We Should Move Here Travels

Send us Fan Mail Solo Travel Stories: Thailand During COVID vs. Portugal for Self-Discovery | We Should Move Here Travels Brittany and Josh share their solo travel adventures at very different points in life, comparing Josh’s loosely planned trip to Bangkok, Thailand in early March 2020 with a chaotic COVID-era return flight, and Brittany’s recent solo trip to Aveiro, Portugal focused on rediscove...

Send us Fan Mail Check-In: Our Top 3 Places to Live, Podcast Updates, and Upcoming Trips (Wisconsin, Canada, Vegas, CA/Oregon, Finland) Brittany and Josh do a podcast check-in, sharing updated top three places they could see themselves living: Brittany lists Portree, Scotland; Aveiro, Portugal; and Stockholm, Sweden, while Josh lists Ghent, Belgium; Portree, Scotland; and Toronto, Canada as a Cana...

Send us Fan Mail Recapping Portugal: Highlights, What We’d Change & Our Final Rankings (Food, Coffee, Wine, Transit & More) Brittany and Josh recap their Portugal trip across Aveiro, Porto, Coimbra, Lagos, and Lisbon, highlighting Brittany’s first solo travel experience in Aveiro, their many tours and foodie stops in Porto and Coimbra, swimming in the ocean in Lagos, and a Lisbon food tour...

Send us Fan Mail Lisbon in 36 Hours: Food Tour, Wine Bars & a Hotel AC Nightmare | We Should Move Here Travels Brittany and Josh recap their final day and a half in Lisbon at the end of their Portugal trip, arriving from Lagos on an early train and spending time near the waterfront and historic square. They share highlights from meals at The Folks and Pizzeria Tapas La Casa, cocktails at the R...

Send us Fan Mail Lagos, Portugal: Algarve Caves Boat Tour, Ocean Firsts & a Food Tour Feast Brittany and Josh recap their Lagos stay in Portugal’s Algarve, including a train journey from Coimbra with delayed connections where trains waited, leading them to buy unneeded bus tickets and end up with a FlixBus voucher. They loved their spacious, walkable apartment with indoor/outdoor pools and ate...

Send us Fan Mail Coimbra, Portugal Travel Guide: Hills, Food Festivals & the University Library | We Should Move Here Travels Brittany and Josh recap their stop in Coimbra, Portugal, arriving by train from Porto and quickly falling for the city’s views, hills, and community feel. They splurged on a fancy first-night dinner at Restaurant Passaporte with Beef Wellington, duck risotto, cocktails,...

Send us Fan Mail Porto, Portugal: Food Tours, Port Wine in Gaia & a Douro Valley Day Trip Brittany and Josh recap their Porto stop on the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, focusing on back-to-back tours, standout meals, and wine experiences. They arrive by train from Aveiro, compare IC vs AP first class, and review their centrally located Brewmaster’s Loft stay. Highlights include a Porto f...

Send us Fan Mail Aveiro, Portugal: Solo Travel, Tiles, Wine & the Best Food Finds (Our First Stop in Portugal) Brittany and Josh recap their first stop in Portugal, Aveiro, discussing pronunciation, Brittany’s five-day solo stay, and what made the town so special, including its canals, cobblestone streets, and signature tiles used to help prevent mold and mildew. Brittany shares a guided boat...

Send us Fan Mail Portugal Trip Plan: Solo Start in Aveiro, Food & Wine Tours in Porto, Coimbra, Lagos & Lisbon Brittany and Josh share their upcoming Portugal itinerary and why the trip could make Portugal a front-runner for where they might move. They gathered recommendations from TikTok but won’t make it to the islands due to limited time. Brittany will begin with five days of first-time...

Send us Fan Mail Our Favorite Places We’ve Ever Stayed (Hotels, Airbnbs, B&Bs & a Castle!) | We Should Move Here Travels Brittany and Josh share their most recommended accommodations from trips together, continuing from a previous episode. They highlight standout stays including Shadow Mountain Lodge in Aspen for its heated outdoor pool with snowy mountain views; Hotel Borgo Grande Siena i...

Send us Fan Mail Our Favorite Food, Drinks, Tours & Travel Vibes Around the World | We Should Move Here Podcast Brittany and Josh share highlights from their travels, focusing on standout food and drink experiences, memorable tours, and destinations with great vibes. They recap top Japan foodie tours in Tokyo (Shinjuku), Kyoto, and Osaka, plus a Kyoto sake tour, and compare favorites across It...

