Our guest Laura McFarland tells us all about why Lombok, Indonesia is an underrated alternative to Bali -- and why it's #1 on Travel Lemming's list of places to travel in 2025 (full list here 👉 https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/).

Laura shares her expert tips for traveling to Lombok & her favorite things to do. Watch this before you visit Lombok, Indonesia. 

Also in this episode: An incident at a hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, Notre Dame is reopening in Paris, a stowaway flew from NYC to Paris, how to stay healthy while traveling, and Betty’s experience getting denied entry from China.

💻 Articles from TravelLemming.com  -Denied Entry to China: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-got-deported-from-china/  -Staying Healthy While Traveling: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/health-tips-for-traveling/  -Hidden Gem Activities in Paris: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/off-the-beaten-path-activities-and-events-in-paris/ 

📰 Travel News -Methanol poisoning at a hostel in Laos: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624kd71dj3o  -Notre Dame reopening in Paris: https://www.travelandleisure.com/paris-notre-dame-will-soon-reopen-to-visitors-8748840  -Stoway flew from NYC to Paris: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/30/us/delta-stowaway-passenger-return-flight/index.html  -Airbnb’s immersive gladiator experience at the Colosseum: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/airbnb-plans-to-host-an-immersive-gladiator-experience-in-the-colosseum-and-roman-officials-are-furious-180985517/

#Lombok #LombokIndonesia #Travelindonesia #Bali Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro & Co-host Introduction 00:03:08 – Travel News 00:10:59 – Healthy Travel Tips 00:13:30 – Paris Hidden Gems 00:14:44 – Betty Denied Entry to China 00:20:14 – Lombok Intro 00:22:27 – Gili Islands 00:28:43 – Secret Gilis & Sailing 00:33:04 – Safety & Customs 00:34:55 – Lombok Activities 00:38:39 – Food & Affordability 00:41:52 – Mt. Rinjani 00:46:49 – Best Time to Visit Lombok 00:47:20 – Why Visit Lombok in 2025 00:48:30 – Wrap-Up

Planning a trip to Disney World? Our guest Katie Neufeld worked at Walt Disney World for 12 years and shares all her expert tips for visiting the theme parks. Watch this before your first visit to Walt Disney World.

Also in this episode: Helsinki is named “most sustainable travel destination”, Viking skeletons were discovered in Denmark, and Disney introduces a new pricey skip-the-line pass.

💻 Articles from TravelLemming.com 

-Disney World Guides: https://travellemming.com/disney-world/ 

-Where to Stay at Disney World: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-disney-world/ 

-Best Time to Visit Disney World: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-disney-world/ 

-Things to Do at Disney World: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-at-disney-world/

-Disney World on a Budget: https://travellemming.com/disney-world-budget/ 

📰 Travel News

-Helsinki’s sustainable travel designation: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/helsinki-named-worlds-most-sustainable-travel-destination/ 

-Viking skeletons in Denmark: https://apnews.com/article/denmark-viking-burial-archeology-skeleton-aasum-dna-b8c29620bb78fd618c1d0f345d4dddfb 

-Disney’s skip-the-line pass: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2024/10/16/disney-world-disneyland-lightning-lane-premier-pass/75696411007/ 

-Disney’s AI initiative: https://www.thewrap.com/disney-ai-initiative/ 

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Intro

00:01:53 – Travel News

00:09:37 – Disney Cast Member

00:19:00 – Why Disney World?

00:24:23 – Planning Tips

00:30:10 – Lines & Passes

00:36:24 – Budget & Hotels

00:41:39 – Food Tips

00:42:02 – Magic Kingdom

00:43:32 – Hollywood Studios

00:46:48 – Epcot

00:52:19 – Animal Kingdom

00:55:02 – Disney Springs

00:56:15 – New Attractions

00:59:43 – Wrap-Up

Is Ireland on your list? Our guest Abigail shares her adventures road tripping through the Emerald Isle. Also, Nate & Betty dish some of their best tips to level up your travel photography game. Also in this episode: Germany hires an “AI influencer,” Malaga bans Airbnbs, American Airlines cracks down on “gate lice,” Google Flights has a new cheap flight feature, Prague bans pub crawls, traveling as a redhead, why Japan is one of the best solo travel destinations, why you should travel locally, and more. 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com -Traveling alone: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/prefer-to-travel-alone/ -Traveling as a redhead: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/travelling-as-a-redhead/ -Solo travel in Japan: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-japan-is-one-of-the-best-destinations-for-a-solo-trip/ -Travel locally: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/local-travel/ 

