From Sunrise to Sunset: Extreme Day Trips Pack Adventure in 24 Hours
Episode 139
Sunday, June 1, 2025 • Duration 24:00
In episode 139, we discuss the concept of Extreme Day Trips. Does flying out and back in one day to explore a new destination make sense? We share our thoughts in this chat.
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Escape to Adventure: Top Attractions Surrounding Lava Beds National Monument
Episode 138
Saturday, May 3, 2025 • Duration 26:35
In episode 138, we visit several top attractions in and near Lava Beds National Monument in California.
Lava Beds National Monument, located in northern California, is a unique and fascinating destination for those interested in exploring caves. This volcanic landscape features over 800 caves formed by lava flows from the nearby Medicine Lake volcano. Visitors can hike through underground tunnels, climb up lava tubes, and witness stunning geological formations such as stalactites and flowstone.
In this episode, we visit:
Captain Jack's Stronghold
Canby Cross
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Petroglyph Point
Medicine Lake
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In episode 129, we visit Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is an amazing National Park filled with natural beauty, great hiking trails, and geothermal wonders. Located in Northern California, it is home to steaming fumaroles, boiling springs, and bubbling mud pots, all set against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks and lush forests.
If geology fascinates you, this park is for you. It's a geological wonderland that offers a unique glimpse into the dynamic forces that shape our planet.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, we discuss a top 10 list of things to do in Reno:
Why Lassen Volcanic National Park is worth visiting
Difference between North and South sections of the park
Top things to do in the park
How many days for your visit
Best time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Ghost Town Adventures, Aliens, and Desert Opera House: Death Valley Day Trips
Episode 39
Saturday, January 30, 2021 • Duration 35:09
On episode 39, Places Near Death Valley, Julie & Art explore several stops nearby Death Valley National Park.
Visiting Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. But nearby Death Valley National Park, there are additional sights to see. We explore a few on this episode.
Podcast Highlights
In this episode where we explore places near Death Valley, we visit the following places:
We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Death Valley National Park.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Death Valley National Park?
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Exploring the Beauty of the Wicklow Mountains: A Dublin Day Trip (Dublin Part 4)
Episode 38
Saturday, January 16, 2021 • Duration 42:24
On episode 38, Julie & Art take a day trip from Dublin Ireland to the nearby Wicklow Mountains. We conclude our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.
Planning Your Dublin Itinerary
Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity.
Travel Resources
We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city. It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Hundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland
This episode completes our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We share our experiences with an overview of a day trip from the Irish capital to the Wicklow mountains. On this journey, we made stops at a few notable places including Lough Tay (aka Guinness Lake) and the .
Historic Irish Sites, The Famous Book of Kells, and a Riverwalk (Dublin Part 3)
Episode 37
Saturday, January 2, 2021 • Duration 25:53
On episode 37, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We continue our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.
Planning Your Dublin Itinerary
Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity.
Travel Resources
We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city. It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Hundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland
This episode continues our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We share our experiences with the items seven through nine:
Trinity College and the Book of Kells - We walked into the awe inspiring long library at Trinity College. Our aim here was to see the medieval treasure known as the . This visit did not disappoint. We also learned a few interesting facts about Trinity College which we share on this episode.
Don't Miss These Food and Drink Experiences in Dublin (Dublin Part 2)
Episode 36
Saturday, December 19, 2020 • Duration 40:00
On episode 36, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We continue our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.
Planning Your Dublin Itinerary
Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity.
Travel Resources
We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city. It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Hundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland
This episode continues our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We share our experiences with the items four through six:
Jameson Distillery - Jameson Distillery Bow St. (informally the Jameson Distillery) is an Irish whiskey tourist attraction in Dublin. It's the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971. It is now a visitors centre that provides guided tours, tutored whiskey tastings, JJs bar and a gift shop.
Dublin Delights: A Tourist's Perspective on Visiting The Irish City (Part 1)
Episode 35
Saturday, December 5, 2020 • Duration 40:01
On episode 35, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We start an overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.
