Destinations Beyond Expectations

Mexico City is the biggest city in North America, and it has no shortage of delicious food, vibrant neighborhoods, and fun adventures to discover. Becca Siegel from Half Half Travel joins the show to talk bout Mexico City and three great day trips.

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Published on 5/31/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:35 - Describing Mexico City to Someone Who's Never Been
4:05 - The Presence of English in Mexico City
5:48 - The Main Neighborhoods of Mexico City
10:31 - The Food Scene in Mexico City and Eating as a Vegetarian
16:02 - Unique and Cool Cafes in Mexico City
18:42 - Safety in Mexico City for Women and More Safety Tips for Travelers
24:05 - Unique Places in Mexico City that are Off the Beaten Path
28:10 - A Day Trip to the Teotihuacán Pyramids
30:32 - A Day Trip to Tepoztlán Pueblo Mágico
32:26 - A Day Trip to Xochimilco
34:54 - Stay Connected with Half Half Travel
40:14 - Becca Siegel is a Student of Travel

 

Check Out These Mexico City Blogs from Half Half Travel

• The Ultimate Mexico City Travel Guide (51 Best Things to Do and See)
• Where to Stay in Mexico City (The Best Neighborhoods)
• Best Tacos and Gluten-Free Food in Mexico City
• 25 of the Best Mexico City Cafes Worth Visiting
• Is Mexico City Safe for Travel in 2024?
• 20 Unique and Memorable Day Trips from Mexico City

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Located in the Indian Ocean, the country of Sri Lanka is full of tasty tea, fascinating wildlife and much more to discover. Valerie Edman from Cultured Travel joins the show to talk more about Sri Lanka and some of the unique things you can do there during a visit.

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Published on 5/10/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Where is Sri Lanka?
3:05 - What's the Weather Like in Sri Lanka?
3:51 - The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temples
5:36 - Sri Lanka's Tea Culture
7:19 - Some of the Ways to Get Around Sri Lanka
9:12 - Some of the National Parks and Wildlife in Sri Lanka
10:20 - Cool & Unique Lodging Options
12:54 - The Type of Food Sri Lanka is Known For
14:36 - Stay Connected with Cultured Travel

 

Read Valerie's Sri Lanka Blog Post

• Journey Through Sri Lanka: Unforgettable Encounters And Experiences

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With Niagara Falls in its backyard,  Buffalo, NY is a town full of great people, delicious food, and fun places to explore! Julia from the Planned Wanderings blog joins Destinations Beyond Expectations to talk all about amazing things to discover in Buffalo. 

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Published on 5/3/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
1:53 - Buffalo's Location and Proximity to the Iconic Niagara Falls
2:55 - Foods that Buffalo is Known for
6:20 - Buffalo's Seasons
7:42 - What it's Like to Visit Niagara Falls
11:39 - Frank Lloyd Wright Houses in Buffalo
14:15 - The Buffalo History Museum
16:31 - The AKG Art Museum
17:57 - The Buffalo Waterfront
19:41 - Stay Connected with Planned Wanderings
22:29 - Julia is a Student of Travel

 

Read Julia's Buffalo Blog Post

• 40+ Things to do in Buffalo, NY

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If you're traveling to New York City and are looking to step outside of the city for a day, make sure to have Beacon, NY on your radar! Elizabeth Palumbi from Life of the Traveling Pin sits down with Stevie to talk about why Beacon makes a great NYC day trip. 

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Published on 4/26/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:01 - General Things to Know About Beacon
2:58 - Best Things About Beacon Throughout the Seasons
4:14 - The Food Scene in Beacon
5:08 - Shopping Options in Beacon
5:55 - Outdoorsy Things to do Around Beacon
7:06 - Other Top Things to do in Beacon
8:10 - Stay Connected with Life of the Traveling Pin
9:58 - Elizabeth is a Student of Travel

 

Read Elizabeth's Beacon Blog Post

• Escape the City: Day Trip from New York City to Beacon, NY

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Many people travel to North Carolina's beaches each year, but in the western part of the Tar Heel State visitors can discover beautiful mountain views and endless outdoor adventures! Joining Stevie to talk about some of the great things to experience in western North Carolina is Breanna from the Golden Hour Adventurer blog. 

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Published on 3/29/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:22 - What About Western North Carolina Makes it a Special Place to Visit?
3:20 - Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell
5:50 - Waterfalls to Hike to in North Carolina
8:42 - Exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park
13:09 - Taking a Scenic Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
15:41 - Visiting the Biltmore Estate
19:56 - Stay Connected with Golden Hour Adventurer
23:04 - The Golden Hour Adventurer is a Student of Travel

 

Read Breanna's Western North Carolina Blog Post

• 13 Amazing Things to do in Western North Carolina

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From music history to outdoor adventures to one-of-a-kind museums, Seattle has a lot to offer for visitors. Joining DBE to talk about the touristy, outdoorsy & quirky things to see in Seattle is Scott Shetler AKA the Quirky Travel Guy.