Send us Fan Mail Dream Destinations: Our Travel Bucket List (Santorini, Slovenia, Amalfi Coast, Poland, China, Taiwan, Switzerland, Colombia, Kenya & Norway) Brittany and Josh shift from discussing moving abroad to sharing their dream travel destinations, starting with honorable mentions Portugal and Finland (planned for 2027 to see the Northern Lights). Brittany’s list includes Santorini, Gre...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Check-In: Lessons From 35 Episodes, Balancing Travel, Work & What’s Next Brittany and Josh check in on how the We Should Move Here Travels podcast is going at episode 35, reflecting on what travel and having an audience have taught them, how the show has strengthened their relationship while adding new challenges, and how they’re balancing independence and connection....

Send us Fan Mail Ireland Trip Recap: Wicklow, Donegal, Galway, Kerry (Dingle) & Dublin | Ratings, Hikes, Food & Would We Move Here? Brittany and Josh recap their two-week Ireland trip, saying it exceeded expectations for beauty and highlighting stops in Laragh/Wicklow Mountains (scenic hike), Teelin/County Donegal (Slieve League cliffs), a night at Lough Rynn Castle (notable dinner), Clifd...

Send us Fan Mail Dublin in 48 Hours: Food Tours, Temple Bar, and the Guinness Storehouse Brittany and Josh recap their final stop in Ireland: two jam-packed days in Dublin while staying at the Clayton Hotel. After a rocky arrival involving rental car return issues and heavy traffic from a football match, they dive into a foodie-focused itinerary including Shoe Lane Cafe, a Dublin food tour (Vice C...

Send us Fan Mail Dingle, County Kerry Ireland: Cliffs of Moher, Cozy Pubs, Epic Food & a Distillery Tour Brittany and Josh recap their favorite stop of their Ireland trip: Dingle in County Kerry, after driving from Clifden and stopping at the Cliffs of Moher in rainy but clearing weather. They describe meeting listener Amy, an American who moved to Ireland via family ties and discussed adjusti...

Send us Fan Mail Clifden, Connemara & Lough Rynn Castle: Sky Road, Kylemore Abbey + Our Scariest Hike Brittany and Josh recap two standout stops from their Ireland trip: a splurge night at Lough Rynn Castle Hotel after Teelin and several days in Clifden, County Galway. They describe the castle’s welcoming staff, luxurious room features like a heated bathroom floor, drinks by the fireplace, and...

Send us Fan Mail County Donegal, Ireland (Teelin): Rusty Mackerel Stay, Slieve League Views, Silver Strand & Whisky Tasting | Episode 30 Brittany and Josh celebrate the 30th episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, noting listeners from 19 countries and over 140 cities, then recap their trip to County Donegal, based in Teelin. They describe the long drive from County Wicklow with st...

Send us Fan Mail Laragh, Ireland: Wicklow Mountains Basecamp + Glendalough Loop Hike (Our First Stop) Brittany and Josh kick off their Ireland trip recap with their first stop in Laragh, a quiet village in County Wicklow near the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough. After a delayed United itinerary from Appleton through Chicago that caused them to miss their connection, they rebooked on Aer Lingus t...

Send us Fan Mail Ireland Trip Plan: Dublin to Wicklow, Teelin, Clifden, Dingle & Guinness (We Leave Tomorrow!) Brittany and Josh preview their Ireland trip departing the next day, chosen by listener vote over Finland. They describe a slower, nature-focused itinerary with lots of free time for exploring and hiking, using AllTrails and new hiking boots fitted at REI. They share a flight-booking...

Send us Fan Mail Adventures in New Zealand: Tips and Reflections - We Should Move Here Travels Podcast In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh wrap up their incredible trip to New Zealand. They discuss what they would do differently on their next visit, including renting a camper van to explore both the North and South Islands more thoroughly. Topics cov...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring Auckland: A Hidden Gem for Foodies | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh dive into their surprisingly delightful experience in Auckland, New Zealand. Initially skeptical about visiting this major city, they share how Auckland exceeded their expectations with its vibrant food scene, walkab...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring Rotorua, New Zealand: Zorbing, Geothermal Spas, and Culinary Delights | WSMH Travels Podcast In this episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, hosts Brittany and Josh dive into their adventures in Rotorua, New Zealand. They discuss a variety of activities, including zorbing, geothermal spas at Hell's Gate, and zip lining with Rotorua Canopy Tours. The duo...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring Blenheim & Wellington: New Year's Eve in New Zealand | We Should Move Here Travels Podcast Join hosts Brittany and Josh on the 'We Should Move Here Travels' podcast as they recount their New Year's Eve celebrations in Wellington, New Zealand, and their memorable time in Blenheim. In Wellington, they enjoyed a rooftop bar experience complete with f...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring Queenstown, New Zealand | Travel Tips, Highlights, and Adrenaline Adventures Join hosts Brittany and Josh on the We Should Move Here travels podcast as they share their incredible two-and-a-half-week journey through New Zealand, starting in the breathtaking Queenstown. In this episode, they discuss stunning landscapes, the beauty of the Remarkables mountain range, thrill...