Time to Talk Travel

Unfortunately sometimes the worst happens. We can all get sick or injured while on a trip. On this episode Time To Talk Travel podcast hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump share horror stories, tips and things they didn't know they didn't know about traveling while sick. Listen on the following platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube or at ...

Do you ever just get up and go? Whether you plan last minute travel for a change of scenery or because that's just what works for you there are some do's and don'ts. On this episode of the Time To Talk Travel Podcast Maureen Dennis, Desiree Miller, and Nasreen Stump discuss spontaneous travel experiences and also take us on a wild adventure through the world of Amtrak and bus travel! We mention: P...

Wondering how to use AI to plan your vacations faster? We've got the top apps and sites for you to try along with prompt engineering suggestions to get the best results. Here's how to create an AI itinerary as a starting point to save you hours of research. Later, in the episode we get a bit side tracked and discuss finding fun things to do near you, party planning, and how to break your ankle sli...

Are you ready for your next road trip? On today's episode of Time To Talk Travel Nasreen Stump, Desiree Miller, Ciaran Blumenfeld and Maureen Dennis chat the good, the bad, and the ugly of road trips. From getting your car ready to dealing with vomit they share what they've learned over years of travel writing, business travel and family travel. You'll hear about: What to pack in an emergency kit...

This week Time To Talk Travel Hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump talk about traveling for natural phenomena. There are already a lot of things you have to think about when planning a trip but what if that trip is for a special event. When nature is that special event the details matter. Whether it's a 7 minute window to see the full eclipse or timing bluebonn...

This week Time To Talk Travel Hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump talk about travel redos. Have you ever visited somewhere and been underwhelmed? Would you entertain a travel redo? When do you give a destination or attraction a second chance? Tune in to hear what popular destinations we were disappointed with, what we learned and how we would change the outcom...

This week Time To Talk Travel Hosts Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump talk about solo travel safety. Over the course of the episode they touch base on: traveling alone for business traveling solo with kids where to stop to use a restroom in the middle of the night why you should carry a doorstop using AirTags cabs vs. rideshare and more Tune in to learn more about staying safe when...

This week Time To Talk Travel Hosts Ciaran Blumenfeld, Desiree Miller, Maureen Dennis and Nasreen Stump dive into the topic of Spring Break travel planning. They address top questions that they get as travel writers: How far in advance should we plan? What do we need to know? What are spots to avoid or to prioritize? Should I bring a friend for my child? What about a staycation? Listen in for tips...

In this climate how do you work around travel fears? With bridge collapses, parts flying off of planes and more how do you continue to travel? We share our unhinged thoughts, rational fears, and things that help us get through uncertainties in travel.

Although romantic travel can occur year round we usually hear about it in the lead up to Valentine's Day. We've got a whole episode for you today dedicated to romantic travel destinations, prioritizing time together, romantic foods and a few hot take confessions. Some topics and locations covered to help you plan your Valentine's Day couples trip or romantic getaway: Boston Venice and Italy in gen...

After kicking off our travel podcast, Time to Talk Travel, in September of 2023 we're hitting publish on our 16th episode. During those first 15 episodes we covered a lot of topics and thought we'd do a summary to end 2023. Want to hear more about any of the topics covered? Here are links to the full episodes on each topic- Set Jet Travel: Traveling to Locations from Movies/TV - https://www.timeto...

If you're considering a couples cruise, family cruise or a cruise ship getaway with friends you may know how overwhelming starting the process can be! There are a lot of decisions to be made and questions you need to ask yourself to prioritize what you're even looking for before diving into research and comparison. Before you book your next (or first) cruise check out this episode where we walk yo...

Have you thought about what travel resolutions you want to pursue in 2024? The team at Time To Talk Travel discuss the resolutions they've set, how to stay accountable and why you need to set goals before 2023 ends so you don't miss out. We'd love to know what your resolutions for next year are! Learn more at  hashtagtravels.com  or sign up for our newsletter at  timetotalktravel.co...

