LIKE A LOCAL PODCAST

Get ready to explore the world 'Like a Local' with your hosts Stephanie Girard and Katie Hylton Brown! Join us every Thursday as we uncover the hidden gems, insider tips, and mouthwatering foodie finds straight from the locals themselves. Say goodbye to endless Google searches and let us be your ultimate time-saving travel companion. Whether you're planning your next adventure or seeking armchair travel inspiration, this is the podcast for you. Hit that subscribe button and pack your bags for a journey you won't want to miss!

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Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard

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We've got serial entrepreneur @whitneyeckis on the podcast today and she is really making us want to pack our bags and book a one way trip to San Diego without looking back. Are you a fan of perfect weather, great views and speak-easy's? Tune into this week and start planning your trip today!

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SHOW NOTES

Where to stay:The Pendry, The Lafayette Hotel, The Guild

Where to eat:

Breakfast: Morning Glory, Breakfast and Bubbles

Lunch: Coasterra

Dinner: Barbusa, Born and Raised (put your name down and then go to the rooftop bar and they have must-see bathrooms), Cowboy Star

Best places to get sushi: Harney Sushi, Bamboo Sushi, PB Sushi,

Where to drink: Coasterra, The Neighborhood (Two speak easy’s inside: Noble Experiment, second one is a mystery), The Grass Skirt (speak easy restaurant), Polite Provisions, Craft and Commerce (speak easy, False Idol-hidden speak easy inside), OB Noodle House

What to do: Sail San Diego (sunset sailboat tours), go to La Jolla and see the cliffs and seals, dine and drink!

RAPID FIRE:

Most instagram-able spot: Morning Glory, Oxford Social Club

Favorite pizza spot: Giovanni’s (on Linda Vista Rd.)

Favorite San Diego event: Padre’s game, Del Mar Fair, Del Mar Horse Races, BRO-AM Music Festival on Moonlight Beach (also a local secret)

Favorite coffee shop: The Invigatorium

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Carruth Cellars

Favorite season to visit: Summer

Favorite rooftop bar: The Nolen

Favorite dessert place: Nomad Donuts

Favorite local business: Swirl Boutique,

Biggest tourist trap: San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park but both are WORTH IT

Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard

Until next week... Sayonara!!! Xo

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Join us as we chat with EIC of @tsgjacksonhole and owner of @stylingthenewwest to learn how to blend in like a local by staying, dining, drinking and playing during your next visit to Jackson, Wyoming!

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SHOW NOTES: 

Where to stay: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort

Where to eat: The Blue Lion, Noodle Kitchen, Sidewinders Tavern, Liberty Burger, Persephone Bakery

Where to drink: Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Grand Teton Distillery, The Deck at Piste at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Mary Piglets (Best margarita)

What to do: Fall Arts Festival, visit art galleries, National Wildlife Museum, QuickDraw & Fine Art Auction, skiing, snowmobiling, Fly fishing, hiking at Ski Lake, horseback riding, whitewater rafting

RAPID FIRE:

Most instagram-able spot: Annular Arch

Favorite pizza spot: Pinky G’s Pizzeria

Favorite coffee shop: CocoLove

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Bin22

Favorite place for hiking: Ski Lake

Favorite local business: Hideout Leathers, Tara on Tara, Bella Cosa, Jackson Hole Jewelry Company, Pearls by Sherry

Biggest tourist trap: PB-Pacific Beach (the neighborhood)

Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard

Until next week... Sayonara!!! Xo

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Want to know our thoughts from the local lowdown with @therealmichelebrilliant? Tune in this week as Katie shares her local travel experience being a tourist in the Big Apple.

Where to stay: The Standard East Village: Go 

Where to eat:

The Butcher’s Daughter: Go

Catch: Nah

Smorgasburg: Go

Joe’s Pizza: Go

Where to drink:

Westlight: GO x 1,000,000

Brooklyn Brewery: Go

Bibi Wine Bar: GOOO

Please Don't Tell: Go

Bar Primi: Go 

What to do:

Smorgasburg: Go

Walk around different neighborhoods: Go

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Go

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It's time to pack our bags this week because we are headed to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA to visit @madymaio and @ltwolfen! This episode is packed FULL of drool-worthy finds and too many things to do, you'll want to extend your stay or book a second trip right away. It is a long episode but we challenge all of you to stick with it because there is really great content from these gals. Enjoy! 

