Love It There

Your favorite sister duo chats about Traverse City, the charming lake town in northern Michigan. Kelcy and our guests share their experience there for a girls trip, including their winery recommendations and stories about creepy winery tour drivers. We discuss why Traverse City is a great place to visit year round, from beaches to fall foliage, to golf and skiing, there is something to do in every...

Your favorite sister duo learns about Aix-en-Provence, a charming town about 30 minutes north of Marseille in the south of France. Home to Aix-Marseille University, Aix is a university town and a unique study abroad location for students, while also a quiet escape for locals. The town is known for its outdoor markets, wineries, and art museums, specifically featuring impressionist painter Paul Céz...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, your favorite sister duo shares listener-submitted stories about honeymoons, romantic moments while traveling, and some romantic fails of their own. 🥰💌❤️‍🔥 Check out our website: loveitthere.square.site Follow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepod Prefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite sister duo learns about the quaint, fairytale town on the north coast of Belgium: Bruges. Our guest this week lived in Bruges for three months, so she has endless recommendations for where to get the best Belgian waffles and chocolate, where to stay, and what to do. She shares about the cultural differences she experienced living there full time versus what you might experience visit...

Your favorite sister duo gets the best recommendations from a Mexico City Local! Our guest was born and raised in Mexico City and moved to the United States when he was 12 years old. We spend the first part of the episode hearing about his experience moving to the United States, learning English, and adapting to the cultural differences here. We address the misconceptions many Americans have...

Your favorite sister duo chats with this week’s guest about the wondrous and magical place 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador: the Galapagos Islands. This episode covers recommendations for the three inhabited (and most often visited) islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela, and how it’s possible to plan a trip independently, apart from a live-aboard cruise. You’ll get recommendations on...

Your favorite sister duo gets to learn all about the capital city of South Korea: Seoul. You’ll get recommendations on where to get the best Korean barbecue and authentic Korean foods. They hear about the beauty of the Han River which flows right through the city, and the miles and miles of parks and walkways along the river. Head south of the Han to try out affordable skin care treatments (...or...

Your favorite sister duo chats with two of their friends about their trip to Ireland this past summer. They spent most of their time in Galway and Dublin, and compare the two throughout the episode. Dublin is great for a city experience and hosts the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and other must-see spots. Galway, on the other hand, is more in the Irish countryside, where you can admire the...

Your favorite sister duo is absolutely honored to be joined by their favorite guests yet: Vince and Trudie, aka, their wonderful parents. Their parents share about one of their most memorable trips they’ve taken together: an Alaskan cruise. They discuss which port cities they stopped at, and what excursions to do at each stop. You’ll hear some history and fun facts, as well as tips on what to pack...

Your favorite sister duo gets all the best tips for planning a trip to the beautiful Glacier National Park in Montana. With over 700 miles of hiking trails, the opportunities are endless, but they hear about the must-do hikes, and the top hotel to stay in for stunning views and easy access to trails and other activities. In addition to learning about the history of glaciers, they are taught all th...

Your favorite sister duo share about a small town in northern Wisconsin and an hour north of Minneapolis: St. Croix Falls. They get a local’s recommendation on what to do in each of the four seasons and the secret to knowing if you are eating high quality cheese curds. They share their own experiences in the town, including their first ice fishing experience, which went about how you would expect....

Your favorite sister duo learns about the “college town” of Heidelberg, Germany, and all that it has to offer in addition to Heidelberg University. Located an hour south of Frankfurt, the charming town is home to Heidelberg Castle for a romantic date spot, mountains for hiking, the Hauptstrasse for shopping, and more. Their guests discuss the Heidelberg and Cologne Christmas Markets, and how they...

Your favorite sister duo announces Love It There’s Second Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway! Head to their instagram, @loveittherepod , for details on how to enter. Today’s episode is about the capital city of Germany: Berlin. A city full of history from World War II and remnants of the Berlin Wall, you can easily fill your time visiting many of the museums and memorials. Berlin also has a rich music a...

