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Favorite episodes before Season 2 kicks off (in no particular order). Let us know if any of these were your favorite too.  How Traveling Gives You Confidence, Listen HERE .  SWFL Food Junkie Celebrates Hidden Gems and Supreme Eat, Listen HERE .  Where To Stay For Fun Girl Summer, Listen HERE .  The Ultimate Books to Read in Quarantine (or while traveling), Listen HERE .  Day in the life of a New Y...

5 Birthday Travel Destinations Episode - Listen here.  Puerto Rico & El Yunque Rainforest Episode - Listen here .  Key Largo Episode - Listen here .  Best Travel Snacks - Listen here .  The Ultimate EDM Playlist - Listen here .  Asheville Travel Itinerary - Listen here .  Nashville Must-Dos - Listen here .  Fort Myers, FL Travel Guide - Listen here. Storytelling for 4th of July in Colorado - Liste...

The Travel Brats wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year. To follow the Travel Brats, head to @thetravelbrats on IG! 

For the travel blogger and writer - they deserve a high quality laptop case to keep that precious cargo safe. You also can’t go wrong with a travel journal. To give them some great inspiration for their next adventure or story, travel magazine subscriptions are the way to go. Some of the best subscriptions include National GEO , Travel & Leisure , Artful Living , Wanderlust , Afar , and Global Tra...

Join the Travel Brats as they ring in Ashley’s 25th birthday! A quarter of a century and countless memories later, Ash revisits her favorite birthday memories in beautiful places with the people she loves the most. From touristy adventures in the Big Apple to weddings by a villa in Puerto Rico, Ash has had travel on the brain since she was young. Tune in and help us wish Ash the happiest birthday...

First off, go with people you really enjoy and if you go with a larger group, make sure you feel comfortable splitting up from time to time to get everything done you want on your Austin bucket list. For more in depth Austin recommendations, you have to follow @exploringamanda and these following Austin Instagram pages for more inspiration.  Here are the Top 10 things we did & LOVED -  Go down the...

View VRBO and AirBnb for best places to stay!  Top Restaurants and Bars -  Caps on the Water for a nicer dinner and great photoshoot on the pier White Lion Bar for a more college, easy going vibe  Prohibition Kitchen for live music and a family friend starting spot St. George’s Tavern for a local environment  Sangria Wine & Tapas Bar for great views and a wonderful environment  Milltop Tavern for...

Best coffee shops in SWFL according to the Travel Brats and SWFL Food Junkie  Chocolattes Coffee & Roasting in Fort Myers, FL @chocolattescoffeeco Cafe Flore (Highly Rated & Worth the Trip for Beignets) @thecafeflore Kunjani @kunjaninaples Downtown Coffee & Wine - wonderful spot for reading or visiting with a friend @downtowncoffeebonita Narrative in Mercato @narrativecoffeeroasters Urban Buzz in...

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While visiting, be sure to explore Old Roswell and walk down Canton Street for some top notch restaurants: Ceviche , Rock n Taco , Adele’s on Canton for Nola style food, Gate City Brewing , and Fellow's Cafe for Brunch. Once you're fed well, it's time to get your history fix, which is easy to do in Atlanta. The infamous Atlanta History Center is a well known history and research center in the Buck...

Getting into the Halloween festivities can make you feel all giddy like you did when you were a kid. Begin with getting your tickets to Howl-O-Screams in Tampa, Halloween Horror Night in Orlando, or Six Flags Fright Fest . These amusement parks give you haunted thrills while riding your all time favorite roller coasters. Without a doubt, Halloween Horror Night at Universal never gets old. When pla...

Making plans after a crazy week can seem intimidating, and exhausting. You just got done with a wicked work schedule - how do you still have energy to be adventurous this weekend? If you are in the South Florida area, I have a solution for you. Making a game plan and itinerary will make your day an absolute breeze to allow for some relaxation coupled with unforgettable fun. Let’s begin - pick whic...

Be sure to follow @swflfoodjunkie on IG .  Some hidden gems in SWFL worth recommending are -  Eat Sarap for Filipino Food  The Bagel Factory Fort Myers Bullig for Waffles Wallys Deli  Wicked Wings & Things for a Dive Bar environment  CRaVE Restaurant  Mr. Mee’s for Sushi and Korean  Trattoria Mia for traditional Italian food Mikael’s Kitchen Fort Myers for Cuban food El Gran Taco Loco on Old 41 Os...

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Initial Planning to Peru My partner and I planned our Machu Picchu trip in about three weeks. To optimize the planning process and to make the most of your international travels, I’d advise 6-8 weeks of planning and going for at least a week to get acclimated to the culture and altitude.  Our main focuses for planning were where are we going to stay, how are we going to explore Machu Picchu, and a...

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If you go to Mercato for a night out here’s what your night needs to look like.  Quick tip - dress up a little cuter to Mercato and wear heels if that’s your thing. You’ll end up with great pictures. Men, there is a dress code in most bars/clubs so make sure you wear closed toed shoes.  Start at the Pub for some drinks and casual mingling and dancing.  Then walk down towards the action and stop fo...

Best Brunch & Coffee Spots in Naples, Florida The Bevy is located on 3rd Street. Be ready for photo ops as it’s extremely photoesque. They are known for great mimosas, excellent brunch options and immaculate vibes. For lavish drinks, a luxury coastal vibe, and lush greens for a girls day outing photoshoot, The Hampton Social located in Mercato deserves to be on your list. They are known for their...

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Learn more about Universal's season passes - click HERE .  Learn more about Universal property hotels - click HERE.   For FAST / EXPRESS PASSES - click HERE .  To consider other parks and more on Universal Studios - listen to a previous episode HERE .    Let's connect on Social Media - @thetravelbrats and tag us on your favorite adventures. 

In case you need to be reminded as an overworked professional, you deserve to enjoy life, you deserve to do what sets your soul on fire, you deserve time, you deserve experience. You deserve to choose your life. 

To read more on Forbes about the best of the best awards for Everyday Eats, Fine Dining, Quick Bites, Date Night, and Brunch Spots -  TripAdvisor Announces 2021 Travelers’ Choice “Best Of The Best” Restaurant Awards (forbes.com) DOC FORD'S RUM BAR & GRILLE FT. MYERS BEACH, Fort Myers Beach - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews & Reservations - Tripadvisor Honorable mentions include -  Oxford Exchange...

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