Many of us buy refundable tickets in case our travel plans change, but did you know you could accidentally void your refund by downloading tickets in advance? Jenn shares a cautionary tale and how you can avoid this happening to you.

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

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It's the end of 2025, so that must mean it's time for our year-end wrap-up, where we share where we are planning to go in 2026! Spoiler alert: we BOTH have trips booked. Thanks for a great year :)

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

What if you could enjoy your favourite things in a different location? Meggan shares how to make travel an extension of your everyday life by incorporating your hobbies and making trips more personal.

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

Looking for festive things to do in Toronto? Jenn recently visited and shares all the holiday-related things she did (and the things she missed).

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

Ryanair recently announced that it is moving to 100% digital boarding passes as of November 12th, 2025. But what does that mean for travellers who do not have access to a smartphone? We review the policy and what to do if you need a paper boarding pass.

Episode resources:

• Link to Ryanair policy

Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

We chat with Kathy McCabe all about traveling to Italy. Kathy is the founder of Dream of Italy and Dream of Europe and hosts PBS shows of the same name. She is one of America’s leading voices on Italian culture and travel, and she shares some of Italy's hidden gems, how to explore Italy during the Olympics, tips for buying a house in Italy, and so much more.

Episode Resources:

• Dream of Italy website
• Dream of Italy Instagram
• Dream of Europe website

Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

Meggan shares details on the Entry/Exit System (EES) for the Schengen Area, which began in October 2025. Learn if it applies to you and how the system works.

Episode Resources:

• European Union website

Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

Travelling to a wintry and snowy destination? We have tips for you! We share packing tips for winter weather, what to look for when renting a car, and extra things you may not consider if you're not used to cold weather!

Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

Travel can be expensive, especially when airlines start adding fees to an already costly ticket! Jenn shares a few ways to save on baggage fees or avoid paying them altogether.

Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.

We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store 

Check out our fav items here: Our Favourite Travel Products

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show

Personal finance expert Barry Choi joins us to chat about travel hacking! Barry shares his tips on how to find the right credit card, when to apply for additional cards, how to earn the welcome bonus, and how to redeem your points. 

Travel hacking can feel complicated, but with a goal, you'll be well on your way to free travel experiences!

Episode Resources:

• Barry's Instagram

Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make our day & you’ll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.

We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store 

Check out our fav items here: Our Favourite Travel Products

GRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE

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We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!

Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!

We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.

You can find us here:

• Our Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Jenn’s Travel Blog 
• Jenn’s YouTube channel

Disclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.

Support the show