Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 12

There’s a gorgeous stretch of coastline in Southern Italy called the Amalfi Coast. Entering through the city of Sorrento, we’ll hop a boat and take you to incredible places like the cities of Positano and Amalfi, the island of Capri, the Blue Grotto sea cave and a picturesque swimming cove called Bagni Regina Giovanna. Click here to watch the YouTube video that goes with this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/0arK5obqafI

Click here to see our AirBnB in Sorrento (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2066986?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=145b6855-6042-4175-99c5-070cc0e90e1e

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Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 11

After scoring five-star pizza and a hilarious AirBnB tour in Naples, we quickly made our way to Pompeii, the ancient city buried by the ash of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. In this incredible discovery, archeologists found everything from fast food restaurants and raised crosswalks. Watch our Naples/Pompeii video, to see what it’s like: https://youtu.be/5Bksw7JMbAw.

Our AirBnB (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16416335?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=00616cea-c18a-45c0-b3b2-03fd1181c53d

This podcast episode is also available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 10

If you’re planning a trip to Italy, chances are, you are seriously considering some time in Florence. And for good reason. The city center consists of an incredible Duomo di Firenze, the David statue by Michelangelo, Piazza Della Signoria and Italy’s most visited museum, The Uffizi Gallery. Not into the museum vibes? Enjoy your relaxing near the Ponte Vecchio bridge, eat some Florentine steak, shop for an Italian leather souvenir or grab some grub at Mercato Centrale Firenze.

We did all those things and more – including a Chianti wine tour in the hills of Tuscany. We made our way in a 4x4 truck to three wineries: Villa le Corti, Localita Rignana and Poggio Torselli.

Watch our video of the trip, to see what it’s like: https://youtu.be/iSKN0ulp6Cg.

Click here to see our AirBnB near the Duomo (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11696290?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=dae54820-8526-4fb7-ba0d-9fc49d5c229c

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 9

Looking for a less conventional way to see Venice? Instead of a traditional gondola ride, we decided to book a private lesson to learn to row Venetian style. While it wasn’t as relaxing as being escorted around by a singing gondolier, it definitely gave us a new level of respect for these talented oarsmen. Watch our video of the trip, to see what it’s like: https://youtu.be/bFDWrdQeFzY.

Gondolas are more than just a fun experience, they are a practical mode of transportation in the world of Venice. With 120 islands and 177 canals, this floating city is ruled by boats. It’s also home to a number of palaces, one of which we actually stayed in! Click here to see our AirBnB on the Grand Canal, which took 15 years to refurbish (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13907155?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=27a51712-5f88-4cab-91c4-e2029c68f346

This podcast episode is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 8

Imagine floating along on a gorgeous lake, surrounded my lush rolling hills and luxurious Italian villas. Sounds great right? It is. But let’s be honest, every good thing has its limits. We spend five hours ferrying across Lake Como (from Como to Bellagio), and it was a little more than we bargained for. Nonetheless, we highly recommend visiting this incredible region of Northern Italy.

Tune in to this podcast episode to learn from our experiences using the Lake Como ferry system, find out what makes Bellagio unique and hear about George Clooney’s villas nearby in Lagio.

Looking for an AirBnB in Lake Como? Here’s where we stayed (not sponsored):

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31701051?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=13baa4f5-c97c-4387-ad9b-451785c8271a

This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. To see Lake Como, Bellagio and a glimpse of George Clooney’s villa, watch our video: https://youtu.be/T3DKwoMPEaE

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

(Episode 7)

How far would you travel for an epic lunch? We went all the way to Milan, just to get Papa Francesco’s famous pasta – a meal that we had anticipated for THREE YEARS.

Rewind to 2019, we had just landed in Milan and were working up an appetite for our first authentic Italian dinner as a couple. We’d made a reservation at the popular Papa Francesco’s restaurant, but when we arrived, the language barrier and a convincing host whisked us away and pulled us into the mediocre and deceptive restaurant next door, which was decorated to look exactly like Papa Francesco’s. By the time we realized the error, our dinner was already underway. Fast forward to present day, we made our way BACK to Milan with one sole purpose: to eat from Papa Francesco’s famous wheel of cheese.

