Destinations Beyond Expectations

Many families who have children with disabilities go through certain hurdles during their travels in terms of communication, planning ahead, and other things that many of us don’t necessarily have to think through or worry about when we travel. Adam Probolsky joins DBE for a discussion on curating family travel with a special/medical needs child.

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Published on 12/29/23
 
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - Adam's Son
3:16 - Adam's Initial Thoughts on How or If Traveling Would Work
4:43 - How the Travel Industry can Improve on Accommodating Families
9:01 - Steps Adam Takes in Terms of Communication
13:15 - Are Hotels Understanding of Needs From Families?
16:46 - Change that Adam Wants to See
19:30 - Final Messages About Family Travel with a Special/Medical Needs Child
21:13 - Stay Connected with Probolsky Research
25:50 - Adam Probolsky is a Student of Travel

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Skiing, winter festivals, hot springs, frozen waterfalls - what could be better than visiting Idaho during the winter season? Katie Williams from The Traveling Spud joins Stevie to talk all about amazing wintertime experiences in Idaho. 

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Published on 12/22/23
 
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Why is Visiting Idaho in the Wintertime Magical?
3:19 - Idaho's Hot Springs in the Cold Months
6:47 - McCall's Winter Carnival
8:14 - What Boise is Like During the Winter
10:37 - Skiing in Idaho During the Wintertime
12:36 - Visiting a Frozen Waterfall in Idaho
14:53 - Stay Connected with The Traveling Spud
17:34 - Katie Williams is a Student of Travel
 

Read Katie's Idaho Winter Blog Post 

• The 20+ Best Things To Do In Idaho in the Winter

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If you take an adventure to see the northern lights with the right camera, gear and knowledge, you can walk away with some incredible photography! Kendall Vowels from The Traveller's Timelapse joins Stevie to share some great tips for photographing the northern lights. 

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Published on 12/1/23
 
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0:00 - Intro
3:39 - Where and When to See the Northern Lights
5:45 - Conditions that Factor into Whether the Northern Lights Are Visible
8:34 - How Apps and Tours can Help Anyone See the Northern Lights
11:14 - How to Capture the Northern Lights on Your Smart Phone
13:08 - What Lens to Use to Capture the Northern Lights
14:22 - How a Tripod can be Beneficial to Photographing the Northern Lights
17:06 - Camera Setting Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights
21:16 - Stay Connected with The Traveller's Timelapse
25:51 - Kendall Vowels is a Student of Travel
 

Read Kendall's Northern Lights Photography Blog Post 

• How to Photograph the Northern Lights (With or Without a Tripod)

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There is no shortage of scenic hikes and stunning views across Utah’s 5 gorgeous national parks! Deanne and Ryan from the Scenic and Savvy blog share some of their takeaways from a trip they took to Utah’s Mighty 5. 

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Published on 11/3/23
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:01 - Utah's National Parks and Why They're Popular for Travelers
2:53 - Arches National Park and What Makes it So Unique
5:08 - What is Canyonlands National Park Like?
6:40 - The Little Wild Horse Canyon 
8:41 - How Spread Out are Utah's National Parks From One Another?
10:01 - Tips for Visiting Capitol Reef National Park
12:30 - Scenic Byway 12 is a Pretty Cool Drive
14:09 - Bryce Canyon National Park and What to Discover There
15:35 - Photographers Out and About at Utah's National Parks
16:19 - Best Aspects of Visiting Zion National Park
18:07 - What Makes Zion National Park a Scenic and Savvy Favorite
19:12 - Stay Connected with Scenic and Savvy and Destinations Beyond Expectations
20:52 - Scenic and Savvy are Students of Travel
 

Read Deanne & Ryan's Utah National Parks Blog Post 

• Utah National Parks Itinerary: How Many Days Do You REALLY Need?

More Related Reading from Scenic and Savvy

• Best National Parks in Utah: All 5 Ranked and Compared
• Delicate Arch Sunset Hike: 10 Important Things To Know
• Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: Trip It or Skip It?
• 6 Reasons Why Fall Is The Absolute Best Time To Visit Utah

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The Big Easy has plenty of unique adventures. From live jazz music, to delicious food, to getting out on the bayou and more - Karen O'Bryan from GalavantGal chats about some of the must-do's when in New Orleans. 

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Published on 10/27/23
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Best Time or Times of Year to Plan a Trip to the Big Easy
3:27 - Staying in the French Quarter at the Hotel Monteleone
5:23 - Must See Places in the French Quarter
7:16 - Gumbo in New Orleans
8:55 - Beignets in New Orleans
11:11 - Jazz Music in New Orleans
13:01 - The NOLA Nightlife
16:57 - Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties in New Orleans
17:23 - Airboat Tours Near New Orleans
21:17 - More Popular Things to Add to a New Orleans Itinerary
24:17 - Stay Connected with GalavantGal and Destinations Beyond Expectations
26:16 - Karen O'Bryan is a Student of Travel
 

Read Karen's New Orleans Blog Post

• How to Spend a Weekend in New Orleans

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Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but don't overlook cities like Newport, which probably have more to do for travelers than you think! Jackie Swayze from Maximizing My PTO sits down with Stevie to talk about mansions and more in Newport, RI. 

