Destinations Beyond Expectations

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...

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 Waikik...

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...

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. Show Notes ⬇️  ...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   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 Palat...

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. Show Notes ⬇️   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 Eng...

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. Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 5/10/24   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - Where is Sri Lanka? 3:05 - What's the Weather Like in Sri La...

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 -...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 4/26/24   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - General Things to Know About Beacon 2:58 - Best Things About Beac...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 3/29/24   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:22 -...

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 . Show Notes ⬇️   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 Mar...

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 . Show Notes ⬇️   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 Fir...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   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...

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 . Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 2/9/24   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:51 - Why Janice Highlighted Tips for Vi...

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. Show Notes ⬇️   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...

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. Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 12/29/23   Timecodes 0...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   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...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 12/1/23   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Where and When to See the Northern Lights 5:45 - Condi...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   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 i...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   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...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 9/29/23   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Newport's Location and How to Get There 2:50 - Visiting Newpor...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 9/22/23   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Basic Info About County Kerry Ireland 3:50 - The Ring of Ker...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️   Published on 9/8/23   Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Montgomery County's Location and Why it's...

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.     Show Notes ⬇️   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...

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.  Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 8/25/23 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Important Things to Know About Porto 3:48 - Why Port Wi...