A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/ Planning a trip to Italy? You need to watch this before you go. Travel Lemming’s Managing Editor Lea Rose Allbaugh shares everything you need to know to plan the perfect Italy vacation. Lea Rose shares her favorite things to do & see, places to visit, how to get around, how to stay safe in Italy, & practical tips.

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Italy guides: https://travellemming.com/italy/ 

-Places to Visit in Italy: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-italy/ 

-When to Visit Italy: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-italy/

-Northern Italy itinerary: https://travellemming.com/northern-italy-itinerary/

-Things to Do in Naples: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-naples/

-Where to Stay in Florence: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-florence/ 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

-Sicily stands out from the rest of Italy: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/sicily-stands-apart-from-the-rest-of-italy/ 

-Taormina day trip from Catania: https://travellemming.com/taormina-sicily-itinerary/ 

-Betty’s vespa crash in Italy: https://travellemming.com/perspective/i-broke-my-collarbone-in-italy-what-it-was-like-getting-injured-abroad/ 

-Amalfi coast boat tour: https://travellemming.com/perspective/amalfi-coast-guided-boat-tour/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 

-Travel Lemming Community Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/pro/travel-lemming/ 

#Italy #ItalyTravel #ItalyTips

Planning a trip to Canada? Watch this before you go. Travel Lemming’s Director of Marketing Taylor Herperger shares everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Canada. Taylor details her essential things to do & see, places to visit, how to get around, travel tips, when to visit, & so much more.

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

- When to visit Canada: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-canada/ 

- Driving in Canada: https://travellemming.com/driving-in-canada/

- Places to Visit in Canada: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-canada/

- Things to Do on Vancouver Island: https://travellemming.com/vancouver-island-things-to-do/

- Canada Road Trips: https://travellemming.com/canada-road-trips/

- Alberta Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/alberta-road-trip-itinerary/ 

- Things to Do in Banff: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-banff/

- Where to Stay in Prince Edward Island: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-prince-edward-island/

- Safety in Canada: https://travellemming.com/is-canada-safe/

- Canada Travel Tips: https://travellemming.com/canada-travel-tips/ 💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

- Weird things about Canada: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/weird-things-about-canada/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 

-Travel Lemming Community Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/pro/travel-lemming/ 

#Canada #CanadaTravel #CanadaTips

Segment Timestamps 00:00:00 – Episode Teaser 00:00:27 – Intro & Meet Taylor 00:03:10 – Canada Layout 00:04:42 – Best Cities 00:08:36 – Sponsor: Tortuga Backpacks 00:10:14 – Planning & Budget Tips 00:15:15 – Top National Parks 00:19:41 – Best Time of Year to Visit 00:21:51 – How to Get Around 00:28:55 – Etiquette & Taboos 00:30:43 – Weather & Safety Tips 00:33:20 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

Are you a solo female traveler or planning your first solo trip? This episode is for you. Travel Lemming creators Laura McFarland & Sky Ariella are seasoned solo female travelers, and in this episode, they give their top tips for having a successful solo trip as a woman.

Learn how to plan a solo trip, safety precautions to take while traveling, what to pack, and so much more. Plus, Sky & Laura share their top solo travel destinations and experiences.

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

- Managing solo travel anxiety: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/how-i-manage-solo-travel-anxiety/ 

- Solo travel vs group tours: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/solo-travel-vs-group-tours/ 

- Australia campervan: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/my-australia-road-trip-free-campervan/

- Customer reviews: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/customer-reviews-will-make-or-break-your-trip/ 

- Sailboat in Indonesia: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/indonesia-sailboat/ 

- Couples traveling separately: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/couples-who-travel-separately/

- Ha Giang Loop: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/motorbike-trip-through-northern-vietnam-ha-giang-loop/ 

- Packing for 1 year of travel: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/what-i-packed-one-year-around-world-trip/ 

