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Ep 17: Sicily & Naples Some of the links below are affiliate links and as such, we earn a small commission from purchases that allow us to continue telling you our stories without costing you anything extra.  In this episode, hosts Christopher and Ashleigh recap their time in Sicily and Naples during their trip to Italy. Sicily Some highlights from Sicily: They picked up a rental car in Catani...

Italian Trains & Budget Transatlantic Flights Travelers Christopher and Ashleigh introduce a new series of episodes detailing their recent 2.5 week trip to Italy. They start in Sicily and make their way north to Venice. Getting Around Italy The hosts took the train for transportation between cities in Italy. They found it convenient, inexpensive, and easy to book directly through the Italian t...

Ep 15: Money Saving Tips In this episode, Ashleigh and Christopher share their best tips for saving money while traveling so you can keep exploring the world without breaking the bank. Be Flexible With Dates and Destinations Don't get your heart set on one destination or timeframe. Being flexible allows you to find the best deals and values. "We usually have a couple of places in mind...and a rang...

Ep 14: Top Ten Travel Meals In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Christopher share their top 10 favorite meals from all their travels. They each countdown their personal top 5, and also discuss some honorable mentions that didn't quite make the top 10 list. Ashleigh's #1 - Jäger Schnitzel at Auslander in Fredericksburg, TX Ashleigh's #1 pick is the Jäger schnitzel at Oslander, a German restaurant i...

Ep13: Carry On Only Travelers Ashleigh and Christopher dive into the benefits of traveling with only a carry-on bag and share tips for packing light. They discuss clever packing strategies, minimizing liquids, and how doing laundry on the can help get the most out of a small bag. The hosts also spotlight their recent trip to San Francisco, where they rode cable cars, ate Mission-style burritos, an...

Travel Photography Tips In this week's episode of the Go See Do Explore podcast, hosts Ashleigh and Christopher share their best tips for improving your travel photography. Do Your Research Ashleigh recommends doing some Google image searches of the places you're visiting before your trip. That way you'll know where the iconic photo spots are when you arrive. Know Your Camera Christopher emphasize...

Ep 11: The End of Airline Junk Fees? In this episode, the hosts discuss recent changes in the U.S. airline industry regarding fees and regulations. Frontier Airlines announced their "New Frontier" initiative which includes eliminating change and cancellation fees when purchasing fare bundles, being more transparent with pricing, and improving customer support. This comes as the Department of Trans...

Apps for Travel In this episode, Ashleigh and Christopher discuss their favorite apps for travel planning, transportation, outdoor adventure, tourism, dining, and communication. Transportation and Navigation Road Trippers and iExit - Help plan road trips FlightAware - Track flights Airline apps - Manage flights and boarding passes LoungeBuddy - Find and book airport lounges Citymapper - Multi-moda...

California Zephyr & Long Haul Amtrak Overview of Amtrak Amtrak is a publicly traded, for-profit company funded by the federal and state governments. It is an unusual public-private partnership for the U.S. Amtrak runs long-haul scenic routes as well as regional routes. The long-haul routes run primarily from Chicago west on freight rail lines and have a reputation for being frequently delayed....

Top Ten Places to Return On this episode of Go See Do Explore, Ashleigh and Christopher share their top 10 places they would like to return to and reminisce about past travels from onboard the California Zephyr from Chicago to California. Shoutout to the Lou Mongello and the WDW Radio Show for inspiration for this episode.  Some of the links below are affiliate links and as such, we earn a small c...

Michigan Bucket List #2: Eastern Lower Peninsula In this episode of Go See Do Explore, hosts Christopher and Ashleigh continue their Michigan bucket list, sharing must-see destinations in the eastern lower peninsula of Michigan. Click here to read Ashleigh's recent post about the Motown Museum. To read more about the Michigan Bucket List, visit GoSeeDoExplore.com .  Wine Break For this Michigan-th...

Traveling and Working Remotely In this episode of Go See Do Explore, hosts Christopher and Ashleigh share their tips for traveling while working remotely. They discuss how to take advantage of time differences, arrange your work schedule around travel, and choose accommodations and transportation that enable productivity on the road. Key Tips for Remote Work While Traveling Go west to start work e...

Ep5: Cruising 101 Listen in as Christopher and Ashleigh share their cruise experiences and tips for finding cruise deals and excursions. Why We Cruise Cruising allows you to experience many destinations in one trip. The value is excellent - accommodations, food, entertainment, and transportation between destinations are all included. It's a very relaxing way to travel since you only have to unpack...

Michigan Bucket List #2- Western Lower Peninsula In this episode, we continue our conversation on the Michigan bucket list, covering the Western Lower Peninsula of Michigan. For information about the locations mentioned in this episode, visit the Michigan Bucket List page on GoSeeDoExplore.com Travel Tech Tip: FlightAware FlightAware allows you to track flights and get notifications about delays o...

Disney World Long Weekend Trip Christopher and Ashleigh recap their long weekend trip to Walt Disney World for a holiday weekend. They discuss the parks and attractions they visited, rides like Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy, dealing with crowds, and the amazing food they ate. Flight and Staying at Pop Century Took a Frontier flight to Orlando and stayed at Pop Century resort Pop Century has Sky...

Michigan Bucket List #1: Upper Peninsula Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring), Number 4 on the List Travelers are invited to go see, do, and explore the hidden gems, unforgettable experiences, and stories that make destinations unique. This episode focuses on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. More information about the locations mentioned in this episode can be found on the Ultimate Michigan Bucket List...

The Case for Ultra Low Cost Airlines We make the argument for why you shouldn't dismiss budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier - they can offer major cost savings that make more trips possible. Cost Savings Make More Travel Possible Ultra low cost fares allow us to take trips we otherwise couldn't afford. Saving hundreds on airfare lets us do more activities at destinations. "If your choices are...