Your favorite sister duo chat with their guest Valerie Bowden, who backpacked the entire continent of Africa from Cape Town, South Africa, to Cairo, Egypt and then lived in Ethiopia for eight years. She shares shocking stories about letting a hyena eat a piece of meat right out of her mouth, gorilla trekking in Uganda, swimming with sharks in South Africa, seeing the pyramids in Sudan, and sleepin...

Your favorite sister duo learns about why Copenhagen is one of the happiest cities in the world. The Danish live by “hygge”, which is a lifestyle of contentment and conviviality that comes from doing simple things with people you love. The city is full of parks to relax in and enjoy a coffee and a Danish pastry, but is also bustling with bicycling, eating, and shopping. Copenhagen even allows for...

Your favorite sister duo share the craziest travel horror stories of their own and those submitted by listeners. Between unknowingly getting on a train that splits to two different destinations, stolen luggage, food poisoning in Madrid, traveling isn’t always glamorous. They end the episode answering listener questions: craziest thing they’ve ever eaten and what culinary bridge would be too far to...

Your favorite sister duo learns about Ghana, Africa. From the beaches and lush greenery to the cultural differences, Ghana will likely surprise you. Sometimes thought of as a good “starter country” for Africa, this episode may inspire you to plan a trip. We learn about cultural sites such as Elmina Castle and The Last Bath, where, after walking hundreds of miles from the slave markets, the enslave...

Your favorite sister duo start by discussing their favorite TV shows currently (spending debatably too much time talking about Survivor), before getting into all things Vermont. Their guest this week lived in Vermont for five years and she shares about why Vermont is worth visiting any time of year for beautiful views and abundant outdoor activities. They analyze Noah Kahan's lyrics to discover if...

Your favorite sister duo is back to chat and catch up, just the two of them this week. They discuss everything about the gastronomy capital of the world: Lyon, France. An easy 2-hour train ride from Paris, Lyon is a must-visit spot for foodies and travelers. You’ll hear about Lyonnais dishes and traditional restaurants called Bouchons. They discuss the Rhône valley wine region and Kelcy tells the...

Your favorite sister duo hears from one of their guests about Cusco, Peru, home to Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world. They hear about the grueling Salcantay trail hike to Machu Picchu, the beauty of Humuntay Lake and sleeping in a Sky Dome along the way. They chat about if they would try alpaca or cuy (guinea pig), how to avoid altitude sickness, and more. Cusco recommendations:...

TODAY, 9/26, IS YOUR LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR LOVE IT THERE HOODIE! Order on our website: loveitthere.square.site. In today’s episode, your favorite sister duo discuss why Hawaii is more than worth the long travel time to get there. From the lush greenery, national parks, volcanoes, beaches, and mountains, every inch of Hawaii is beautiful. They discuss what to do on each island, what and where to e...

Love It There merch available now! Visit loveitthere.square.site to pre-order by September 26th! Your favorite sister duo chats with Kelcy’s husband, Jackson, about the underrated city of Budapest. A city full of history, beautiful scenery, nightlife, and great food, Budapest is a must-go spot that is also one of the most affordable cities in Europe, which makes it a great place to study abroad. B...

Love It There merch available now for pre-order! Visit loveitthere.square.site to place your order by September 26th! In this week's episode, your favorite sister duo are joined by their friend Lydia, who shares all about her experience in Bali. As a budget traveler, she recommends where to stay, what to eat, must-do activities, and how to (not) get scammed. Bali recommendations: Regions - Uluwatu...

Your favorite sister duo is back for the first episode of Season 2! Kelcy and Halle share an exciting (and long-awaited) announcement (!!) and update you on what they’ve been up to this summer. They discuss why the French Riviera is so great, reminisce on the best rosé ever tasted, and have a healthy debate on whether Nice is worth a visit or if you should spend the majority of your time in the ot...

Your favorite sister duo wraps up Season 1 of Love It There with their overall thoughts, pod stats, favorite episodes, plans for Season 2, and what they are doing with their time off this summer. We want to give a big thanks to everyone for being here with us! We are grateful for all of you 🩷 Be sure to take notes on all of your summer travels just in case we are looking for some input on new pla...