Hear all about the original fiasco in one of our first podcast episodes, available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts: https://youtu.be/U8cuVZO9jzE. This new episode, about our return to Milan, is available wherever you listen to podcasts. To see Papa Francesco and his pasta, watch our video from Milan: https://youtu.be/eC87-WYNQNg

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 6

Cinque Terre is picture perfect, like something you’d see on a postcard or in a puzzle. In fact, we literally put together a puzzle of Cinque Terre as we dreamed up our gap year adventures in a tiny apartment in Dallas. And now, we’re pinching ourselves.

Come with us INSIDE the puzzle, as we visit the five tiny fishing villages of Cinque Terre, Italy – a region designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park. Known for its rugged coastline along the Italian Riviera, the small towns each sit on the sea, far from the modern conveniences of the rest of the world. Unlike many tourists today, we’ll hike the entire length of the centuries old trail between Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. It’s a bucket list item – and a physical challenge that won’t be forgotten.

Are you planning a trip to Cinque Terre? Here’s a link to the affordable AirBnB that Jamin and Hilarie called home in this episode (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48276001?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=94ab0da9-c297-4a12-b6ff-94486d6354c4

This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. To see the Cinque Terre hike and its breathtaking views, watch their video from the trip: https://youtu.be/O11Q8KUak8k

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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What’s it like to visit a millionaire’s playground when you’re not a millionaire? We’ll tell you in this episode of Travel FOMO.

Monte Carlo is the ol’ stompin’ grounds for James Bond and American actress-turned-royal Grace Kelly. But even if you’re not 007, you can still enjoy this gorgeous cliffside city. Perched on and around a cliff on the French Riviera, Monte Carlo is part of Monaco, the second smallest country in the world. There’s a palace, the Grand Prix, and yachts galore. Lots of “big money” makes its way through one of the only places where, ironically, residents are NOT allowed to gamble.

This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. To see Monte Carlo for yourself, watch their video from the trip: https://youtu.be/Zj0ZxAS4sFQ

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 4

You’ve probably heard of the Cannes Film Festival, but did you know about its scandalous past? In this episode, we’re going full celebrity mode, digging into the history behind the international film festival, which is known for defending a filmmakers’ freedom of expression.

But there’s more to Cannes than epic yachts and film fun. The beach poses a great opportunity to relax, and the original Old Town offers excellent views of the ocean and the city. Not to mention, there’s great shopping – including a flea market with designer vintage clothing.

Looking for an affordable AirBnB? Consider the one we reserved (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34644781?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=020b24d7-5e1c-46b5-92e4-042d5a3ec740

This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. But sometimes words aren’t enough. You can see these adventures in our Cannes video: https://youtu.be/Ad7wBAMv3Wc

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe

Episode 3 (Podcast Audio)

Ever wonder what life would be like inside of a Dr. Suess book? Come with us to find out! During this trip to Barcelona, we’re focusing on Antonio Gaudi’s incredible work. The famous architect is known for inspiring the monstrous, unfinished church called La Sagrada Familia. He was also a genius at crafting homes like Casa Mila and Casa Batlló. The entire city is sprinkled with his unconventional architecture that draws people from across the globe, including a gorgeous dragon-themed fountain at Parc de la Ciutadella. In this episode of the Travel FOMO podcast, we’ll share what we learned from our expert Gaudi guide, Patrick. All that walking makes us hungry, so we’ll give you a little taste of the paella and apple pie ice cream that can be found on the lively street of Las Ramblas.

Going to Barcelona yourself? Click here to take the Gaudi Architecture Walking Tour with Patrick: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/36796-gaudi-modernism-tour (not sponsored).

This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. To see Casa Batlló, La Sagrada Familia and other Gaudi art for yourself, watch their video from the trip: https://youtu.be/22j5njRX6ic

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at [email protected]. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode.

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com.

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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