The Travel Lemming Podcast

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

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/