Travel Squad Podcast

Dubai is a city that dazzles with its mix of futuristic skyscrapers, luxury resorts, sprawling malls, cultural souks, and desert landscapes. Often called the Vegas of the Middle East, without the gambling or drinking, Dubai is a global hub where East meets West, tradition meets innovation, and cultures from around the world come together. In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking y...

In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we are taking you on an unforgettable journey through Lebanon – a small but incredibly diverse country nestled on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean. Lebanon is known for its ancient history, culinary traditions, stunning Mediterranean coast, Roman ruins, beautiful landscapes, vibrant nightlife and warm hospitality. The Squad spent 5 full day...

We are taking a girls weekend trip to Palm Desert, California! Brittanie and Kim and joined by Deja and the Chelseas for a trip to remember. Everyone loves a good girls getaway! You’ve probably heard of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley, but there is so much more to this area than music festivals. Desert life is different, definitely a place to be seen and experienced! W talk about: Hiking in Josh...

Episode 29 we are giving all our best travel tips and advice that first-time international travelers should know. We’re taking everything we learned throughout our extensive local and international travel experiences and sharing all the things we wish we knew when we started traveling. In episode 29 we cover: Common excuses for not traveling How to get a passport How to find out if a visa is requi...

We’re taking a mountain weekend trip and bringing you the best things to do in Big Bear Lake, CA. Big Bear is a cute small Southern California mountain town known for its winter recreational sports, water activities on the lake, and hiking trails. The town is a three-hour drive from San Diego and the Travel Squad went for a one-nighter trip. Even though the trip lasted less than 48 hours, you know...

The African adventure continues! In Part 2 of our bucket list trip to Africa, we leave eSwatini (Swaziland) and head into South Africa’s Kruger National Park for one more safari, then road trip the stunning Panorama Route, explore the deep history of Johannesburg and Soweto, and finally fly to Zimbabwe to witness the jaw-dropping Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. We sh...

We’re taking you on a bucket list adventure to Africa! This is Part 1 of our epic 14-day guided tour through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland)—an unforgettable trip filled with wildlife safaris, vibrant cities, coastal adventures, and hilarious “TIA” (This Is Africa) moments. In this episode, we explore Cape Town’s famous Table Mountain, visit adorable penguins at Boulders Beach, go on a game...

We're taking you on a trip to The Big Apple! The City that never sleeps! New York City! NYC is a global tourist destination with more things to see and do than you could possibly fit into one, two, or even three or more trips! It’s a place to be seen, experienced, and done again and again. In this episode we cover: Our NYC travel experiences Things to know when visiting New York How to use the...

Episode 24 is all about the trips we took in 2019 and a sneak peak of the trips we already have planned for 2020. Among the Travel Squad in 2019, we went on 21 adventures, visited 10 countries and 10 states in the US. The episode talks about how long each of the trips were, who we went with, and how we prioritized all this travel while keeping up with our full time jobs in San Diego. Connect with...

This is a HOT episode because we’re exploring the hottest place in the world and bringing you the best things to do in Death Valley National Park. We take you on a 48-Hour weekend trip to Death Valley National Park from San Diego, share tips for visiting Death Valley National Park, hikes and viewpoints to check out, and things to do and here to stay in the nearby small town of Pahrump - which surp...

Episode 22 is a hoot! 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 always, we covered a lot of ground! And got to spend time with Kasha & Ryan, two friends we made on our trip to China! (see episodes 3 and 12 f...

Episode 21 is all about the craziness that is Mexican weddings! As a squad we’ve been to one wild wedding in Mexico, and Kim has been to another even crazier Mexican wedding. We live to tell the tales, recount the drinks, the dancing, the Mexican wedding traditions, and are giving you all the tips to survive, and thoroughly enjoy one, if you’re ever so lucky to get an invite! In episode 21 we talk...