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SHOW NOTES

Where to stay - Hotels

Malibu: The Surfrider Hotel

Santa Monica: Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Venice: The Hotel June

Culver City: The Culver Hotel

West Hollywood: 1 Hotel West Hollywood, The West Hollywood Edition

Koreatown: The Line LA

Silver Lake: Silver Lake Pool & Inn

Downtown: The Hoxton, The Nomad, Hotel Figueroa, Downtown LA Proper Hotel

Airbnb: Venice, Santa Monica

Walkable areas: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Largemont Village, Platform in Culver City, Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Abbott Kinney in Venice, San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood

Where to eat: Jon and Vinny’s on Fairfax (Make a reservation far in advance!), Sqirl, Courage Bagels, Maury’s Bagels, Yeastie Boys Bagels, Gjusta, Earth Cafe

Where to drink: The Friend, Tilda, Bar Flores, Upstairs at ACE Hotel, Everson Royce Bar, All Season Brewing Company

What to do: Brentwood Country Mart, The Getty, Malibu Country Mart, Hiking in Kenter Trail or go to Malibu near Los Banos

[Hot tip: Skip the Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills]

Walkable areas: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Largemont Village, Platform in Culver City, Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Abbott Kinney in Venice, San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood

RAPID FIRE:

Most instagrammable spot: Nobu Malibu and Alfreds

Best Pizza: Fool proof pizza, Antiqua, La Mora, Robertas, Prime Pizza, Mulberry, Pitzana

Favorite LA event: Brentwood Farmers Market, Hollywood bowl concert

Best coffee shop: Blue Bottle, Verb, Little Lunch, Madison and Park

Best wine and cheese: Esters, Tilda, Lola Wine Bar, Melody Wines

Best season to visit: Whenever!

Best dessert: Big Shell Froyo, The Yogurt Shop, Magpies

Favorite local business: Goodies in Atwater Village, Diesel Bookstore

Biggest tourist trap: The Pink Wall

Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard

Until next week... Sayonara!!! Xo

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Hey everyone, this week we are here to share 8 fall events across the continental US, and why you should consider making these travel plans. Join us as we chat about opinions on the fall season, Halloween costume ideas and what strange foods you may be served if you attend one of our recs. 

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SHOW NOTES:

Bedford Fall Foliage FestivalWhere: Bedford, PA

When: October 2-3, October 9-10

Price: Free

BEDFORD EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedford-pa-with-haley-feaster/id1539543094?i=1000528733413 

West Coast Giant Pumpkin RegattaWhere: Tualatin, OR

When: October 16

Price: Admission free

Austin Food and Wine FestivalWhere: Austin, TX

When: November 5-7

Price: $250 for a weekender pass

AUSTIN EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/austin-tx-with-rachel-holtin/id1539543094?i=1000523054006

National Apple Harvest FestivalWhere: Biglerville, PA

When: October 2-3, October 9-10

Price: $10

Oktoberfest ZinzinnatiWhere: Cincinnati, OH

When: Sep 16 – Sep 19

Price: Free

The Trailing of the SheepWhere: Ketchum, ID

When: Oct 6 – Oct 10

Price: Free, Sheepdog trial $5, Farm to Table Dinner (Friday) $90

Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaWhere: Albuquerque, NM

When: Oct 2 – Oct 10

Price: General Admin - $15

Salem MassachusettsWhere: Salem, MA

When: Anytime in October

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This week we have the future New York Times Best Selling Author @scoutsobel to talk all her entrepreneurial success, mental health and of course the best places to stay, dine, drink and play in the sunny city of San Diego! Scout is the founder of Scout’s Agency, co-host of the Okay Sis Podcast, host of SCOUT podcast AND newly published author. Not only was it a joy to learn more about her and her journey but she was a no doubt a 5-star tour guide for San Diego! 

