Travel Squad Podcast

We’re going tropical with our ten favorite places in the Caribbean and why we have so much love for Caribbean island vacations. Whether it’s a cruise or you’re going to the Caribbean for a staycation getaway, the islands bring so much different personality. We’ve been to some of the best places to visit in the Caribbean, having got to many different islands for short and long stays, cruise stops,...

Episode 168 is recapping all the best trips we took this year and previewing some of the trips we have planned for 2023 and some of the podcast plans we’ll be bringing you in the new year! In 2022 we managed to make it to 1 wonder of the world, 2 countries, 6 state parks, 10 national parks, and 16 states and are bringing you all the details if you want to take these trips too! Travel Itineraries o...

We’re bringing you a whole episode dedicated to how to stay healthy while traveling. This year we have talked more about health and traveling – or not traveling – than ever before  and we want to keep you doing both! We’re bringing you our best tips to stay healthy while traveling including what to pack to help keep you healthy, how to prepare your health before the trip, and what to do if yo...

Episode 166 is taking you to one of the country’s most iconic national parks - Yosemite National Park located in the central Sierra Nevada region of 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 beautiful park with plenty to see equally w...

We travel several times a month either on road trips, international vacations, or quick weekend getaways in a nearby state. We’ve learned a few ways to get more bank for your buck and optimize your time there so we’re sharing our best travel hacks. If you want travel life hacks that will ultimately make it possible to travel more often then you’ll want to listen to this episode! Most of these trav...

Episode 164 is bringing you another full list of iconic national parks without hiking to see and enjoy. We love an “easy day” of 12 mile hikes to reach peak summit views as much as the next person, but sometimes you want to relax and sightseeing in America’s most beautiful natural preserves, and get that too! Some of these national parks have truly easy hikes, overlooks accessible by car or paved...

In this podcast episode we are taking you on an energetic weekender in Sedona, Arizona to some of the best hikes in Sedona and best places to visit in Sedona. This majestic mountain town is known for its energy vortexes, gorgeous red rocks, and spiritual and healing vibes. This desert mountain town gets cold in the winter, hot in the summer, but a trip to Sedona makes for a magical hiking adventur...

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...

This one is a hoot! We go to Hot Springs National Park Arkansas for an overnight adventure soaking in hot springs, enjoying nature, and enjoying our friends’ company! This weekend adventure flew us into Dallas with a road trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The only place in the country where the town, and everything in it, IS the national park! We may have only been in Arkansas for 24 hours, but as al...

Episode 160 is making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life. 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 year you can expect to find gifts for frequent travelers, gifts for photography travelers, gifts for foodie travel...

We’re taking you on a fall trip to New England to see beautiful fall colored trees and do fun fall activities. We used Boston as our home base and stayed at a great hotel there. If you’ve never seen Boston in the fall, then what are you waiting for? It’s ana amazing time to be in the city and on this 3-day weekend trip to New England we spent a day exploring there, took a hal day up to see New Ham...

Episode 158 : Have you ever visited a city and wanted to move there permanently? Kim did! After visiting Austin, TX for 4-days in August 2020 she was sure she wanted to move to this city. This episode talks all about the travel/moving bug, how to plan a big move, and how to explore your own backyard in a brand new city! We also share some money saving tips, and how to find a place to live when you...

This week's Travel Throwback takes you to Las Vegas, the premier entertainment capital of the world and attracts millions of tourist every-year from all across the globe. Any time of year is a good time to start planning your first, or next, visit to Las Vegas, and that is why we know you'll love and appreciate this Throwback Episode! There are so many things to do in Las Vegas, it really...

In this week’s 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 and Gatlinburg...

Episode 155 is putting the spotlight on Congaree National Park! It’s one of the most underrated national parks in America, it’s free to visit, there are no crowds, and if you’re lucky like we were, you’ll see an alligator in the wild! Congaree is two hours driving from Charleston, SC making for a perfect day trip while visiting there. We loved this park, we were pleasantly surprised that it wasn&#...

Episode 154 is taking you to the charming historic town of Charleston, South Carolina. We only spent one night in Charleston, but we maximized our time there with rooftop bars, walking tour of the Southern architecture complete with wrap around porches, war and colonial history, porch swings on the bay, South Carolina BBQ, and shopping in one of the oldest continuously operating markets in America...

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 recommend these plays to stay in Sava...

Episode 152 brings you an inside look at what it's like to live, own businesses, and own property in other countries. We go live with Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to a jam packed hour of travel. The pair met on a guided tour in Ireland and have since been doing business overseas for over 30 years, including owning multiple overseas properties and operating their we...

In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 10: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Travel Tips & Trail Stories] This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Machu Picchu is without a doubt a bucket list destination for any avid traveler. In this episode we share tips, and our own personal stories/experienc...

Episode 150 is taking 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 a good price, recommend...

In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 43: Traveling Through Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima [Part 2 of 2] The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan and created a ⁠14 day Japan Travel Guide⁠ for you! We tell you all the Japanese attractions we saw, travel hacks & tips for getting around Japan without a car or flyi...

Episode 148 is taking you to some of the most special places on earth and some of the most sought after tourist attractions around the globe. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are all amazing. This list takes you to Latin American, Asia, Africa, and Europe to see some of the most amazing historical and beautiful sites this world has to offer. In these places you can walk where generations thousand...

Episode 42 is a two-part episode starting in Tokyo, Japan! The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying all the attractions this amazing country has to offer.  In episode 42 we cover: -Japan travel tips -Sensoji Temple -Tokyo Tower -Hedgehog cafe - Shibuya crossing - Ginza District - Mt Fuji Lake Ashi - Imperial Palace Grounds - Harajuku area -...

Episode 146 is taking you on a Big Sur road trip from San Diego up the Hwy 1 through the best things to see in Big Sur. What is Big Sur? A coastal stretch of Hwy 1 in California with iconic rugged edge of the cliff views of the crashing ocean and waterfalls below. It’s a gorgeous place. This road trip is about the must sees along the road and how to take this road trip San Diego or LA to Big Sur i...

Join us as we take you on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Adriatic Coast, traveling through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, and ending in magical Venice, Italy. This guided tour was packed with epic nature, charming historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and plenty of hilarious travel moments. In this episode, we share why choosing a guided tour was the best decision fo...