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  • Top 5 Winter Destinations to Escape the Cold - Fun in the Sun

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    Do you love to escape the winter doldrums, those non-ending gray and wet days? Do you ache for some Vitamin D and a healthy dose of sun? Well, we battled it out and came up with a list of where we think the Top 5 Sunny Winter Destinations are around the world. Check it out.

    Show Notes: 

    07:15 - What are we looking for in a sunny, escape-the-winter vacation?

    09:00 - Corky’s number 5

    13:20 - Jim’s number 5, Corky’s number 2

    19:30 - Corky’s number 4

    21:45 - Jim’s number 4

    27:15 - Corky’s number 3

    29:30 - Jim’s number 3

    31:45 - Jim’s number 2

    33:00 - Jim’s number 1

    34:00 - Corky’s number 1

    38:30 - The final top 5 list


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    47 min
  • Winter Vacations - That Feel Like Winter (Bring on the Snow!)

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    Do you love winter? Is the place you live not winter-y enough? It's just dreary and cold, but without the fun? We've got the answer!

    Jim and Corinne have battled it out and determined the Top 5 places to go where you can enjoy a proper winter! 

    Snow? Check
    Skiing or Snowboarding? Check
    Sledding? Check

    Check out these wintery vacations and let us know if you can think of others.

    Show Notes
    05:00 - What are we looking for in a cold, wintery destination?

    06:20 - Jim’s number 5 and Corinne’s number 3

    09:30 - Corinne’s number 5

    11:45 - Jim’s number 4 and Corinne’s number 2

    16:00 - Corinne’s number 4 and Jim's number 3 

    20:00 - Jim’s number 2

    23:00 - Corinne’s number 1

    25:00 - Jim’s number 1

    34:00 - The final top 5 list


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    38 min
  • All You Need to Know When Planning a Trip for European Christmas Markets

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    Are you ready to plan your trip to some amazing European Christmas Markets?  If you love Christmas and want that nostalgic feeling of sugarplums and candy canes on cold winter nights, you cannot wait any longer. Christmas markets will make you feel like a kid again, and we have all the information about where to go!

    Show Notes:

    05:30 - A short history of Christmas Markets

    13:00 - Is it worth it to travel to Europe for Christmas Markets?

    17:30 - Things to do and see at a Christmas Market

    22:30 - What to eat and drink at the Christmas Markets

    24:30 - Christmas shopping at the market

    26:00 - Our favorite Christmas markets around Europe

    31:30 - Our favorite German Christmas markets

    33:30 - One week Bavarian Christmas Market Itinerary



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    39 min
  • First Timers Guide to Seattle

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    Are you planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest? Seattle is the most fascinating and fun city on the west coast. You won't want to miss it.

    Living in the area, we've compiled a fantastic First Timers Guide to Seattle that you will want to bookmark for your trip. 

    Show Notes
    05:00 - All the good reasons to visit Seattle

    11:00 - Getting to the Emerald City

    15:25 - Getting around Seattle

    18:50 - Eating (and sipping) your way through Seattle

    30:30 - What to do in Seattle-our favorite things!

    41:50 - Other things to do in the area


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    46 min
  • First Timers Guide to Hanoi, Vietnam

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    Have you always wanted to visit Vietnam? Now is the time, and where should you start your journey? Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam is your jumping off point.

    What better place to start than the city between the rivers? Follow our guide to Hanoi and not only will you find the best places to see and experience, but we'll let you in on some of our favorite eateries. Check it out now.

    Show Notes

    03:00 - Why Hanoi?

    07:30 - Getting there with planes, trains, and even buses

    12:15 - Getting around the city

    14:30 - Where to stay

    22:00 - What to eat in Hanoi

    41:45 - Where to eat

    51:00 - Don’t miss sights and scenes


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    Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

    56 min
  • A Perfect Trip to the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

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    Are you looking for a perfectly sunny place to spend a day or two? Look no further than the Isle of Wight, England's largest island. A favorite of Queen Victoria and her family, there are plenty of sights to see and things to do!

    03:30 - What is the Isle of Wight and why visit?

    05:30 - Getting to the Isle of Wight

    09:20 - Getting Around

    12:15  - Where and what to eat

    17:30 - Top Sights and attractions




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    Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

    31 min
  • Top 5 Places to Visit in Vietnam

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    Are you thinking of visiting Vietnam? Maybe you will go there on a business trip or maybe it's just for vacation. Either way, you will want to plan to go to some of the most amazing destinations on this planet!

    In this episode, Jim and I battle it out to see where we each think are the best places to go. Listen up and have fun!

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    Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

    41 min
  • Our Amazing Trip to Luang Prabang, Laos

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    Are you interested in going places that time has forgotten? We sure are! And we think we've found the perfect throwback to travel over 20 years ago. Luang Prabang, Laos has charm, friendliness, and surprisingly great cuisine.

    We spent a week there in the middle of summer. Yes, it was hot, but boy did we enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, the stunning temples, and the feeling of traveling as it was in the elegant past.

    Listen up to our thoughts, experiences, sights, and food we tried while we were in this often overlooked Southeast Asian destination.

    Show Notes: 
    04:00 - Why go to Laos and Luang Prabang?

    09:15 - How much time do you need in Luang Prabang?

    11:30 - How do you get to Luang Prabang?

    14:50 - Getting around Luang Prabang

    17:15 - Where to stay?

    19:45 - What to see and do in Luang Prabang

    43:45 - What and where to eat

    52:30 - Home cooking lesson experience


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    Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Unique Things You Can Only Do in Japan

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    Are you planning a trip to Japan? While there, you will want to experience all the fun and unique things that the country has to offer. After living there for five years, we've compiled quite a list of things you can do no matter when you visit. 

    Whether you are interested in city life, outdoor activities, or food, we have listed so many fun things to try and do and participate in.

    Show Notes

    06:30 - Cultural activities unique to Japan, Parades, Festivals, etc

    37:00 - Japanese food and food experiences

    51:30 - Outdoor activities




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    Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

    1 hr 4 min
  • A Visit to the Amazing Channel Islands

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    Is visiting the amazing Channel Islands of the UK on your bucket list? It should be. It's not the most well-known destination, and therefore I would say it's a hidden gem!

    From superb castles and bucolic country scenes to uncrowded sandy beaches, both Jersey and Guernsey Islands have much to offer.

    We've got all the ins and outs, things to do, how to get there, and everything you would want to know to create your own memorable trip to the Channel Islands.

    Show Notes: 
    04:30 - What and where are the Channel Isles

    07:15 - How to get to the Channel Islands

    13:30 - Getting around on Jersey and Guernsey

    22:10 - Some stories from the locals

    27:40 - What to eat on the Channel Isles

    36:30 - Where to stay

    40:00 - Jersey’s top five

    50:00 - Guernsey’s top five





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    Check out more of our travel articles and podcasts at ReflectionsEnroute.

    1 hr 5 min

About Streets and Eats

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Streets and Eats, with Jim and Corinne Vail, provides the ultimate podcast for independent travel enthusiasts! 

With over 40 years of exploring the world, they share their passion…

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