Travel Squad Podcast

In this flashback episode we are taking you with us inside the good, the great, the bad and the ugly of bathrooms around the world. You know we can’t do an episode without talking about the bathroom experience, so we dedicated a whole episode to it. Just try to listen without laughing! We take it country by country telling stories from bathrooms in Thailand, Japan, China, The Philippines, Europe,...

In this week's episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us as we take you on a breathtaking journey to Acadia National Park in Maine! We're sharing all the highlights from our fall getaway to celebrate Brittanie's birthday during peak fall foliage season. This East Coast gem is known for its stunning coastal landscapes, vibrant autumn colors, and adventurous hiking trails – and our tr...

In this flashback episode, we were celebrating our two year podcast anniversary by giving you all of our very best travel recommendations, tips, and hacks to save money, plan better, see and do all the cool stuff, and ultimately, travel much more often! In this episode, we each recommend our top choice for international destinations, places to visit in the U.S., and our favorite National Parks. We...

In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable 8-day journey guided tour through Morocco with Gate 1 Travel. From the bustling medinas of Fez and Marrakesh, to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, and the metropolitan cities of Rabat and Casablanca, this adventure was packed with culture, history, and incredible experiences...

Episode 193 - The squad sits down with Gary Arndt to talk about what it’s like to travel the USA and the world as a travel photographer, pivoting careers into travel adjacent media, and unique facts about some of the most unique corners of the earth. Gary is the host of Everything Everywhere, the world’s most popular daily educational podcast. Prior to that he was a three time travel photographer...

Episode 192 is taking you to Mesa Verde National Park in Southern Colorado to experience the 800+ year old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. These incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins will really get you going as you walk through actual steps and pathways the Ancient Puebloan people did nearly a century before. We visited Cliff Palace, Long House, and Balcony House on this trip, all which req...

Episode 191 is giving mid-term travel its time to shine in this special guest interview with Furnished Finder CEO and Founder, Brian Payne. Brian shares the travel and income opportunity in mid-term rentals and the phenomenon happening at the intersection of travel and living. We explore the lifestyle of mid-term travel whether you’re your own boss, a remote worker, or travel as a part of your occ...

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to see Oregon waterfalls on an epic three-day road trip around the state. This entire trip was planned around waterfalls in Oregon big and small. The Pacific Northwest gets so much rain and is a land of vast lush greenery which makes the waterfalls even more gorgeous. We detail this Oregon road trip with every stop, where we stayed, the hike...

In this Episode, we’re giving you five epic road trip ideas to take in different parts of the United States. We have long cross-country road trips, coastal road trips, and even some of the iconic road trips you see in movies – like the Hwy 1 in California. We love a good road trip at the Travel Squad and have taken many together! Some of these road trip ideas are from our own trips, and others are...

Episode 188 is welcoming summer with 10 of the top beaches in the US! From the east coast to the west coast we’re sharing some of the best beaches we’ve been to for sunbathing, people watching, swimming in the waves, and enjoying summer cocktails on the boardwalk. Some of these are the prettiest beaches in the US and others on this list have a lively vibe, all of them are amazing and should be add...

Ecuador is one of South America’s most diverse and underrated destinations, offering everything from colonial cities and colorful markets to the Amazon rainforest and towering volcanoes. We took this incredible trip with ⁠Gate 1 Travel⁠ for just $1,200 at the time. Our package included international flights, hotels, most meals, transportation, and guided tours—making it one of the best-value inter...

Episode 186 is taking you to a very unique national park in America -Gateway Arch National Park! This urban center has historic roots as the gateway to the West during the expansion era in America. This is the perfect day trip from Chicago or stop during a St. Louis trip. You can ride the tram, explore the museum, and take a steamboat cruise to get the full experience at Gateway Arch National Park...

