Travel Mug Podcast

On this episode Meggan and Jenn venture outside of Nova Scotia to chat about Niagara Falls. We talk about what to do, where to stay,  where to eat, and how the American Side compares to the Canadian side.  Also it's the long awaited return of the FUN FACTS! Episode Links: Jenn's Hornblower Video + Vittoria Room Tour Jenn's Video of the USA Side How To Do Niagara Falls On A Budget Ni...

HEADS UP: Jenn's audio is a little funky this week, sorry about that! We still think the episode has lots of great info, so we hope you enjoy it anyway! We chat about everything there is to do in Nova Scotia in the Autumn. Lots of yummy things to eat, things to do and festivals to attend. Episode Links: Valley ghost walk schedule Nova Scotia In The Fall ***************************************...

In this episode we chat with the amazing and hilarious Alicia Simms. We talk about her Secret Nova Scotia tours, why she moved to NS and then how she sent the Summer RVing around Nova Scotia with a film crew in tow! Episode Resources: Alicia's Instagram Alicia's Twitter Truro Buzz Website Secret Nova Scotia Tours Website Secret NS on Instagram ***************************************** Su...

Kerra created the #explorelikeatouristHFX challenge and we loved the idea! We chat with Kerra about the challenge, our favourite things to do in the Halifax area, and the PRIZES! There are so many amazing things to do in Halifax! Kerra has a list of 100 things to do, eat and see. Get the 2021 Challenge List Here Follow Kerra on Social Media: Kerra's Instagram Eat Drink & Be You Facebook P...

In part 2 of our ethical travel series, we chat about places suffering from over tourism, and what you can do to help alleviate that.  We also chat about countries with human rights issues, and the issue with exploiting cultures.  We finish off the episode with some tips to be a good traveler (and a good human!) Episode Resources: responsibletravel.com: Over-Tourism Conde Nast Traveler article: Is...

We are committed to being better humans on this planet, which is why we are chatting about ethical travel. In this episode we chat about ethical animal travel tips, how to reduce waste at home and on the road, and why you should be thinking local when booking accommodations, tours, restaurants, etc.  Episode Resources: SustainableTravel.org Tree Canada ***************************************** Sup...

Travel Mug Podcast is ONE YEARS OLD! How did that happen? On this episode Meggan and Jenn answer some listener questions, and ask each other some tough questions. You'll learn about how we met, what we do in our "real life" and how we feel about travel going forward. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who has listened, downloaded, shared and left a review. It means more than you know. **...

There's booze in our travel mug! On this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about their fav Nova Scotian breweries, cideries, distilleries, etc! There certainly are a lot of places to drink here!. With over 50 craft breweries alone in Nova Scotia plus various distilleries and cider companies, obviously we can’t cover every single spot, so these are just some of our stand outs so far. EPISODE LINKS:...

Today we chat about a little visited area of Nova Scotia (including by us)! Thanks to our listeners for their suggestions, we chat about things to do, eat and see in the Northumberland and Fundy Shores of Nova Scotia! Episode Resources: Burntcoat Head Park Sugar Moon Farm, Earltown ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day &...

Wondering how Meggan always finds AMAZING AirBnBs? (Jenn does!) Wondering what the heck the difference is between hotel/motel/inn/Bnb/AirBnB is? We'll tell ya! Wondering how to find places with the amenities you want AND in your budget? Jenn will help you out! This episode is all about accommodations - and at the end we share some of our fav places we've stayed and what makes them so spe...

Lia and her husband Jeremy did what most of us dream about - they quit their jobs and travelled for a year. But what goes into planning long term travel? And how the heck did they afford it? Lia brings us through her planning process, chats about how things went (and what went wrong!) and how a year long trip actually changed her life.  Episode Resources: Get Lia's Book: How To Quit Your Job...

This week Meggan and Jenn chat about Toronto (Canada's most populated city, dontcha know?!) They discuss things to do, tips and tricks for planning a trip + some restaurant recommendations (which are from our amazing listeners!) Oh when we say beginners.... we mean BEGINNERS! Episode Resources: 2 Days in Toronto Itinerary ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcas...

