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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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