This one is all about our home-base of San Diego! From north county to just north of the Mexican border, there is SO much to do in America's Finest City we had trouble narrowing it down to just 13. If you are a newcomer to San Diego - or even if you’ve been here before, but didn’t get to do it all - these are the SD must-do's that even the locals rave about. We also give travel tips for wh...

Episode 19 takes you to the Italian water world of Venice, Italy! In this episode we recommend where to eat amazing Italian food in Venice, what to do in Venice and the surrounding islands, where to stay, how long we recommend for the perfect trip to Venice, as well as Venice Italy travel tips including how to get in and out of the city. Some of the episode 19 highlights include: Exploring Venice...

Episode 18 is one is all about Chi-town! The windy city has deep historical roots in American history and it’s all over the architecture and personality of this iconic metropolis. We took a quick weekend trip to  Chicago and visited two other states and a national park while on this trip! You know we can’t take a trip without visiting a national park and getting in some hiking! It was really cool...

In episode 17 we share all our travel planning tips and money saving hacks! We take you step-by-step through our process for researching, booking, and planning a self-guided tour through any destination and share our own experiences from trips the squad is planning right now. Listen to episode 17 for how to plan a vacation: Step 1 - Pick a destination Step 2 - Pick your travel dates Step 3 - Deter...

In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re continuing our travels through Peru and diving into the beautiful and historic city of Cusco, Peru — a vibrant cultural hub, former Incan capital, and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Nestled high in the Andes at over 11,000 feet, Cusco is bursting with rich history, stunning architecture, incredible views, and delicious food. We used Cusco as our hom...

In this episode we take a three day weekend trip to Denver, Colorado to celebrate Jamal’s birthday. We describe the wild adventure to get to Denver and exploring the neighboring cities, beer culture, rooftop bars (obviously), nature (even though Jamal said no hiking on his birthday!), and Rocky Mountain vibes. Flight delays and summer storms Going off 90 minutes of sleep Visiting past travel frien...

In this week's episode, 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 t...

In Episode 13 we give you tips and advice for surviving a long haul flight. We’ve had travel days lasting over 35 hours to get to some destinations, but these tips could be used even for domestic flights that only last a few hours. In episode 13 we talk about: What to do before the flight What to wear on the flight How to get better service from the flight crew Flight etiquette Things to do on the...

In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we are taking you with us to Shanghai Disneyland! Shanghai Disneyland has that Disney magic but with a modern twist, combining beloved classics with unique attractions you can’t find anywhere else. Located just outside the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, this park brings together Chinese culture, Disney storytelling, and record-breaking rides—like the...

In this episode we talk about our Big Sur NOT Big Sur Road Trip where we attempt to brave the worst storm in California in 20 years to road trip up Hwy 1 to Big Sur. We recount the mudslide that put a wrench in our plans, but how we recovered for an epic weekend road trip story. We cover: Road tripping Hwy 1 Driving in a rainstorm The famous Bixby Creek Bridge Hiking San Simeon State Park Where to...

Join the Travel Squad this week as we take you step-by-step along the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — one of the most legendary hikes in the world, and the very first international trip we ever took together! The Inca Trail is a 26-mile trek through Peru’s stunning Andes Mountains, winding through ancient Incan ruins, alpine tundra, and lush cloud forests before arriving at the breathtaking Su...

In episode 9 we’re giving you a more in depth look at where each of us came from, how we met, our journey to becoming travel obsessed, and how we became a travel squad! Connect with us: Follow us on Instagram @travelsquadpodcast See more at travelsquadpodcast.com For PR inquiries or to ask us your travel questions email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com

3 days, 4 states, and so much more on this American Southwest road trip. In this episode we tell stories from our three day road trip through Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California and give you tips on how to see it all when you take this trip for yourself. We cover: Road tripping Winter hiking adventures in the Grand Canyon Exploring Antelope Canyon Seeing Horseshoe Bend  What to do in Mesquite, N...