📰 Travel News -Germany’s AI Influencer: https://www.instagram.com/emmatravelsgermany/ -Malaga bans new Airbnbs: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spains-malaga-ban-new-holiday-flat-permits-43-neighbourhoods-2024-10-24/ -American Airlines line-skipper tech: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/10/24/american-airlines-detect-gate-lice-new-technology/75810946007/ -Google Flights’ new feature: https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/google-flights-tool-introduces-new-feature-to-find-cheaper-airfare -New Zealand Airport Hug Limits: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/19/travel/airport-introduces-time-limit-on-hugs/index.html -Prague bans pub crawls: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/15/travel/prague-bans-bar-crawls-drunk-tourists/index.html 

☘️ Ireland -Liss Ard Estate: https://www.lissardestate.ie/ -Where to Stay in Dublin: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-dublin/ -Ireland Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/what-to-see-in-ireland-in-7-days/ -Forget the Cliff of Moher, Go to Dingle Instead: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/forget-the-cliffs-of-moher-go-to-dingle-instead/ -Hostel Tips: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/hostel-etiquette-rules/ -Abigail’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailrose.bliss/ 📷 Travel Photography Tips -Betty’s best tips: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/travel-photography-tips/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: -Johny Harris Japan Trains Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Abrpfj3Aa4 

#Ireland #TravelIreland #TravelPhotography

Want to experience authentic Mexico? Nate shares why the Yucatán is the perfect destination for cultural travel, foodies, and outdoor adventure. Learn why you should visit, how to plan your trip, and insider secrets for visiting Merida, Valladolid, Izamal, and other top Yucatán destinations. 

Also in this episode of the Travel Lemming Podcast: Japan travel hacks, is Chicago the best big USA city?, becoming an "au pair," airport anxiety & group travel tips. 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com  -Japan travel hacks: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/these-japan-travel-hacks-make-my-trip-10x-easier/  -Chicago: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-chicago-is-americas-best-major-city/  -Au pair'ing: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-moved-abroad-as-an-au-pair/  -Airport anxiety: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/overcoming-airport-anxiety/  -Group travel tips: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/group-travel-tips/ 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:  -Travel Lemming's 2024 Best Places to Travel: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2024/  -Maya Tren: https://www.trenmaya.gob.mx/  -Valladolid guide: https://travellemming.com/valladolid-mexico/ -Cenotes near Valladolid: https://travellemming.com/valladolid-cenotes/ -El Cuyo guide: https://travellemming.com/el-cuyo-mexico/  -Safety in Mexico: https://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/mexico/experiences/news/why-as-a-black-woman-i-feel-safer-living-in-mexico-than-i-do-in-the-u-s  -Foodie Flashpacker's Yucatan Food Tour: https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/yucatan-food-tours/ 

#mexico #travelmexico #yucatán

Can an overactive case of wanderlust be a bad thing? In the first episode of The Travel Lemming Podcast, Nate & Betty discuss "Travel FOMO". Also in this episode: overrated Japan attractions, how Americans stand out abroad, Barcelona protests tourists, hostel rules, roots-based travel, Stehekin Washington, and new United destinations.

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 

-Backpacking Stehekin: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/backpacking-to-stehekin/ -Roots-Based Travel: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/roots-based-travel/ -Hostel Etiquette: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/hostel-etiquette-rules/ -19 Ways Americans Stand Out Abroad: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/american-habits-and-behaviors/ -Overrated Japan Attractions: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-thought-these-japan-attractions-were-overrated/

📰 What’s New in Travel?-New United Destinations: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/united-airlines-expands-horizons-introducing-eight-new-global-destinations-including-mongolia-taiwan-spain-senegal-italy-greenland-portugal-and-palau/ -Sandy Irvine’s Remains: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/sandy-irvine-body-found-everest -Tropicana Hotel Implosion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iqpn4Ld2XQ -Barcelona Protests: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/14/after-anti-tourism-protests-spain-receives-record-number-of-travelers.html -Rome Trevi Fountain Fees: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/09/rome-wants-to-charge-tourists-to-visit-the-trevi-fountain-heres-why 

🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: -Travel FOMO: https://travellemming.com/travel-fomo/ -Lemming Name Origin: https://travellemming.com/disney-lemming-suicide-myth/ -Disney World Guides: https://travellemming.com/disney-world/ -Travel Lemming Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/pro/travel-lemming/  -Get Your Passport: https://travellemming.com/passport/