The Travel Lemming Podcast

It's the largest and most populous of Spain's Canary Islands, but Tenerife is a place like none other. In this episode, Betty interviews Sky about her month-long stay in Tenerife, and shares exactly what travelers need to know before they go.

Learn expert tips about renting a car & driving around Tenerife, whether you should stay in the north or south, and etiquette tips. Sky also shares unique foods to try while you're there!

Have a question about Tenerife, Spain? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com:

-Spain packing list: https://travellemming.com/spain-packing-list/

-Things to do in Spain: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-spain/

-Places to visit in Spain: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-spain/

-All Spain guides: https://travellemming.com/spain/

#spain #tenerife #canaryislands

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:26 – How to get to Tenerife

00:02:10 – Where to stay on Tenerife

00:05:04 – Best things to do

00:12:19 – When to go

00:15:19 – How to get around

00:18:06 – Is Tenerife affordable?

00:18:56 – Safety tips for Tenerife

00:21:01 – Must-try foods and drinks

00:24:46 – Tenerife etiquette you should know

00:25:55 – Tips for visiting

00:29:08 – Plan your trip with TravelLemming.com

Don't wing it in Madeira. In this episode, Betty interviews Cat about her recent 5-day trip to Madeira, and they share everything travelers should know about the island before they go.

They chat about where to stay in Madeira, if you really need a car or not, and how Madeira is different from mainland Portugal. They also share the must-try foods that Madeira is famous for.

Have a question about Madeira, Portugal? Drop it in the comments 👇

Stories from Travel Lemming.com:

- 5 reasons to visit Madeira, Portugal: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/reasons-to-visit-madeira/

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com:

-Portugal packing list: https://travellemming.com/portugal-packing-list/

-20 places to visit in Portugal: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-portugal/

-All Portugal guides: https://travellemming.com/portugal/

#madeira #madeiraportugal #portugal

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:43 – Where is Madeira and how do you get there?

00:06:50 – Best things to do

00:09:35 – Staying in Funchal

00:11:55 – Getting around

00:14:36 – When to visit

00:17:03 – How safe is Madeira?

00:20:14 – Must-try foods in Madeira

00:24:43 – Madeiran etiquette to know

00:26:38 – Cat's top tips for visitors

00:31:00 – Final thoughts

Sick of your smartphone? Taking a digital detox vacation may be the answer.

In this episode, Betty interviews Abigail about her recent 10-day road trip where she turned off email, the search bar, and social media. They chat about how to plan a digital detox trip just like hers, if you should or shouldn't go entirely offline, and how to ease back into daily life post digital detox.

Have a question about the digital detox travel trend? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

What Abigail learned from the digital detox travel trend: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/digital-detox-travel-trend/

#digitaldetox #digitaldetoxtravel #traveltrends

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:00:30 – What is the digital detox travel trend?

00:01:57 – Abigail's 10-day road trip

00:02:57 – How to plan a digital detox vacation

00:07:12 – Stopping the scroll

00:07:51 – Stress levels during digital detox

00:12:33 – Science-backed benefits of a digital detox

00:14:54 – Best ways to participate in this kind of travel?

00:16:44 – Key takeaways from the experience

00:20:42 – Long-term benefits

00:22:35 – Outro

Stressing about planning a wedding abroad? You're in the right place. Betty & today's guest Courtney chat about everything you need to know about planning a destination wedding.

They share specific resources for making the planning process easy & chat about wedding planner packages, photographers, budget, and much more.

Have a question about planning a destination wedding? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Planning a Puerto Rico destination wedding https://travellemming.com/puerto-rico-destination-wedding/

-41 Honeymoon destination ideas:https://travellemming.com/honeymoon-destinations/

Wedding Planning Resources:

-The Wedding Travel Company: https://www.theweddingtravelcompany.com/

-JJ's House: www.jjshouse.com/

#DestinationWedding #MarriedAbroad #DestinationWeddingPlanner

Timestamps:

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Top 5 tips for planning a destination wedding

00:05:59 – Why choose Greece?

00:07:26 – Do this first

00:09:51 – How to plan a budget

00:10:27 – Guest list tips

00:12:02 – How much notice did you give guests?

00:13:07 – Finding a venue

00:15:29 – Wedding websites

00:18:24 – How to find a wedding dress

00:20:11 – Wedding planners

00:23:41 – What about the photographers?

00:24:19 – Food & drinks at the wedding

00:26:30 – Was there any unexpected aftermath?