Episode 136 is taking you on our Tulum vacation where we spent a full week exploring the best cenotes in Tulum, walking ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum, eating endless tacos, lounging on the beach, and exploring nearby Bacalar. On this trip to Tulum Mexico we explored four different cenotes and three different ruin cites including the famous Chichen Itza. After spending a good amount of time here, we...

Episode 184 is going to inspire you to explore America’s great outdoors. In honor of National Park Week, we are sharing even more ways to see these amazing national parks for free! There are more year-round free national parks than you might think and each one brings unique landscapes. Whether you want to see America by sea, go north to see America on ice, or gaze up at the tallest trees in Americ...

We’re bringing you the best places to visit in California to see everything the state has to offer. From beaches to deserts to mountains, and from northern California to southern California – this is the ultimate list of beautiful and unique places to visit in California. This list even brings you to three national parks! California has so much to see, it’s a big state! We take this list form nort...

Episode 182 is sharing the magical world of airport lounges with you. We share the secrets to getting in lounges, where to find certain lounges in the airport, perks you can commonly find like food, drinks, and showers, and share stories from some of our best lounge experiences. We also share how to get FREE lounge access and elevate your travel game to travel in style. Travel Itineraries on Sale...

This is a fun one! We’re exploring Shenandoah National Park and New River Gorge National Park – the newest national park in the United States. Since they are so close, you can couple these two into a weekend trip and see the best of both, without taking any PTO! This east coast adventure features wild white water rafting, hiking, gorgeous overlooks, and road tripping through two states during a ga...

Episode 180 is a fun one! The squad surprises each other with a Q&A session. Listen live as we hear the questions for the first time, recount hilarious stories, and reveal travel mishaps that have never been revealed before. If you’re looking for a good laugh, this is the episode for you Shop our favorite travel gear, packing lists, and gifts for travelers on our Amazon Shop https://www.amazon...

Spring is one of the best seasons to travel in because weather is warming up, tourism is low with most places being in a shoulder season, meaning prices are usually cheaper than peak season! We do a lot of travel in May every year and have some great recommendations for the best places to visit during the spring season. We have twelve of the best places to travel in spring within the United States...

Giving you the blueprint to start your own podcast. If you’ve been thinking about launching your own show, but aren’t sure where to start, then this episode will break down every step from your idea to going live and beyond with guests and advertising. We put all of our learnings and insights into this episode and into our How to Launch a Podcast Course, available for instant download now: shoptra...

We’re bringing you a whole episode dedicated to what to do in London. We visited for the first time on a three-day trip and packaged as much as we could into this trip to London as possible. From afternoon tea and ancient encounters, to English pubs and royal sightings - London was amazing! We’re giving you all our best tips for travel to London including how long to stay, what to splurge on, and...

Episode 176 is taking you on a majestic trip to some of the coolest hot springs in America. Hot springs are these magical places that you have to the in on to wind and enjoy. Some require hiking in the snow to get to, and some leverage man-made pools to harness the natural hot springs water - all of them are amazing and we’re big fans of hot springs here at the squad. We’re sharing some of our fav...

We’re getting romantic with 11 places to visit in the U.S. and worldwide that give off major love vibes. This episode comes just in time for Valentine’s Day. Each place on the list brings its own lovely atmosphere, charming views, and intimate settings that makes for a perfect couples getaway. Whether you’re celebrating the holiday, or are looking for a romantic getaway any time of year, these 11...

We're taking you on a Cabo vacation! Los Cabos sites on the southern tier of Baja California, Mexico and is one of the best places to take a vacation in Mexico! If you’re looking for clear blue warm waters, friendly people, delicious food, some of the best parties, and a fun place to unwind and have fun, then Cabo is for you! We share the best things to do in Cabo whether you’re visiting just...

This episode is dedicated to our top travel tips to make you a better traveler. We are self-proclaimed ‘expert’ travelers and are giving you our best travel tips, hacks, and advice for better travel planning, booking to save money, packing tips, and little things you can do to be a better traveler and make your life easier when you are in the place you’re visiting.  Connect with us on Social...