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In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure podcast, we discuss some of our favorite day trips from Reno, Nevada.
Once again, none of the places that we mentioned have sponsored their inclusion into this list.
Here are some great places to go from Reno:
Truckee, California
Donner Pass Summit Tunnels
Donner Pass
Lake Tahoe
Chimney Beach, NV
Virginia City
Carson City
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Genoa, NV
Tahoe-Pyramid Trail
Pyramid Lake
Sierra Buttes Trail
Fernley
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On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we share our list of the best activities in Reno, Nevada.
While its big neighbor to the south, Las Vegas, is known for its gambling despite the wonderful attractions, especially in nature, Reno, on the other hand, is known more for its outdoor attractions and events.
Reno has some great indoor attractions, and you never have to set foot in a casino; it also has some fantastic outdoor attractions, and we give you our favorites.
Remember that none of these attractions sponsored their listing.
National Automotive Museum
Nevada Museum of Art
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
The Riverwalk District
Idlewild Park
Galena Creek Regional Park
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Wilber D May Arboretum
Reno Rodeo
The Great Reno Balloon Race
National Championship Air Races & Air Show
When in Reno, be sure to check out these great attractions and be sure to tell them that the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast recommended them.
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There are many good restaurants in the Reno, Nevada, area. Here are our favorite places to eat in the Reno area.
Best Chinese Restaurant - Szechuan Garden
-Family owned since 1990.
Best Italian Restuarant - La Famiglia
Best Fast Food Restaurant - Spooners Drive-In
Best Mexican Restaurant - Bertha Miranda
-Not only great food but a fantastic location in a historic stone home.
Best Steak House - Biggest Little Steakhouse
Best Breakfast - Two Chicks
Best Pizza - JJ's Pie Company
-Not only great pizza but a great interior atmosphere.
Other Great Restaurants:
Johnny's Ristorante Italiano
Archie's Giant Burgers and Breakfast
The Stone House Cafe
Speedy Burritos
Barrio Burgers
-Food truck. You will need to check out their Facebook page (link) to find out where they are day to day.
South Creek Pizza Company
Also, Reno has some great food trucks besides Barrio Burgers, but you have to seek out where they will be. However, every Friday in summer, there is a Food Truck Friday in Idlewood Park. The event runs from the first Friday in June until to the last Friday in August from 4 pm to 9 pm. Oh, as a little preview of next week, Idlewood Park is one of our choices for top attractions in Reno.
Just a reminder that none of the restaurants we mention are sponsoring their listing on our list. This list is our true thoughts on who are the best restaurants in Reno and anywhere else we do these lists for.
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Are you thinking about a trip to Reno, Nevada?
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give you our tips for planning a trip to the Biggest Little City in the World.
Getting to Reno:
Reno International Airport—Served by all the major airlines. While Reno has twice been a hub for airlines, both of which no longer exist, it currently is not a hub airport and is, in fact, a nice airport to fly into since it's less crowded, especially compared to its bigger counterpart, Las Vegas.
Driving: Interstate 80 goes right through the heart of Reno on its way from San Francisco to the East Coast. US 395 is the major north-south route traveling from Southern California to the Canadian Border
Train: Reno is served by the California Zephyr and Amtrak buses from Sacramento.
Where to Stay: Downtown and Midtown are two of the more popular areas, but hotels are spread throughout the area (although almost none are north of the downtown area and into the northern suburbs). Room prices are generally much better than in Las Vegas, although when significant events happen, prices can go through the roof just like anywhere else.
Getting around:
Car: The two main streets in Reno are Virginia Street, which is the main north-south road that used to be US Highway 395, and 4th Street, which is the major east-west road that used to be US Highway 40 and is now Interstate 80 Business.
Bus: RTC provides fairly good transit service throughout the Reno area.
Weather: Summers can be warm and dry but nearly as hot as Las Vegas. Winter can be cold (the last time I was there was February, and it goes down to 0 degrees), and spring and fall can be nice but have major temperature variations.
Major Events: Air Ballon races, Airplane races, and a major rodeo.
Be sure to tune into our next episodes of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast:
August 31: Best Places to Eat in Reno
September 7: Best Attractions in Reno
September 14: Best Day Trips from Reno
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On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over some of the major stories in the travel industry and how this can affect your travel in the future.
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On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we discuss several great places to go on a ski vacation, especially if you're a beginner or want to travel to North America or Europe. When picking the ski resorts, we look for highly rated ones that have good beginner slopes, are family-friendly, and are budget-friendly. Also, none of these resorts sponsored this podcast.
Resorts in the North America:
Smugglers' Notch Resort, Vermont
Keystone Resort, Colorado
Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia
Suns Peak Resort, British Columbia
Winter Park Resort, Colorado
Schwietzer Resort, Idaho
Resorts in Europe:
Les Gets, France
Alpbach, Austria
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
La Rosière, France
Bansko, Bulgaria
Here are some tips for planning your trip:
-We say it in every podcast, but you should book early to get the best prices.
-Look for package deals, but also see if you can get better prices by booking transportation and lodging directly with the providers.
-If you are traveling with children, be sure the resort has the amenities that are going to fit their needs, and remember that every age group will have different needs.
-Look for ski-in/ski-out accommodations if they fit your needs and reduce travel.
-Research the ski schools and their ratings to see which ones fit your needs.