#SoloFemaleTravel #TravelTips #WomenTravel

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Teaser 00:01:37 – First Solo Travel Experiences 00:04:13 – Planning Styles (Type A vs. Type B) 00:08:55 – Common Misconceptions of Solo Female Travel 00:11:57 – Safety Abroad vs. Home 00:15:44 – Tips for Staying Safe 00:17:49 – Booking Accommodations & Travel Insurance 00:20:01 – Best Parts of Traveling Solo 00:24:01 – Challenges & Loneliness 00:27:52 – Packing Must-Haves 00:30:39 – Budgeting & Saving Money 00:33:01 – Making Friends on the Road 00:37:55 – Favorite Solo Travel Destinations 00:44:07 – Memorable Travel Moments 00:49:48 – Future Destination Wish List 00:53:01 – How Solo Travel Changed Us 00:57:32 – Sponsor Shout-Out & Wrap-Up

Planning a trip to London? Watch this before you go! Travel Lemming local creator Brooke Horrobin tells everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to London, UK. Brooke dishes her top attractions, where to stay, how to get around, travel tips, and safety in London.

Brooke also gives her top restaurants, pubs, and day trips that you can’t miss.

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All London travel guides: 

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

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

-London Restaurants: https://travellemming.com/restaurants-in-london/ 

-Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/london-itinerary/ 

-Safety: https://travellemming.com/is-london-safe/ 

-When to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-london/ 

-On a budget: https://travellemming.com/london-on-a-budget/ 

-Day trips: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-london/ 

#London #LondonTravel #LondonTips #UK

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Teaser

00:00:39 – Introduction

00:03:13 – Why London Is Special

00:04:17 – Who Will Love London

00:05:59 – Sports Culture & Events

00:08:06 – Common Misconceptions

00:10:17 – Sights & Attractions

00:21:03 – Top Restaurants

00:23:10 – Best Bars

00:24:55 – Favorite Pubs

00:26:10 – Easy Day Trips

00:31:02 – How Long to Spend in London

00:32:50 – Sample Itinerary

00:36:34 – Neighborhoods to Stay

00:38:49 – Hotels

00:42:22 – Budget Tips

00:46:41 – Getting Around

00:50:24 – Best Time to Visit

00:52:23 – Safety Tips

00:55:05 – Common Mistakes & Etiquette

01:00:16 – Final Advice & Outro

Americans make a lot of mistakes when visiting Europe. Watch this before your next trip to Europe to avoid them. Travel Lemming founder Nate Hake & co-host Betty talk about visiting Europe from the perspective of American travelers. Learn Nate’s #1 tip for maximizing your time in Europe. Nate & Betty also each share their perfect 2 week itinerary for Europe.

Plus more like: the best destinations in Europe, when to visit, how to travel on a budget, and common mistakes Americans make. 

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Things to do in Budapest: https://travellemming.com/best-things-to-do-in-budapest/#6-have-a-drink-on-a-public-transit-boat 

-Europe Backpacking Guide: https://travellemming.com/backpacking-europe-travel-guide/ 

-Backpacking Budget Planner: https://travellemming.com/europe-backpacking-budget/ 

-When to Visit Europe: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-travel-to-europe/ 

-Spain Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/spain/ 

-Italy Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/italy/ 

-Croatia Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/croatia/ 

-UK Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/united-kingdom/ 

-France Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/france/

  💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

- Traveling overland in Europe: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/forget-flying-traveling-overland-is-the-best-way-to-see-europe/ 

-Betty’s mistakes solo traveling in Europe: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/ugly-side-of-solo-travel/ 

-You can’t “do” Europe: https://travellemming.com/opinion/why-you-cannot-do-europe/ 

-Hostels in your 30s: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/youth-hostels-in-your-30s/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 

-ETIAS Travel Authorization System: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en 

-UK Travel Authorization System: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta 

-Nate in New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/09/travel/how-the-heat-in-europe-is-affecting-travel.html 