We dive into the idea of travel as a gift in this podcast episode sharing why we choose to prioritize travel over items. Topics covered include how to get everyone on board, how to plan the trip, to surprise or not surprise the recipient, how to pair a physical gift with the idea of a trip and some of the best trips we've received. In this episode we also touch on family photos during these trips....

It can be hard to make decisions about booked travel when a travel advisory pops up. You want to take everything seriously but which alerts really mean don't go. We run through the travel advisory system, registering for STEP, weather concerns and how we each personally determine our risk vs reward travel safety level. Join us to learn more about when travel insurance doesn't kick in and what you...

It is an info-packed episode of Time to Talk Travel! We cover tips for holiday travel including what to book now, what you need to know about traveling with gifts, airport holdups and issues and the lessons we've learned the hard way. L Learn more at  hashtagtravels.com  or sign up for our newsletter at  timetotalktravel.com .

Wondering if it's okay to take the kids out of school to travel? We've got tips and tricks to make it easier, including when to talk to the teacher, whether or not to ask for permission and how to weigh out the pros and cons of truancy vs travel. With 4 kids each, we've faced the travel vs attendance issue head-on. Here's how we handled it. Want more Time To Talk Travel? Head to timetotalktravel.c...

Busy travel season is almost upon us. That of course means people are going to be in the airports acting foolish. We cover what you need to know, the worst etiquette we've seen and how everyone really feels about babies on planes. Hot topics covered: Who gets the armrests? Having conversations on speakerphones or playing music without headphones Stinky food Toenail clipping Baby "goodie" bags Mans...

How do you preserve the memories of great vacations? On this episode we talk about how to plan photos that tell a story, how to structure a travel journal and unique ways to group and theme pictures. We discuss changes in photography over the years, how to caption and store digital photos and why printing photos is still important. Find a free travel photo journal e-book HERE: https://a.co/d/9AVYh...

That feeling when you glance in your passport and realize it's expired - horrible. Realizing this when you have a trip already planned? Horrifying. There are ways to get one in time though. As a group we've had a little more experience than we'd like to with last minute passport renewals. We'll walk you through what to remember, how to plan for the unexpected and some things you may not have consi...

We covered so much in How to Find Travel Deals: Tried and True Tips- Episode 6 of Time to Talk Travel. Here are some of our favorite tips to find the best travel deals. 1. Utilize alerts so you never miss a sale Use travel websites, newsletters, and credit card features to set alerts for specific destinations and dates. This helps you stay informed about price drops and special deals. 2. Be flexib...

It's the dream to be able to work and travel. Making a living in between seeing the sites while still being able to pay for it? #Winning! Or maybe you travel for work and want to return to your family with everything done so that you can spend quality time with them. On this episode of Time to Talk Travel Nasreen Stump, Ciaran Blumenfeld and Desiree Miller dive into working on the road covering: W...

In this episode we cover unique places to stay including: how to find unique lodging anticipating costs safety considerations where we would NEVER sleep and places we've stayed that were unique We touched on the following destinations (amongst others): Liberty Hotel in Boston Martha's Vineyard Tampa Bay Paw's Up in Montana Finland Santorini Jordan Doubletree Emily Morgan in San Antonio Lone Star G...

In this episode of *Time to Talk Travel*, Nasreen, Ciaran and Des from HashtagTravels.com explore the growing popularity of “spooky season” extending beyond just Halloween.  A variety of ideas for haunted experiences throughout the year are shared including:  Ghost tours Haunted attractions - See a selfie with a ghost in a haunted London pub . Cemetery Alive events Supernatural phen...

Seasoned travelers know that it’s just not a real travel experience if something doesn’t go wrong! The key to a great trip is expecting the unexpected. Time To Talk Travel's Nasreen, Ciaran, Maureen and Des from HashtagTravels.com talk through some of the lessons they learned the hard way and tips to prevent future disasters. Maureen really summed it up in one line: * “Sometimes you have to l...