her friend’s family on a trip to Burma. Hear about a city on stilts, singing Christmas carols in a Budist temple, bartering for souvenirs, demonstrating exercises to middle school boys, and eating appetizers like they’re the main course.Wish You Were HereLaura: Mordor (Tongariro), New ZealandCheryl: St Peter’s Basilica Rome, ItalyRyan: Three Sisters, Australia Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-869...

We continue Alex’s episode from last week as he asks us various travel questions, and we finally get to our Wish You Were Here’s! We discuss which kind of plane is our favorite (we didn’t even know!), what we collect when we travel, and where we want to go next!Wish You Were HereRyan: CS Lewis Square, Belfast, Northern IrelandCheryl: Cafe Mox, Seattle, WAGuest: Jiufen Old Street, Taipei, TaiwanFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8...

Today on TMWY, Alex talks about what it’s like to enjoy traveling for work when you’re a film-maker, and also, his trip to Romania and beyond! Alex claims to be someone who needs “a vacation from his vacation,” and after his travel stories, we agree. Hear about dancing in an insane asylum in Moldova, visiting Dracula castles, and eating 20+ donuts (because who’s going to say no to an old Romanian woman feeding you donuts?).Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail...

This week we welcome Michelle on the podcast to talk about her trip to Thailand! From riding elephants to participating in the Festival of Lights (like in Tangled!!!), Michelle shares it all about her short but amazing trip.Wish You Were Here:Michelle: Hammam Spa, Rabat, MoroccoCheryl: Perch LA, Los Angeles, CARyan: Scilly Walk, Kinsale, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Ryan’s former student, Tommy, joins us to share about a trip he took before studying abroad! Turns out sometimes the cheapest route to Bilbao is through Israel - who knew? Tommy also got to visit Petra, like, you know, the one from Indiana Jones! It’s several miles big, and at night time, they put out hundreds of candles and play music. He also saw a location from The Martian and Lawrence of Arabia. Hear about the hot weather, eating goat, crossing the border without knowing the language, spe...

On this week's episode, Liz and Ben shared about their travels through Germany and Austria! Hear about their crazy hike and how their cat made the trip with them!Wish You Were Here:Cheryl: The Pearl Harbor Memorial, HawaiiRyan: The Škocjan Caves, SloveniaBen: The Alhambra, Granada, SpainLiz: Maudie's, Austin, Texas & Elba Island, ItalyFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we’re revisiting locations from the Eastside of Seattle in Washington State.3:00 Snowflake Lane, Bellevue, WA 5:45 Eques, Bellevue, WA 9:45 Cougar Mountain Zoo, Issaquah, WA 12:45 Boehm’s Chocolate Factory Tour, Issaquah, WA 14:15 Deru Market, Kirkland, WA 17:45 Hiking at Saint Edwards State Park, Kenmore, WA 19:10 ...

On this week's episode, Cheryl and Ryan wrap up the summer tips series with a talk about comida, jídlo, aliments, フード, भोजन, essen, cibo... FOODWish You Were Here:Cheryl: The Getty Villa, Los Angeles, California, USARyan: Waterford Crystal Tour, Waterford, IrelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Cheryl and Ryan talk about Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Segues that they've taken on their travels, as well as suggestions for how to effectively use transportation while traveling.Wish You Were Here:Cheryl: The Getty Center, Los Angeles, California, USARyan: The Blue Lagoon, IcelandFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Ryan and Cheryl talk about everyone's least favorite part of traveling, financial responsibility.Wish You Were Here:Cheryl: Lahaina Banyan Court, Hawai'i, USARyan: Parque La Carolina, Quito, EcuadorFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This week we wrap up Ryan's recent trip to Ireland with the Rock of Cashel, painted sheep on the Beara Peninsula, the Skellig ring, Giant's Causeway, and the Titanic Experience!Wish You Were Here:Cheryl: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, CORyan: Pont Du Gard, FranceFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Ryan is back from Ireland and here to tell us all about it! He gives us his top Irish driving tips, shares about a food tour, the friendly people, and a classic castle.Wish You Were Here:Cheryl & Ryan:Theo Chocolate TourFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Alyse takes us on a pair of trips to Pakistan to experience a triple wedding and some highlights of city life.Wish You Were Here:Cheryl: Ape Caves, WashingtonRyan: Compañía de Jesús, Quito, EcuadorAlyse: Freetown Christiana, Copenhagen, DenmarkFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This week Ryan and Cheryl share their experiences and advice on travel photography!Wish You Were Here:Ryan: The Church on the Island, Bled, SloveniaCheryl: Moody Gardens, Galveston, TXFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This week Ryan and Cheryl continue the travel tips series with some tech savvy tidbits, as well as some potential ideas after scouring the internet.Wish You Were Here:Ryan: Malecón 2000 Guayaquil, EcuadorCheryl: University of Washington WAC, Seattle, WAFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This week Ryan and Cheryl continue their summer series of travel tips with some helpful tips on how to get lift off!Wish You Were Here:Ryan: Royal Observatory Greenwich, London, EnglandCheryl: Cowiche Canyon Trail, WA. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This week, friend of the show Mikaela phoned in for some assistance in planning a future trip with her husband Jimmy. They will be traveling to Belgium and Paris, and Ryan and Cheryl have plenty of ideas, from food and beer, to gardens and castles.Wish You Were HereJimmy: Any little farmhouse in Dingle, IrelandMikaela: Mont Saint Michel, Paris, FranceRyan: Hot Horse, Ljubljana, SloveniaCheryl: Hug Point, OR. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text ...

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we’re revisiting locations from the Puget Sound Islands in Washington State. 4:10 AirBnB Experience - Play with Wolves, Anacortes, WA 7:05 Rockaway Beach Park, Bainbridge Island, WA 9:35 The Madison Diner, Bainbridge Island, WA 12:30 Front Street Grill, Coupeville, WA 15:30 Fort Casey, Whidbey Island, WA 18:30 Dece...

This week Ryan and Cheryl get domestic on their international travel, sharing their tips on keeping their threads fresh while traveling.Ryan: The Tower of London, London, EnglandCheryl: A Chocolate City Tour (Eat Adventures), Portland, OR. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This week Ryan and Cheryl take you on a magical journey to... their lists and luggage!Ryan: Skyr Factory, IcelandCheryl: The Warren Tavern, Charlestown, MAFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

Ryan and Cheryl fly solo... Duo? Without a guest this week, as they kick off a summer series full of travels tips. This week they discuss how they manage to pack light, including how Cheryl can manage to travel in Spain for two weeks with only a backpack.Wish You Were Here:Ryan: Neuer Börneplatz Memorial Site, Frankfurt, GermanyCheryl: The Duomo, Florence, ItalyFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail...