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5.7 Gift Experiences, Vatican City and Pivoting when Traveling01 Dec 202400:31:31

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on how to frame your river cruising or any of our other show notes, ⁠click here⁠!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • Why are gifting experiences?
  • What are our options for Vatican City?
  • What are 5 travel challenges we have had and how did we pivot?

Get our take on how we create trips and ensure that every person on every trip enjoys themselves every time! For a full rundown on our conversation, check out our show notes ⁠here⁠!

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5.6 Thankful for travel, our 2025 Travel Season is here, Travel lit picks!08 Nov 202400:41:48

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on how to frame your river cruising or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • Best travel lit picks

  • Our 2025 tour schedule

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4.19 What travelers miss out on in Florence21 Mar 202400:17:52

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on traveling to Florence as well as your other travel options like small group travel when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What are the best hacks and tips when traveling to Florence?

  • How do I plan really well when I travel to Florence?

  • What are the best tips when traveling to Florence?

  • How do I make everybody happy when I'm in Florence?

  • What are the best secrets for traveling to Florence?

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4.16 Why are you not extending your travel efficiently06 Feb 202400:36:22

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our take on Travel day trips as well as your other travel options like small group travel when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What are the best travel tips when traveling to Europe?

  • How do I efficiently plan when I travel to Europe?

  • What are the best ways to extend my travel in Europe?

  • How do I make the most of my travel in Europe?

  • What are the best ways to extend my time in Europe?

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It sounds like such a great deal! But there a couple of things you should know when it comes to those too good to be true travel deals.

     You pay for how your time is used and keep that in mind for everything that you do.

Getting a group rate airfare means that there is no upgrading and not many options. In short, the control of your flights does not belong to you.

You can’t use points or miles for upgrades

You can add the trip to your account though

If there is any delay or cancellations, the tour company or cruise line will be in charge of how the problem gets remedied.

The before and after

Choose to fly in early and explore something close by or stay on later to enjoy after your tour. A few examples are PARIS, ROME, A GREEK ISLAND

Even cruises are jumping on board the extended stays! Often, these are offered as an add on but look closely and you will see that they often easily arranged and cover simple venues and activities.

The Layover

The art of the layover has been analyzed from every angle possible!!! From Anthony Bourdain’s show to movies about airport life. The Layover is a great way to capitalize on your time. 

Airport Layovers like Munich or Istanbul

Get out layovers like copenhagen or Heathrow

Airports that might have a tougher layover: Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam You need MORE than 10 hours to make these worth it. 

You have the options!


4.15 Our 8 favorite European day trips you are missing out on.18 Jan 202400:20:04

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our take on Travel day trips as well as your other travel options like small group travel when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What are the best travel tips when traveling to Europe?

  • What should I know when I travel to Europe?

  • What are the best day trips in Europe?

  • What should I know when I am day tripping in Europe?

  • What are the best day trips in Europe?

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Zakopane

Hydra

Kinderdijk

Brugges

Lucerne

Stirling

Milan

Giverny

And more!!!


4.14 Why travel tours let you down (and how to choose wisely)04 Jan 202400:21:36

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our take on Travel tours and packages as well as your other travel options like small group travel when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What are the best travel tips when traveling to Europe?

  • What should I know when I travel to Europe?

  • What are the best tour options to visit in Europe?

  • What should I know when I am traveling to Europe?

  • What are the biggest mistakes travel companies make in Europe?

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Dear Babcia and YiaYia-

I’ve been researching trips to Italy and Ireland. I don’t want to plan an entire trip DIY style but I don’t want to follow a package deal on a crowded bus either. So far, I haven’t found something that takes into account everything that I’m hoping to do. With so many travel and tour companies to choose from, how do I know that I’m investing my time and money correctly? I don’t want to be disappointed in the end and I don’t want to waste my time. Can you give me some advice?

Lets breakdown all the different tour packages that you can use to experience 

The first rule of travel is that you will always pay for your time. Without a slower travel pace and a flexible calendar you are not going to see a huge savings. This is especially true

  1. All inclusive stays and tours including cruises

Add on to one of those?

The second rule of travel is that something will go wrong

  1. Tour packages that include group based activities that may include air, etc.

Often from a church or a community group (bus tours of ___) 

 The third rule of travel is that you’ll NEVER, EVER get to everything on your bucket list

 

  1. Boutique travel experiences that create bespoke itineraries for specific goals These kind of experiences include a consultation, and a lot of preplanning, we like to include a lot of pre and post trip communication and will even add in workshops for things like packing or passports Customized itineraries like bamboo travel reach out for more detailed travel

Not the “best of”

The fourth rule of travel is that DIY isn’t always the best option (Christmas cookie ingredient analogy)

  1. DIYers (the Disney effect)

4.13 Venice26 Dec 202300:30:12

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on traveling to Venice as well as your other travel options like small group travel when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What are the best hacks and tips when traveling to Venice?

  • How do I plan really well when I travel to Venice?

  • What are the best tips when traveling to Venice?

  • How do I make everybody happy when I'm in Venice?

  • What are the best secrets for traveling to Venice?

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4.12 13 mistakes when planning your travel to Europe06 Dec 202300:30:15

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our take on Travel mistakes when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What are the best travel tips when traveling to Europe?

  • What should I know when I to travel to Europe?

  • What are the best places to visit in Europe?

  • What should I know when I am traveling to Europe?

  • What are the biggest mistakes travelers make in Europe?

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Not editing your trip well.

Not taking the time to Journal

Not pre booking the big draws

Not leaving the good stuff at home

Being the target

Additionally, things like statement tees (especially offensive ones) are frowned upon. This isn't a judgement thing, it's simply a safety thing. Take this statement "we love when Americans visit! They spend so much money!" Remember those pick pockets.

Lastly, the number one cause of death for tourists is car accident. Predictable. The number two? Accidental falls and drownings. In other words... death by selfie.

Not paying attention to the calendarNot Shopping around.Thinking that cheaper is always betterRenting a car for the whole time Not Booking as directly as possible. Breakfast plans, anyone? Not thinking through your breakfast optionsNot putting in the Research time.Not  Finding a playground.Not  Booking some downtime.

4.8 Missing out on art while you travel05 Oct 202300:35:23

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

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In this episode, we can answer:

  • What is the best part of traveling to Europe?

  • Why should I care about art when I travel?

  • What art should I see in Europe?

  • Where are the best art museums in europe?

  • How can I include art in my european travel?

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We’ve been down the rabbit hole with art lately…

Lady with Ermine back in her home in Krakow

All the chatter about the Spring Vermeer exhibit in Amsterdam

https://rembrandtsamsterdam.com

Let's talk about the principal that was fired because she allowed David to be included in the art lessons at the private school. She went to visit David at the invitation of the Accademia’s director and said the experience was wonderful!!! 

The Met Gala which brings me to the gallery Dior in Paris

Sotheby’s will be auctioning off some of Freddie Mercury’s possessions in September! 

I wonder what it would be like to attend a high stakes auction?

What’s with all the protests in fine art spaces? National gallery and climate protests , the louvre and Mona Lisa?

Speaking of the Mona Lisa, would it be better to create a separate space 

What’s your favorite museum as of late?

Books?

Pick-The Rape of Europa by Lynn Nichols

Pan- The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracey Chevalier

Movies?

Inside with William DaFoe (2023) 

Paint with Owen Wilson (2023)

Big Eyes 2014

Miss Potter 2007

Loving Vincent 2017

6 Tips for buying art prints and objects while traveling

- Prints are one of the most affordable items you can buy

- Have A Plan. Where is it going to go? To another person? On your wall? If so, where?

- ditch any frames and pack your art flat (canvas should be facing down as well)

- Watch where things are made, look at the markings and stickers to ensure your money is going toward something local

- let shops wrap items for you- it's worth the time

- breakables are breakables be prepared to carry them on and not in your checked bag


4.4 Our best learned travel packing lessons. Period.02 Aug 202300:39:58

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our packing tips and what not to pack or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What should I not buy when packing for Europe?

  • How do I plan what to pack for a European Trip?

  • How do I pack everything in one bag?

  • What are the European packing essentials?

  • How do i make sure I am packing smart?


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Get your world organized! Marie Kondo: The Life changing habit of tidying up, the gentle art of swedish death cleaning is another good one to inspire you to get rid of what you truly don’t love and don’t need

  • A dedicated travel wardrobe (multi use capsule) and we talked about this on our last show

  • Versatile cubes (especially for a bathing suit, a raincoat, and knitwear)(undergarments) for the little things, not everything!

  • Laundry bag

  • carry ons vs check in 

  • technology paring down the electronics (making things multi use), have a show that will talk all about getting your iphone ready for travel look for our upcoming show on how to turn your Iphone into your travel concierge

  • Airtags

  •  Wired or wireless headphones for the in flight system and portable battery for unfortunate delays (iFly)

  • Too many types of entertainment Magazines, books, ipad, toiletries

  • All the electronic cords (organizer)

  • All the toiletries

  • Full water bottle

  • Books consider downloading books to kindle or whatever reading app you prefer to use.

  • A dedicated jewelry container

  • Travel containers for liquids

  • Umbrellas

  • Suitcase scales

  • Medication organizer for overseas travel

  • Selfie stick

  • Neck pillows

  • Travel size products..waste of money

The sealed envelope note


4.3 What not to miss in Krakow19 Jul 202300:30:48

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our picks and pans for Krakow or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What makes European travel successful?

  • How do I plan a Trip to Krakow?

  • Where should I stay in Krakow?

  • How do I choose the best things to do in Krakow?

  • What’s so great about Krakow?

  • What are the off the beaten path sites in Krakow?


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Top of the Krakow list is the beautiful Wawel Castle, the heartbreaking experience at Auschwitz and the story of Oskar Schindler and his factory. But there is more to this town than just the worthwhile big hitters. Here are five experiences we recommend to anyone who wants to take on Krakow.

Admit it, it's the perfect food. Two bites of dough wrapped tastiness is about as good as it gets. Well, maybe being able to make them and eat them is as good as it gets! Check out the cooking classes offered by Delicious Poland as well as walking tours that let you get used to the local menu.

We know, we know, but we didn't make a mistake! While the famous Mona Lisa holds court in the Louvre, her cousin, Lady with Ermine, has just recently been reinstalled to her place of honor in the Czartoryski Museum in the heart of the city.

Noooo... not a pub crawl! We bet that you've already seen all of those little eco golf carts all over the center of Krakow. They are the perfect set of wheels to explore all of those amazing churches dotting the old town and beyond. Don't get us wrong, there are plenty in walking distance from the main square and you'll get to see everything from priceless altar pieces to the altar dedicated to St. Hyacinth, the patron saint of the pierogi!

However, those eco carts can get you to some of the further flung churches like Corpus Christi and give you a little bonus look at the Kazimierz District! Each and every one has a different look and a different feel. Each has a little bit of a different story and plenty of historical references including side chapels with amazing art and architecture and religious references including the hometown hero saints like Pope John Paul II and Maximillian Kolbe.

Summer is the perfect season to enjoy the European football season (even if you aren't a die hard fan in real life). In all reality, the game isn't the point. The experience of being in a pub or cafe as the game is on with people cheering for a team is the true fun of it all. So, book a table, figure out which side everyone is rooting for and blindly follow as best you can. Trust us! You'll have a ball!

The Vistula River winds its way through Krakow connecting the Old Town and Kazimierz areas with the Podgorze district. The Father Bernatek Bridge was built in 2010 and is a lovely place to cross. This footbridge is dotted with acrobatic sculptures that seem to balance on the high wires above. Rent some bikes and enjoy the crossing as the sculptures dance above you.

5 Things to experience in Europe's best kept secretCook up perfection in a pierogi class.Take in the glory of Leonardo DaVinci.Partake in a Church Crawl.Watch the game!Walk the bridge.

4.2 Our solution to overpacking: The capsule wardrobe05 Jul 202300:25:23

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

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In this episode, we can answer:

  • What items should I not pack?

  • How do I choose what to wear for my European Trip?

  • What is a capsule wardrobe?

  • How do I make a capsule wardrobe?

  • What are the best clothes to pack when we travel?


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You hear it all the time! Create a capsule wardrobe to be a successful traveler. It makes any potential packer think that they need to order and buy specialty clothes to only use when there's a suitcase at hand. Not so fast! We, here at Babcia and YiaYia, think that you might be selling yourself and your closet a little short. That's right, we think you probably have far more than you think to complete the perfect travel wardrobe.

You already know all of the things in your closet that are high maintenance They wrinkle fast and never wash well. You probably pull them out once or twice a year. They probably won't pack very well anyway. Additionally, you probably know what kind of weather your head toward so out of season stuff is not part of your packing equation.

It's your favorite one and you pair it with black and white all the time. Ours is blue. It goes with our complexions and never fails to photograph well. You probably have this color weaving in and out of every rack in your closet anyway.

Black. White. Denim. These wardrobe basics are the foundation to your mix and match packing style.

It's time to start pairing items together so that everything you take pulls a double shift. We start with the amount of days from take off to laundry. Do you have seven days until laundry? Then you need 5 bottoms in cool weather and 6 bottoms in hot weather. (Why six? Try sweating all day and then trying to look refreshed for dinner.) Seven days also needs 6-7 tops. There are many people who will give you different numbers but sweat doesn't lie. Then make sure each top has a different bottom that will make a new look.

If you like dresses, simply subtract one for every dress you plan to pack. Just remember that every dress you take needs to pack well. It also needs to be useful. Dresses for a rafting trip won't do you much good but an easy to use maxi dress might be just perfect for evenings in Paris.

No matter what the weather, we always pack a wrap, a cardigan, and a scarf. Sounds like overkill? Well, we find that we use every single item every single time. Wraps are perfect as a double for plane blanket or pillow. The most important thing about these pieces is that they go with every single outfit we bring.

You are definitely going to need walking shoes. These will most likely be your bulkiest shoes and you will most likely wear them on the plane just like us. Additionally, you are going to want a pair of shoes that turns all of your outfits into a smarter look for evening. This may be a pair of flats or sandals. The point is, they elevate your look somehow to give you a little oomph.

Take all of those picks and pack them up. Try not to open it for three or four days. Then, take it all out and decide if it's a keeper. You're ready to make a shopping list of the very few things that may be missing.

5.5 10 Things You Think You Can't Do, Amsterdam, Pics and Pans on Airports!01 Oct 202401:32:13

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on traveling to Ireland as well as your other travel options like small group travel when traveling to Europe or any of our other show notes, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠!

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  • What are 10 things you think you can't do as a traveler?

  • What do we love about Amsterdam?

  • What are our top pics and pans with airports?

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4.1 Tao of Travel: 5 Things you are not including in your plans23 Jun 202300:27:36

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on our Tao of Travel or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What makes European travel successful?

  • How do I plan a European Trip?

  • How do I plan a European trip for different generations?

  • How do I make everybody happy on our next trip to Europe?

  • How do i make my teenagers happy when we travel?


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3.16 Why travelers are not using public transportation in Europe well. 17 May 202300:29:23

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on how to approach public transportation when traveling or any of our other show notes, click here! Get our take on how we create trips and ensure that every person on every trip enjoys themselves every time! Click here for access to our 10 minute video! In this episode, we can answer: For a full rundown on our conversation check out our show notes here! Now follow us on ALL the social media! Facebook   @babciaandyiayia Twitter   @babciaandyiayia Instagram   @babciaandyiayia TikTok   @babciaandyiayia  (We LOVE your questions too!) Pinterest Have ideas or questions about what you'd like us to cover? Please e-mail us your questions or ideas at babciaandyiayia@gmail.com Visit our blog and website by clicking here! We last traveled to Europe in Summer of 2023.


3.15 9 Mistakes To Avoid In Europe!01 May 202300:28:50

Thanks for joining us today! As always, we hope that our travel nonsense translates into your travel success! For more on how to frame your river cruising or any of our other show notes, click here!

In this episode, we can answer:

  • What should I avoid in Europe?
  • What mistakes do tourists make in Europe?
  • How can I avoid pick pockets in Europe?
  • What is the easiest way to get pick pocketed in Europe?
  • What are the most common mistakes when traveling to Europe?

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3.14 Bruges 101: Hits and misses!!!14 Apr 202300:24:59

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  • Is Bruges a good travel destination?
  • What should I eat in Bruges?
  • What is Bruges like?
  • What should I plan for in Bruges?
  • What should I skip in Bruges?

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3.13 Beyond the Eiffel Tower in Paris and 5 other things you are missing!03 Apr 202300:48:12

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  • What are the most famous bookstores?
  • How do travelers and books go together?
  • Some of our favorite bookstores and libraries
  • Meet Lauren Pelkey for Wally the Wandering Wallaby

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3.11 Ireland 101: The Wild Atlantic Way27 Feb 202300:40:41

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  • What should I do in Northern Ireland?
  • How can I get to Scotland from Ireland?
  • Where should I stay in Western Ireland?
  • What are the best activities in Western Ireland?
  • What things should I skip in Western Ireland?

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3.10 Art and Travel 2.0: What's art got to do with it?15 Feb 202300:26:39

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  • where are the best museums in Europe

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3.8 My Big Fat Trip Planning Strategy19 Jan 202300:22:55

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5.4 Art, Rome Reservations, and Our Five Favorite Travel Apps and Sites!01 Sep 202401:39:10

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

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  • What our the places in Rome you must make reservations?

  • What are our top 5 Travel Apps and Sites?

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3.7 Coastal Norway 10109 Jan 202300:40:04

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  • How do I get around the fjords?
  • Which fjords should I visit?
  • What should I know about visiting Flam?

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3.3 Rome 101: 5 Reservations Not To Miss 01 Oct 202200:58:36

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  • What tickets do I need to pre purchase in Rome?
  • What reservations do I have to make when I travel to Rome?
  • Which museums need to be scheduled in Rome?
  • How do I use 10 days in Italy well?
  • How do I make my trip to Italy the best experience?
  • What should I know before I plan my trip to Italy.

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2.15 Travel Without A Purpose16 Aug 202200:21:52

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  • What are some of the safest destinations to travel to?
  • Where should I plan my next trip?
  • How do I start my bucket list?

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5.3 The Good Old Travel Days, The 18th Arrondissment, and Our Top European Museums and Ones We Would Skip 01 Aug 202400:33:40

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  • Why you should or should not visit the 18th Arrondissement?

  • What are our top 5 European museums and the ones we would skip?

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2.11 7 Ways to avoid mistakes when planning your European travel.15 Jun 202200:35:48

In this episode, we answer all kinds of questions about your trip to Europe including:

  • What countries in Europe need a rental car?
  • Which cities in Europe should I use a hop-on hop-off bus in?
  • What cities in Europe have the best city passes?
  • Which tickets should I pre-purchase when I go to Europe?
  • And so very many more tips and travel hacks!

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2.9 Best of Bavaria and Northern Switzerland16 May 202200:41:17

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  • What are the best things to do in Northern Switzerland?
  • What are the best things to do in Bavaria?
  • Do I need to rent a car in Bavaria?
  • How far is Bavaria from Switzerland?
  • What outdoor activities can I do in Bavaria?

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2.7 The Great European River Cruise13 Apr 202200:21:55

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  • What is a European river cruise like?
  • What to expect from a river cruise in Europe?
  • What kinds of ports do river cruises go to?

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2.6 Once Upon Our Travels30 Mar 202200:24:39

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  • How can book make my travel better?
  • How do books connect to my travel?
  • What are the best books to help me travel?
  • What should I read to be a better traveler?

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2.5 Paris 10116 Mar 202200:35:47

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  • Which icons are worth visiting in Paris?
  • How do I spend four days in Paris?
  • What are the best day trips from Paris?
  • How do I choose museums for my first visit to Paris?
  • What should I not see on my first visit to Paris?

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5.2 Who you Should not Travel with, Too Much Italy, and Our Packing Faves!01 Jul 202401:07:12

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

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  • Why Italy can be too much to plan?

  • What are our favorite packing picks?

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2.1 Art Attack!15 Jun 202100:42:08

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  • How can I like art when I don't like art?
  • What can I do to understand art when I travel?
  • How to like art when I travel.
  • How do I go to a museum and enjoy it?
  • How do travel and art work together?
  • How do I make art part of my travels?

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Alexandra and Terri have over 20 years of travel experience. Alexandra studies art and history at AMU. We last traveled to Europe in Summer of 2023.

1.27 Athens 10124 Feb 202100:53:40

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  • How do I plan a trip to Athens?
  • Where do I stay in Athens?
  • What should I plan on a trip to Athens?
  • How do I get to the Greek islands from Athens?
  • What are the best day trips from Athens?

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The globe and book store in the Plaka:

Anavasi Travel Bookstore

Voulis 32, Athina 105 57, Greece

Percy Jackson and The Lightening Theif by Rick Riordon

Eurail

My Greek Table on PBS

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Clio Muse

Taxibeat

Dimos Jewelry

Mpenizelou Paleologou 3, Athina 105 56, Greece

Helen's next to Hermion

Pandrossou 15, Athina 105 56, Greece

Old Orient Jewelry

Pandrossou 73, Athina 105 55, Greece

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1.26 Krakow 10110 Feb 202100:22:52

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  • How do I plan a trip to Krakow?
  • Is it safe to travel to Krakow?

Pierogi christmas Ornament

Not My Circus Not My Monkeys wine glasses

Flavor of Poland

The Man That Would Be Polka King with Jack Black

Taste of Poland Treats Box

Nemo learn polish App

This incredible commercial that embodies the polish charm!

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1.16 Finding Your Roots Through Travel20 Oct 202000:20:16

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  • How can I travel to find my family roots?
  • How do I use my ancestry to plan my travel?
  • How do I start finding my roots?
  • What resources can help when I plan to travel to find my roots?

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Now Boarding:

Finding Your Roots

Ancestry.com

Africanancestry.com

Travelbarefeet.com

Who Do You Think You Are?

American Battle Monuments Commission

Finding your military Roots

Association of Professional Genealogists

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Alexandra and Terri travel several times each year. This blog and podcast were last researched and updated in Fall 2022.

1.15 Dublin 10114 Oct 202000:49:33

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  • What is the best way to plan a trip to Dublin?
  • How can I travel to Dublin?
  • What should I see in Dublin?
  • What are the best things to do in Dublin?
  • Where should I go after Dublin?

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Good Night and God Bless by Trish Clark

Art Trax App

Storymap

Irish Rail

Preclearance Ports of Call From the state department

4 Green Fields By Makem and Clancy

Dublin 101

Ireland and Its Western Coast

10 Book in 10 Minutes

The Kilkenny Shop on Nassau St.

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5.1 European Realities, Don't go to Paris!, Why Rick Steves is Wrong!10 Jun 202400:58:40

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

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  • Being prepared for the realities travelers face when enjoying Europe.

  • Why everyone is saying Don't go to Paris this Summer!

    Why Rick Steves is wrong and why you should take his book anyway.

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1.12 10 Things Airlines Could Do Better23 Sep 202000:37:00

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  • What should be better in airports?
  • Why can't airlines get it together?!
  • What can airlines do to make travel better?
  • Why do the rules at TSA change so much?

Best Airline Foods by Travel and Leisure

Kara and Nate

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Alexandra and Terri have over 20 years of travel experience. We last traveled to Europe in Summer of 2023.

1.10 Britbox for Travelers08 Sep 202000:37:07

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  • What travel shows are on Britbox?
  • Why should a traveler watch Britbox?
  • How can Britbox inspire my travel?

The Invention of Murder

The Girl In The Ice By R. Bryndza

The Jack The Ripper Walking Tour

Afternoon Tea Bus tour

Lanesborough Hotel High Tea

Fortnum and Mason High Tea

Talking Statues 

Feature:

Brit Box

The Crown

Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey Exhibition

Highclere Castle

Covid 19 Update Included:

JSX Hop On Charters

World-O-Meter Coronavirus Count

State Department Travel Advisories

Travel and Leisure Coronavirus Airline Update

The State Of Travel from Babcia and YiaYia


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Alexandra and Terri are teachers and travel several time a year to keep this travel content current.

We last traveled to Europe in Summer of 2023.

1.6 Scotland 10112 Aug 202000:35:39

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  • What is the best way to visit Scotland?
  • What are the best things to do in Scotland?
  • Ho do I decide what to do when I visit Scotland?

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We last traveled to Europe in Summer of 2023.

4.22 5 ways your phone lets you down when you travel02 May 202400:21:48

It’s Us! Babcia and YiaYia! We are here to give you every hot tip, great travel hack, hidden gem, and experience based itinerary you are looking for. We’ve traveled all over Europe and we want to share our experience and expertise with you!

