Known for its beautiful sandy beaches, Australia's Gold Coast is a destination that appeals to travelers both within Australia and across the globe.  Genevieve Hassall from The Wanderbug stops by the podcast to share some tips on visiting Australia's Gold Coast. 

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Published on 8/4/23

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0:00 - Intro
2:26 - Where the Gold Coast is Located
2:48 - What is the Gold Coast Area Known For?
3:24 - The Best Times of Year to Visit The Gold Coast 
5:02 - How Many Days Should Someone Set Aside to Visit the Gold Coast
5:41 - The Best Beaches and Things to do Around the Gold Coast 
7:03 - The Food Scene in the Gold Coast Area
9:01 - Stay Connected with The Wanderbug and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Genevieve's Gold Coast Blog Post

• The Ultimate Gold Coast Travel Guide

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Travel doesn't have to be as luxurious or expensive as the picture social media can paint sometimes. Lydia Schultz from gottacaseofwanderlust joins the podcast to share some helpful budget travel tips for young adults.

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Published on 7/21/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Does Travel Have to be as Luxurious as What we See on Social Media?
4:05 - How Staying in a Hostel can be a Big Money Saver
5:58 - How Work Exchanges Work
7:00 - Ideas on How to Spend Less on Food When Traveling
9:10 - Free Things to do on Trips
12:03 - Discounts like the Eurail Student Discount
13:20 - Stay Connected with gottacaseofwanderlust and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Lydia's Budget Travel Blog Post

• Best Budget Travel Hacks

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In Lyon, France, travelers can find phenomenal food, unique history, beautiful scenes from the Saône River and much more. Lisa from the Waves and Cobblestones blog joins Stevie for a conversation that highlights wonderful things to see and do in Lyon. 

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Published on 6/23/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:53 - Lyon's Pronunciation and Location
3:06 - Using Public Transportation in Lyon
4:30 - Visiting the Notre Dame Basilica
8:27 - How to Check Out the Roman Ruins in Lyon
11:40 - Exploring the Traboules
13:49 - Sights as You Cruise Along the Saône River
18:01 - Stopping by the Trompe L’oeil
22:13 - Exploring Lyon's Food Markets and Why They're Worth Checking Out
25:35 - Stay Connected with Waves and Cobblestones and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Lisa's Lyon Blog Post

• Perfect Lyon Weekend: Best Things to do in Lyon (With Map)

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Montreal is a city beloved for its world-class food, stunning European-influnced architecture, and a variety of unique experiences the city has to offer. Alicia Chew from the Alicia Tenise blog joins the podcast for a conversation that highlights some of the best things about visiting Montreal.

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Published on 6/9/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Describing Montreal to Someone Who's Never Been
2:40 - Best Times of Year to Visit Montreal
4:46 - Languages Spoken in Montreal
5:58 - Getting to Montreal 
6:51 - What it's Like to Walk Around Montreal
8:26 - Alicia's Favorite Montreal Things to do
11:23 - What Makes Montreal Such a Cool Foodie Town?
13:56 - Stay Connected with Alicia Tenise and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Alicia's Montreal Blog Post

• The Ultimate Guide to Montreal

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The next time you take a cruise you may come across friendly crew members, scenic ocean views, a cocktail you’ve never tried before - and ducks? Yep, ducks!

Ilana Schattauer from Life Well Cruised shares what cruising ducks are, the history of this fun tradition, and how anyone can participate. 

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Published on 6/2/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:57 - What Exactly Are Cruising Ducks?
2:46 - The Cruising Duck Game
3:44 - Cruising Duck Rules
4:38 - How the Tradition of Cruising Ducks Got Started
6:07 - Cruising Ducks Online Communities
7:04 - What to do if you Find a Duck
7:54 - How to Bring a Duck onto a Cruise
9:15 - Stay Connected with Life Well Cruised and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Ilana's Guide to Cruising Ducks

• A Guide to Cruising Ducks A Trend That Will Quack You Up

Watch Ilana's Video About Cruising Ducks

• CRUISE DUCKS: Tips, Rules & Everything You NEED to Know!