-Look at the cost of renting equipment and avoid buying equipment unless you are sure this is something you are going to want to do on a regular basis.
-Think about how you are going to get to the resorts. If you are driving, which you will have to do to most of the North American resorts, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving. If possible, consider alternatives to driving, such as shuttle buses from nearby airports if you are flying in.
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In the last episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we discussed great places to go if you want to get into the Christmas Spirit. In this episode, we take it one step further and call out places where you not only get the Christmas feeling but also have a good chance of having a White Christmas.
However, while we give you a list of good places where you could have a White Christmas, no one can guarantee that there will be snow on the ground, but hopefully, you will find some white stuff.
United States:
1. Lake Placid, New York
2. Breckenridge, Colorado
3. Salt Lake City, Utah
4. Flagstaff, Arizona
5. North Conway, New Hampshire
Europe
1. Zakopane, Poland
2. Rovaniemi, Finland
3. Krakow, Poland
4. Innsbruck, Austria
5. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Here are some tips for planning your vacation, although it should be noted that most of these are similar to our previous video:
1. Book early. I know that is what we say every time, but for a busy season like Christmas, you must book early.
2. Check for nearby towns that might save you some money. In Europe, there are usually a lot of smaller towns you can stay in and take a train ride to the major tourist attractions and Christmas markets.
3. If you're not used to driving in the snow, consider a place where you don't need to, such as Salt Lake City or almost anywhere in Europe.
4. If you are driving to your destination, make sure that your car is ready for winter driving—check out our Tips for Winter Driving podcast.
5. Check out travel packages to your destination or tours, but remember it is often cheaper to book directly with transportation providers and lodging than it is to book a package on 3-party sites.
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Are you looking for a place that will give you those special Christmas feelings? In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we share our favorite places to get those Christmas feelings.
Locations in the United States:
New York City, New York
Leavenworth, Washington
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Santa Claus, Indiana
Asheville, North Carolina
Locations in Europe:
Vienna, Austria
Strasbourg, France
Prague, Czech Republic
Cologne, Germany
Tallinn, Estonia
Tips for a great trip:
-Plan and book ahead to get the best prices and don't have to worry about things getting booked up.
-Dress warmly
-Don't forget to try local restaurants and delicacies.
-Check out when local events are happening, and immerse yourself in the culture.
-Don't forget to capture those special moments.
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On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we discuss our favorite Christmas markets in the United States and Europe.
Cities with the best Christmas Markets:
United States:
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Union Square Holiday Market New York City
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Great Dickens Christmas Fair San Francisco
Georgetown, Colorado Christmas Market
Europe:
Basil, Switzerland Christmas Markets
Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany
Striezelmarkt in Dresden, Germany
Vienna, Austria Christmas Markets
Cologne, Germany Christmas Market
Strasbourg, France Christmas Market
Budapest, Hungary Christmas Market
Prague, Chez Republic Christmas Market
Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market in Copenhagen, Denmark
Tips for Travel to Christmas Markets:
-Research the different markets and see which ones sound like the ones you are most interested in.
-Book your travel early since it can be a busy travel period.
-Check the weather reports before you travel, but be prepared for cold weather.
-Be sure to bring cash since many places will not take credit cards.
-Find out what the local delicacies are and give them a try.
-Be sure to check explore beyond the Christmas markets.
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On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we will talk about one of the hot-button issues in many places right now, and that is over tourism. We will discuss some of the places facing the problem and what you, as a traveler, can do to make the situation a little better. However, there is no way it will be fixed completely without banning tourism completely, which will only hurt the people who depend on tourism to make a living.
One way to solve the over-tourism situation is to try to travel to places facing the problem on the shoulder, especially in the off-season. While this can work in many places, some places pack up and close up shop in the off-season, leading to problems for you trying to find places to stay or eat while you are there. One place that this is especially true is some of the Greek Islands.
Another way to help the locals in busy places is to stay at locally owned lodging facilities instead of the big chains. While some people are nervous about locally owned lodging places, in my experience, the worst hotels have been franchised, and the great ones have been locally owned.
Then there is the Airbnb/VRBO option. The problem with this option is that it has become the "get rich quick" scheme of the 2020s. People are being told the best way to get rich is to buy places on the cheap and then rent them out as short-term rentals and make a killing. However, the bad side is that it takes places to live out of the market, making it harder for the locals to find a place to live, whether to buy or rent.
If a short-term rental is your best alternative (and it might be if you're in Europe with a couple of kids or the US with a big group or pet), check to see if the owner is actually local. Recently, while looking for a place to stay for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday, which is coming up, we found that several of the places we were looking at are owned by people thousands of miles away. This means there is no one local to take care of the place (they hire a cleaning crew to come in, which may or may not do a good job since the owners have no idea), and if there is a problem with the unit, you may have a hard time getting anything taken care of.
Another way to help the local people is to shop and dine locally. Too many people will stay at a resort or major hotel and never leave the property or only eat at nearby chains, which does not benefit the local economy to the degree that a locally owned business does.
When we travel, we try to find locally-owned restaurants to eat in. When we stayed in Hawaii, we found several locally-owned places within easy walking distance of our resort that served great quality food at better prices than most of the chains. One example in Waikiki was the Rock Island Cafe were we got a great meal for less money than my daughter spent of McDonalds.
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