SHOW NOTES:

Where to stay: Pendry Hotel, La Valencia Hotel, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Where to eat: Fortunate Son, Born and Raised, Buona Forchetta (there will be a long wait, go across the street to Kindred for dinner)

Where to drink: Polite Provisions, Anywhere in Little Italy, Ketner Exchange, bar at Born and Raised, Young Blood

What to do: Walk around the different neighborhoods, San Diego Zoo, walk around Balboa Park, Swami’s Beach, Meditation Gardens in Encinitas,

RAPID FIRE:

Most instagram-able spot: Morning Glory

Favorite pizza spot: Buona Forchetta, Bronx Pizza

Favorite coffee shop: Holsem Coffee, Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Pannikin Coffee & Tea

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Venissimo Cheese, Carruth Cellars Wine Garden

Favorite season to visit: July or October

Favorite local business: Mila North Park, Von De Vort, Swirl Boutique

Biggest tourist trap: PB-Pacific Beach (the neighborhood)

SCOUT:

IG: @scoutsobel

Purchase The Emotional Entrepreneur: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578951754?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

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This week we've got a long episode but keep with it because we have @adam.bakst, full-time comedian, part-time PR professional. Learn about the many food controversies in Tampa, where the Cuban sandwich actually originated and the chance to get Tom Brady's phone number. 

SHOW NOTES:

Where to stay: The Don CeSar, The Barrymore

Where to eat: Mazzaro’s Italian Market, Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery, Datz, Dough, Daily Eats, Armature Works Food Hall

Best Cuban sandwich: Brocato’s Sandwich Shop

Where to drink: Lowry Parcade, Green Lemon, MacDinton's Soho

Best Gay Bars: Southern Nights, The Honey Pot (Permanently Closed)

What to do: Busch Gardens, go to an XFL game, check Ybor City

RAPID FIRE:

Most instagram-able spot: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa Music of Art, The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, USF

Favorite pizza spot: Eddie and Sam’s NY Pizza

Favorite Tampa event: Gasparilla Season, St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Favorite coffee shop:

Favorite wine & cheese spot: Cru Cellars

Favorite season to visit: directly after Spring or right before Fall

Favorite place for dessert: Bo’s Ice Cream, Chill’s Bros Scoop Shop

Favorite local business: Mojo Books & Records

Biggest tourist trap: Drive further than Ben T. Davis Beach- it’s not the best beach so go into Clearwater

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What a great day for our first international episode. We interviewed @pinatravels who is the host of @alpacamybagspod, a podcast that chats about responsible travel (which we highly recommend subscribing to). Toronto is such a cool city and has so much more than a spaceship-looking tower, Drake and Bieber Fever. We're on the lookout for a Scott's Cheap Flights deal to the fourth largest city in North America!! 

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SHOW NOTES 

Where to stay:

Airbnbs in the neighborhoods of: West End, The Annex, Little Italy, Koreatown, Little Portugal, Parkdale

Hotels: The Annex Hotel, Gladstone House, The Drake Hotel

Also check out hostels and read reviews on hostelworld.com

Where to eat: Pow Wow Cafe, Tondou Ramen, La Palette

Where to drink: DROM Taberna, Civil Liberties, Blood Brothers Brewing

What to do: Take a ferry to the Toronto Islands, explore the different neighborhoods, particularly Chinatown (Spadina Ave), AGO Art Museum, See a Toronto Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre

Rapid Fire:

Most Instagram-able spot: Polson Pier

Favorite pizza spot: Pizzeria Libretto

Favorite Toronto event: Toronto International Film Festival

Favorite coffee shop: Voodoo Child Espresso & Cocktail Bar (coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night)

Favorite wine & cheese spot: La Palette

Favorite season to visit: Summer

Favorite place for dessert: Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake

Favorite local business:

Biggest tourist trap: Eaton Centre (cool ceiling, but just a shopping mall)`

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This week we've got a lil Q&A going on, all related to travel of course. We kept it short and sweet and hope you enjoy!

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