#Europe #EuropeTravel #EuropeTips

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser

00:00:48 – Meet the Hosts

00:01:21 – Episode Overview & Who This Is For

00:03:07 – Tip #1: Open-Jaw Itineraries

00:07:50 – Schengen Zone & New Visa Rules

00:12:30 – Sponsor: Tortuga Backpacks

00:13:17 – Getting Around Europe

00:20:04 – When to Visit

00:24:26 – Our Top 5 Countries

00:28:41 – Favorite Cities

00:31:31 – Best Experiences

00:36:07 – Hidden Gems & Bucket Lists

00:38:51 – Two-Week Sample Itineraries

00:44:20 – Biggest Mistakes & Key Tips

00:52:20 – Safety & Budget Tips

00:58:50 – Final Thoughts

01:00:59 – Wrap-Up

Watch this before visiting Paris. Travel Lemming local creator Rachel Kapelke-Dale tells everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Paris, France. Rachel details her essential things to do & see, how to get around, where to stay, travel tips, her Paris itinerary planning services + hidden gems you don’t want to miss. This episode also includes Marriott’s nature-focused collection, TimeOut’s 50 best cities for 2025, looking like a tourist while traveling, and taking a writing retreat in the stables of a French castle.

👉 Paris custom itinerary planning service: https://travellemming.com/services/paris-custom-travel-itinerary/ 

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Paris travel guides: https://travellemming.com/paris/ 

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

-Safety: https://travellemming.com/is-paris-safe/  

-How to get around:https://travellemming.com/getting-around-paris/ 

-When to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-paris/  

-On a budget: https://travellemming.com/paris-on-a-budget/  💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

- Looking like a tourist while traveling: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-look-like-a-tourist-i-dont-care/ 

- American habits and behaviors: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/american-habits-and-behaviors/ 

- Traveler vs tourist: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/traveler-vs-tourist/ 

- Writing retreat in the stables of a French castle: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-tried-a-writing-retreat-in-the-stables-of-a-french-castle/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 

-Marriott’s new nature-focused collection: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Big-hotel-chains-lean-into-great-outdoors 

-TimeOut’s 50 best cities for 2025: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-cities-in-the-world 

- Paris’s arrondissements map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Les_quartiers_de_paris.png 

-French Castle where Rachel booked her retreat: https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/les-suites-de-fleury.en.html?aid=1353429 

#Paris #ParisTravel #ParisTips

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:48 – Meet Rachel

00:04:42 – Where to Stay

00:11:25 – Arrondissements 

00:13:05 – Best Things to Do

00:17:40 – Notre Dame

00:22:05 – Language & Cultural Tips

00:24:02 – Transportation & Getting Around

00:27:40 – Best Time to Visit

00:28:59 – French Food

00:31:09 – Safety Advice

00:35:00 – Hidden Gems

00:37:34 – Tips

00:39:01 – Rachel’s Custom Itineraries

00:40:20 – News: Marriott’s Nature-Focused Project

00:42:30 – News: World’s 50 Best Cities

00:44:19 – Perspective: “Looking Like a Tourist”

00:46:23 – Perspective: “Writing Retreat in a French Castle”

Watch this before visiting Puerto Rico. Travel Lemming local creator Vanessa Ramos walks us through everything you need to know to plan the perfect Puerto Rico vacation. Vanessa tells us her essential places to go, things to do, travel tips + hidden gems you don’t want to miss. This episode also includes the most turbulent flights of 2024, an Isochronic map from 1881, and how to practice yoga while traveling. 