Follow Life Well Cruised on Social Media

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The vibrant neighborhoods, tasty food, and world-class museums draw many visitors to Spain's capital city, Madrid. Maggie Turansky from The World Was Here First shares her tips on how to spend 4 days in Madrid.

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Published on 5/26/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Madrid's Location and Basic Info
2:27 - Advice for How Long to Visit Madrid
3:19 - Seeing Madrid on a Free Walking Tour
4:39 - What You Might Find at Mercado de San Miguel
6:24 - Exploring Museo del Prado
7:27 - Palacio Real AKA Madrid's Royal Palace
8:10 - The Tranquillity of Retiro Park
8:59 - Grand Via is One of Madrid's Most Iconic Streets
9:48 - The Trendy Area of Lavapíes
10:58 - What You'll See at Museo Reina Sofia
11:51 - Tips for Checking Out El Rastro
13:17 - The Art and Vibes Around Calle de Embajadores
13:45 - The Food in Madrid and Restaurants Worth Checking Out
15:48 - Ideas on Where to Stay in Madrid 
16:17 - Stay Connected with The World Was Here First and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Maggie's Article About Madrid

• The Ultimate 2 to 4 Days in Madrid Itinerary

Read Maggie's Madrid Neighborhoods Guide

• 9 Best Areas to Stay in Madrid For Tourists

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Located on the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Mackinaw City is a place with wonderful outdoor opportunities, a variety of hotel options, and out-of-this-world fudge! Sabrina Lieghio from the Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism joins the podcast to talk about why you should add Mackinaw City to your list of places to visit. 

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Published on 4/21/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:42 - Mackinaw City vs. Mackinac Island and How to Spell Them
3:17 - The History of the Mighty Mac
5:43 - Downtown Mackinaw City
9:17 - The Food Scene in Mackinaw City
11:32 - What Makes the Fudge in Mackinaw City so Delicious?
13:28 - Range of Accommodation Options in Mackinaw City
15:10 - What Visitors Can Find on Mackinac Island
17:16 - Stay Connected with the Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read More About Mackinaw City

• Mackinaw City Visitor's Guide

Follow the Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism on Facebook

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Today's conversation covers both sides of the Mississippi River at an area of Iowa and Illinois known as the Quad Cities. Megan Bannister from the Olio in Iowa blog chats with Stevie about art, coffee and more in the Quad Cities.

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Published on 4/14/23

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0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Where at What are the Quad Cities?
3:02 - The Black Hawk State Historic Site and the Quad City Botanical Center
6:36 - Unique Art to Find on the QC Public Art Trail
8:20 - The Quad Cities Coffee Trail
9:42 - The Food Scene in the Quad Cities
11:03 - Stay Connected with Olio in Iowa and Destinations Beyond Expectations

Read Megan's Quad Cities Blog Post

• Plan a Weekend Getaway to the Quad Cities

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Think of Italy as a boot - there are many different industries, landscapes and architecture between the top of Italy's boot and its toe. Kate Storm from Our Escape Clause joins Stevie to break down Northern, Central & Southern Italy for travelers. 

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Published on 4/7/23

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0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Why Italy is Special to Kate
2:28 - General Differences Between Northern, Central and Southern Italy
4:07 - Cities in Northern Italy that Visitors are Drawn to
5:31 - Beautiful Mountains and Pristine Lakes in Northern Italy
6:38 - The Tuscan Region 
7:43 - Art and Architecture in Central Italy From the Renaissance Period
8:58 - The Amalfi Coast
10:24 - Historic Sites in Southern Italy
12:21 - Stay Connected with Our Escape Clause and Destinations Beyond Expectations


Read Kate's Northern vs. Southern Italy Blog Post

• Northern vs. Southern Italy: Which Should You Visit?

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