What happened at Notre Dame on April 15th 2019, reminded everyone who had ever visited the majestic cathedral of the moments shared beneath its towering architecture. In this special episode, we talk about what makes Notre Dame so unique to the world as a whole, and to us personally. Our feelings on Notre Dame are a good representation on how we feel about everywhere we visit and the reason behind why we love to travel together.

Traveling is never as complicated as we make it out to be in our heads! There are only a few must have things to make your trip low stress so you can focus on the fun. We'll talk you through each of them and let you know how we've screwed it up at some point in the past. You'll also get to hear about Old Blue, a bad haircut, the Valentine's Day massacre, and other misadventures. Come along, it's worth the trip!

Planning international travel can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help! This episode takes you step by step through the planning process. We want you to make your decisions in the right order and avoid tumbling down the endless rabbit holes found out there on the interwebs. Download our free trip planning guide here (http://alatecheckout.com/tripplanningguide)

If you're looking for the Germany of your imagination, the one from fairy tales, history books, and Rick Steves specials, you'll find it in Trier. We don't address Ryan's belief that the movie Space Jam should be pronounced Space Jams.

Headed to Italy sometime in the next 10 to 20 years? You’re going to want to know the proper way to travel on coastal goat paths, how to read a map while inebriated, and whether or not your friend’s travel advice was gleaned from an action spy flick.

Want a break from city hopping? Head into the Ötzal river valley in the Austrian Alps for dramatic mountain views and an assortment of outdoor adventures. Join our chat about correct sauna apparel, the rules of pit-pat, and the cruel fate that befell Ötzi the iceman.

If you're looking for the Germany of your imagination, the one from fairy tales, history books, and Rick Steves specials, you'll find it in Trier. We don't address Ryan's belief that the movie Space Jam should be pronounced Space Jams, but we do chat about the food, sights, and experiences to be had in this west German gem of a city.

Upside down and inside out, about to show all you all what it's all about.

Havasupai Falls is one of the most beautiful and fun places on the planet and that's not hyperbole. We chat with our friends about a recent trip there that included limited preparation, some sketchy exploration, and irreparable damage to Steve's athletic reputation.

A trip to Paris in the winter is a cozy romantic adventure filled with all the nostalgia of the holidays. On this episode we discuss the hydration properties of bubble water, fly by night taxi services, and the Parisian Fire Marshall.