Travel Squad Podcast

Episode 47 is busting the myth that a vacation has to throw off your diet. Yes, you want to try the local cuisine, and indulge a little, but if you’re trying to stick to certain health and diet goals, let the travel tips in this episode prove to you that you can eat healthy while traveling no matter where you go in the world. Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

Episode 46 is all about our favorite travel products. These are things we use on the road on the go that make our lives so much easier while on the go! Airplane Foot Hammock - https://amzn.to/315RNBm Inflatable Neck Pillow - https://amzn.to/3h7jWNV Everlasting Comfort Travel Pillow - https://amzn.to/2Q0B0Jl 6-Piece Packing Cube Set - https://amzn.to/3aCzerl Shoe Bags - https://amzn.to/3h5T6pl Laun...

We took a five day Big Island, Hawaii vacation right before quarantine hit and the world shut down. Five days is not a lot of time, considering it included travel but if you know the squad, you know we packed in full days of sightseeing, hiking, exploring Volcanoes National Park, and eating local foods in those five days of Big Island travel. Our Big Island episode highlights include: Where to sta...

Episode 44 is going to make you hungry! We’re talking all about middle eastern food! Isn’t one of the best things about travel, trying all the amazing new foods of that culture? Middle Eastern food does NOT disappoint when it comes to amazing food and cultural traditions that surround food and drink. Eating is an experience in the Middle East that must be experienced! In episode 44 we cover all as...

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 fl...

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 41 returns with our regular travel episodes! In this episode we talk about 13 amazing hikes in San Diego. These are some of the iconic trails and viewpoints America’s Finest City is known for. We give the inside info on what to expect to see on the trail, difficulty levels and distances so you have all the information you need to plan your adventure. To shop the hiking equipment we recomme...

In this special edition YouTube episode, the Travel Squad gives 10 creative ways to save money for a travel fund, and save money on travel purchases to make your buck go a little farther for your next trip. All of these ideas are things we personally do to save for an on travel. And they are things you can do right now too! Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast...

In this YouTube edition of the podcast, we’re reminiscing about some of our cancelled COVID trips, talk about our newfound love for staycations, and talk trips we are planning to take this year - if COVID allows for it. Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamalmarrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush Get in touch! &nbsp...

Today we are joined by travel influencer, Ariel Rose who has already seen amazing places across the globe and is only in her early twenties. In this guest episode Ariel Rose shares her tips for making travel possible while in college as well as while working. She also shares hacks for saving money for traveling, where to get the best deals on hotels, travel packages, and activities so you can trav...

In this special edition episode we are giving an inside look at how travel looks and feels since COID-19 changed the world. We took a trip to Wyoming to explore the national parks (stay tuned for those episodes!) and documented all the “‘new normal” changes we experienced from the airport to boarding and being on the plane, to hotels, breakfast buffets RIP, and what it’s like to be a traveler in t...

Ever wondered what goes into running a travel podcast? From trip planning, coordinating with co-hosts, planning episodes, recording, and promoting, the Travel Squad is giving a behind the scenes look at all the magic that goes into creating a successful travel podcast. Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamalmarrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @...

In this quarantine zoom episode the Travel Squad discusses how San Diego looks and feel since COVID hit and things have started reopening. We talk beaches, restaurants, parks, and what tourists can expect when they visit San Diego again. Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamalmarrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Zeina: @zeina_marrush G...

This quarantine zoom edition of the Travel Squad Podcast was made for YouTube. In this bonus episode we are highlighting some bad travel etiquette we've seen while on the road and in the skies, and even confessing to some we have done ourselves. This episode is full of laughs and advice for how to be courteous to others while traveling. Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagram @travel...

The Travel Squad Podcast is made up of four people - Jamal, Kim, Zeina, and Brittanie. In this special edition episode the travel squad is asking each other rapid fire travel questions. Listen to this fun conversation for travel inspiration, a few laughs, and get to know us better as travelers and people. You may even be inspired to take a trip! Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagra...

Quarantine Special Edition Episode COVID-19 has disrupted just about everything in our lives and travel has been one of the hardest hit. The Travel Squad Podcasts discusses what travel may look like after lock down orders are lifted and people start traveling again.   We discuss things like face masks on planes and in tourist attractions, the end of in-flight service and the middle seat, requ...

Welcome to quarantine special edition episode #1 We interrupt our regularly schedule travel inspiration for a new take on travel. Since traveling is the last thing on most people's minds (as seen by low listens the last month and sadness as we cancel planned trips) we decided to pause travel episodes and bring you related content to get you through quarantine. This episode was filmed - yes filmed...

Episode 40 we’re talking about all the ways travel has enriched our lives, made us happier, and brought so much joy into our lives. We share experiences that have made us appreciate other cultures, benefited our mental health and street smarts, and opened doors for us. Connect with us: Follow the travel squad on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim:...

Episode 39 we are taking you with us on a 3 day weekend getaway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park for my birthday weekend. This was a birthday trip for Jamal, so it wasn’t a squad trip, but you can really imagine yourself in the caves while listening to this episode! The two parks are only an hour a part, although they are in different states, which makes it e...

We're going to the pacific northwest of the USA to the beautiful mountains of Idaho! In this episode we explore Boise, dip in the many amazing natural hot springs in Idaho, see wildlife and amazing nature views, and enjoy some mountain fun in the snow! We cover: How travel to Boise is cheap Where to stay in Boise + a FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET! Walking the Boise Greenbelt Exploring Downtown Boise G...

Episode 37 is a rager! We’re going all the way to the iconic Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand. The monthly all-nighter is full of neon clothes, body paint, fire dancers, buckets of booze, and partying! We’re giving all the tips to do it right Episode 37 talks about: What to wear to the full moon party How to prepare for the full moon How to get to and from the full moon party How to surviv...

In Episode 36 we divert a little in the beginning to explain why we are not traveling during coronavirus, send you all healthy energy, and share some things you can do in this slower time of place to prep for when you can travel safely again. The rest of this episode is all about staying fit while traveling! This episode gives you our tips and tricks for getting in steps and working up a sweat whi...

Episode 35 goes to Sin City! There are so many things to do in Las Vegas, it really is an adult’s playground with so much entertainment, amazing cuisine, fun nightlife, and even makes a great jumping off point for national parks nearby. We recommend our favorite things to do in Vegas and bring some crazy Vegas stories to you. Everything you need to know for Las Vegas travel: Vegas travel tips Wher...

Episode 34 provides all the best travel packing tips you need to know to fit an international getaway into a (free) carry on! We also debunk packing cubes and reveal the one thing we cannot travel without. Episode 34 covers our top travel packing tips: When to bring a carry on vs checked  luggage Luggage recommendations What to pack in personal bag What to pack in carry on or checked luggage...

Episode 33 takes us on a weekend trip to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, a place with gorgeous orange and red colors, rock formations like hoodoos and archways. We loved Bryce Canyon and you will too! We’re sharing the best hikes in Bryce Canyon for those that love longer hikes and those that are looking for easy hikes in Bryce Canyon. This place is gorgeous and just walking around looking at...