Travel Squad Podcast

Episode 222 - We’re sharing the best travel tips to save time and money when planning and traveling in 2024. We know you all have “travel more” as a new year's resolution and we’re here to help by sharing some of the best ways to get more out of your trip duration and your dollar to see and do more across the globe this year. Featuring extra travel tips from The Joys of Jet Lag , At Home in Ir...

Join us in this weeks Travel Flashback Episode for an unforgettable journey to Yosemite National Park, an iconic natural wonder nestled in the heart of the central Sierra Nevada region in California. The gem of California boasts towering granite cliffs, gorgeous tall waterfalls, and bear wildlife spotting! We’ve been to this park several times and have a different experience each time. It’s a beau...

Episode 220 - We’re recapping our year of travel and sharing the many trips and projects for the podcast that we already have planned for 2024! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024 . Shop: Trip Itineraries , Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube , TikTok , and In...

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are diving deep into one of our favorite topics: Guided tours! We have done several prix fixe vacations using guided tour companies like Gate1 Travel, Alpaca Expeditions, and Viking River Cruises. We are BIG fans of guided tours! A listener messaged us asking to do an episode on guided tours - how to find them, how to determine if a guided vacation tour is...

We have taken many trips to Fredericksburg and absolutely love this Texas Hill Country wine region! Texas Hill Country is a wine lover's paradise! Over 100 wineries dot Hwy 290 from Austin to Fredericksburg. There are so many beautiful vineyards, huge outdoor spaces, and unique attractions, and it is not crowded.  Winemakers are proud to be Texan here, the vibes are relaxing, making each winer...

In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us for an unforgettable journey through Uganda on a guided tour with Gate 1 Travel! This episode is packed with adventure as we recount our incredible experiences trekking with gorillas and chimpanzees, taking safaris through national parks spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalos and more; all while soaking in the diverse lan...

New York City is one of those travel destinations where you can go a million times and do different things every time. We take another New York City trip, this time in the summer to see the Statue of Liberty by bottomless mimosa brunch, see the skyline by rooftop, go to iconic NYC comedy clubs, eat our weight in pizza and bagels, and discover some truly unique NYC nightlife experiences. We recomme...

Episode 215 - We welcome Brett, the creator of the Takon Life head prop neck pillow to the show to share how he came up with the most comfortable travel pillow on earth and how its helping fulfill kids dreams of travel and sports. Brett shares his memories traveling and partaking in outdoor activities and how that’s shaped his life and mission today. He also shares the behind the scenes details on...

Episode 214 - We’re sharing 14 of the coolest and most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States! We’ve been to every one of these interesting sites and can personally vouch for how awesome they are! On the list we have sites that have major cultural or historic significance in the USA as well as many sites that have awe-inspiring natural beauty. You will wont be disappointed with a...

In this Travel Flashback episode, we are keeping with the travel gift theme and making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 additional amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life in combination with last weeks episode. Feel free to send links to your loved ones to help shop for you! ;) This year we categorized gifts by type of travelers to make it even easier for you. This...

Episode 212 - We’re helping with your holiday shopping this year with our 4th annual best gifts for travelers list! We have unique lists of affordable gift ideas for every type of traveler in your life. 2023 Best Gifts for Travelers A trip! Two trips we recommend are the New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 (call and use code TSP for 20% off) and the Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-...

In this weeks Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode, we are taking you to Guanajuato, Mexico! Guanajuato is an artsy, colorful town in Mexico. There are so many fun things to do in Guanajuato Mexico that make for the perfect weekend getaway. Not to mention all the things to see in Guanajuato! Just walking around and looking at the color, decor, shops, and architecture would make this place amazing on i...

Episode 210 - We interview Matt Mitzel from Makin Moves with Matt on what it’s like to backpack and travel the world and teach English abroad. Matt has been to 42 countries and has worked in a few of those teaching English to locals. This career choice is ideal for Americans looking to live semi-permanently in another country and explore the nearby cities and countries while they work. Matt shares...

In this weeks Travel Flashback episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an adventure through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN, and its surrounding areas. This breathtaking national park, located in Eastern Tennessee and straddling the border with North Carolina, is known for its lush forests, misty mountain views, and abundant wildlife. Highlights of the National Park...

Episode 208 - We’re going to one of the most epic national parks in the world - Banff National Park! We took an early summer trip to this jaw dropping gorgeous destination for several days of hiking, taking in the unreal sights of turquoise blue waters and exploring the great outdoors that only Canada has to offer. If you love lakes, mountains, wildlife, and those beautiful forest mountain vibes,...

Episode 207 - this two-part episode we head up to Canada to take Jasper National Park by storm! In this episode we detail the first half of our week trip exploring Jasper and Kootenay National Parks. We share our adventures hiking, exploring the gorgeous lakes, seeing bears, dipping in the hot springs, trekking on a glacier, and stopping along the Icefields Parkway. In this episode we cover: Tips...

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode, if you’ve been curious about one of the spookiest cities in America, let this episode be your sign to take a trip to Savannah, GA.  We explore the historic sites, go on a ghost tour, and enjoy the lively nightlife and brunch scene in Savannah. We recommend a ghost tour while in Savannah and the other history and walking tours in our Savannah Viator Shop . We...

In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking you on a journey through Madrid and Toledo, Spain; two incredible cities filled with history, culture, and amazing food! We spent three days exploring these destinations, strolling through charming streets, indulging in delicious tapas, and soaking in Spain’s rich heritage. Madrid, Spain’s capital, offers a mix of royal history, grand plaza...

Episode 204 - In this episode, we’re diving into the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain! Located in northeastern Spain, just 90 miles south of the French border, this coastal city is known for its stunning architecture, lively markets, rich culture, sangria, wine, and the best Spanish tapas. Join us as we walk through our 2-day itinerary, packed with tips, must-visit attractions, and recommendations...

Episode 203 - Ricky Zhang, CEO of Prince of Travel joins the Travel Squad Podcast to reveal the travel credit card industry’s best-kept secrets. Ricky is no stranger to taking first-class and business-class flights on points. In fact, he’s taken what he’s learned and built a business out o teaching others how to get free flights, upgrades, hotel stays, and perks with travel credit card points.  Wh...

Episode 202 - On this week’s episode we celebrate our four year podcast anniversary by sharing where the show has been, where it’s going + our best travel tips, products, and destination recommendations. We’re also celebrating with a giveaway! Four lucky winners will take home some awesome prizes so be sure to listen to the episode and enter on our latest Instagram post. - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

Episode 201 - We welcome Gavin McFall to the show this week to talk about his 14-month round-the-world backpacking trip. Gavin visited 19 countries across South America, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He shares how he saved for the trip, how he planned such a long trip, the work programs he did while traveling, his experiences with guided tours along his journey, how he ma...

We’re going international for our 200th episode with a trip to Puebla, Mexico. On this 5 day birthday extravaganza we spend time shopping, eating, drinking, and enjoying Puebla City, Cholula, and Mexico City. This episode has everything we love about Mexico including play-by-play instructions on how to get to Puebla from Mexico City on a two hour bus ride and the best places to visit in Puebla Mex...

Episode 199 - We sit down with Heather from River Expeditions, a rafting outfitter and adventure property just outside New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Heather has been in the business for decades. In this interview Heather shares her first memories of rafting, how the business has grown, what America's newest national park has to offer, and all the fun things to do at River Exp...

This week we’re going to Asheville, a unique art, nature and beer city in the western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville has a little something for everyone. It has gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, tons of great hiking, has historic architecture and a cute downtown filled with galleries and museums, and was even named a craft brew capital of the east. In this episode we sh...