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  • What are the best iphone tips when traveling to Europe?

  • How do I use my iphone when I travel to Europe?

  • What are the best tips when using my in Europe?

  • How do I use my iphone when im on European travel?

  • What are the best ways to use my iphone in Europe?

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We were last in Europe in the Summer of 2023!

Step one: Download a few handy apps.Step Two: Check your storage.Step Three: Get your documents game together.Step Four: Support your phone with these items.Last but not least: Make sure your iPhone is a good photographer!

4.20 5 reasons why we ❤ euro trains!!!!!04 Apr 202400:18:50

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  • What are the best train travel tips when traveling to Europe?

  • How do I efficiently plan train travel to Europe?

  • What are the best train experiences in Europe?

  • How do I find out more about European train travel?

  • What are the best ways to travel by train in Europe?

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Europe’s train system is one of the easiest in the world to use and 9 times out of 10 will be cheaper and faster than any airline travel you can book. 

While airports are obviously located outside of all the historic city centers that you wish to visit, the great European train stations are usually smack in the middle of the tourist districts. Amsterdam Central and Gare du Nord in Paris are two perfect examples.

Train stations don’t have the massive security lines that airports are saddled with. Usually, a ticket is all you need to go from curb to platform meaning that you just need to arrive 15-20 minutes before your train rather than 2-3 hours at an airport.

When you start doing the math, often a longer train ride is more time efficient than a shorter trip in the air. For example, to fly from London to Paris can take 45 minutes in the air but add in getting to the airport, through security, waiting for potential delays and then getting back in the city once you land can take up to five hours while the chunnel train has you leaving London and perusing in Paris in about three hours.

Trains can connect two key destinations on your itinerary together with an overnight trip. Hopping on an overnight sleeper in Amsterdam for less than $200.00 then pull into Zurich. Spend a morning in Zurich and after lunch, you can continue on to points in all directions including Venice, Milan, Vienna, Munich and more. 

Trains often offer better views than one would imagine. Yes, you’ll definitely see a slice of real life as trains leave the pristine city centers and make their way out toward the countryside. And that countryside! With patchwork quilt fields making up local farms, hills, mountains, rivers and lakes. There’s plenty to see as trains make their way from one big city through plenty of sleepy villages to another famous icon. 

Fave trains: 

Thalys Paris to Amsterdam

TrenItalia: Paris to Milan

Any train is switzerland


5.8 New Year's Travel Resolutions, Gdansk and Warsaw, and Things you should know about Europe!02 Jan 202500:47:44

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  • What our New Year's Travel Resolutions are?

    • The wonderful things about Gdansk and Warsaw.
    • The top things you need to know about Europe.

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5.9 Laundry, Sorrento, and 7 items not to pack and 4 to rethink!01 Feb 202500:34:02

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How do you tackle laundry when traveling?

What are the best things in Sorrento?

What are 7 items you should not pack and 4 items to rethink?

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5.11 Our Guide to Guide Books, Northern Ireland, and 10 Biggest Icon Let Downs and What to Do Instead01 Apr 202500:35:32

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What are our favorite guidebooks?

How to make the most out of our trip to Northern Ireland?

What 10 icons let us down and somethings to do instead?

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5.3a Welcome to the Supper Club!03 Mar 202500:10:56

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What if you could have the support you need while you travel but do your own thing at your own pace?

What if you could travel with more than one generation and not go crazy?


What if there was a way to travel that gave you all the flexibility you want with all the support you need?


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5.10 American Connections in Europe, Bruges-Re-Dux, and Our Top 5 Travel Influencers!01 Feb 202500:36:39

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What are some of the American connections in Europe?

What makes Bruge so special?

Who are our top 5 travel influencers?

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6.8 How to Tackle the Walking Tour, Tour Previews and Services, and Lisbon vs. Porto!01 Jan 202600:47:33

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How to tackle the walking tour

Our Tour previews and signature services

Lisbon vs Porto...who will we choose?

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6.7 Travel Delays, Sensational Strasbourg, and Our 5 Favorite Christmas Markets!01 Dec 202500:40:51

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Our take on travel delays

Sensational Strasbourg...winter vs summer

Our 5 top Christmas Markets in Europe!

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