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Puerto Rico travel guides: https://travellemming.com/puerto-rico/ 

-Things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-puerto-rico/ 

-Safety: https://travellemming.com/is-puerto-rico-safe/ 

-Places to visit: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-puerto-rico/ 

-Bio Bays: https://travellemming.com/bioluminescent-bays-in-puerto-rico/ 

-Hurricane season: https://travellemming.com/hurricane-season-in-puerto-rico/ 

-When to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-puerto-rico/ 

-On a budget: https://travellemming.com/puerto-rico-on-a-budget/ 💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com

-Yoga tips for travel: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/yoga-travel-tips/ 

-Puerto Rico tourist guide studies: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/studying-to-be-a-tourist-guide-and-appreciating-puerto-rico/ 

-What Puerto Rico’s tourism industry could learn from Peru: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/puerto-rico-tourism-industry-should-learn-from-peru/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 

-Puerto Rico ebook: https://travellemming.com/product/puerto-rico-a-locals-travel-guide/ 

-San Juan community meetups: https://www.meetup.com/travel-lemming-san-juan/ 

-1881 Isochronic map: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Isochronic_Passage_Chart_Francis_Galton_1881.jpg#mw-jump-to-license 

-The most turbulent flight routes of 2024: https://www.travelandleisure.com/most-turbulent-flight-routes-2024-8771077 

#PuertoRico #CaribbeanTravel #SanJuanPuertoRico

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Preview

00:00:59 – Introduction

00:03:49 – Meet Vanessa

00:05:22 – Tour Guide Studies

00:08:13 – Why Puerto Rico?

00:09:50 – Who should go?

00:10:20 – Best time to visit

00:13:22 – Places to visit

00:20:06 – Top Experiences

00:25:17 – Hidden Gems

00:26:54 – How long to stay

00:27:37 – Itinerary

00:28:29 – How to get around

00:30:42 – Costs

00:32:13 – Safety

00:33:06 – Language

00:37:20 – News: 1881 Travel Times Map

00:39:59 – News: Turbulent Flight Routes

00:41:40 – Perspectives: Yoga on the Road

00:42:49 – Perspectives: Puerto Rico & Peru

00:45:27 – Wrap-Up & Next Episode

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Flight Attendant? Maybe you’re considering it as a career or maybe you’re just curious. In this episode, Travel Lemming Podcast Host Betty Hurd tells us about her career as a Flight Attendant + how she chose it as a career path.

This episode also includes the biggest misconceptions of being a Flight Attendant, Betty’s interesting Flight Attendant Stories, & more.

👉 Articles from TravelLemming.com

-50 Best Places to Travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/ 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 

-Denied entry from China: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-got-deported-from-china/ - How to overcome airport anxiety: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/overcoming-airport-anxiety/ 

-Betty’s experience at an Indian wedding: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/indian-wedding/ 

-How to book a discovery flight: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/discovery-flight/ 

#FlightAttendant #TravelTips #Aviation

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:00 – Background & Applying for the Job

00:04:29 – Hiring Process

00:08:45 – Training Process

00:17:30 – Base Assignments 

00:20:16 – Scheduling

00:25:48 – Pay Structure & Benefits

00:30:08 – Day in the Life & Crew Roles

00:35:09 – Best Parts

00:41:46 – Worst Parts

00:44:30 – Passenger Annoyances

00:48:41 – Misconceptions

00:50:52 – Funny Stories & Celebrity Encounters

00:55:14 – Favorite Layovers

00:58:14 – Staying Healthy

01:00:45 – Big-Picture Reflections

01:02:10 – Advice

01:03:13 – Wrap-Up

Planning a trip to Seattle? Travel Lemming’s local Seattle creator Chelsea Booker tells us about her top Seattle travel tips + hidden gems in the city. Watch this before your first trip to Seattle. 💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com -Backpacking to the most remote town in Washington: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/backpacking-to-stehekin/ 

-Seattle’s unfriendly reputation: https://travellemming.com/opinion/why-is-seattle-unfriendly/ 

📰 Seattle travel guides

-Best things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-seattle/

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

-Best time to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-seattle/ 

-Pike Place Market: https://travellemming.com/pike-place-market/ 

-Seattle Center: https://travellemming.com/seattle-center/ 

-On a budget: https://travellemming.com/seattle-on-a-budget/ 

-Getting around: https://travellemming.com/getting-around-seattle/ 

-Is Seattle safe: https://travellemming.com/is-seattle-safe/ 

-Seattle tips: https://travellemming.com/seattle-travel-tips/ 

-Coffee shops: https://travellemming.com/seattle-coffee-shops/ 

#Seattle #SeattleTravel #WashingtonState

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:08 – Meet Chelsea

00:05:00 – Why Visit Seattle

00:06:54 – Where is Seattle?