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Published on 9/29/23
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Newport's Location and How to Get There
2:50 - Visiting Newport During July
3:34 - Why and When Mansions in Newport were Built
5:06 - The Cliff Walk
6:23 - How do Mansion Tours Work in Newport?
7:46 - Getting Out on the Water in Newport
8:36 - The International Tennis Hall of Fame
9:41 - Places to Eat Around Newport
11:27 - Stay Connected with Maximizing My PTO and Destinations Beyond Expectations
13:00 - Jackie Swayze is a Student of Travel
 

Read Jackie's Newport, RI Blog Post

• How to Spend a Weekend Getaway in Newport, RI

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You may have heard of the Ring of Kerry, but are you familiar with some of the other great places in County Kerry to explore on a visit? Lynne Nieman from Wander Your Way joins Stevie on the podcast to highlight some of the top things to do around County Kerry Ireland. 

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Published on 9/22/23
 
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - Basic Info About County Kerry Ireland
3:50 - The Ring of Kerry
5:55 - The Skellig Ring
7:39 - Killarney National Park
10:03 - The Dingle Peninsula
11:19 - Dingle Town
13:16 - Stay Connected with Wander Your Way and Destinations Beyond Expectations
 
Related Listening

• Driving Ireland’s Ring of Kerry

Read Lynne's County Kerry Blog Post

• 13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry Ireland

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Not far from Washington DC sits Montgomery County, Maryland - a place with a variety of outdoorsy things to do, some neat breweries and wineries, and much more. Sam Linnett from Discover with Sam shares some experiences you can discover on a DC day trip to Montgomery County, MD. 

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Published on 9/8/23
 
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:53 - Montgomery County's Location and Why it's Worth Visiting on a DC Day Trip
2:59 - The Adventure Park at Sandy Springs
5:03 - Some of the Best Places to Sip Around MoCo
6:37 - The Brookside Gardens
7:38 - Shopping in Montgomery County
9:12 - Restaurants in Montgomery County
10:36 - Hotel Options in Montgomery County
11:27 - Stay Connected with Discover with Sam and Destinations Beyond Expectations 

Read Sam's Montgomery County Blog Post
 

• DC Day Trip: Things To Do in Montgomery County, MD

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A drive around Ireland's Ring of Kerry can be an absolutely enriching experience. Isabelle Hoyne from Cultured Voyages joins the podcast to share some great tips for driving the Ring of Kerry.  
 
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Published on 9/1/23
 
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Basic Information About the Ring of Kerry Drive
2:30 - Where to Start the Ring of Kerry and Which Direction to Go
4:17 - How Long Does it Take and When to Drive the Ring of Kerry?
5:49 - Favorite Stops Along the Ring of Kerry
8:40 - Tips for Driving the Ring of Kerry
10:19 - How to Get to Killarney 
12:02 - Where to Overnight Along the Ring of Kerry
14:15 - Stay Connected with Cultured Voyages and Destinations Beyond Expectations 
 
 
Check Out More DBE Episode About Ireland
 

• Dublin + Day Trips: Blarney Castle, Galway, Dublin
• Dublin + Day Trips: Dublin, Northern Ireland

Read Isabelle's Ring of Kerry Blog Post
 

• Driving the Ring of Kerry: A Scenic Local’s Guide

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Porto has been covered on DBE before, and the response to that episode was so great that Stevie's featuring this charming Portuguese city again! Sara from Travel à la Mer is today's guest, and she'll be talking all about port wine, stunning art and more in Porto. 

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Published on 8/25/23

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0:00 - Intro
2:07 - Important Things to Know About Porto
3:48 - Why Port Wine is Significant in Porto
4:41 - Taking a Day Trip to the Douro Wine Region
5:58 - Popular Dishes in Porto
7:09 - The Dom Luis I Bridge
8:13 - Azulejos in Porto
9:31 - Top Recommendations for Someone Planning a Trip to Porto
11:13 - Stay Connected with Travel à la Mer and Destinations Beyond Expectations 


Check Out Another DBE Episode About Porto

• Discover Magic and History in Porto, Portugal
  
  

Read Sara's Porto Blog Posts

• PORTO PORTUGAL TRAVEL GUIDE
• BEST PLACES TO SEE AZULEJOS IN PORTO PORTUGAL

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