00:28:02 – What was the best part about planning a destination wedding?

00:30:38 – Is a destination wedding worth it?

Why you should plan your travels around sports games👉 https://travellemming.com/perspectives/planning-trips-around-sports/

Want to travel for a sports event? In this episode, Laura and Betty chat about how to plan a trip around sports.

They talk about major sports events & how to plan your entire trip from top to bottom. They also talk about how to weave sports into already-planned trips to have better experiences abroad.

Have a question about traveling for sports? Drop it in the comments 👇

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:00:45 – Tips for sports tourism

00:03:02 – What is sports tourism?

00:03:31 – Destinations for sports travel

00:07:19 – First step when planning sports travel

00:10:21 – Planning accommodation & public transit

00:12:38 – Incorporating sports into a regular trip

00:14:22 – Do you plan trips around sports?

00:16:02 – Key factors for a successful experience

00:18:24 – How does sports travel differ from a regular trip?

00:22:21 – Upcoming major sporting events to watch for

00:25:10 – LA Olympics

00:28:16 – What's the biggest reason to travel for sports?

00:28:55 – Conclusion

👉 Watch Taylor's 19-part Venice series on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1sWKComFtjNSJP1c1eHkuD1jxRPJpzr&si=uKjGX6mE7PMxOY-3

Taylor stayed in 12 Venice hotels over 16 nights. In this episode, she shares common mistakes travelers make in Venice. She also dishes expert tips about where to stay, things to do, and how to plan ahead to have the best time possible.

Have a question about going to Venice? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from TravelLemming.Com:

-Where to stay in Venice: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-venice/

-3 day Venice itinerary: https://travellemming.com/venice-itinerary/

-34 Venice travel tips: https://travellemming.com/venice-tips/

-Private water taxis in Venice: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/venice-private-water-taxi/

📚 Stories from TravelLemming.com:

-What I learned after staying in 12 Venice hotels: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/what-i-learned-staying-in-12-venice-hotels/

#Venice #VeniceTravel

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:56 – Lessons from staying in 12 Venice hotels

00:05:36 – Why visit Venice?

00:07:52 – Venice's layout & sestieri

00:13:04 – Getting around Venice

00:19:09 – Must-sees

00:28:03 – Venetian foods to try

00:30:16 – Tips for Venice

00:36:07 – What were your favorite hotels of the 16-day stay?

00:41:53 – Conclusion

👉 Plan your trip to Spain with TravelLemming.com: https://travellemming.com/spain/

Planning a first-time visit to Spain? Don't leave it to chance. In this episode, Catherine, Meera, and Sky chat about exactly what you need to know to have the perfect holiday.

They discuss safety tips for Spain, the best places to go, essential experiences to have, and Spanish foods you MUST try. They also chat about walking the Camino de Santiago and teaching English in the country.

Have a question about visiting Spain? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Where to stay in Madrid: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-madrid/

-Where to stay in Barcelona: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-barcelona/

-The 44 Best Places to Visit in Spain: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-spain/

-Barcelona vs Madrid, Honestly Compared: https://travellemming.com/barcelona-vs-madrid/

-Spain Itinerary (10 Days Perfectly Planned + Map): https://travellemming.com/spain-itinerary/

-25 Best Things to Do in Madrid: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-madrid/

-Things to Do in Spain for First-Timers: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-spain/

-Spain Packing List (23 Things You Might Forget to Bring): https://travellemming.com/spain-packing-list/

-When to Visit Spain: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-spain/

📚 Stories from TravelLemming.com:

-I took a gap year at 47 years old and moved to Spain: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-took-a-gap-year-at-47-years-old/

-Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed My Life: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/walking-the-camino-de-santiago/

-I thought my second Camino would be easy. But it was one of the toughest experiences of my life: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/camino-primitivo-experience/

#Spain #SpainTravel

👉 Where to stay in Victoria, Vancouver Island: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-victoria/

👉 23 things to do on Vancouver Island: https://travellemming.com/vancouver-island-things-to-do/

Planning a trip to Vancouver Island, Canada? Don't go before watching this episode.

Cat lives in nearby Vancouver, BC, and shares everything a first-time visitor needs to know before they go. Is Vancouver Island safe? Where are the best places to visit? How do you even get to Vancouver Island? They cover all this and more.

They also chat about the best FOOD to sample on Vancouver Island.