Planning Your Dublin Itinerary
Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity.
Travel Resources
We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city. It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Hundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland
This episode starts our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We start our experiences with the items one through three:
Exploring the streets of Dublin - notable walking areas include Grafton Street, Henry Street and O'Connell Street. These streets offer shopping and you just might glimpse some local buskers. There is history to be seen as well. We discuss the Irish revolution and evidence of fighting that can be seen to this day at the Dublin General Post Office.
Wonderful Coastal Camping in California: El Capitan State Beach Revealed
Episode 34
Saturday, November 14, 2020 • Duration 38:35
On episode 34, Julie & Art explore El Capitan State Beach.
Visiting El Capitán State Beach
El Capitán State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California. It is located about 20 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara.
The campground offers more than 130 camping spots, catering to the RV community and tent campers alike. The beach area is home to tide pools and a variety of wildlife.
Podcast Highlights
Listen to hear our experience and review of this campground. We discuss:
When to make your reservations
How to prepare for camping at El Capitán State Beach campground
Activities you can add to your visit
Top Tips
Our tips on this episode include helpful advise on getting to this location. Hint: Waze might navigate you elsewhere. We also share a few safety tips specific to the campground.
Fun Facts
We dive into the history of this region and discuss the individual after whom this state beach is named.
Visit El Capitán State Beach
We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to El Capitán State Beach or any number of beach campground in the California State Park system.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to El Capitán State Beach?
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Fun Things To Do Near Zion - Extend Your National Park Visit
Episode 33
Saturday, October 31, 2020 • Duration 29:32
On episode 33, Zion National Park Nearby Attractions, Julie & Art explore tourist stops in and nearby Kanab Utah.
Visiting to Zion National Park
Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park. If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary.
Podcast Highlights
In the third in our podcast series featuring Zion National Park, our focus is nearby attractions. Listen to hear our reviews of two attractions in and nearby Kanab Utah. On this episode, we visit Moqui Cave and The Little Hollywood Movie Museum.
Fun Facts
Our fun facts on this episode include movie history as relates to Zion National Park.
Visit Zion National Park
We hope this episode inspire you to consider a visit to Zion Canyon National Park.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Zion National Park?
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Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
The Places Where We Go contains affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these Amazon links, we may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. Read our disclaimer and privacy policy for more information.
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We hope this episode inspires you to consider this great European city for your future travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?
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Dublin Churches - We explored the tombstones in front of St. Michan's Church in Dublin. But our main church destination was St. Patrick's Cathedral. Listen in to learn when the best time is to visit this Irish landmark.
The River Liffey - A trip to Dublin is made just a bit more complete with time spent walking the banks of the River Liffey.
One more episode to go next time to close out our review of 10 things to do while in Dublin.
Visit Dublin Ireland
We hope this episode inspires you to consider this great European city for your future travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
Guinness Storehouse - This is Dublin's most popular attractions. We recap our visit to this iconic brewery and share a few fun facts about Guinness beer.
The Pub Scene and Temple Bar - A trip to Ireland must include a visit to one or pubs for drinks, food, and music. We'll take you into Temple Bar. We visit The Brazen Head which is said to be the oldest pub in Ireland. And we talk a bit about Irish food.
And we have more things to do in Dublin, but you'll need to tune in to our upcoming episodes for the rest of the list.
Visit Dublin Ireland
We hope this episode inspires you to consider this great European city for your future travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
Monuments and Statues - tourists and locals have an opportunity to honor and learn about famous Irish individuals who are commemorated in statues around the city. We touch on James Joyce and Daniel O'Connell among several examples you can see while touring Dublin. We also discuss some history about the Spire of London.
National Museum of Ireland - We enjoy exploring at least one museum when visiting a new city. Ireland offers several museums. We take you to the Decorative Arts and History branch of the National Museum of Ireland.
And we have more things to do in Dublin, but you'll need to tune in to our upcoming episodes for the rest of the list.
Visit Dublin Ireland
We hope this episode inspires you to consider this great European city for your future travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
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