Travel Squad Podcast

Come along for a spa day at the iconic adults-only, luxury spa resort on Lake Austin. Kim takes you through every step of this relaxing, rejuvenating and luxurious spa day worth traveling for! Book your spa day or an overnight stay at the Lake Austin Spa Resort , the next time we go, we will be staying overnight for sure! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip...

In this episode, we’re diving into the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain! Located in northeastern Spain, just 90 miles south of the French border, this coastal city is known for its stunning architecture, lively markets, rich culture, sangria, wine, and the best Spanish tapas. Join us as we walk through our 2-day itinerary, packed with tips, must-visit attractions, and recommendations to help you m...

Discover the serene beauty of Sky Lagoon, located just outside Reykjavik, Iceland. The episode kicks off with our arrival at this stunning geothermal spa, where we are immediately captivated by the breathtaking views of the North Atlantic Ocean. We then walk you through each of the 7 - Steps of this rejuvenating spa experience, from the soothing thermal waters to the invigorating cold plunge. We s...

In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice —beautiful Iceland. Tune in to hear our experiences, tips, and recommendations for making the most of your Icelandic adventure. Download our Summer Iceland Road Trip Itinerary so you can replicate this adventure! In this this episode we cover: Tips for visiting Iceland in summer Th...

On today's Just the Tip, we're asking Jamal all the hard hitting questions as he celebrates turning 37! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Tulum & Iceland NEW!], ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

Mountains, tons of great hiking, has historic architecture and a cute downtown filled with galleries and museums, and was even named a craft brew capital of the east. In this episode we share the best things we did on our trip to Asheville and give tips and recommendations for when you visit. Highlights of Asheville: Mount Mitchell Craggy Gardens Mount Pisgah Biltmore House Breweries: Wicked Weed...

On this week's Just the Tip we discuss the benefits and drawbacks and the top three airport security screening programs. We share the pros and cons to TSA Pre, Global Entry, and CLEAR for the frequent travelers looking to get through the airport faster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

is week we're sharing all the best things to see and do in the classical city of Kyoto, Japan. We share tips for visiting Kyoto, where to stay in Kyoto, how to get around, and the top attractions. Plus we share why Kyoto is the perfect hub to also visit Nara and Hiroshima. Where to Stay in Kyoto DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station - It is in a great location right by Kyoto station and a 7/11 wi...

On this week's Just the Tip we details the benefits and the drawbacks of booking an independent tour. These packages come with your flights, hotels, and sometimes the rental car or other inclusions. We help you decide if a tour like this will align with your trip goals. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Sto...

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,...

On this week's Just the Tip we're sharing three countries we are dying to visit! If you've been and you have any tips, please send our way and enjoy a few minutes of wanderlust with us. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTub...

We’re taking you on an epic road trip through the Dakotas! In this episode we detail our 6-day road trip that takes you through both North and South Dakota as we explore new cities, state parks, national parks, and unique roadside attractions including: Mount Rushmore National Memorial Custer State Park Jewel Cave National Monument Wind Cave Tour National Park Badlands National Park Theodore Roose...

On this week's Just the Tip we share 5 of our sneakiest tricks to lowering the price of flights. These tips has saved us hundreds of dollars on individual flights, with a little extra research you can save a ton of money too! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s Travel Flashback 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 incre...

On this week's Just the Tip our nursing cohost shares the medications we always take on a trip. Get your first aid kits ready and don't be caught on the go without these. Be sure to check out our favorite travel medication pill organizer: 8 Compartment Travel Pill Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop : ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefr...

We went on an outdoor adventure trip of a lifetime with ⁠River Expeditions⁠ , the #1 lodging and adventure property & rafting outfitter in the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. In this episode we're recounting every moment of the best three days kayaking and white water rafting on the New River, zip lining in the West Virginia forest, and living in luxury in the massive cabin...

On this week's Just the Tip we share our best advice for saving money on the hotels you book! Accommodation costs can really add up and often is the top cost driver for a trip. Use our tips to save a few bucks without sacrificing any of the quality in your stay. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are 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 Ho...

Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! We're sharing the 5 phone apps we cannot travel without! These apps help you plan navigate, and stay on track throughout your trip. Don't leave home without them! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠...

We're taking you on a road trip through the Gulf Coast and sharing the best things to do in New Orleans, LA, Orange Beach, AL, and Biloxi, MS along the way. Check out our curated Gulf Coast experiences and New Orleans experiences on our Viator shop for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Stay in the same hotels and do the same tours we did on...

On this week's Just The Tip, Jamal shares the best tips and strategies for using points to book BUSINESS CLASS flights so you can have a luxurious flying experience, for free! In this episode, Jamal mentions Thrifty Traveler as our preferred go-to source for flight deals using points. Go to ⁠thriftytraveler.com/premium⁠ and use promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year of the premium subs...

We spent 7 days in Costa Rica hiking to waterfalls, spotting wild sloths in the jungle, soaking in volcano-fed hot springs, and exploring our way through this amazing country. On this trip we flew in and out of San Jose and bookended our trip there. We spent two nights in Arenal and two nights in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Episode Highlights: Costa Rica Travel Tips Hiking to the best views of th...

Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! Brittanie and Kim share the magic behind girls trips, a few of our best girls trips memories and share inspiration for your next girls getaway. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠ a...

We went to Rome, Italy and we’re sharing the must-see highlights and attractions! We share all the attractions, what is worth the entrance fee, and how to see and do it all with just a few days. Highlights of the City Include: Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Scavi Tour Pantheon If you w...

Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we're sharing a cool tool we recently discovered that recommends the perfect next travel credit card for your unique situation. We walk through how to use the tool, what credit cards it recommended for us, and how to get the most out of travel credit card points to make the offer worth it. We partnered with Thrifty Travele...