00:08:08 – Getting Around

00:10:28 – Top Seattle Attractions

00:13:39 – Rainy-Day Activities

00:15:38 – When to Visit

00:16:35 – Coffee Scene

00:18:30 – Music Scene & Nightlife

00:19:30 – Affordability Tips

00:21:18 – Safety Myths & Reality

00:23:41 – Hidden Gem Neighborhoods

00:31:32 – Final Insights & Wrap-Up

Need travel inspiration for 2025? In this epic collab episode, Travel Lemming’s team of experts tells us about 50 amazing destinations that should be on your travel bucket list in the new year. Places to travel around the world for all types of travelers. Watch this before you book your travel in 2025. 👉 Read and share Travel Lemming's full list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/ 

Also in this episode: Nate & Betty discuss AI’s impact on the travel blogging industry.

#Travel #BestPlacesToTravel #TravelDestinations

Segment Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:41 – How the List Is Made

00:06:54 – AI vs Travel Blogs 

00:12:08 – #1 Lombok, Indonesia

00:13:35 – #2 El Calafate, Argentina

00:14:53 – #3 County Kerry, Ireland

00:16:26 – #4 Yoho National Park, Canada

00:17:40 – #5 Lalibela, Ethiopia

00:18:08 – #6 El Nido, Philippines

00:19:19 – #7 Kazbegi, Georgia

00:19:41 – #8 Exmouth, Australia

00:20:07 – #9 Ha Giang, Vietnam

00:21:11 – #10 Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

00:22:25 – #11 Upolu Island, Samoa

00:22:43 – #12 Austin, Texas

00:23:54– #13 Nazca, Peru

00:24:52 – #14 Tokyo, Japan

00:26:05 – #15 Rochester, New York

00:27:22 – #16 Warsaw, Poland

00:28:49 – #17 Page, Arizona

00:29:56 – #18 Juneau, Alaska

00:31:05 – #19 Montreal, Canada

00:32:05 – #20 Butte, Montana

00:33:01 – #21 Strasbourg, France

00:34:13 – #22 Douro Valley, Portugal

00:35:17 – #23 Universal Orlando, Florida

00:36:18 – #24 Yasawa Islands, Fiji

00:37:16 – #25 Portland, Oregon

00:38:20 – #26 Bohol, Philippines

00:38:45 – #27 Abu Dhabi, UAE

00:39:59 – #28 Copenhagen, Denmark

00:40:47 – #29 Bergen, Norway

00:41:50 – #30 Shanghai, China

00:42:12 – #31 Kyoto, Japan

00:43:17 – #32 São Tomé (São Tomé & Príncipe)

00:43:47 – #33 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

00:44:52 – #34 Grand Valley, Colorado

00:45:58 – #35 Harbor Springs, Michigan

00:47:15 – #36 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

00:48:29 – #37 Zamora, Spain

00:49:30– #38 Salt Spring Island, Canada

00:50:34 – #39 Franschhoek, South Africa

00:51:35 – #40 Brisbane, Australia

00:52:47 – #41 Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

00:54:13 – #42 Santander, Spain

00:55:16 – #43 Bellingham, Washington

00:56:19 – #44 Dortmund, Germany

00:57:08 – #45 Saint-Tropez, France

00:58:07 – #46 Taormina, Italy

00:59:13 – #47 Cabrera, Dominican Republic

01:00:29 – #48 Oak Park, Illinois

01:01:40 – #49 Cartagena, Spain

01:02:31 – #50 Laugarvatn, Iceland

01:03:43 – Wrap-Up