Travel Squad Podcast

Episode 97 is all about the amazing Zion National Park in Utah. This is one of America’s most popular parks, absolutely gorgeous with some of the coolest hikes in the country. In this episode we tell you how to prepare for hiking the Narrows and Angel’s Landing, where to eat, where to stay, and all the best squad tips to make this an epic experience hiking Zion National Park. Check out our Hiking...

Episode 96 is taking us back to a fun interview the Travel Squad did on the Ashley P Travels Podcast. In this fun episode we share stories from hiking at extremely high altitudes in Peru and the adventures that go along with riding rules up a desolate, but absolutely gorgeous mountain in the Andes. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that...

Episode 95 is the ultimate list of hiking products you need if you love hiking as much as we do! We’ve linked our top recommendations from Amazon in each category and explain why you need it and how it helps on the trail. Hiking Daypack - https://amzn.to/3rDOJrO Water Bladder for the Daypack - https://amzn.to/3f1eInF Hiking Gloves - https://amzn.to/3rDrYUL Hat - https://amzn.to/3eZNyNU Neck Buff -...

Episode 94 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...

Episode 93 is an interview with two people we’ve been dying to talk to - Erika and Shane, the father/daughter brains behind Travel Stamps. We are obsessed with this travel stamps book, we collect them at every national park we go to so this was  dream come true episode. We go into how to turn your passion for travel and nature into a business, what it’s like to travel for work, and talk all o...

Episode 92 is a weekender in true Travel Squad style. We fly to Nashville for a honky tonk good time on Broadway, southern food, and a day trip to the amazing Mammoth Caves National Park for some large cave exploration on Mammoth cave tours. Highlights of the trip: How to get to Nashville The best Nashville BBQ Where to get Nashville Hot Chicken  Honky Tonks to Visit  Mammoth Cave National Park To...

Episode 91 is for the aspiring traveling families out there. In this episode we interview special guests Mandi and Garrett from Connected Family Travel. We talk all about travel hacking to use points and deals to afford family travel, tips for traveling with small kids, insight on traveling internationally as a family of four, advice on using travel for your child’s development, and how traveling...

Episode 90 is announcing the reopening of California! Today we’re bringing you the top headlines in California travel and tempting you to come visit with travel deals you won’t be able to resist. As San Diego locals we’re sharing exactly what it’s like in this vacation destination now that restrictions have been lifted and tourists are invited back. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Six 20+ page PDF...

Episode 89 is taking you on a quick weekend trip to Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. In this episode we tell you the best hikes to go on, the most beautiful scenic overlooks, where to watch the most gorgeous sunrise in the park, and where to warm your soul with delicious curry pizza after a long day of hiking. Where to Stay in Torrey: Torrey is the town right outside Capitol Reef National Park....

Episode 88 features another San Diego local and expert on the hiking scene. Hiking with Britt joins the squad to share her favorite trails around San Diego, trail etiquette, how she got into booking and backpacking, tips for new backpackers, and share stories and advice from the many, many hikes she has done. On Sale Now! Six different 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the...

Episode 87 is a fun one! We’re sharing stories from our trips of some of the worst travel etiquette and giving you tips on being a better traveler. From the worst B-O on a 14-hour flight to obnoxious travel buddies, to loud people in the hotel hallways..in this episode we are re-living and laughing about it all! On Sale Now! Six different 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan t...

Episode 86 is highlighting some of the best beaches in our hometown, San Diego, California. With over 70 miles of coastline in San Diego, there’s a lot to choose from and each beach has different views and vibes to offer. From North to South county, this episode takes you down the coast to the 13 best beaches in San Diego. Oceanside Beach Encinitas Moonlight Beach Del Mar Dog Beach Torrey Pines St...

Episode 85 is a roundup of the best summer season destinations, just in time to plan and book the trip for summer 2021! In this episode we highlight some places to escape the hot humid heat and enjoy some of America and the world’s most beautiful destinations. Don’t worry, if you’re still not traveling, save these trips for future summer trips because you will not want to miss out. 10 Best Summer...

Travel to the US Virgin Islands, particularly St John island from St Thomas to continue your US Virgin Islands vacation with a trip to the national park. We travel to St John in this part two continuation from our trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. St John is famous for having the US Virgin islands National Park and being one of the gorgeous islands in the Caribbean that you don’t need a passport to...

Episode 83 is announcing some major Travel Squad Podcast news! We’re changing the format of our podcast to include traveler and travel business owner interviews and bring you more deals and news in travel. We also take a moment to acknowledge the mental health benefits of travel, offer some interesting insight into the state of travel, and end off with the latest promising travel updates. On Sale...

Episode 82 is going to the Caribbean with a week long St. Thomas vacation! St Thomas is beautifully located in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is one of the most beautiful islands in the “United States”. In this two-part episode we explore Magens Bay Beach, Sapphire Beach, Coki Beach, and Lindquist Beach on St. Thomas. We also say the best things to do on St. Thomas including Drake’s Seat, Mountain To...

Weekend Hiking Trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks In episode #5 we go on our first weekend road trip! This weekend road trip from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks includes hiking trail recommendations, snow hiking tips, advice for not to get lost (spoiler: like we did!), hacks for making the visit to popular national parks more cost effective, highlights from both...

Episode 80 is bringing you the 11 best tips for solo female travel from the expert. Zeina spent her early 20s traveling through Europe and living in Lebanon and is bringing you stories from her adventures, safety tips, advice on how to make friends while traveling solo, and answer all your questions on the things you must and must not do to make this the ultimate guide to solo female travel. On Sa...

Episode 79 is here to settle the debate one and for all: Is it better to stay in an Airbnb, a hotel, a hostel, or a timeshare? In this episode we go over the pros and cons of each type of accommodation, amenities and experiences you can expect in each, share stories from our experiences at all four, and recommend the best accommodations for the different kinds of trips you might take. On Sale Now!...

Episode 78 is taking you on a trip to two of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks - Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. These two parks are close enough to see both on the same weekend trip.  If you want to visit Arches and Canyonlands in one day that is certainly possible, but it’s better to spend one day in each and make this a weekend tip. In this episode we share: Tips for visiting A...

In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking you to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s hidden wine country paradise just south of the U.S. border! Located only an hour south of San Diego and 20 minutes east of Ensenada, Mexico, Valle de Guadalupe offers a world-class wine experience without the hefty price tag you’d find in Napa, Sonoma, Temecula and other famous wine regions in the US. Val...

Episode 76 is bringing you a very special guest, Ashley from Ashley P Travels. Ashley spent several years working on a cruise ship and in this episode she reveals what it’s really like to live a travel life and work on a cruise ship, insider tips on exploring port cities (while working!) and tells stories from her trips while not on the ship. She also gives us the inside scoop on the best cruise e...

We spent a week in Kauai and we’re sharing the must-see hikes, views and experiences!! We share all the things to do, what is worth the entrance fees and time, and how to see and do it all in the optimal route during your weeklong stay. Highlights of the Kauai Include: Queens Bath  Wailua Falls Napali Coast Sunset Boat Tour and Helicopter Tour Waimea Canyon  Sunset at the St. Regis  Hawaiian luau...

Episode 74 is going tropical with our ten favorite places to travel to in the Caribbean. Whether it’s a cruise or your going to the Caribbean for a staycation getaway, the islands bring so much different personality. 10 Amazing Caribbean Islands: Turks & Caicos Cuba Tulum Bacalar Belize US Virgin Islands Dominican Republic St Maarten Honduras Jamaica On Sale Now! Six trip itineraries to differ...

Episode 73 is 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 adventure any time of yea...