Have a question about visiting Vancouver? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming:

-Where to Stay in Vancouver: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-vancouver/

-All Vancouver guides: https://travellemming.com/vancouver/

-All British Columbia guides: https://travellemming.com/british-columbia/

-Things to Do in BC: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-british-columbia/

-5 Day Vancouver Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/vancouver-itinerary/

-Day Trips from Vancouver: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-vancouver/

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

-Salt Spring Island: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-everyone-should-visit-salt-spring-island/

#VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #BritishColumbia

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:21 – Vancouver vs Vancouver Island: what's the difference?

00:02:20 – How to get to Vancouver Island

00:03:53 – Getting around the island

00:06:00 – Best things to do

00:07:22 – Victoria

00:08:23 – Tofino

00:09:13 – Hidden gem towns

00:10:37 – Nature, hiking & Gulf Islands

00:12:18 – Beaches

00:13:16 – Where to stay

00:14:30 – Budget tips

00:15:52 – Best time to visit

00:17:26 – Weather & rain

00:18:10 – Safety

00:19:06 – Must-try foods

00:21:09 – Local etiquette

00:22:38 – Final travel tips

00:24:17 – Why visit Vancouver Island?

What planning trips teaches kids 👉 https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-let-my-kid-wander-freely-around-the-airport-here-are-my-reasons-why/

Nervous about traveling with your kids for the first time? In this episode, Betty chats with Travel Lemming creators Elizabeth & Claudicet as they share everything you need to know about traveling with kids.

Whether your kids are babies, toddlers, or a little older, they share how to plan for a vacation, planes vs road trips, finding kid-friendly activities, and their favorite family-friendly travel destinations.

Have a question about traveling with kids? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Things to do in Nashville with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-nashville-with-kids/

-Things to do in Seattle with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-seattle-with-kids/

-Things to do in Denver with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-denver-with-kids/

-Things to do in Orlando with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-orlando-with-kids/

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:

-AutoCamp Cape Cod: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/autocamp-cape-cod-off-season/

-Benefits of letting kids wander freely around the airport: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-let-my-kid-wander-freely-around-the-airport-here-are-my-reasons-why/

#KidsTravel #TravelWithKids #FamilyTravel

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction & guest overview

00:02:38 – How travel changes through different kid stages

00:04:50 – How to prepare & plan trips with kids

00:07:00 – Surviving long flights & road trips

00:13:22 – Dealing with public meltdowns

00:15:11 – What parents overthink

00:16:35 – Budgeting & saving money with kids

00:20:06 – Is it worth traveling with kids too young to remember?

00:20:42 – Money saving tips for attractions

00:21:20 – What NOT to do when traveling with kids

00:22:22 – Chaotic travel stories

00:24:50 – Safety tips while traveling with kids

00:27:04 – Advice for first-time traveling parents

00:28:10 – Best time of year to travel with kids

00:30:02 – Best ways to get around with kids

00:31:11 – Final tips

00:32:49 – How travel has changed since having kids

00:34:41 – Favorite destinations with the kids

00:37:09 – The best thing about traveling with kids

In this episode, Lea Rose & Betty chat about all things North Carolina! Lea Rose was born & raised in North Carolina, and she shares essential things to know about the state + what you should know before visiting.

They chat about the three regions of North Carolina, how to stay safe, the top experiences you need to have, and so much more. Plus, Lea Rose shares what you need to know about North Carolinian food.

Have a question about North Carolina? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All North Carolina guides: https://travellemming.com/north-carolina/

-Best Things to Do in NC: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-north-carolina/

-Best Things to Do in Asheville: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-asheville/

-Asheville vs Charlotte: https://travellemming.com/asheville-vs-charlotte/

-Where to Stay in Asheville: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-asheville/

-Where to Stay in Charlotte: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-charlotte/

-Places to Visit in North Carolina: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-north-carolina/

-North Carolina Foods: https://travellemming.com/north-carolina-food/

-North Carolina Packing List: https://travellemming.com/north-carolina-packing-list/

-Towns in Western North Carolina: https://travellemming.com/towns-in-western-north-carolina/

📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com

-Don't just visit Western North Carolina, experience it. Here's how: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/appalachian-culture-western-north-carolina/

#NorthCarolina #NorthCarolinaTravel #traveltips

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction & Overview

00:01:46 – Top Things To Do

00:09:17 – Must-Try Foods & Drinks

00:13:33 – Outer Banks

00:15:37 – Where To Stay

00:18:34 – Budgeting & Getting Around

00:21:39 – Safety Tips & Hurricanes

00:23:31 – Best Time To Visit

00:27:19 – Final Tips & Wrap-Up