Certified personal trainer, nutrition and wellness specialist and weight loss coach, Deborah Peddle-Hann shares tips and tricks for staying healthy while you're traveling or on the road, including choosing healthier food in restaurants, how to get enough sleep, and staying active while traveling! Follow Deborah: Journey to Wellness Website Journey to Wellness Facebook Journey to Wellness Inst...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about planning a great Irish road trip. Meggan did her Ireland trip a few years ago, and Jenn is planning hers for whenever she is allowed to travel again! We chat about renting a car, where to go, and how to make your itinerary. We finish with some fun facts about Ireland and St Patrick - of course! Episode Resources:  Skellig Mic...

This week we chat all about packing! Oh we miss packing so much! We share our must-haves when we travel, and some of the silliest things that we've forgotten to pack. Episode Resources: The Best Packing Method Packing Your Carry-On ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloop...

Nova Scotia has so many great places to visit; everyone knows about Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove and the Cabot Trail, but we have so many other great places to visit!  Meggan and Jenn share their top hidden gems in Nova Scotia including places to stay, restaurants, hikes and more! More Info: Burntcoat Head Park Visiting Bear River NS Our Farmacy, Bear River Explore The Ceilidh Trail, Cape Breton S...

As a follow up to our last episode: our travel regrets, today we chatted about things that we are so happy we did while we were traveling!  Hornblower YouTube Video Disney Keys To The Kingdom Tour Blue Jays Game & Toronto Falconry Kerry in Killarney ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun...

This week Meggan and Jenn share all of their travel regrets, including things they paid for that they wish they didn't, Jenn's over-planning, and some things that they missed out on. This one was so fun to chat about! Let us know if you have any travel regrets. ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll...

Happy New Year! On our first episode of 2021 Meggan and Jenn chat about all-inclusive vacations. They are definitely popular, but are they the right type of vacation for you?  Meggan spends the episode trying to convince Jenn that there's more to do than just lay on the beach! Things You Should Check Out: Jade Mountain Resort (Meggan's lotto resort!) *************************************...

Is Disney still magical during a pandemic? We bring on my favourite Disney podcasters; Derek & Doug from Rope Drop Radio. We chat about how Disney has changed since reopening in Summer 2020, and what you should know about planning your 2021 trip.  Rope Drop Radio Website Disney Reopening: Details & Changes ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying u...

In this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about cruise vacations. We share our cruise experiences, what to expect on embarkation day, and our tips and tricks for having a great trip. We also chat about how cruising will look in 2021/ 2022. Blog Posts: Tips For First Time Cruisers ***************************************** Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & yo...

In part 2 of our trip around Cape Breton, Meggan and Jenn chat about the Eastern side of Cape Breton, including Sydney, the former capital of the island!  There are so many small towns to visit, we think you should spend lots of time exploring this magical island.  Blog Posts Fortress of Louisbourg (Jenn)  Book that cabin in Coxheath here! ***************************************** Support the Trav...

In part one of our trip around Cape Breton Island, Jenn chats about her recent trip around the Cabot Trail, and staying in Luxury Camping Domes in Judique. We also chat about all the small towns you should visit and what to do there. Cape Breton is a magical place, especially in the Fall! *I accidentally called the Freight Shed in Baddeck the Freight House! Whoops, my bad!* Relevant Blog Posts: Ti...

In this very special 10th episode Meggan and Jenn tackle listener questions! Wondering where we are off to next or what our favourite travel meal was? You'll find out! We also play a really fun game of travel related would you rather questions! So would you rather be left behind in the water on a scuba trip or left in the bush on a safari?! You'll have to listen to find out what we said....

In today's episode with chat with Ken Nickerson from Trafalgar/Cost Saver/Brendan Vacations about how travel is looking for 2021. Ken shares his expertise with us; he's been in the travel industry for the last 25 years! I know you'll be wanting to book your next trip once you've listened to this episode! Episode Resources: Trafalgar Website   Treadright Foundation *************...