Finding Gina Marie - Travel the World

Ep.81 We’ve learned A LOT in the last year of traveling full-time around the world. We share WHAT we carry now, what we STOPPED carrying, and TIPS to make packing easier. We have no home base, so what we show you is everything we own. Our gear serves us in all but extreme cold weather, which we try to avoid whenever possible! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.80 Japan is full of beauty, but when that beauty comes from a desire to make our world a better place, it becomes inspirational. We explore the history of Hiroshima, its delicious okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes, Peace Memorial Park, and we fold our own origami cranes to donate to The Crane Project. We also take a ferry to hang with the wild deer of Miyajima Island. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!   Supp...

Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a tour of our spacious accommodations at Biwako Ryokusuitei and share our 12-course traditional Kaiseki dinner feast and Japanese breakfast. Enjoy our outdoor hot spring onsen while we watch the sunrise. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.78 With so many temples and shrines in Kyoto, it can be hard to know which ones you should visit. That’s why we take you to 11 of the top ones and rate each for why it may be the best for you. We bring you all the beautiful fall colors, too! And at the end, we show off a bonus temple for cat lovers. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.77 You have questions and we have answers! After a year of full-time travel, we share our best tips for the cost-conscious traveler to help you save money while you explore the world. Our tips work for vacation travel as well!   Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.76 We loved Kyoto and this video shows why. Come with us to the Bamboo Forest, explore the many levels of Kyoto Station, watch our tips on hotels, and enjoy all the food experiences we had in this fabulous city. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.75 If you pick the wrong place to stay in Tokyo, you’ll waste time on trains and may be very disappointed with your first experience. We take you through the dramatically different locations in Japan’s capital so you can make an informed decision before booking your visit. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.74 We spent 42 days on our first trip to Japan and learned so much that we wish we had known before we visited. We talk about navigating busy train stations, dining, culture, etiquette, high-tech toilets, and more! And the locals are so kind and helpful! This is your ultimate first-timer’s guide.  ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.73 Celebrate with us! We pack a lot of London in just 3 days for Judy’s birthday. We visit the Paul McCartney Photographs Exhibit, British Museum, National Gallery, and enjoy a sumptuous Chef’s Menu lunch. We also fit in two shows: Moulin Rouge and Frank & Percy with Sir Ian McKellen, and so much more! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.72 Great restaurants, friendly people, beautiful sunsets, and a relaxed, European lifestyle — what’s not to love about Belgrade? We spent a month exploring this riverside city with its growing waterfront district and walkable streets. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.71 Come with us as we tour some of the most beautiful locations in Romania, including the twists and turns of the Transfagarasan Highway and the elaborately appointed Peles Castle. We also stay overnight in Sighisoara and explore its history. And did we mention the bears? ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.70 There’s a lot to love about Romania, including our first stop: Bucharest. We tell you about the best food, sights to see, nightlife, and how much it costs to spend a couple of weeks in this often overlooked European capital. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.69 Love to travel but hate travel days? Does the thought of packing up and getting to your destination raise your anxiety levels? We’ve compiled 22 of our TOP TIPS gleaned from our personal trial and error to help you find your travel zen.  ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.68 Neither rain nor chilly weather could damper our jam-packed 3 full days in Amsterdam. It’s expensive, but is it worth it? We share the sights you MUST see if your time here is limited. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.67 Money isn’t the only factor to consider when deciding when to retire. It’s the easiest to focus on, but we think you should consider what activities you want to do in retirement and how health issues could ruin those plans. We share a frank discussion about why we retired early and how our lives have changed as full-time travelers. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.66 Vienna packs a punch. It’s not subtle, but it is surprising. We share our best tips so you can get the most out of everything it has to offer, including where to stay, what to eat, and how to navigate to all the beautiful locations of this classical and culture-filled city. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!   Support the show

Ep.65 Everybody loves trains, but would you spend THIS much on a train? Our slow ride through Switzerland’s magnificent mountains was on Kevin’s bucket list, but would we do it again? We travel first class through the Swiss Alps and share our stunning panoramic mountain and scenic village views, while we enjoy a three-course lunch and snacks with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Travel with us fr...

Ep.64 One of the biggest worries when traveling abroad is what to do when you need medical care. We take you through our entire process of getting a necessary surgery while in Belgrade, Serbia. We share video from inside the hospital to give you as much information as possible. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.63 Did you know about the incredible inventions created here? Neither did we! Come along with us as we detour to Torino and provide a feast for our eyes, hearts, and stomachs. There is so much to see here and we barely scratched the surface. Watch as we share our reasons to add this regal city to your Italian itinerary. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!   Support the show

Ep.62 Come with us as we explore the seaside beauty of this ancient seaport on the Italian Riviera. Our eyes feasted on its stunning architecture, while we stuffed our stomachs with delicious Italian food. Genova has so much to offer within its twisting streets, decorative porticos, and museums filled with culture and art. And if you want to slow down, we stroll through the relaxing resort village...

Ep.61 If you’ve ever struggled in a foreign country to order in a restaurant or give directions to a taxi driver or book a tour, this is the episode for you. We teach you how to use 7 tools that will help you understand other languages — even if you only speak one! There’s something for every traveler in this video. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!   Support the show

Ep.60 There’s more to the South of France besides the beaches. We show off the beauty and bustle of Nice and Antibes and bring you along on our tours of the Musée Picasso, Musée Renoir, and Grimaldi Castle. And we share a secret of how to get a 360-degree view of stunning Cagnes-sur-Mer. Best of all, these places are a quick train ride apart. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.59 We only spent 11 days in this Medieval city, which was too little time. We could have stayed a whole month and not seen everything Kraków has to offer. Follow along as we take you on a bike tour of the city, talk about the museums, and discover the Jewish Ghetto. There’s too much to fit in our short video, but we tried to give you as much as possible. Watch us on YouTube! Support the show

Ep.58 Auschwitz is not a tourist attraction, but it is an important place to visit. Some of what we saw on our tour will be etched into our hearts and minds forever. The horrors that occurred in this camp are more real to us now. Although this may be a hard video to watch, we tried to be respectful of all those who lost their lives here. ❤️ This is an important episode to watch on YouTube. Support...

Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of Kraków are amazing, but the meals we devoured sealed the deal. It’s a place we would happily go back to in the future. Join us as we share nine of our dining experiences in this beautiful location. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! Support the show