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Published on 3/22/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
1:47 - What the Seattle Weather is Like Throughout the Year
2:46 - The Famous Pike Place Fish Market
5:04 - The Space Needle
7:04 - Seeing Seattle by Water on a Harbor Cruise
8:52 - The Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Garden
10:36 - The Gum Wall
12:24 - The Museum of Pop Culture
13:31 - Music History in Seattle
14:31 - More Top Seattle Recommendations
16:19 - Stay Connected with The Quirky Travel Guy
18:28 - Scott Shetler is a Student of Travel

 

Read Scott's Seattle Blog Post

• One Day in Seattle: Three Awesome Itineraries For a Day Trip (From a Local)

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Each year during the winter in Yosemite National Park, a stunning natural effect dubbed the Yosemite Firefall takes place. Joining DBE to talk about the Yosemite Firefall and how visitors can see it in person is Jeanine Romo from Le Wild Explorer.

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Published on 3/15/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:13 - What the Yosemite Firefall Phenomenon Actually is
3:13 - What Time of Year the Firefall Takes Place and More About the Effect
5:30 - Where Horsetail Falls is in Yosemite
6:42 - Packing Tips for Yosemite During Firefall Season
8:48 - Permit Needed to See the Firefall
12:00 - Lodging Available that's not too Far from Horsetail Falls
15:51 - Other Top Things to do in Yosemite During the Wintertime
19:24 - Stay Connected with Le Wild Explorer
22:11 - Jeanine Romo is a Student of Travel

 

Read Jeanine's Firefall Article

• Yosemite Firefall | Your Horsetail Falls Guide

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Situated on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park is a natural treasure. Joining the show to talk about Manuel Antonio National Park is Samantha from Mytanfeet, an amazing blog about traveling in Costa Rica. 

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Published on 3/1/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:12 - Where Manuel Antonio National Park is Located and What it's Known For
2:42 - Important Things to Know when Entering Manuel Antonio National Park
4:15 - Parking Near Manuel Antonio National Park
5:45 - Important Things to Consider Bringing with you to the Park
7:43 - Incredible Wildlife You Might See in Manuel Antonio National Park
9:18 - The Value of Having a Guide in Manuel Antonio
12:56 - The Main Trails and Other Trails Within the Park
15:16 - How Much Time to Plan for Manuel Antonio National Park
15:59 - Stay Connected with Mytanfeet
21:44 - Samantha from Mytanfeet is a Student of Travel

 

Read Samatha's Manuel Antonio National Park Guide

• The Complete Guide to Manuel Antonio National Park

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Boasting 131 named lakes, roughly 2 dozen active glaciers and over 700 miles of hiking trails, Glacier National Park is a truly amazing place that draws nearly 3 million visitors a year. Joining DBE to talk about Glacier National Park is friend of the show Janice Moskoff from Gather + Go Travel.

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Published on 2/9/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:51 - Why Janice Highlighted Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park
4:30 - Glacier National Park's Location and Unique Landscape
6:31 - Visiting Glacier National Park Throughout the Year
11:29 - Lodging in Glacier National Park
17:07 - Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road
23:18 - Hikes in Glacier National Park
31:00 - Getting Out on the Water in Glacier National Park
34:16 - Combo Options with Glacier National Park
38:29 - Stay Connected with Gather + Go Travel
 

Read Janice's Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park

• How to Plan a Glacier National Park Trip: 17 Essential Tips

Explore More Glacier National Park Articles from Gather + Go Travel

• The Best of Glacier NP: An Action-Packed 4-Day Itinerary
• Glacier NP: Ultimate Guide Where to Stay in the Park
• Glacier Reservation & Pass: How to Enter This National Park

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Check out Other DBE Episodes with Janice

• A 4-Day Group Trip to Asheville Pt. 1
• A 4-Day Group Trip to Asheville Pt. 2
• Find the Outdoors in Door County, WI

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Today we're heading south - technically the furthest south that you can find yourself within the continental United States - we're going to Key West! Lana Sitler from Adventures by Lana joins the show to talk about some top things to do when visiting Key West.

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Published on 2/2/23
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Where Key West is and how to get There
4:05 - Why You Should Try Key Lime Pie in Key West
5:54 - What Dry Tortugas National Park is and how to get There
7:46 - The Significance of Duval Street and the Duval Crawl
9:16 - Taking a Sunset Cruise in Key West can be a Great Experience
10:16 - Smathers Beach
11:38 - The Southernmost Point in the Continental US
13:18 - Make Sure You Get Out on the Water in Key West
14:08 - Stay Connected with Adventures by Lana
15:42 - Lana Sitler is a Student of Travel
 

Read Lana's Key West Blog Post

• 25 EPIC Things You Need To Do In Key West, Florida

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Check Out This Miami to Key West Road Trip Article by Lana

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