(Originally published 02/08/2024) After a quick pop culture discussion, your favorite sister duo discusses 3 Must Dos and 3 Things To Skip in San Francisco. They cover Muir Woods, Alcatraz, Napa, Palace of Fine Arts, parks, restaurants, and more.

San Francisco Favorites:

Hiking - Muir Woods

Bottomless Brunch - Chubby Noodle

Winery - Domaine Carneros

Picnic Spot - Palace of Fine Arts

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(Originally published 12/05/2024) Your favorite sister duo learns about the “college town” of Heidelberg, Germany, and all that it has to offer in addition to Heidelberg University. Located an hour south of Frankfurt, the charming town is home to Heidelberg Castle for a romantic date spot, mountains for hiking, the Hauptstrasse for shopping, and more. Their guests discuss the Heidelberg and Cologne Christmas Markets, and how they compare to Carmel, Indiana’s Christkindlmarkt, which has been ranked as the top Christmas Market in the United States for the past four years in a row. 

Heidelberg Recommendations:

Activities - Heidelberg Christmas Market, Heidelberg Castle, The Hauptstrasse (mile-long pedestrian street with shops), Hike the Philosopher’s Path to the beer garden and historic amphitheater (Thingstätte)

Restaurants - Schnitzelbank 

Food/Drink - glühwein, schnitzel, bretzel, dӧner 

Day trips - Mannheim, Stuttgart, Schwetzingen

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(Originally published 09/21/2023) Your favorite sister duo discusses Kelcy’s recent trip to Switzerland, specifically her time in Interlaken and Jungfrau region. They cover whether or not the highest train station in Europe is really worth a visit, which mountain town is the best, and how to not spend your life savings there. Plus, you’ll hear how she managed to survive scaling the side of a mountain while 1,300 feet off the ground.

Interlaken Favorites:

Hike - Eiger Trail

Food - Alplermagronen

Mountain town - Wengen

Via Ferrata - https://outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/via-ferrata-muerren/

Hiking boots - https://obozfootwear.com/en-us/product/women-s-sawtooth-x-mid-waterproof

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(Originally published 09/12/2024) In this week's episode, your favorite sister duo are joined by their friend Lydia, who shares all about her experience in Bali. As a budget traveler, she recommends where to stay, what to eat, must-do activities, and how to (not) get scammed.

Bali recommendations:

Regions - Uluwatu, Ubud, Canggu, Nusa Penida

Food - Nasi Goreng

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(Originally published 01/11/2024) Your favorite sister duo discusses all things Rome and Vatican City, including whether or not Rome would be a good honeymoon destination, how it ranks among other cities in Italy, and a debate over if they are team Remus or team Romulus. They end the episode with an important travel hack that puts money in your pocket after a delayed or canceled flight. 

Rome Favorites:

Dessert - Mr. 100 Tiramisu

Sights - Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain

Travel Law - EU261 (Use this link to submit a claim online!)

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(Originally published 11/14/2024) Your favorite sister duo chat with their guest Valerie Bowden, who backpacked the entire continent of Africa from Cape Town, South Africa, to Cairo, Egypt and then lived in Ethiopia for eight years. She shares shocking stories about letting a hyena eat a piece of meat right out of her mouth, gorilla trekking in Uganda, swimming with sharks in South Africa, seeing the pyramids in Sudan, and sleeping in a kind woman’s bed when the hotels in town were full. She talks about how the United States should view Africa as a lively, beautiful continent instead of seeing it as somewhere to “help”. Now living in the United States, Valerie founded CRDLE to help companies hire out of Africa. We loved learning about Africa and you’ll have a totally different perspective on the continent after this episode. 

Recommendations:

UK Site for Travel Guidelines by Country: gov.uk/browse/abroad/travel-abroad

Food: chipsi mayai, chapatis, injera

Connect with Valerie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/valeriebowden

Listen to Valerie's podcast: Choose Africa

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(Originally published 12/14/2023) Your favorite sister duo gives recommendations for every type of traveler that may venture to Madrid. They discuss what to do if you are traveling with a group of friends, a classic tourist, a foodie, a historian, or on a romantic / relaxing vacation. 

Madrid Favorites (see our Instagram for a more extensive list):

“Can’t Miss Spots” - Plaza Mayor, Puerto del Sol, Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid stadiums, Retiro Park

Bars - Barcelo, Kapital

Romantic spots - Templo de Debod Madrid, La Tavernier Gran Vía, Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid

Adventurous spots - Kayaking at Pantano de San Juan, Casa de Campo Park

Churros - Chocolatería San Gines

Brunch - Bucólico

Traditional Spanish food - Fatigas del Querer

Paella - Restaurante La Barraca

Tapas - Casa Julio

Coffee - Feliz Coffee

Cocktails - Salmon Guru

Museums - Reina Sofía, Museo Nacional del Prado

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(Originally published 01/02/2025) Your favorite sister duo is absolutely honored to be joined by their favorite guests yet: Vince and Trudie, aka, their wonderful parents. Their parents share about one of their most memorable trips they’ve taken together: an Alaskan cruise. They discuss which port cities they stopped at, and what excursions to do at each stop. You’ll hear some history and fun facts, as well as tips on what to pack for an Alaskan cruise in August. This episode is full of laughs and definitely one you won’t want to miss. 

Alaska Recommendations:

Holland America Cruise Line - get a room with a balcony!

Juneau - capital of Alaska, only accessed via plane or boat, excursion: Mendenhall Glacier, whale-watching

Skagway - The “Gold Rush City”, excursion: White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Ketchikan - “The First City”, Salmon Capital of the World, excursion: floatplane into the Misty Fjords

Glacier Bay National Park - watch the glaciers calving

Things to pack - raincoat, hat, and lots of waterproof gear!

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Your favorite sister duo wraps up a great second season of Love It There. We share our thoughts on the season, Season 2 stats, and our plans for Season 3! Thank you so much to all of our listeners and our guests this season. Happy travels and we will see you this fall! ✈️💕

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Your favorite sister duo learns all about the tropical paradise in the South Pacific: Fiji! Our guests share about why Fiji is not only a great honeymoon destination, but also a bucket-list place for anyone to go and experience living in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by beautiful blue waters. They share about scuba diving, resort recommendations, traditional kava ceremonies, and more. We discuss whether it really is worth the days of travel to get to Fiji, compared to going somewhere closer like the Caribbean. Lastly, we chat about all of the spots you might see on Survivor, because how can Survivor fans not geek out over this on a Fiji episode?!

Fiji Recommendations:

Resort - Tokoriki Island Resort

Survivor Islands - Mana, Tavua, Monu

Castaway Island - Monuriki

Food/drink - cassava, kava

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